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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
6
Copies of this issue of The Tribune were printed. Manager C. H. Wourr oversaw the operation. The notes mention numbers 5 184 and 1901 to 1908 with a smallest figure in 1906 at 2200 2215, indicating print quantities for various years.
The town hopes for simultaneous completion of the water system and the Camfield hotel with a public celebration. A future event will honor the new city hall and library later. The community anticipates a grand opening that showcases a top water system and a premier hotel sought for years.
A Colorado legislature critique notes sixty of ninety days passed with no state benefit. The piece accuses lawmakers of serving corporations and salary, while Weld county delegates are praised yet overwhelmed by a corporation-controlled Senate and House. It mentions ongoing disputes over a railroad law and suggests continued corporate influence.
The speaker condemns a proposed law as child unsafe and rails against partisan maneuvering. He predicts passage despite Republican and Democratic opposition, noting railroads push the measure and local option is being manipulated.
A national debate centers on funding forest reserves in western states. Pinchot estimates reserves at 1.5 billion dollars value with water worth 660 million. Proposals seek royalties for irrigation and power, grazing rates, and a self supporting system by 1917, with administration costs around 4.9 million yearly. Critics warn of past exploitation and flood damages if reserves are mismanaged.
The article argues timber in the west serves water supply control as much as value of timber. It contends reforestation of mountains expands irrigated plains and boosts grazing land elsewhere, supporting the president’s policy without harming those who use resources. It notes water sources should not be cut, only charged for additional water from conservation efforts.
The Greeley Commercial club schedules summer Chautauqua shows and open air band concerts. Committees seek 500 season tickets at 2.50 each by July 1 to fund the Chautauqua. concerts require 500 for ten to twelve performances plus new instruments and a leader. Public financial help is essential for both projects.
The speaker warns it will be nearly impossible to hire top talent without funds. A plan to raise money is not yet set, but residents and businesses are urged to contact the Commercial Club committee with offers of financial help to prevent the burden from resting on a few downtown merchants.
The Colorado and Southern interurban line between Denver and Boulder will have electric power ready by April 15. The Northern Colorado Power Company, building at Lafayette, will complete its plant by that date to supply light and power to northern Colorado towns including Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, Longmont, Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Cheyenne. The Denver Gas and Electric Company will use part of a 23 acre West Side site for a plant serving multiple lines. The absorbed town plants will be dismantled once Lafayette’s central plant is finished.
David Potter of 510 Ninth street Greeley Colorado reports kidney and bladder trouble with irregular secretions and a scalding sensation. After using four to five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills he says he is absolutely cured and recommends the remedy for backache and kidney issues. Sold by H Reynolds Drug Co and all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Changes at the freight office follow the resignation of yard clerk D. Hunt. Lee Cartwright assumes the car desk role, G. Aubrey Spear becomes Cartwright's replacement, and Paul Vickrey moves to abstract clerk. R. B. Andrews and Elmer E. Roy also change positions while Elmer contemplates retirement to farming.
The committee closed a ten day chautauqua contract last Friday and now must sell 500 tickets at 2.50 dollars each before July 1. The Commercial Club oversees the event and its ticket drive.
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