Grasshoppers and birds in the countryside debate
The article argues about grasshopper outbreaks and the role of birds and poultry in pest control. It notes poor bird effectiveness, a shift to chickens, and three broods aiding grasshopper defense while sheep and crops face varied damage. It also critiques Republican attacks on President Hayes and argues against federal troops police powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cheyenne
Solomon
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Hayes
United States
United States Army
Grasshopper Commission inquiry irks farmers and public
The Grasshopper Commission, a government appointed science panel, sends a circular asking farmers for details on grasshopper behavior and control. Critics call it a pointless exercise that shifts work onto residents rather than relying on experienced locals. The passage also notes tax delinquent lists, Denver tree damage, and changes at the Evans Journal with editor Alexander J'ace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasshopper Commission
Weld County Teachers Meet in Evans Sessions Highlight Local Education
The Weld County Teachers Association gathered in Evans for a two day meeting with local and county educators present. Speakers including Miss Eddy Miss Clement Miss Adele B Knowles and Mr Elliott shared methods in geography reading writing and penmanship. Judge J C Shattuck spoke on What to Teach and How to Teach it and the group praised Evans hospitality as the event closed. The Sidney Telegraph notes a cattle roundup in Lincoln Keith and Cheyenne counties with an estimated 200000 head and daily slaughter around 3000 cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County Teachers’ Association
Evans
Miss Eddy
Platteville
Clement
LaGrange
Blodgett
Knowles
Edenville
Bassett
Wisconsin State Normal School
Adele B. Knowles
House
Elliott
Annis
J. C. Shattuck
Covenanter Church
Sidney Telegraph
Lincoln
Keith
Cheyenne
Colorado
Wyoming
Round-Up Tests Cattle Damage After Severe Weather
On half hour's notice one hundred mounted plainsmen can be mustered in saddles as the grass and cattle improve. The past winter was milder than 75-76 and cattle fared well until two severe storms. This roundup will gauge the damage.
Denver Letters From the Greeley Tribune Editor
In Denver the writer notes relief from winter and the Colorado legislature's costly but earnest work. He reports on the Baron Von Bodman suit against Prof. Schirmer over 20 000 dollars, railroads, Y M C A lectures, and a public atheistChristian debate. A Kansas burglary case involving cows and three boys rises with Anable charged, raising sentiment about crime and strange justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rocky Mountain
General Assembly
Plains
Colorado
Executive Department
Baron von Bodman
Schirmer
U. S. Mint
Prof. Schirmer
von Bodman
Mr. Schirmer
Sheppard
Kimball
Braden
Underwood
Ingersoll
Kansas
Nebraska
Anable
Brush
Greeley
Burley
Mayburg
Vandeuser
Indestructible Christianity Shapes Liberty and Morality
A Congregational sermon by Rev. C. Salter argues Christianity underpins civil freedom and public morality in Britain, Germany, and America. It links biblical foundation to state law, family, Sabbath, and care for the poor, warning against liberty divorced from eternal right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Salter
Congregational Church
Great Britain
Germany
America
Rome
Salter
Sinai
Calvary
Earth
Man of Nazareth
Renan
Lecky
Cotter
Charity, Christianity, and a Fatal Lightning Strike
The piece argues Christianity underpins organized benevolence and hospital work, praising Constantine as founder of hospitals and urging unity under faith. It then reports a lightning killed 44 year old Mrs Murphie at the Home Laundry on Eleventh Street during a storm, as her son-in-law, A P Hogbin, failed to save her with medical help. Her child survived, and the family previously lived in St Joe Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Sarah Murphie
Eleventh Street
Larimer
J. H. Beebe
Evans
John Inman
Cheyenne
Olin Austin
Eugene Abbott
Sioux City
Roll of Honor and school list by department
ROLL OF HONOR FIRST PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. A. B. Knowles Daisy Davis Annie Ensign Nora B Graham Lulu Smith Marshall Dixon Horace Dixon Stanley Davis David Flory Charles Flory Otis Osgood Clyde Osgood Frank Packard SECOND PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. £. Flower Mani Curtis Maul Clark Jennie Eaton Sarah Flory Adele Willard INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. M. R. Stoner Emaa Eaton Mirah White Maggie Flory Emma Flory Melissa Humble Theo Law GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT. Artha 8. Campbell Lincoln Eaton HOME NEWS Decoration Day. Local notices include Denver News, water tax, Kansas Pacific timetable, Frog Troupe concerts, and various town items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Knowles
Daisy Davis
Annie Ensign
Nora B Graham
Lulu Smith
Marshall Dixon
Horace Dixon
Stanley Davis
David Flory
Charles Flory
Otis Osgood
Clyde Osgood
Frank Packard
M. R. Stoner
Emaa Eaton Mirah White
Maggie Flory
Emma Flory
Melissa Humble
W. B. Vickers
Denver News
S. N. Paine
Chicago
Buckley
Kansas Pacific
F. Peabody
Nichols
Kansas
A L. Welch
Maple
Madison
Boettcher
Black Hills
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Denver Democrat
Golden
Evans Journal
Stuart
Alexander J’ace
Torrens
Draven
Edtor
Greeey Tribune
Greeleyite
Broden
Abington College
Ill
Roll OF Honor
Theo Law
Artha
Campbell
Lincoln Eaton
Home News
J. J. Armstrong
Board of Health
Lows
Boulder
Iowa
B. H. Yerkes
James Bradley
Main and
Sherman Streets
Platte
Julesburg
Buffalo
Austin
Col. White
Minneapolis
Duluth
Minn
A. K. Packard
Park Church
Christ
Holy Land
Syria
East
D. P. Wirrer
Laptes
R. D. McLvens
Express
A. Z. Salomon’s
Orry Bakery
Filowea’s
L. Mansfield & Co
Men & Swearson’s
Cheyenne Call
Mas- Tears &Co
16Th Street
O. P. Baur
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