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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
4
Publication data shows The Greeley Tribune Publishing Company details with manager 0 H Wolfe and contact information for the Greeley Colorado office at 722 Seventh Street. The notice sets forth customary newspaper publishing logistics and address.
A caustic but playful lament rails at endless blizzards and uniform weather. The writer mocks the same storm cycle and its impact on business, advertising, and daily life, urging a change, even a drastic one, to relieve public dissatisfaction. Reflects local tone and social concerns with humor about merchants and community institutions.
The article notes a government advertising point praising Greeley for drawing irrigators to lead federal projects nationwide. It asserts Greeley district irrigation has reached a level not equalled in the region and suggests the community should recognize the boost.
A local writer urges promoting Greeley irrigation as a competitive edge. He argues Greeley excels in irrigators used on national farms and notes competition in potato culture requires improved methods to maintain supremacy. He cites Uncle Sam hiring the region’s experts.
The Rebekah ladies held a social meeting on Wednesday with a bushel of fun. A guessing contest asked answers to questions about objects in the room such as What wakes the butterfly with a slice of bread as the answer. Mrs Ahlstrand won first prize for the table contest and Miss Ellan Davis won for the butterfly hunt. Mrs Ahistrand sang a solo Forgotten and the evening ended with a chicken supper.
Royal Neighbors met at the Hart home with Mrs. Valley Lehr. social and business plans discussed. Congregational Christian Endeavor and Missionary societies held gatherings at Mrs. Magda Olsen and Mrs. H. W. Kirby homes with music, contests, papers, and discussions on South work and mountaineers. The Gibberson siblings hosted a Patrick’s Day party before moving to Maxwell New Mexico.
Has Hard Lack Lon Cook, employed by James Thompson on his Seventh Street building, fell from a ladder Saturday and broke his ankle. Cook has faced misfortunes this winter and remains a steady worker with a large family, deserving sympathy.
The late interior bulletin outlines reclamation qualifications for settlers, including proof of land improvements, extent of irrigable area, and first crop. It explains water rights attach to irrigated land, tests for reclamation, delinquency penalties, and secretary control of sublaterals to ensure full water use.
The Munce woman and her two children fled town Tuesday night. Officers sought to place the two children with guardians to keep them off the streets. The blind, indigent grandmother, aided by local merchants, received visits and aid offers. The woman said she gave all her money to her daughter and grandchildren before departure. The grandmother, now homebound, expressed gratitude but said she did not need anything at present.
Public health warning about catarrh remedies warns that mercury is harmful and should only be prescribed. It endorses Hall's Catarrh for internal use from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo and notes no mercury. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and urges buying genuine products from reputable druggists.
A mock council of the Methodist brotherhood staged last week featured aldermen like J. M. Cameron and W. C. Thomas debating sidewalk snow removal. The mayor, Stroul, faced protests from citizens while locking horns over bicycle thief patrols and dog day events. The session ended with calls for a sidewalk ordinance and possible future city council discussion.
Mrs. Alonzo Leedom of 706 Fifteenth Street Greeley Colorado testifies four years after living in Missouri she used Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and lameness. She reports quick relief renewed strength and removal of tired languid feeling and recommends the pills to others with similar troubles.
Word reached Thursday that the Shipp infant of Laporte has died. The child died while with the father's kin, marking a third death in Greener Smith of Maton's family within ten days. The Smiths lost a baby and their married daughter Mrs. Shipp recently. Interment plans for the Shipp child are pending arrival.
The Mungers' Store Company of Windsor closed for three days during an invoicing period and reopens Saturday with new managers Calvin and Hahn, operating as Calvert & Hahn Supply Company.
A carpet and rug cleaning service advertises a method that removes dust and dirt without damaging fabrics. It promises bright colors and thorough removal of foreign matter, with convenient on demand service and driver notification. Charges are "Seper" per running yard and claimed to be very reasonable.
Farmers of Weld County offered select stock at reasonable prices and urged readers to request the 1909 catalogue featuring Hollander Cabbage Livingston's True Blue Tomato Seed and other imported seeds including Sugar Heet and Mange urzel.
Legal notice from Weld County Colorado details a court hearing on March 21 1909 for examination approval and confirmation of 3.4 million in bonds plus the contracted water works and rights. The Henrylyn Irrigation District seeks authorization to issue bonds and execute related projects with publication in The Greeley Tribune.
Legal notice from Weld County Colorado with dates in February and March 1909. Writings reference the district court seal and a first publication February 24 1909 with last publication March 17 1909. Names mentioned include Frank Wadom as clerk and Gipsey Tribune as publication outlet.
The district court of Larimer County Colorado holds a hearing on the adjudication of priorities for irrigation water use in district three of district one. notices issued to interested parties to appear at the Fort Collins courthouse.
In the matter of the estate of Deborah Ann Need deceased the court orders notice and a hearing March 7 at 7 PM to determine sale of real estate by the executor. Publication in the weekly newspaper is required for four consecutive weeks. Represented by attorney Strong for the petitioner.
Final settlement proceedings for the estate of Qari Hurkart deceased are set for a court in Greeley. Executrix Olara Henniur will appear to present the accounts and request approval. The hearing is scheduled on a listed Monday date with notices to interested parties in the Greeley area.
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