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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
2
The notice lists daily subscription rates by carrier and by mail, including one year costs and postal classifications. It notes second class matter status and references the 1879 act governing such postings.
A Weld county editorial rows about Roosevelt Taft, and the new law on farm names. It notes a Roosevelt surge in Weld county and argues for a presidential preferential primary for the Democrats while praising the people’s government ideals. It laments animal neglect during snow and hints at future Democratic reading for locals.
The annual report of the public library in Greeley presents education for the people as an encouraging development. It contrasts with crime and court indictments, noting library access is rising and reaching more citizens than before.
A column humorously contrasts male vanity with common sense and links social insight to libraries. It praises Greeley’s public library as a priceless community asset built by residents, arguing for liberal funding, continued support, and viewing the library as a public school for all ages that enriches minds beyond money.
The commentator notes the current political mood as of today, praising a favorable development for the Democratic side. Focus remains on the significance of the shift and its potential impact on upcoming campaigns and party prospects.
The Fort Collins Review notes that Republican ranks are split while Democrats show solid unity as ballots count. It argues Taft and Roosevelt are too different to unite the party, whereas Democrats can rally around multiple candidates. Harmon is praised as a sane, capable governor with broad appeal.
Weld County items report W. B. Longwith housebound with a severe cold and Albert Anderson taken to Greeley hospital after a medical complication. Eaton club members skip meetings for Lent. Darn club hosts seven ladies at Miss Belle Wilson’s home with refreshments. Al Meyers, former Eaton mayor, slips on ice while feeding stock with disagreement over a fracture. Smith District notices include visits, sudden death, visits among residents, and locals promoting Severance’s farmers store. Edna Adams of Greeley visits EB Taggert ranch. Edna hosted by Mrs. Taggert and Miss Campbell and Miss Beardsley. Fair-Play District hosts tea for Edna Adams. Mrs. N. C. Alkire returns from Boulder. Milt McCash of Longmont visits family. Mrs. E. Barry ill near Pierce. Gipson area sees E. B. Tracy family moving to Greeley. Gipson Social hosted by Mrs. Clarence Foster with sewing and crafts. Lena Son and Margie Lutz work in Floyd’s millinery. local residents plan summer moves and improvements.
Fragments describe a thawed ground and festive mood as residents await the season. John Carlson returned from Chicago with three carloads of fat jambs, while neighbors on The Plats are mentioned amid the scene.
Saturday evening hospitality at Mr and Mrs J McIntyre featured a 500 game. Water levels rise in Empire Riverside and Jackson Lake reservoirs signaling potential water shortages next season. Sublette post office agitation grows as Green City ranchers push for service amid heavy snows and impassable roads. Grace Rogers visits home then returns to Kersey. Mrs Craig injured in ice fall. I O O F lodge meets with strong turnout. Mrs Abar operated for appendicitis. care of Abar children during mother’s absence.
Farmers modernize and seek better travel as state colleges and government bureaus boost education. Union Pacific offers colonist fares from Omaha for March 1 to April 15 1912 with low meals and fast schedules, plus Victrola concerts and tourist sleeping cars for homeseekers bound for the West.
At Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins a major Fusarium disease study proceeds in the Horticultural Building under Potato Specialist C L Fitch with Prof W Sackett. Four water filled zinc lined cabinets heat and regulate soil beds to test temperature and moisture effects on potato plants from Greeley seed and soil, aiming to prevent future losses and aid farmers statewide.
The article notes rising use of electric motors on farms with eleven trains planned for the season, up from seven last fall. It highlights poly phase induction motors for reliability and ease, cites W. H. Miner’s 5150 acre farm in Chazy New York with two hydro plants supplying twenty five motors, and predicts broader access to electric power as water and coal resources expand.
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