Beebe Draw and Godfrey Bottoms Near La Salle in Focus
Traveling representative Mr Takeida, who bought the J A Moore ranch west of La Salle, highlights Japanese involvement in western industry. The piece covers Kenmore and Godfrey Bottom farms, irrigation, beet and onion prospects, new tenants, livestock, and local water rights disputes shaping LaSalle area farming prosperity.
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Takeida
J. A. Moore
LaSalle
Capt
B. K. Hanbury
Kenmore Ranch
Godfrey Bottom
Kenmore
M. L. Norris
Greeley
Ernest Norris
J. F. Monroe
John McMillen
Ewing
O. W. van Bebber
Missouri
Charles Myers
Peckham
H. Roberts
S. R. Faris
Faris
Beebe Draw
Godfried Boeck
E. O. Croft
Wigham
Longmont Country
Croft Place
Daniel McArty
Mr. McArty
Hindman
Colorado
Far East
Butler County
Penn
John Gates
Gordy McMillen
Mr. McMillen
J. E. Miller
Ogilvy
Mr. Luman
James Beckley
Council Bluffs
F. J. Macarthy
George Thimmig
Wellington
James Conlon
Charles Jepson
Wm. Schlecht
County Board
Cloverdale Farm
Home Farm
Barr Ranch
Mr. DeVinney
San
DeVinney
A. Callahan
John 8. Root
Weld County
Mr. Root
Ernest Rudd
C. W. Worsfold
Hillside
Beebe
Bohlander
Oster
Germany
Russia
America
Littleton Creamery
Three Years for Colorado Public Land Rush to End
The Denver land district faces rapid land depletion as 41 000 acres entered for homesteads and desert claims in February, signaling 1500 new families and 16 500 new settlers in Colorado that month. Officials predict Colorado becoming a major farming state, rivaling Iowa and Kansas, by 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Taylor
Denver
Durin
Denver United States Land Office
United States Land Office
Colorado
Denver Land District
Pueblo
Oklahoma
Iowa
Kansas
Lone Tree Lumber Industry Spurs Community Concert Drive
A Lucerne area sawmill cuts 36000 feet of cottonwood from 200 trees for building and bridge timber while a Commercial Club fund aims to underwrite summer band concerts. Donors may choose to support ten open air concerts or refund all money if goals aren’t met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree Country
E. L. Holland
Lucerne
Mr. Holland
Imber
J. Kk. Elliott
Lone Tree
Commercial Club
Denver
Popular Fund
Youth Arrested for Bicycle Theft Sent to Reform School
Fl Myers, a youth with prior county court appearances on similar charges, was brought to court last Saturday charged with stealing a bicycle. He was sent to the reform school until age two, after the bicycle belonging to Harry Bliss was recovered by City Marshal Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl. Myers
Reform School
Williams
Harry Bliss
All to Unite Plans to Absorb Colorado Electric Interests
Plans to consolidate nearly all minor and local electric power and lighting interests in Colorado into a General Electric linked syndicate led by J. P. Morgan. Northern Colorado and Central Colorado Power companies seek consolidation, with reach into Gore canyon Grand River and Cripple Creek regions. New firm reportedly to be capitalized at 50 million dollars. 9 million slated for Gore canyon plant development. Former Governor Herrick in Denver connected with the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
General Electric System
Denver
J. P. Morgan
Smelter Trust
Standard Oil Trust
McMillan Syndicate
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Pueblo
Syndicate of Colorado Companies
General Electric Company
J. J. Henry
Northern Colorado Power Company
New York
Central Colorado Power Company
Northern Company
Lafayette
Greeley
Longmont
Loveland
Berthoud
Fort Collins
Central
Gore Canon
Grand River
Congress
Cripple Creek
Leadville
Boulder County
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
General Electric
Where It Might Shine in Colorado Tourism
Tourism officials and railroad agents forecast strong travel to Colorado this season despite no standout attraction. They expect steady, preplanned business and see potential for Greeley to market itself as a model farming region and a notable state attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Greeley
Delightful Week-End Parties at Mr and Mrs Beer's Home
Two enjoyable gatherings were hosted last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beer at 1202 Sixth Street. Thursday evening they entertained guests in a warm social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Beer
Etta Lapham
Grand Junction
Edith Kurtz
Grace Hill
Addie Beer
C. W. Beer
Sixth Street
Amendment lets farmers distill farm waste alcohol
The late congress adopted a key amendment to the free alcohol act enabling farmers to distill waste farm products into denatured alcohol. Government agents will denature and police the product while allowing farmers to operate beyond designated points, expanding production and use for power heat and light.
Farewell Party at United Presbyterian Choir
At Stiffey Home Professor Stiffey led a choir farewelling Miss Paden who leaves for Spokane. About twenty joined in cheer and a game of authors. Professor Waddel won the number game. Hat frame millinery and a three course luncheon followed, ending with a grand march and millinery display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiffey
United Presbyterian Church
Spokane
Wash
Paden
Waddel
College
Reopened Adjudication of Big Thompson Water Rights
The adjudication on the Big Thompson river water priorities was reopened due to an oversight. Bee Line ditch challenged lack of notice, Jayde Garrigues resumed the case with Referee Bennett presiding in place of absent Referee Robinson. The Boyd Lake reservoir project by D. Sanborn faces adjudication for storage rights on Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Thompson River
Bee Line
Jayde Garrigues
Robinson
Boulder
California
Christian A. Bennett
Boyd Lake
D. Sanborn
Thompson
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Godfrey Bottoms
Tribune
Weld
Colorado Electric Companies
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