The Greeley Tribune Ends in 1870
The Greeley Tribune concluded publication in 1870 under editor N. C. Meeker with assistance noted.
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
8
The Greeley Tribune concluded publication in 1870 under editor N. C. Meeker with assistance noted.
The Daily Tribune praises the ongoing Greeley Beauty Spots sketches and plans future installments to boost city charm. Residents urged to plant flowers for curb appeal at low cost while C B Blake, a noted landscape artist, speaks on The City Beautiful and Improving the Yards at the chautauqua to share practical ideas.
The Daily Tribune and Colorado & Southern Railroad Company promoted a large waterworks excursion with nearly four hundred tickets sold. Advertisements via the Tribune proved highly effective, aside from a spread of 500 handbills, signaling perhaps the paper as a strong advertising medium.
The piece argues merchants should study advertising to build lasting campaigns. It praises repeating campaigns over months or years, noting four ads outperform two, and urges firms to seek expert newspaper guidance rather than relying on lone judgments. It cites the Daily Tribune as a model of consistent messaging.
Weld County hosts farmers institutes this week as short courses delivered locally to farmers. The programs aim to translate college science into practical farming, addressing cases when crops like alfalfa fail or potatoes blight, and prompting varied farmer engagement levels.
The article urges farmers to consult agricultural college professors about beet leaf curl and soil fertility. It emphasizes soil analysis and the possibility of parasites, advising attendance at farmers institutes when possible to improve crops and maximize returns.
The piece argues voters should elect good men from either party, not be bound by a fixed Republican majority. It praises voter independence and warns that party lines have blurred, urging the community to choose capable leaders regardless of label.
The Greeley Sun claims Weld county Republicans need a daily ahead of fall campaigns while Democrats already have a daily. The piece urges honest competition and a close election to ensure strong public administration from whichever side wins.
V. R. Dawson narrowly escaped serious injury while on the north bound passenger train from Kansas to Shurz Nevada. He stepped off for air as the train stopped, pursued it when it started, and was dragged a short distance before falling and avoiding being ground under wheels. He suffered a broken shoulder but survived the scare.
The Room Making Sale ends after a record run in Greeley as July sales exceed expectations. The Carnival of low prices offers specials on new items with beds complete including spring mattress pillows and spread to showcase value and restore interest.
The column lists shop sales at cost in McArthur's and Knolls' groceries. It notes births in the town including July 23 and July 24 at the Layman and Williams households. A parade of visitors and travelers visits nearby Estes Park, Denver and Colorado Springs with multiple residents ill in hospital and health updates. Community notices include sales, furniture, jewelry, farm hands, and town travel.
Mrs Ella Carmichael from Denver visits Mrs B F Johnson this week and will be remembered as Ella Smith due to her former residence here.
E T Briggs left Glen Haven after a family stay and return on Thursday. Minnie Arthur of Cheyenne visited her daughter in town and went to Denver then returned to Cheyenne. Mr and Mrs David Kelley and Maud Kelley plan Pagosa Springs trip at week start. B H Downey heads to Boulder for a week in the Sanitarium. Jerry stays in Greeley with Aunt Hattie Bishop. S E Croll, two months with H H Crolls, returns to Buffalo NY. W L Robinson and family finish a week with M R Neary in Griswold.
Mrs A L McClement and her children with Miss Velma Paine traveled to Pierce on Thursday. Mrs McClement and the children will return this evening while Miss Paine will visit Cheyenne for a week.
Mrs Ed Huffsmith and her daughter traveled to Fort Collins for a few days visit with her sister. Accompanying them was Mrs W H Beeman of Loveland the mother of Mrs Huffsmith who will visit there before returning to Loveland.
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