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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
4
Publication details show The Greeley Tribune with H. Wolfe manager and pricing for 1 month 20 cents and 1 year two dollars, indicating advertising rate structure and subscription terms.
The town is warned about two dark skinned travelers posing as donors for an orphan asylum abroad. They carry letters of recommendation from ministers, including Dr. Coyle of Denver, and are labeled as likely frauds. The piece urges giving only through recognized foreign missions boards to ensure funds reach their intended recipients.
The Trib une suggestion that the new city council be extremely careful in its appointments met with general approval by some members of the new official family.
The piece urges citizens to weigh a nominee's competence in street work and water services before signing petitions for appointive offices. Councilmen judge best fits, but petition calls from many signatures can hinder intelligent choices. Voters are reminded they helped nominate candidates and must not overload the council with incompetent claims.
The community postpones the Greeley Y M C A building drive noting many projects in progress. The existing committee stays intact, and a strong campaign will resume at the proper time with the Commercial club backing the next major effort next fall.
Editorial urges voters to consider the district No 6 school election as crucial next to the city race. It warns the board may decide on a new high school and stresses selecting individuals of good judgment to guide education and the nation’s future.
Editorial urges greater public interest in school elections arguing teachers and boards shape future presidents and governors, and that school vote can rival city elections in importance. It calls for continued civic engagement across school city county state and national matters.
Enos Mills, famed Colorado naturalist, releases a new book Wild Life on the Rocky Mountains. The volume blends nature lore with forestry preservation themes and draws on Mills past lectures and writings. He portrays forest life with vivid detail and argues for conservation.
Denver reports on wood decay caused by jungle bacteria and small fungi that live in wood. The piece notes timber decay costs railroads and farmers millions, and summarizes efforts by wood-preserving experts to study fungi and the conditions they need to destroy timber.
The passage explains how submersion or air dryness affect wood decay, noting that submerged timber resists rot but air drying also prevents decay if moisture is kept low. It argues warm damp air accelerates decay and describes creosote treatment as a common preservation method, with US government support for research and guidance to railroads, mine operators, and others to extend timber life and reduce renewal costs.
At Eaton on Saturday the Northern Colorado Potato Dealers Association organized with farmers’ committee backing to sort and grade potatoes and raise the Greeley spud standard. Merchants will promote inspection and growers will handle cooperation and dispute settlement. P. E. Boyle elected president and Lowey secretary with by-law committee named.
Mia Alonzo Leedom of 706 Fifteenth Street Greeley Colorado testifies that after trying Doan's Kidney Pills four years ago for back pain and fatigue she received quick relief and renewed strength. The testimonial promotes Doan's as the remedy sold by all dealers at 69 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Rothenbeck of Kersey leases school land to join his ranch as Teased School Lands in the note. Rothenbeck pool room changes hands to WH M Halverson and Matt Johnson of Brush.
A runaway farm wagon driven by two Japs collided with Stevens express wagon after smashing two wagons and a bicycle rack. Four horses were injured but no fatalities. pedestrians narrowly avoided harm as the crowd watched the dramatic wreck near the Elite billiard hall.
The United States wide Congregational missionary drive includes Greeley as a center. Meetings Tuesday March 28 at the Congregational church feature national secretaries and missionaries with pastors and delegates from nearby towns. Program covers morning and afternoon sessions with addresses by church leaders and Missionary Society officials, plus a cafeteria supper and evening talks.
Voters are reminded of designated polling sites for the spring election. First Ward Precinct 44 at Ecker’s plumbing shop and Precinct 36 at Mansion stables. Ward Two Precinct 7 at city hall and Precinct 21 at Greeley Steam Laundry. Ward Three Precinct 12 at the court house and Precinct 49 at South Ward school.
An old style ad promises personal attention for evergreen and ornamental trees, fruit stock, shrubs, and roses grown in Colorado. It guarantees health and true name, offers premiums to clubmakers, pays freight on sixteen dollar orders, and invites agents to request a free catalogue.
Mr and Mrs J A Whitman expect visitors from their Bloomington Illinois home. The guests listed include Mr and Mrs U A Green and Mr and Mrs M L Rigen.
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