Greeley Men Pioneer Plan To Grow Rubber Trees In Mexico
A group from Greeley forming the Monte Cristo Rubber company is developing a large rubber plantation in Old Mexico. They aim to cultivate rubber trees rather than rely on dwindling tropical sources, challenging the notion of immediate yield and stressing future potential.
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Greeley
Monte Cristo Rubber Company
Old Mexico
Colorado
Patterson
Congress
P. F. U. Rubber Company
Durango
North
Greeley to cash in on all leather truss boom
Boost for Greeley. a stock company forms to manufacture and market the all leather truss FLA Nims. The plan includes spending 4000 to 5000 dollars on advertising and expanding the factory. directors estimate possible 300 workers at peak and years of growth ahead.
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FLA
Nims
Greeley
New Company Names Officers and Directors
The officers are F. A. Nims president James H. Hays secretary and E. J. Decker treasurer. Directors include F. A. Nims J. H. Hays C. Townsend E. J. Decker C. T. Neill D. E. Gray J. R. McCutcheon H. F. Hurlbut and S. P. Saunders.
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F. A. Nims
James H. Hays
E. J. Decker
J. H. Hays
C. Townsend
C. T. Neill
D. E. Gray
J. R. McCutcheon
H. F. Hurlbut
S. P. Saunders
Fred Norcross Promoted to Frisco Train Master
A Greeley native, Fred Norcross, known as Fritz, has been elevated to train master of the Frisco System, effectively assistant superintendent with a private car and good salary. He began as a depot messenger, rising through telegraph operator and dispatcher roles until the recent promotion reached his relatives. His headquarters will be in Memphis Tennessee.
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Greeley
Fred Norcross
Frisco
Fritz
Norcross
Memphis
Tenn
Repair Work At First National Bank Building
A week of repairs at the First National Bank building includes filling a twenty year old wall crack and reinforcing the floor with a truss under J. W. McCreery’s office. Cork and rubber matting are being installed in second floor hallways and stairways.
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First National Bank
J. W. McCreery
Greeley Hotel Market Grinds Toward Modern Oasis Replacement
D A Camfield bought the Oasis hotel from Colorado Mortgage and Investment for under 25 000 dollars. The Elks judge may buy and remodel the Oasis, using upper floors for lodge rooms while a new modern hotel rises at Tenth avenue and Ninth street. The Commercial Club supports remodeling and aims to fund the project with Camfield and his brother contributing most.
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Greeley
D. A. Camfeld
Oasis
Colorado ‘Mortgage & Investment Company
Elks
Camfield
Commercial Club
Tenth Avenue
Ninth Street
A. Camfield
Clayton
B. D. Sanborn
Mr. Sanborn
J. O'Connor
Oasis Hotel
O’connor
D. A. Camfield
H. N. Haynes
John T. Jacobs
Frank I
Haynes
J. W. McCreery
Ron
Social Evening Honoring Fort Madison Guests Held
Last Friday evening Mr and Mrs R Stover entertained about thirty friends in honor of Mr and Mrs R B Seaver of Fort Madison Town. Gentlemen received cards naming a lady to chat with for five minutes and ladies described their partners looks before refreshments. Sheep on feed thinning out with only about twenty percent of the winter total remaining. feeders report an unusually bad season with high lamb prices last fall cutting profits.
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R. B. Seaver
Fort Madison
Denver Sells as Permanent G A R Camp Site Aiming for May encampment
Denver veterans and civic leaders push to make Denver the permanent site for the Colorado Wyoming division G A R and W R C encampments. The May 17 meeting in Greeley may shift to Denver due to hotel shortages and May Normal school occupancy. Local officials weigh postponement options while insiders note Denver’s historical role and possible new department commander.
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Denver Post
Colorado and Wyoming
Post
Normal School For
Grand Army
Denver
Greeley
Department of Colorado
Wyoming
Tanner
Circle
Corps
State
G. A. KR
Pueblo
Rocky Ford
Canon City
Colorado Springs
L. ©. Dana
G. W. Curfman
Curfman
Gen. Tanner
Greeley Mentioned in Discussion on Canon City Project
Dr Z X Snyder spoke on Canon City efforts and a committee was appointed by the president to pursue the project. Members discussed progress and future steps, with the president authorized to form the committee at his convenience.
Lost six year old boy sought through newspaper appeals
Dr. L Byers of Seeleyville Indiana seeks help locating his son Richmond Byers missing for about a year. The description notes he would be six last July, light complexion grey eyes left eye slightly crossed a V shaped nick on the left ear sharp chin and projecting forehead. Dr Byers suspects the child may travel with roaming bands or gypsies or be with a farmer unaware of his identity. He urges newspapers nationwide to publish the appeal to speed reunification with his family.
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New Harmony
Indiana
Special Meetings Led by Rev E M Stephenson at Baptist Church
Denver based missionary Rev E M Stephenson plans a two day inspirational program at the Baptist church on April 1 and 2. Events include sermons on The Gospel on Wheels and How to Grow, plus Bible readings and a round table conference with activities for mothers and pastors.
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E. M. Stephenson
Denver
University of Chicago
Colorado Baptists
The
Baptist Church
Gospel On
Colorado
Carlyle to Europe on four month study mission
Dean W. L. Carlyle of the Agricultural College has been commissioned by the U S Department of Agriculture as special investigating agent to study European horse breeding methods. He will spend four months in England France Germany and Belgium examining government aided breeding stations and aims to develop a new American carriage horse. He plans to depart in late May and focus on major European centers.
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Dean W. L. Carlyle
The
Agricultural College
United States Department of Agriculture
England
France
Germany
Belgium
Europe
Carlyle
Pitchfork Assault Arrests Stir Ranch Dispute
John Ostling of near Lucerne was arrested by Sheriff Florance on a charge of assault with a pitchfork after a dispute over a stray stock found in Ostling’s pasture. Complainant is J. B. Clague. Ostling allegedly struck and chased Clague with the weapon. Also noted, the Presbyterian choir of twenty five members were entertained at Miss Emma Richey’s home after a Friday rehearsal with a social and refreshments.
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John Ostling
Lucerne
Florance
Clague
Ostling
Presbyterian Choir
Emma Richey
Elks Bazaar in Greeley Nets Near 2500 and Ends with Diamond Ring
The Elks bazaar in the armory drew about 1,000 to 1,500 nightly crowds, clearing nearly 2500 to aid the Denver grand lodge and Oasis hotel project. Miss Florence Smith won a 100 diamond ring, with Miss Mabel Cozzens second for 86, as local Elks contested for popularity prizes and the chair.
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Greeley
Elks
Grand Lodge
Denver
Oasis
Armory
The
Tribune
Bert Allen
Katherine O'Brien
Silas Huff
Viola Brakefield
Johnstown
Judge Garrigues
D. G. Huyett
Lewis McKim
Sterling Elks
Florence Smith
Mabel Cozzens
Greeley Boys
Miss Cozzens
Miss Smith
Paul Geiser
Charles Finch
Snyder sells half interest in planing mill to Gilcrest Lumber
A. C. Snyder transfers his half interest in the planing mill to F. H. Gilcrest Lumber Co and continues to run the business with Molindoo. Snyder resigns to become scale inspector for the Rio Grande Western Railroad in Salt Lake City, leaving March 23 and family to follow later.
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A. C. Snyder
F. H. Gilcrest Lumber Company
Molindoo
Mr. Snyder
Salt Lake City
Rio Grande Western R. R. Co
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Wach
Mexico
Stovers
Sterling
Salt Lake
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