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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
2
A brief reflection on rural towns losing young men as aging populations remain and marriage prospects for local girls and families rise in contrast to the lure of urban centers. The passage notes a shortage of eligible men in small towns despite available marriages and community life.
A discussion notes that many stair accidents arise from inconsistent step height and width and recommends standardizing all stairs to a uniform height and breadth. It emphasizes handrails on narrow steep stairs and cites safety benefits for children and the elderly.
Arizona campers devise a rattler barrier using thorny oktea shrubs to deter snakes around desert tents. With no doors and low tent walls, rattlers could approach beds, creating a tense, claustrophobic danger for campers sharing the night with the desert's slithering residents.
The Richmond Dispatch advises writers to keep letters and editorials concise not exceeding a quarter of a column. Practice makes brevity, avoid superfluous sentences, and aim for clear, intelligible statements to reach more readers.
Quotation discusses not claiming ownership over what is merely held, urging to view possessions as given back rather than lost. It questions who truly owns what is temporarily in our hands and suggests treating all things as not belonging to us, like travelers at an inn.
A humorous aside from Harper's Weekly notes New York manners as aunt Betsy critiques city folk. The quip mentions Mrs Dermil lion at home on a horse and expresses relief at not knowing how few act, reflecting light social satire of urban life.
A humorous quip about hosting banquets and spoiled cheese ending a meal. The line suggests the cheese helps guests forget earlier courses, attributed to a Chicago Tribune style.
The public learns of a long tradition in Berks and surrounding counties where farm and church lands pay annual ground rent of one red rose. Since 1738, deeds in Tulpehocken, Oley, Marion and nearby townships require red rose payments to Philadelphia descendants, with notable observances recorded, including a 1902 ceremony where thirty Wistar relatives received 157 roses.
The passage lists famed leaders and their demises through history. Grant dies of cancer after surviving many battles. William the Silent is assassinated after multiple campaigns. Napoleon dies of cancer though deemed invincible. Cortes dies of typhoid fever in Spain after years of fighting. Washington bleeds from doctors after long campaigns. Lord Clive returns to England and dies by suicide amid opium troubles.
A first class journeyman tailor bears sadness as his skilled work pleases bosses and peers yet remains unseen by the public. His craft leaves the world better dressed but yields no fame or praise for him.
Washing figs and dates before giving them to children helps remove dust and germs. The sweetness attracts insects and the fruit’s stickiness can harbor dirt, but washing does not impair flavor and improves appeal to sight touch and taste.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a light exchange where Miss Gusher notes her fiancé is versatile, Dumley counters with a joking claim he is many kinds of idiot. The dialogue highlights wit and social banter.
A short note chronicles a youth told to soak his feet and hands in salt water to toughen them. He says a punishment is near and suggests he will sit in anticipation of a forthcoming licking tomorrow, per a New York Sun transcription.
A reflective quote attributed to Homer offers contrast between bearing excellence with humility and accepting defeat with resignation. The line invites contemplation on humility and perseverance in leadership and daily life.
A tale from Harper's Weekly recounts Dumas guiding a friend to dine, then enlisting him to report Chevalier thermometer readings daily for ten years. The temperature, though central to ticket sales, mattered little to Dumas beyond the gesture of service.
Compilation of threefold maxims urging purity courage temper kindness honesty and charity. Promotes virtues including thrift industry promptness and gentleness while condemning cruelty arrogance and ingratitude. Ends with Leadership suggesting attainment of goodness integrity and cheerful disposition.
A glove maker reveals a brown ratskin pair, noting many cuts and scars in the skin. He explains the flaws weaken the gloves and says damaged skin cannot be turned into quality goods, as rats fight and their hides are scarred and unfit for commerce.
The 1784 London ascent by Lunardi carried a cat dog and a pigeon amid roaring crowds. A jury paused a criminal trial to watch, and King George III stopped a council meeting to view the flight. In 1785 Dublin student Maguire was knighted for a bold ascent.
