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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
4
An editorial reflects on the Tribune's old time concert profits and the impact of strong advertising. It notes 1904 circulation figures, the free use of ads for the event, and how ticket sales rose after newspaper notices programs window cards and store handouts. The piece argues for prudent publicity to boost local entertainments and compares poor advertising to ineffective irrigation.
The piece argues for a law or ordinance to protect toads as they emerge at night to feed on pests. It notes toads are not handsome but highlights their usefulness in controlling insects around lights, calling for protective measures.
The piece compares toads with birds in usefulness for insect extermination and notes their nocturnal habits under arc lights. It laments boy-winning campaigns that kill toads by the hundreds with clubs and stones, urging parents to stop such harm and acknowledge their utility.
County commissioners approved a five year funding plan of 500 dollars annually for an experimental farm under the agricultural college. The petition, signed by Farmers League members and about fifty Greeley Commercial Club members, argues the project would cut seed potato outflow and enable crop insect research. Ernest Bliss and J F Reid led circulation. a superintendent would be a practical farmer. The plan starts with renting a farm, with potential future purchase if successful.
An excursion to Windsor Colorado resort is set for Saturday May 20 with departure from Greeley at 2 35 p m and return from Windsor at 8 43 p m fare 50 cents round trip Colorado Southern operates the trip The day also features a basketball game between Normal School and Greeley High School a balloon ascent and parachute jump a romantic drama Marlowe at the new opera house with picnic tables on the grounds.
The text advises maintaining vigorous digestion to ward off aging. It recommends eating foods suited to age and occupation and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach disorders. It claims the tablets help weak stomachs and indigestion and note they are for sale by all druggists.
A special meeting of stockholders is scheduled at 1625 Tenth Avenue on Tuesday May 1st at 7 30 p m. The purpose is to amend the articles of incorporation to increase capital stock and change share value. Albert F Carter secretary Greeley Colorado May 2 1905.
A day long event in Boulder on May 13 features 12 track events with five field events. A special train via Colorado & Southern leaves Greeley at 8:00 am and returns from Boulder at 6:00 pm. Round trip fare is 1.50 dollars. An authorized one fare rate applies for 11th and 12th graders limited to May 15.
Advertisement urges readers to have their lumber bills calculated by E G Steele based in Eaton Colorado, offering expert bookkeeping and measurement services for construction projects and carpentry costs.
Boulder Colorado resident F W Conrad describes kidney trouble progression from backache to urinary disorders and Bright's disease, credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief, says he buys them at local stores and recommends them, notes Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as U S agents.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam to establish an eligible list for clerk or carrier positions in the city post office. Open to all US citizens meeting requirements, with medical certificates due just before appointment. Exams May 27, 1905. apply by May 19, 1905 to Oscar L. Telling in Denver.
Mrs Josie Summer of Bremond Texas writes April 15 1902 that Ballards Snow Liniment has cured her childs growing pains and knee aches and aided frost bitten feet. The ad notes prices 25 cents and 1 00 sold by J F Fezer.
One fare plus 2.00 to all points on 0. 8. L. A. BR. to Idaho and return May 16, limit 21 days. Stopovers allowed on trip at and west of Laramie Wyoming within 15 days. J. C. Ferguson General Agent Denver Colo.
The notice outlines a High School Day schedule with Greeley morning and Boulder return at 6 p.m. It lists a round trip rate of 1.50 and a one fare rate authorized on the 15th. Rates open to all.
D R Brynes of Doversville Texas says a badly bruised leg required fourteen days in bed until relief came from Ballard's Snow Liniment. He calls it the best medicine for bruises, now a positive necessity. Sold by J F Fezer at 25 50 and 100 cents.
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