California forests and irrigation plans spark reforestation effort
The article describes federal forestry actions near Santa Barbara, planting seedling trees like Coulter and yellow pine to protect water supplies from the Santa Ynez watershed, and notes the broader aim to reclaim farmland with irrigation while warning success hinges on wet seasons and careful species selection. It also mentions related regional drought, flood control, and water management concerns, plus a railway excursion promotion and local incidents.
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California
Bureau of Forestry
Santa Barbara
Bureau
Coast Plain
Santa Ynez
Santa Barbara Forest Reserve
Nebraska
Reds Wallop Grays In Fort Lupton Baseball Clash
The Greeley Reds defeated the Lupton Grays sixteen to nothing after a fast and snappy game. Gumm and Marsh formed the Greeley battery while Lawrence and Hagar wore the Lupton lineup. The Luptons proved too slow for the Reds who capitalized on strong pitching and fielding.
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Marsh
Lupton Battery
Cotterells
Denver
Reds
Fort Collins
Fort Lupton
Luptons
Swindler J A Gant Arrested at Oasis Hotel
Deputy Sheriff Camp arrested J A Gant described as a slick swindler at the Oasis Hotel last Monday around noon on information from Sheriff Armstrong of Denver county. The action follows a tip from Denver county authorities.
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J. A. Gant
Oasis Hotel
Armstrong
Denver County
Wonders Along Moffat Road Excursion to Tolland
The Greeley Tribune announces a two part excursion to Rollins Pass via the Moffat road. The main trip goes to Tolland on May 25 with a 3 round trip fare from Greeley. An optional continuation to the Continental Divide tops the trip for an additional 1.50 round trip.
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Moffat Road
Tolland
American
United States
Greeley
Rolins Pass
Charles H. Harmon
Rollins Pass
Denver
Toland
Continental Divide
Long’s Peak
Moffat
Greeley Tribune
Dry Farming Concerns Amid Unusually Wet Start to Year
The Denver Republican notes a 4.72 inch rainfall surplus early in the year but a drying trend since mid May. June run to Monday night shows only .46 inch, about .41 below normal, signaling possible July deficits. Irrigation users expect full irrigation if July stays dry, while some front range areas had May moisture excess.
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Denver
Greeley
Fort Collins
Boulder
Denver Republican
Big New Reservoir Near Marshall Plans Drawn
A near completion deal envisions a vast reservoir six miles south of Marshall to irrigate 10 000 acres. Architects Craig and M B Tomlin of Boulder will prepare specs for the state engineer. The basin will hold 250 million cubic feet of water feeding a new agriculture district and possibly a sugar factory. construction may cost about 50 000 dollars. It will be fed by Boulder creek Coal creek and smaller streams.
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Marshall
Craig
M. B. Tomlin
Boulder
Boulder Creek
Fort Collins Plans July Fourth Auto Races and Firemen
Our sister city Fort Collins organizes a two day program of auto races and a firemen's tournament on July 4 and 5. The event sits atop a recent big race meet with receipts about $4,000 short of expenditures. Add the new race track and fair grounds costing around 16,000, and it highlights a bustling group of local business people.
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Fort Collins
Plaintiffs Win in Suit Against Windsor Reservoir Company
Knowlton and Bollen won in district court with a verdict of $3,000 in favor of the plaintiffs who completed improvements on the Windsor Reservoir dam. The contract had allowed contractors ten percent of yardage paid by the court, while the company argued ten percent of earth moved should be free of charge.
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Knowlton and Bollen
Windsor Reservoir
State Auditor Cancels St Paul Mutual Hail and Cyclone License
Last Saturday the State Auditor cancelled the license of the St. Paul Mutual Hail and Cyclone company, barring future business in the state. The action cites misleading statements and advertisements as sufficient cause, though the firm had little activity in the region.
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Bent
St. Paul Mutual Hail and Cyclone Company
Greeley Boosters Seek State Realty Convention
Thirty four Greeley boosters traveled to Colorado Springs to urge the State Realty Association to hold its next three day gathering in Greeley. The 1000 attendee convention in Colorado Springs showcased speakers of international fame and a larger event is hoped for in Greeley if the bid succeeds.
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Greeley
Colorado Springs
State Realty Association
Lake
McCreery Returns to Greeley Amid Family Illness
Ralph McCreery formerly county clerk who left to care for his ailing father in Monmouth Illinois returned to Greeley Monday morning. He plans to visit friends and relatives for a time and likely will loc ate here again.
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Ralph McCreery
Colncrete
Monmouth
Greeley
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