Fire sale psychology studied by professor at state college
Professor Richard Woodson De Busk, an associate psychology and child study professor, worked as a temporary salesman at Crockett and Moody during a fire sale to observe buyer behavior. He analyzed crowd dynamics and shopper poise while selling partly burned garments, planning to lecture on the psychology of a fire sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
Ruchard Woodson de Busk
Crockett and Moody
de Busk
State Normal
Clark University
G. Stanley Hall
Clarke
Texans Envious as Greeleyites Praise Local Gardens
Travelers from Texas passing through Greeley hailed the city for its accessible garden plots and modest farm prices. They noted vegetables were scarce and expensive back home, contrasting with Greeley where residents can grow produce or buy from street peddlers at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Greeley
Patek Speaks on Club Organization at Fort Lupton Banquet
Alfred Patek of the state board of immigration addressed the Fort Lupton Commercial club banquet at Hotel Lupton on Saturday night. His speech on organizing clubs was well received and aroused strong enthusiasm among members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patek
Lupton
Fort Lupton
Elderly Weld County homesteader gains final proof near Pierce
Mrs. Lucinda Lee, 81, the oldest homesteader in Weld County, secured final proof on her 160 acre claim sixteen miles northeast of Merce. Her land borders her Civil War veteran son’s acreage. she traveled to Greeley for settlement with Uncle Sam after moving from Indiana to join her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Lee
Weld County
Merce
Lee
Greeley
Sam
Colorado
Indiana
New Record Set for Baggage at Depot in Summer Travel Rise
Over 800 pieces of baggage moved at the depot between 8 a m Monday and 10 a m today signaling the start of summer travel. The record highlights baggage handlers at Greeley with Normal summer school students making notable contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
State money sparks clash over bill classifications
Denver news reports State Auditor Leddy challenging State Treasurer Kenehan over classifying appropriation bills from the Eighteenth general assembly. Leddy plans to proceed without awaiting Kenehan’s return, seeking attorney general guidance if needed, and vows to issue warrants once bills are classified. Kenehan asserts sole responsibility for disbursement of state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Leddy
Kenehan
Eighteenth General Assembly
New York
Secretary of State
Johnstown Gets Tain
Johnstown reports heavy rain over the past two days soaking fields to five inches. Crops including beets and spring wheat look well in the district. In the Oklahoma district rain arrived too late to aid the fall wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Oklahoma
Spuds Triumph Over Eaton 6 2 In Sunday Game
Eaton pitcher Kistler faced a weak catching effort that led to easy Spud hits. Batting surged as Spuds landed often and hard, while Haller and Ernst shone for Baton. Manager Collins aims to strengthen pitching with Hightower and another pitcher before next game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Hightower
Japanese ball player breaks arm during baseball practice
Naoto Bingo, a young Japanese resident east of the city, was taken to Dr. Woodcock after suffering a badly broken arm. He snapped the elbow while trying an underhanded curve during practice and remarked that Americans play a very curious game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naoto Bingo
Dr. Woodcock
New Water Works Contract in Fort Lupton
June 17 report shows contractor Seerle preparing water works installation with a large crew laying pipes. Work begins under the contract, with the project lasting about 120 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lupton
Seerle
Russell Predicts Millennium Arrival in 1915
Denver audience hears Pastor Russell propose 1915 as the millennium dawn after world upheaval. He rejects hell, claims death ends with resurrection to come, and asserts many followers prepare to be joint heirs with Christ. Russell tours on a special train with 180 Bible students and lectured to a Woman's club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pastor Russell
London and
Brooklyn
Russell
Hell
Cheon
Woman's Club
Train Set to Depart for Salt Lake City at 8 30
A train is scheduled to depart tomorrow morning at 8 30 for Salt Lake City. Passengers are advised to arrive early for boarding and to bring valid tickets and identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Ault Pioneer Recounts Early Days In Platteville Visit
Mrs. B. 8. Porter of Ault, visiting Platteville to inspect the remains of her burned property, recalls arriving in the area after the Greeley colony formation. She shares memories of Diaces and local figures, including a tale of wading in mud to catch a young doe in today’s city park. Mrs. L. G. Clark travels to Denver for the week with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Ault
Platteville
Greeley Colony
Greeley
L. G. Clark
Denver
Westminster Guild Attends Surprise Party in Eaton
About eighteen ladies of the Westminster Guild of Presbyter Church visited Mrs. Orumwalt in Eaton for a surprise day party. They enjoyed food and entertainment, with many attendees from Greeley including Mrs. D. White Mrs. A. Searing Garrett Stock Larkin Gault Brakard Groves McCutcheon Scott Worbury Searing and Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild of Presbyter
Eaton
Walt
Reeley
Greeley
D. White
A. Searing
Garrett
Stock
Larkin
Gault
Brakard
Groves
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greeleyites
Homestead
Pierce
C. B. Zimmerman Co
Buc
Children’s Waist Union Suits
Soc
Kimonas
Vndor
Ildren
Brussels
Warner’s Corsets
Pink
Oxfords
A. J. Park Dry Goods
Christ
Ladies
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!