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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
2
A reflective line underscores attachment to a town where residents live and work. The piece highlights personal ties to local business and home, emphasizing enduring familiarity with streets and neighbors. It frames civic belonging as central to daily life.
A divorce case discusses gifts and money, arguing that wives value thoughtfulness over funds. It stresses that small acts like flowers, outings, and tickets reflect care. Money cannot replace personal presence and attention. the essence is the giver’s spirit and practical affection.
The article notes the sparse attention to artificial lighting for window displays in U S cities and cites Berlin and other European capitals as examples of stringent regulations aimed at preventing exploitation of lax premises. It suggests U S municipalities study these controls to improve their own policies.
The text lists safety standards for shop window lighting including height limits, maximum projection, glass coverings under oil or gas lamps, lighting distance from inflammable parts, iron screens, ventilation, and ignition methods. It notes restrictions on bare flames and prefers chemical or electrical igniters and officially sanctioned electric spark devices, with strict rules for incandescent lamps.
The text warns that friendship binds heart and life, noting that close friends can become enemies through bad qualities. It urges vigilance in forming associations, keeping friends uncorrupted, and recognizing grave responsibilities as well as opportunities within relationships.
A Chicago critic reports a New York overadvertised show drew a full house. The manager is surprised by the crowd while the critic notes the audience’s glowing, ironic roasts and widespread praise as the performance opens.
Sam Houston, famed for sharp oratory, quipped that a questioned politician possessed every dog trait save fidelity, delivering a rapid retort to a large crowd. The insult showcased his biting wit and formidable stump speaking style.
A humorous exchange between Rector and Rector's Wife notes low summer attendance and a joke about untrimmed bats in the church before October, citing the New York Times.
The fragment hints at a discussion equating disease to the start of a cure and uses the phrase Den Quix ote, signaling a metaphorical or literary exchange about beginnings of healing. No clear people, places, or organizations are identified in the readable text.
The article describes Eskimo garments made from reindeer, sealskin, and other animal skins. Men wear hooded frocks with tight knee breeches and moccasin boots. women wear deer skin pantaloons with fur inside and leather outer layers. Dress varies by wealth, with richer Eskimos owning multiple suits while poorer wear a single outfit. tailoring is done by households, and modernization influences are resisted.
Officials sought to recruit for the army by impressing idle and criminal men from parishes. Debtors and those without means were coerced into service, sometimes pardoned on condition of enlistment. The system produced regiments in the Peninsular War, including three built from convicts and one with an esteemed reputation.
The Boston public library displays a ticket admitting the bearer to a solemn festival at Stone Chapel in June 1814. The event commemorates God delivering the Christian world from military despotism. The exhibit illustrates New Englanders sincere and deep hostility to the first Napoleon.
The Atlanta Constitution reports that John has recovered from multiple health issues including appendicitis two arter mobil es and heart and business related problems, with city observers noting his resilience and return to activity.
A Danish proverb suggests it is better to be known as a sinner than to be known by God as a hypocrite, emphasizing integrity over outward piety. It reflects cultural attitudes toward sincerity and personal conduct.
William T. Cottrell of Greeley, son of T. J. Cottrell, was killed while a May Day task at Denver University when a live wire was touched during effigy hanging. He had studied two years at the School of Mines, then worked in the mountains to fund his Denver studies. The body was returned to the family home at 1512 Seventh street. funeral date pending. Dr. Roberts of the university assisted with the body and will stay until after the funeral.
The Northern Colorado Interscholastic Athletic League holds its annual field meet at Island Grove Park next Saturday May 4 with seven schools Brighton Cheyenne Fort Collins Longmont Loveland Normal High and Greeley High. Prelims in the forenoon select teams for each school and a pennant plus medals reward top performers. Greeley High will be represented by Baure Benton Buchanan Cumer Gladstone Hamnett Johnson Newton Wyatt and Youker following a recent workout.
Fred EB. Smith sold his entire interest in the Farmers Supply & Machinery Company to Edwin Starkey and Walker J. Mosier on Tuesday. Smith leaves due to family health and will reside in Los Angeles. Starkey becomes manager of the new firm, with prior leadership at F. E. Smith & Co. and Farmers Supply Co. in recent years.
A collection of maxims on trust and prudence warns against fake friends, judging others’ side of a story, and petty generosity. It alleges unreliability in testimonies, the value of discernment in concessions, and cautions about gossip, distance, and domestic scrutiny.
In the early forties and fifties hunters in Morgan and Brown counties brought venison to market selling it cheaper than pork. Pork was preferred over venison by Hoosiers then. An entire wild turkey sold for much less than today’s cheap spring chicken and twelve quail cost less than a dozen sausage links.
Jacob Smith died at his home in Orchard last Sunday April 12. He was born in New York and was seventy four years old. He lived in Colorado fifteen years and left five sons and one daughter. Two sons A. D. Smith and J. D. Smith lived in Greeley. He served in the first regiment Co. G sixteenth Michigan. Funeral services were held at the house and Rev. Brooks conducted a brief service in Fort Morgan before interment.
Mrs Jane L Thompson widow of T F Thompson died last Sunday at her home after a cancerous illness. Born September 30 1826 in Vermont she came to Greeley in 1872 and lived on a farm near Seelys Lake before settling in the city. She leaves two daughters Mrs M A Lyons and Mrs W D Sawyer a son Willis F Thompson two sisters Mrs Mary Allen and Mrs Julia Smith. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Baptist church with Rev D D Forward officiating.
Rev J W Mahood of Sioux City Indiana closed a two week revival at the Methodist church with large attendance amid bad weather. Services ran daily and afternoons with sermons to wives and mothers and to men. He spoke on Cutting the Anchor Lines and The Spirit filled Life and The Books Opened. About 100 conversions reported before Mahood proceeds to Madison Wisconsin for further meetings.
City council has fixed sewer No 29 assessments at 449 40 for block 1 Patton Parkmans subdivision and the unplatted portion of lot 7 section township and range. Abutting owners face 304 cents per foot. Meeting set for Tuesday evening May 7 1907 to hear objections. City Clerk J B Patton
Acclaimed actor Charles B. Hanford will revive Julius Caesar at the Greeley House on Wednesday in a production backed by Booth and Barrett. The show promises lavish historical tableaux and a top tier cast, marking a milestone in Hanford’s career and theater history.
A string of mishaps around LaSalle leaves Pearl Brown with a thumb wound treated by Dr. Warren, Sheddran Brown suffering a head gash from a fall, and J F Beckley injured after a horse bucked, with plans for rest and recovery by several days.
Funeral services conducted by Rev last Base nig at the Baptist church were well attended by friends and family. Music featured efforts by Effie Chappe o azier and A. J. Lohessr's with a large turnout in the afternoon.
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