Reservoir project eyed to move water to Weld County area
J Hall Ubanks of Denver visits Greeley amid talks of a new reservoir in Kimball County Nebraska with capacity of ten to twelve million cubic feet. The plan envisions water being carried to lands in Nebraska and possibly northern Weld County Colorado, reclaiming hundreds of acres and starting work within months. Local real estate players may join the venture, though none are confirmed yet.
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Kimball County
Neb
Weld County
J. Hall Ubanks
Denver
Greeley
Greeley Realty
Nebraska
Reservoir project expected finished in ten months
Mr. Abanks said the work will push steadily to completion with favorable fall weather and a fair winter. He noted the reservoir is not connected to any Weld county irrigation scheme currently. Stockholders are Denver men or Nebraskans with no local interests yet.
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Abanks
Weld County
Denver
Nebraskana
Used autos at less than half factory cost
Big assortment of used autos at less than half factory cost. Descriptive list free. Auto Auction & Com. Co., 1638 Glenarm, Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Auction & Com. Co
Glenarm
Denver
Milliken Property Changes Hands To Denver Laramie Realty
Transfer of all Milliken and St Vrain townsite property from the Northwestern Land and Iron to the Denver Laramie Investment company for 42895.65 and 2126.66 respectively places large tracts of valuable land along the Denver Laramie road under the Realty company. The Realty firm plans expanded offices and facilities in Weld county to support growing business and improvements along the line, with cooperation from the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Land and Iron Company
Milliken
Denver-Laramie Investment Company
Realty Company
Northwestern Land & Iron Company
St. Vrain
Denver-Laramie Realty Company
Denver-Laramie
Weld County
Portable Building Company Incorporation Reported
The Page Portable Building company filed incorporation papers with the county clerk this morning. Incorporators include C. D. Page E. H. McClenahan J. B. Phillips D. R. McArthur Robert Steele J. M. B. Petrikin B. D. Sanborn W. A. Insinger H. D. Parker J. A. Osmer E. S. Pinney serves as secretary. Capital is $6,000 with principal offices in Greeley. The firm plans a local manufacturing plant and will produce portable steel dwellings stop shelters store rooms portable fences and feed racks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Portable Building Company
C. D. Page
E. H. McClenahan
J. B. Phillips
D. R. McArthur
Robert Steele
J. M. B. Petrikin
B. D. Sanborn
H. D. Parker
J. A. Osmer
E. S. Pinney
Greeley
TAFE SAYS EDUCATION IS GOOD FOR WOMEN
Philadelphia June 2 Press Taft delivered the annual comm ent day oration today at Mawr college ere his daughter Helen is a student Taking for his subject Higher Education for Omen the presi dent said that College education certainly does not detract from the power of a woman to make a good companion or to train or teach children while at the same time it makes her independent and if she never meets the man who can make her happy as a husband she can become an independent and useful member of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Taft
Mawr College
Helen
Union Pacific Track Straightening at LaSalle Yard
LaSalle June 3 The Union Pacific line to Julesburg will be straightened to increase switch space in the yards. The project adds half a mile of track and eight new stalls in the round house, more than the initial plan of four.
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LaSalle
Union Pacific
Julesburg
Round House
Ault Ladies to Organize Pioneer Society
A Pioneer Ladies association will be organized this afternoon at Mrs. John Belcher home in Ault. Any woman who has lived in Ault at least five years is eligible. The group will pursue social and benevolent purposes.
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Tribune
Ault
Pioneer Ladies’ Association
John Belcher
Firemen Play Ball by Coin on Pioneer Day
The Boomer hook and ladder company will meet a Brush company team on June 10 for a $50 side bet. The game, scheduled for the Pioneer day afternoon, draws strong interest from firemen and their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boomer Hook and Ladder Company
Brush Company
Harvard Medical Student Wilson Smillie Homecoming Plan
Wilson Smillie, recent Harvard medical school standout, returns tonight to spend vacation with parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smillie. Suzy Montgomery of California, sister of Mrs. N. W. Belrose, visits and is to be entertained richly in her honor as part of the family gathering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
the Tribune
Eaton
Best Kidney Remedy Praised By Greeley Citizens
Greeley residents credit Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from back pain and tiredness after years of discomfort. Mrs. Aonzo Leedom of 706 Fifteenth Street testifies the pill’s root and herb formula provided quick relief and renewed strength. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, sole U.S. agents. remember the name Doan's.
