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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
6
The Greeley Tribune founded in 1870 by N C Mee explains its telephones and postal status. It notes independent operation, post office mailing, and price figures with press room and circulation records open to advertisers for inspection.
County commissioners awarded county printing and advertising work with bids from four papers Eaton Herald Greeley Tribune Weld County Republican and Greeley Sun The Sun bid for 19 pages of advertising at 84 cents per inch totaling 1915 20 far higher than rivals prompting delays and alleged pressure to favor the Sun amid public anger over perceived graft and misuse of taxpayer funds
The article denounces a county board vote that awarded a printing contract to the Sun over the Herald, citing a secret agreement to cut a bid and a $820.80 difference. It condemns the political machine and urges voters to act in the next election, questioning officials’ independence and fiscal choices. It also hints at future central power plans and rural electrification transforming life between Denver and Cheyenne.
An editorial advocates establishing a school of forestry linked to Colorado College. It argues scientific forestry is the only remedy to prevent forest loss and warns that rapid snowmelt threatens irrigation regions. It urges statewide forestry education and faster government action against timber thieves.
Judge Edward Whitson ruled that Morris and Howell hold prior rights to Sage Creek water despite Montana sources, granting Wyoming users a major victory. The case concerns Sage Creek flowing from Montana into Big Horn county and the rival claims of Montana appropriators Bean and others. Similar tensions exist over Laramie River water and Colorado claims amid Wyoming counties Albany and Uinta.
The Lafayette electrical power plant near northern Colorado could transform the region into a remarkable agricultural hub. Farmers may soon access electric power and lighting similar to urban areas, enabling electric irrigation and machinery use at reduced costs compared with gasoline.
A Longmont resident Miss Stella Gray testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved two years of kidney distress after trying multiple medicines. The ad cites local booster proof from Greeley residents and urges purchases at H Reynolds & Co. drugstore with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. Price 50 cents.
Memorial service set for next Sunday at 10 30 at the opera house with a memorial ad dress by Rev O A Pettty and music by the high school directed by Prof Whiteman. W R C ladies meet at I O O F hall at 10 am and G A R and W R C members gather at the opera house Saturday at 2 30 pm to decorate. Tuesday afternoon W R will meet at the armory at 2 pm to arrange flowers and all patriotic citizens and children are urged to bring flowers to the armory after 1 30 Tuesday. Wednesday morning all G A R W A and others meet at the armory on Seventh avenue at 9 am to go to cemetery.
Tonight Prof. Houseley of Denver will present a recital at First Presbyterian Church assisted by Mrs. Kate Norcross-Gale. Both artists are well known throughout Colorado.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a full refund if it fails. Yornggiste are authorized to process refunds up to 500.
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