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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
The Greeley Tribune founded in 1870 by N. C. Meeker notes its origin and lists subscription options. Daily by carrier offers 30¢ for 1 month and $3.00 for 1 year. weekly rates and other terms appear unclear but suggest ongoing pricing for readers.
Weld County urges community aid to ensure the September fair exceeds prior years. The word from Greeley highlights cooperation, strong displays of Weld products, and a balanced program of entertainment after harvest. Committees should start spreading the word about Wonderful Weld and its county fair.
A Colorado survey argues against relentless optimism and “boosting” in business and public life. It warns of self serving boosters, calls for honest appraisal, and urges practical ventilation and health measures in Greeley’s civic projects.
John T. Jacobs urges residents to abandon booster rhetoric and share factual reporting on farming profits. He argues grasshoppers and lying boosters threaten the country and calls for unity to curb both pests.
An editorial argues simplified spelling is wise and sensible but notes older readers find spelling difficult. The piece reflects on how many in the audience still struggle with standard forms and considers practical implementation.
Practical rules titled Street Car Donts are posted in Seattle Washington for riders and pedestrians. They warn against playing on tracks hanging onto cars standing on steps touching wires head or arms out windows dashing across streets in front of approaching cars and jumping on or off moving cars.
The text notes a year with fifty three Sundays, one more than usual, occurring after 110 year intervals and before the next occurrence. It compares this anomaly to the heralded comet, but states the extra Sunday lacks the deadly tail and gas danger associated with the comet.
Mayor Mayher moves quickly after a rain flood to ease downtown water by asking Union Pacific and Colorado and Southern to install culverts under tracks at Sixth Seventh and Eighth streets. Railroads previously pledged action but no culverts were installed. Officials hope the letters prompt an outlet for flood waters and relief for merchants.
Public examiner H. J. Leddy says he uncovered irregularities in county accounts across the state and will disclose details in forthcoming reports. Attorney General Ben Griffith faces questions about county official authority as inquiries await Leddy’s full disclosures.
Professor Richard Ernesti of the State Teachers' College shipped a semi circular 12 by 7 foot mural to Dr. R. W. Corwin at the Minnequa hospital. The Roman landscape show a hill temple flanked by cypress, a winding road, distant grove, and two birds in the blue ether. The work destined for above the interior entrance arch embodies the hospital's rule of absolute silence.
The Greeley area received 2.44 inches of rain since Thursday, with the city likely recording the heaviest fall in the county. The mid year total now exceeds the normal seven inches after a prior deficit, with year to date rainfall listed at 0.24 inches. Reports say the county and northern state also saw heavy rains in the past three days.
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