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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
4
The 1904 issue notes over 2,000 in circulation and lists that the pressroom, circulation books, and subscription lists of The Tribune are open to inspection by any advertiser at any time.
The city ticket chosen from top material argues for a reliable water supply and supports Mayor Watson on the issue. Voters will convene next Monday and hold primaries tomorrow to decide alderman candidates who largely agree on securing a dependable water source. Analysts caution prudent spending to secure proper water rights, noting prices may reach around $2,000 per foot with minor increases acceptable for solid titles.
The North Poudre Irrigation Company adopts paying current bills in scrip bearing 8 percent interest secured by 100,000 bonds at 6 percent. The bonds are secured by a trust deed on ditches, reservoirs, and water rights valued at no less than 500,000 dollars. The plan aims to strengthen finances, attract subscribers, and fund further irrigation improvements.
Denver men have discovered oil fields extending from Longmont through Loveland and Berthoud toward Fort Collins. A prospecting company is being formed to develop the northern fields. The first discovery occurred on Lone Tree Lake between Loveland and Berthoud, with visitors including George Tritch, J. O. Carper, and Fred Tritch.
A sample of oily fluid from Lone Tree Lake, gathered near Campion siding between Loveland and Berthoud, was sent to Denver for analysis. Dr J. Only reported 30.44 percent illuminating oil 45.94 percent paraffin or lubricating oils 16.70 percent solid residue and 4 percent water. Prof Arthur Lakes previously evaluated the field with a favorable outlook.
The Citizens' Party of Greeley calls a convention at the county court room on March 20 at 7 p m to nominate officers for April 4 1905 and elect a City Chairman, with primaries for aldermen and delegates scheduled March 17 at 7 p m in three wards. O Howard T C Williams Arthur C Kendel sign as city central committee.
On Saturday March 11 Mrs Arnold and Mrs Bullock led pupil musicians through a varied program including Overture Bohemian Girl Dream of Youth and Italian Melody with solos by Miss Kneist Miss Taylor Miss Sayer and others The same article notes a testimonial for ChamBerLains Pain Balm by Charles Drake a Chapinville Conn mail carrier praising its Rheumatism relief and cure claims with druggist availability.
A wagon from Nebraska delivers a car of white seed oats to M D Spencer's liquor store era location.
Road Overseer Dan Strohl opens a new eastside link from Main Street, extending two miles beyond the old Burlington grade and four bridges along a straight track. The route shortens farm access to town and the 8. L. and W. ranch, costs about 3000 dollars including rights of way, and offers a scenic view of the Poudre valley for summer drives.
Delegation from Texas Montana and Colorado along with the National Cattle Growers' association, met in Washington with Secretary Wilson and Dr. Salmon to seek loosened quarantine rules. The department agreed that cattle dipped in lime and sulfur in early spring and clean at shipment time from July to December will be passed without further inspection. The ruling is hailed as a major gain by cattlemen.
Mrs B W Evans of Chearwater Kansas credits Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with curing her husband after quick consumption. She says a bottle is kept in the house for coughs and colds and that it has no equal. Sold by J F Fezer.
The Santa Fe announces a daily tourist sleeper from Denver to California with no change of train and a resumption of the California Limited service leaving Denver at 3 45 p m each weekday. Reservations and pamphlets available from J P Hall general agent A T S F railway Denver Colorado.
The provider offers a choice stock of clear alfalfa seed free from sweet clover and other seeds and also furnishes top quality divide seed potatoes. Orders encouraged to come in early.
A Pueblo blacksmith endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after using them to relieve back pain. He praises lasting relief three years after use and urges local readers to visit H Reynolds drug store. Doan's is sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents.
The new Christian church at Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street was dedicated last Sunday with morning afternoon and evening services. Rev. Leonard G. Thompson spoke at both morning and evening worship and W. E. Ridenour led the singing. The day featured broad city minister participation and floral decorations. A debt drive raised 100 toward an already funded debt. A series of evangelistic meetings will begin there indefinitely.
Union Pacific offers reduced fares to multiple Pacific Coast destinations with March 1 to May 15, 1905 ticket validity. Fares include 20 dollars to Butte and Helena, 22.50 to Spokane, 25 to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland and more. Contact J C Ferguson Denver for details.
Belle H. Shirel of Middlesborough tests Herbine for liver complaint and poor blood, claiming it regenerates blood, revives strength, and reduces languor. She writes she would not be without it and wishes she had known of it sooner. Sold by J. F. Fezer for 50 cents.
Two weeks earlier than ordinary oats this season extra fancy seed oats from Wisconsin. Straw is very heavy and will not lodge. Sample and price available at Model Mills. W. R. McCLELLAN.
A safe cough medicine for children offers reliable relief for colds, croup, and whooping cough. Sold by all druggists with assurance of safety and effective results.
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