Rubber plantation progress reported at Monte Cristo in Mexico
Victor H Candlin reports to Monte Crist o Rubber Plantation Company stockholders after a six week inspection. The tract lies in southern Mexico about 450 miles from Mexico City and spans 700 acres with 40 acres planted and old rubber trees up to 80 feet tall. The operation employs 75 native workers and is run by Greeley Eaton and Larimer County men with Lincoln Fishback as bookkeeper and acting manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Candlin
Monte Cris- Rubber Plantation Company
Ich
Greeley, Eaton and Lari
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Crag
Frontera
Candlin
Monte Cristo
Bree F. Johnson
Hayze
Bolgers
Greeley
Lincoln Fishback
Asnt
Mew W J Gilmore Arrives in Greeley by Bus Trip
Mew W J and Gilmore from Ault visited Greeley on Monday traveling by bus as part of a local trip inquiry and community exchange with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J, Gilmore
Ault
Greeley
Chautauqua plans ready for July event on Meeker field
The Chautauqua Association board met Wednesday night to set final arrangements for this year’s program to be held on Meeker field from July 8 to 15. Officials say the schedule is the strongest and most varied yet and an advertising campaign will begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua
Meeker Field
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted by Clark & Faulkner Drug
Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder action. Try them yourself. Clark and Faulkner Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Clark & Faulkner Drug Company
Eliminating Middleman Movement Targets Farm Market Reform
A Brighton blade editorial notes a campaign to remove middlemen from farm garden and orchard product sales. It argues commission houses and carriers inflate prices, citing wide producer consumer spreads and urging informed growers to drive a fairer marketing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad and Express
Brighton Blade
Day in Jail for Bunco Man
Weak and ill J B Hildenbrand formerly of Denver charged with obtaining money under false pretenses from Eaton sheepmen was brought into district court and asked to plead guilty to Judge Gamble. He was sentenced to 24 hours in jail. He collected about $1000 from T H Wilson F B Shattuck W R Clark and others but did not deliver the sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hildenbrand
Denver
Eaton
Gamble
Hildenbrand
T. H. Wilson
F. B. Shattuck
W. R. Clark
Children Shock at State Teachers College Spectacle
A surprising event drew attention at the State Teachers College, as children staged a startling spectacle that delighted onlookers and highlighted local involvement with campus activities.
Sparrows murder their blind young on campus entrance
On a university campus a parent sparrow pair killed two of their three blind babies by dropping them from the entrance hall. The surviving chick is blind, likely from exposure to bright electric lights, prompting observers to watch whether the birds relocate before next brood arrives.
City Attorney Norris Honored With Banquet and Watch
Noris Windsor reports that on June 27 members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Credit Men’s Association and their wives surprised City Attorney R. E. Norris with a banquet in his honor. They presented him a gold watch, job and charm, honoring his long service as secretary of both organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noris Windsor
Chamber of Commerce
The
Credit Men's Association
R. E. Norris
Norris
Eisele Girl Still Going as Denver Teen Rebellious
In Denver on June 26 16 year old Anna Brisle protested her parents plan to place her in an industrial school for girls by wrecking the matron’s quarters at the city jail. She tore mattresses bedding and reading material to fragments and said she would resist until she reaches the home they plan. She was placed in a cage after threatening other inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Industrial School For Girls
Anna Brisele
Greeley
Colorado Potato Famine Hits Denver as Prices Rise
Denver reports a potato famine with no relief expected for five weeks. Wholesale price reaches 4.75 dollars per hundred pounds, with six dollars anticipated this week and five cents per pound in downtown stores. Irrigated Colorado farms contrast with drought-stricken Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska crops, signaling Colorado as the nation’s chief potato supplier once harvest comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Subway proposed for LaSalle to run near Ellis building
A future subway is planned for LaSalle extending from near the Ellis building under the railroad and surfacing opposite the LaSalle hotel and the McCutcheon block. The system is described as danger proof and not causing any delay, with people traveling from miles around to pass through it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle LaSalle
Ellis
LaSalle Hotel
McCutcheon
Beauty From Good Health Slogan At Greeley School Plan
Miss M E Smith and Miss H Mann of Kansas City plan a physical culture school for girls and women in Greeley. They advocate Frybarger system exercises for beauty and health, offering small classes and individual attention. They stay at the Marlborough with aim to establish a permanent women’s fitness school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
M. E. Smith
H. Mann
Kansas City
Middle West
West
Smith
Mann
Marlborough
Trains Stop at Nunn Nunn on Through Union Pacific Line
Trains now halt at Nunn Nunn as a regular through line station. The change aids farmers nearby and is hoped to boost local business and city commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunn Nunn
U. P
Mrs. Kiley to Vacation in Wisconsin After Chicago Visit
Mrs George A Kiley and her three children depart Friday to Chicago then Necedah Wisconsin for the summer. Her parents Mr and Mrs J H Armstrong both over 80 will make their final trip to their old home after living in Colorado two years. Mr Kiley represents International Harvester in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kiley
J. H. Armstrong
Chicago
Necedah
Wis
Weld County Tennis Tourney Moves To Fort Collins
The annual Weld county tennis tournament will be staged in Fort Collins next month with entries opening June 28. Greeley will be represented by S. M. Edgell, famed county wide for speed, while Johnston and Cammack must play fast to stay in contention per Edgell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Fort Collins
Greeley
S. M. Edgell
Johnston
Cammack
Edgell
Heat records across Kansas and Oklahoma threaten crops
A south wind drove temperatures to 114 in Salina and McPherson, 109 in Kansas City, and over 100 in several towns. Crop experts from 13 states warn heavy rains must come within two weeks to save corn. potatoes fail, pastures poor, oats and hay short, wheat fair to good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Hartville
Wright County
Salina
McPherson
Kan
Manhattan
Abilene
Concordia
Emporia
Kinsley
Strong City
Oklahoma City
Mercury
Blackwell
Middle West
Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale In Greeley
Ticket sellers in Greeley began work to move season tickets for the annual chautauqua to be held July 8 to 15 at Meeker field. Organizers report strong talent and a favorable lineup. Season tickets cost 2 dollars for eight days admission. Evening and Sunday afternoon passes are 1.50 dollars. Children's season passes are 1.50 dollars. Single admissions are 35 cents, or 50 cents for special attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Meeker Field
U P Tests Weld County Land Values in 1919 Tax Suit
Union Pacific prepares for court battle over Weld county land taxes of 60000 for 1919. Agents inspect land near the railroad to prove higher valuations than private landowners. The suit argues state board taxed UP at 33 1 3 percent while others paid less. In 1911 UP expanded Weld county trackage, boosting board valuation by about 750000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Weld County
State Board of Equalization
Weld
Gill to Build a New High School
Gill voters approve a new high school contract. D M Frazier awarded the job for 8300 dollars and work begins immediately with plans for early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Gill Gill
D. M. Frazier
Mrs May Gingery and family visit Greeley en route to Fort Collins
Mrs May Gingery with children and J W and J A Lamb from Atlantic Iowa were sightseeing in Greeley yesterday during their trip to Fort Collins.
