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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
A regular Cripple Creek colony buys farms near Peckham, shifting from mining to agriculture. Many invest for profit while others seek hands on management. Colorado’s 1905 agricultural output nears 69 million versus 56 million in precious metals, signaling farming’s rising prestige and potential for steadier returns.
The farm shifts from a traditional educational space to a broader opportunity hub drawing students from diverse backgrounds. Improved conditions and inclusive programs aim to elevate intellectual pathways and foster graduate outcomes for a wider community.
The Union Pacific plans a monumental greenhouse at North Platte Nebraska to supply cut flowers for dining and observation cars and to provide plants for parks and depots. The glass and iron structure will be shipped with a constant supply to division points, with plants started to bloom by early spring when safe to plant outdoors.
F. L. Bellan of Denver based Bellan Price Investment Company with Denver National Bank has underwritten the entire bond issue for the new Greeley water system. He visited last Friday and said bonds will be printed per contract. Work funding will move quickly and dirt will soon fly as construction starts.
A 1905 export report shows coal and coke shipments totaling over 231 million dollars, up from 11 million the previous year, placing the U United States third among fuel exporters behind Britain and Germany. A Midwest Southwest coal operators delegation protests interstate commerce rate power, urging court review and condemning Hepburn bill. The group cites 35 million tons produced annually with 95 million dollars invested and 75 thousand workers. Senator Penrose pushes higher migrant head tax. Lodge stirs congress with remarks opposing the Hepburn bill, framing it as contrary to the president’s policy. The debate notes farmers supporters labeled prophets of a new dispensation opposing the proposed court review.
The bill by Representative Adams proposing a whipping post for wife-beaters provoked loud laughter in the House, which tabled the measure. Amendments included a rack for non-support, red hot tongs for deserters, stocks for single men over twenty five, and a stake for burning if refusal to marry persisted, with a $10,000 appropriation suggested for devices.
W W Shearney editor of the Independent Lowry City Missouri says the remedy should be kept on hand to check colds quickly and prevent croup in children. It is praised as a known peer for croup and available at all druggists.
The P E O Sisterhood held a Friday afternoon meeting at Miss Emma Richey’s home. Miss Luna Smith read a paper on George Eliot, Miss Abbie Day discussed Adam Bede, and Mrs Kenneth Phelps described the book’s characters. Members enjoyed a pleasant profitable afternoon with refreshments.
From February 15 to April 7 the Colorado & Southern Ry will sell one way tickets from Denver at 29.10, from Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 26.60, and from Trinidad at 24 to all points on the Mexican Central Ry north of and including the City of Mexico and to all points on the national lines of Mexico between Eagle Pass and Mexico City. Rates are on a cent a mile basis and invite travel to the sister republic at small cost. Write for particulars. T. E. Fisher general passenger agent Denver.
The notice touts Galveston as the finest southern beach with mild climate and sea breezes that soothe the nerves. It notes a round trip fare of 43.50 to Galveston via Colorado and Southern and offers T. B. Fisher of Denver as the contact for complete travel data.
For sale now in Arlington Heights and Normal school additions. Anticipated sharp price rise in coming months. Limited inside lots and several choice residence corners available at reasonable prices. Wm. F. Stephens, agent, room 9, opera house block.
A vintage advertisement touts a one day cold cure using LAXATIVE BROMO Quin ine Tablets. It promises refunds if it fails and features Grove's signature on each box. The claim is bold and targets readers seeking quick relief from cold symptoms.
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