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Greeley
Dean
Rures
Aonzo Leedom
Fifteenth Street
Colo
Missouri
Doans
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
The Affection of a Dog and Cruelty to Animals
The piece recalls the dog Caesar at King Edward VII’s funeral and cites Schopenhauer and Larra on love of dogs. It notes 222,468 small animals destroyed in city shelters last year, mainly dogs and cats, and warns about cats harming wild birds. It laments owner abandonment and humans’ thoughtlessness toward pets and birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Caesar
New York Evening Post
Schopenhauer
Larra
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Lame Shoulder Healed by Chamberlain Liniment
The text states that lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free application of Chamberlain's liniment. It claims the liniment is prompt, effective, and agreeable to use, and that it is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dier
Chamberlains Stormach and Liver Tablets Ad
Commerce ad claims Chamberlains Stormach and Liver Tablets brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the whole system sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Seth Bullock Book and a Sheepface World
A New York Globe article sketches Seth Bullock as a living legend with sharp edges. It notes his Western fame, clashes with critics, and a possible forthcoming book that would reveal his views on Europe and society. It recounts Bullock’s Deadwood sheriff days and Roosevelt connections, painting him as a wary observer of travel, manners, and power.
Rolls crosses Channel twice in Wright biplane record
New Mark in Flying Dover England June 2 The Hon Charles Stewart Rolls captain in the London army motor reserve piloting a Wright biplane crossed the English Channel twice without alighting. He completed the Dover Calais round trip in ninety minutes setting a new over water record of forty two miles on a single flight. Two Frenchmen had crossed earlier but an Englishman with an American machine set the double feat.
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Dover
Eng
Charles Stewart Rolls
London
Army Motor Reserve
English Channel
Calais
Fonts Biennot
Count de Lessons
Channel
Burlington engineers surveyors camp moved toward Ig gins
June 3 report from Kersey notes the Burlington engineers surveyors camp has been shifted toward Ig gins, with crews relocating to a new perimeter area and resuming field work.
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Kersey
Burlington Engineers
Iggins
Spaulding Family Vacation Visit to Omaha
Kersey June 3 Mrs Spaulding and her children have traveled to Omaha for a visit.
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Kersey
Weld County Man Writes On The Alfalfa Killing
A Weld County writer describes widespread alfalfa decline due to seepage and trampling from winter stock. He notes newer stands resist damage, older stands suffer more, drought and moisture shifts influence survival, and some land is plowed up for future crops while neighbors haul Nebraska hay and stock beet grows. The piece reflects local farming observations and hopes for a better hay crop with extended cultivation.
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FT. Pears
Nebraska
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Money Back
A promotional note promises a money back guarantee if two thirds of a bottle isn’t satisfactory. The tablets cleanse the stomach invigorate digestion regulate bowels and restore wellness. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
State lands fetch record prices at public sale
Denver June 3 Ten thousand four hundred eighty acres of state land sold at auction bringing in 122340 dollars. The average price per acre 11.63 with total above appraised value by about 10000. Highest bid 50 per acre lowest six. Purchases aimed at homes not speculation. About 40000 acres to be offered July 10, the largest sale yet by the state.
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Denver
Benjamin J. Jefferson
The
Land Board
Jefferson
Jock
Colorado must pack her apples better
Denver reports that Colorado faces loss of eastern prestige as an apple state unless packing and grading methods are overhauled. Chicago expert George B. Sykes advised Colorado growers and shippers, citing past misgrading and mixing ripe with green apples, which reduced value. He demonstrated his packing method and urged adoption to retain eastern markets.