A short editorial lambastes a nuisance figure described as a sensitive plant found in church politics and civic life. It cautions pastors and candidates to avoid him and urges steady humor and conduct in public duties.
Two men in a Chicago setting react to a sign on a large brick building reading Iron works. One fears danger while the other muses about iron in their blood and whether the work is ongoing.
Mrs Hicks recalls a bedroom fright when a sound prompted her to dimly glimpse a man’s legs under the bed. A neighbor suggests the intruder was her husband, who had heard a noise too.
Dr Findley of the First Christian church Fort Collins will speak on Going Up to Jerusalem at the Christian church in Greeley on Tuesday evening May 21 at p m. The lecture is free and all are invited. He will preach several evenings in Greeley and the district convention of Christian churches will be held in Greeley June 12 and 13 as preparation.
A Saturday evening reception at Mr. and Mrs. A N Laughrey’s country home honored Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rienks back from their wedding journey. About thirty friends attended with games. Fred Rienks won first prize in ad contest with Roy Baird taking booby prize. Austin Bowerman and Bessie Bedford won heart contest prizes. Mrs Laughrey’s daughter Leona and Emma Gill aided in refreshments.
Mrs Nettie Whitlow wife of John Whitlow of Eaton died of pneumonia last Sunday afternoon. Two hours later her three weeks old daughter died of measles. Survived by husband and parents with several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at Eaton Baptist church yesterday afternoon. The note also lists a cooking club banquet hosted by Miss Lois Wright with club members and activities.
Colorado & Southern offers one fare round trip tickets for G. A. R. encampment in Colorado Springs from May 13 to 14, valid until May 18. ZT Bes Higher, G. P. A., Denver.
Going to Nevada sale notice offering 160 acre farm six miles northeast of Ault. Well-improved cultivated land watered by Larimer County ditch. Expected rent of 2,500 this year. Price 11,000 with easy terms. Owner R. T. Maney at 426 Twelfth Street Greeley.
Colorado & Southern offers one fare for round trip to Mexico City with travel windows April 25 to May 18 June 8 to 15 and June 20 to July 12. Valid for three months with stopovers. For booklets on Mexico contact T. E. Fisher G P A.
Removal sale by Thompson Music offers piano and organ inventory plus sewing machines and musical goods at steep reductions through June 1. Popular music sheets available at 15 cents a copy.
Summer rates go into effect May 15 with very low Sunday and round trip fares for the season. Tickets on sale via the Colorado & Southern system. Local agents BH Fisher and G P A in Denver can provide details.
Doctor E C Sapero, renowned Denver eye ear nose and throat specialist, will again be at the New Camfield hotel for consultations on Thursday Friday and Saturday May 23 24 and 25.
A Denver notice invites readers with asthma and hay fever to write Reverend J B Rader at 822 Broadway for a life changing remedy advisory. The appeal emphasizes lasting gratitude from following the guidance.
Rehearsals finish for Old Time Song concert directed by R. Strong under Greeley Typ one auspices in the First Presbyterian church. Proceeds fund a fountain in Greeley park honoring pioneers, with strong local talent scheduled across orchestras, choirs, and soloists.
Dr. Ella Mead and sister Mrs W K Starbird led a Thimble party yesterday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Alex Mead's home. Rooms featured cut flowers with music by Lexie and Wilhelmina Mead and Mrs B P Saunders. Refreshments were served by Irene Proctor and Florence McGowan and the hostesses' relatives.
Goodman and Neil purchased the Hamnett building at 00 Main Street occupied by D. KR. McArthur & Co. for 20000. The structure will be remodeled into an up to date clothing store with main floor second floor and basement. McArthur plans to begin erecting a new store on 00 Ninth Street.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted, lifelong cure. It claims universal reliability over a third of a century, notes easy consumption when mixed with water and sugar, and states it is sold by all druggists.
Greeley Commercial Club directors decide to host the State Commercial Association in Greeley on August 19 to 21 after delaying from July to ensure the new water works completion. An Odd Fellows festival and a Dixie entertainment dance drew a large crowd, with supper at 8 o’clock and proceeds over $100 after expenses.
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