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May Gingery
J. W
J. A. Lamb
Atlantic
Greeley
Fort Collins
Relative of Sigman seeks body’s removal east
Coroner Macy reports L. Sigman of Taylorville North Carolina asks for details of Charles Sigman’s death who was shot at Frederick on June 6 and buried locally. The NC relative, a kin of the murdered man, wants the body moved east as no relatives could be located when the killing was first publicized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy
L. ©. Sigman
Taylorville
N. C
Charles Sigman
Frederick
North Carolina
Property transfers list with numerous parcels and buyers
A long record of warranty deeds and transfers in which Frances M. Borden to Ernest H. Warner. Sidney M. Clark to R. Armstrong. and many others buy, sell or reconvey parcels in Greeley and surrounding areas. Amounts range from $1.00 to $15,000 with numerous lot and block references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances M. Borden
Ernest H. Warner
Sidney M Clark
R. EB. Armstrong
David M. DeCamp
A. J. Valere
Inc
Kersey
Cc. E. Elliott
Kansas-Colorado Land & Loan Co
Hunters
Greeley
Henrylyn Irr
Lana Co
John Olson
Frank Mallon
James F. Mellon
Milliken
Beulah J. O'Grady
J. C. White
Evans
Lawrence M. Purcell
Frank W. Wheeler
William Schywalm
Harrison Teller
Windsor
Charles L. Stephenson
Charles Davis
John J. Thornton
R. E. Armstrong
Emily M. West
G. W. Craft
W. Sub
Ft. Lupton Opens New Waterworks with Cannon Salute
Ft. Lupton began work on a modern waterworks system with a 8:36 a m cannon salute. About 45 men started excavating as the town prepares to serve visitors with a cool drink from the upgraded facility in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Lupton
Epworth League Ice Cream Social Funds Church Curbing
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held an ice cream social in the Mc Intosh garage Tuesday night. It was well patronized and netted a neat sum to aid paying for new curbing around the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tce Cream Social
Eaton
The
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
McIntosh Garage
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Rees
Monte Christo Company
Bunco
Kirschbaum
Eisele Girl
Rik
Ilias
Qothes Rand Dusoeed
Greeley, Colo
Beauty
U.P
Sigman
Mabel Rough Anderson
H. J. Parish
S. Alvin
Nettie M. Blair
John A. Crawford
Daniel K. Brewer
Ethel P. Knowles
Frank B. Baker
Sue A. Dawitt
Camfield Town & Improvement Co
W. H. Winslow
Camfield
J. B. Coffey
L. C. Camp
Harold Egner
Platteville
Camfield Town & Imrovement Co
Anna Searing Tethergill
J. A. Crawford
W. W. Burnett
J. C
Anna M
F. R. Caciezel
Lilly
Charles Cooke
Francis E. Valentines
W. C. Crist
E. C. Whitaker
John L. Hipps
Thomas C. Cox
Rocky Mountain Petroleum Co
John C. Dungan
E. McEvoy
C. W
J. B. Hurtgen
D. R. Greigg
Sue B. Daywitt
Andrew Jackson
M. A. McGrath
Add. Eaton
Miles L. King
Stoneham Lumber Co
Bik
Stoneham
Mary C. Marshall
Frank Aims
Minnie EB
Ola C. Paulson
Grand View
D. J. March
Morris
Et Ax
Elizabeth Chrest
Clarence McNeil
Myron H. Laybourn
Nunn Townsite Co
Frank
Laurimore
N. B. F. Nunn
Consolidated Hillsborough Ditch Co
Ole C. Paulson
Minnie E. March
Cranford
William H. Searing
Peter Otto Hansen
Caroline Sauter
Fred FP. Comb
Isadore Strauss
Crawford
Elsie F. Tew
Charles F. Tew
Welsh & Martin Invest. Co
Thomas M. Welsh
Arlington Heights
Charles H. Wackworth
Fred J. Schick
Walters
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