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Denver
Colorado
George B. Sykes
Chicago
Martha A. Shute
State Board of Horticulture
Sykes
East
Northwest
Potato Growers Commission to Hold Annual Meeting
The regular annual meeting of The Potato Growers' Commission Company will be held at the office of the company 700 Sixth street Greeley Colo at 2 o clock p m on Saturday June 11 1910 for the election of trustees and transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting J G GRAHAM president CHARLES F MASON Secretary
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Potato Growers’ Commission Company
Sixth Street
Greeley
Colo
J. G. Graham
Charles F. Mason
Weld County News Notes highlights and social items
Collings Howard Lair of Zita visits his uncle B M Latr W K Bowe family attend services at Baton Sunday Mrs A Morrison of Greeley visits Mrs Stewart Grace Moore and Lowell Mondt graduate eighth grade W K Bowe hosts seventh and eighth graders and will host younger grades once Donald Allam returns Percy Allam learns of his mother Mrs Allam Windsor death. travels to Texas Water in Colling ditch. ditches repaired this spring A J Eatons farm ditch cemented to stop bank damage Senator Carpenter and Charilea Tew of Greeley address water question in Pierce Mrs Claude Cox child visits Olive Branch families Bert Shafer and wife move to new bungalow Local kids dig out three baby coyotes on Sullivan ranch
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Grace Moore
Lowell Mondt
W. K. Bowe
Donald Allam
Percy Allam
Allam
Windsor
Texas
Colling Ditch
A. J. Eaton
Delta couple hosts musical evening for friends
The Delta Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Waite entertained Greeley and Delta friends at a Friday musicale. The two McCune girls, who stayed with the Wolfes during their sister's illness, have returned home. J. S. Archibald hosted Rankin and Miller at dinner. Heneys from Greeley report Japs thinning beets.
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J. A. Waite
Greeley
Delta
R. F. McCune
Beeta
Mrs. Heney
Stray phrase about rental dispute and judge reference
A fragment notes a rental matter involving Adolph Str ee and judge Smith, mentioning Struvalls in connection with the case. Details are unclear but imply a legal proceeding or occupancy dispute pending before the court.
Windsor L and Bartlett depart for Mare and Denver travels noted
Windsor L Bartlett and family depart with young Mary for Mare where Bartlett will act as foreman while F A Koehler and Mire accompany others to Denver. Collins trip and Margaret Mottar, a local teacher, also head home for vacation. Mrs Josephine Welch Ruth Anderson head to Denver for vacation. Mrs Isaac Croskup and Donald plan an indefinite visit with friends in Loveland. The Ladies Embroidery Society hosts a meeting this afternoon with Mrs H A Bangham speaking. A Cholera and Diarrhea remedy endorsement notes Line: The world trusts Cham berlain s remedy for diarrhea and bowel complaints.
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Windsor L
Bartlett
Mary
Davy
Mare
F. A. Koehler
Mire
Denver
Erd Klingenberg
Collins
Mies
Margaret Mottar
Heen
Coorwep
Josephine Welch
Ruth Anderson
Isaac Croskup
Life Donald
Loveland
H. A. Bangham
Dairyman Taffner Eyes Weld County Dairy Model
George Taffner, a large Kansas City dairy wholesaler, says Weld County offers ideal dairy conditions with rich feed and reasonable cattle prices. He has toured local dairies around Greeley and plans to place two first class cows near Kansas City to supply milk cream. He notes a dairy and milk inspector is needed in every town to curb disease, and towns should consider such oversight.
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George Taffner
Kansan
Weld County
Kansas City
Taffner
Greeley
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Milliken Property
Incorporated
Eam Baum
E.y
L ¥ Brothers
Warren St
Manent Fy Peas
Weedworth
Colorado Court
Laveatigate
Woodworth Shorthand College
Cote
Bive
Park
TAFE
Pioneer
Woody Faces
Atae Tee
Shereby
Seth Bullock
Union Square
America
Buckingham Palace
Cmes
Bullock
Euro
Consor
Seth
Europe
Bulock
Lock
Trad
Deadwood
Sandwich
Canada
Detroit
West
Roosevelt
Colone Roosevelt
Medora Range
Nee Fereares
Biloe
Thade
South
All Bullock
New York Globe
Weld
Hell Gate
Midland
Doo Bir
C. H. Speers
Colorado Midland Ry
San Francisco
Cal
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Portland
Rio Grande
K. Hooper
Gen's
Denver, Colo
Bert Shafer
Pierce
Sullivan Ranch
Adolph Stree
Charsudge Smith
Struvalls
Dairyman
Indas
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