Local Greeley satire and political notes in 1908 issue
A column from The Greeley Tribune includes humorous toasts on local life and a lengthy political reflection. It comments on flies, suffragette hats, a Weld county ranch sale, and civic scenes, then analyzes the 1908 race with Roosevelt and Taft, urging business leaders to back a Democratic candidate while warning against Roosevelt-style radicalism. The piece notes Denver election vibes and Swiss education as a moral anchor through a broad, satirical lens.
How About it Democrats
Editorial comment from the Commer May 25 edition notes the New York based paper’s financial standing and questions Democratic positions. It reflects an editorial stance on party strategy and economic policy, highlighting perceived strengths and criticisms.
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Commer
New York
Switzerland the most democratic country in the world
A discussion of Switzerland as a federal union formed by cantons under a 1848 constitution. It notes Hazen’s view of initiative and referendum, Swiss civic duties, gender suffrage prospects, and the citizen’s active role in voting and governance.
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Tempe
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United States
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Commends Editorial Editor Tribune on character and hypocrisy
A reader praises yesterday's Tribune piece Richeson et al for stressing character and deeds over hollow repentance. The letter condemns sanctimonious religion and calls for genuine virtue, citing a preacher and a living example who judged others while lacking integrity.
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Greeley
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Colorado Good Roads Association launches state fund drive
A campaign to secure 5000 members for the Colorado Good Roads Association has been launched in every county. Headquarters opened at room 312 Chamber of Commerce building Denver. Each county led by a vice president, with support from commercial bodies and farmers unions. The drive aims to promote highway construction and inform voters about proposed constitutional amendments financing road work with bonds. Two new vice presidents named: S. M. Edgelti Weld County and E. L. Reginnigter Clear Creek County.
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Weld County
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Glear Creek
Are Floods Increasing in the United States
A historical note argues floods are exceptional with Mississippi Ohio and Missouri rivers swollen. It discusses precipitation paths through surface flow or soil seepage and cites hydrographic studies on factors that alter stream flow including climate and evapotranspiration, suggesting ongoing variability in flood patterns.
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Yichson
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Forest Denudation Drives Flood Increase Across Drainage Areas
Observations across seasons show climatic conditions fairly constant with little progressive change. Stability exists in topography and geology. surface vegetation and artificial factors like reservoirs alter river discharge. The principal change is reduced forest area leading to barren conditions and rapid erosion after forest removal, causing a marked rise in flood tendency.
School children to wage war on caterpillars
A proposed program would mobilize 17.5 million children aged five to eighteen to destroy caterpillars and eggs during Arbor Day style activities. Divided into squads, every five children could remove pests, potentially reducing insect populations billions strong, with yearly repetition urged for statewide education departments.
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Lar
The Best Time to Engage in a Business
A Country Gentleman article discusses farm profitability through planned crop rotation livestock cycles and price timing. It notes farmers must stock up before prosperity and that the best time to buy or sell is when others exit. A large-scale farmer remarks on feeding cattle with ample cattle and feed.
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Cummat
An. Windsbeaker
Potato Book Popular With Colorado Expert Eugene Grubb
Eugene Grubb, Colorado potato authority, becomes the first to write an agricultural book and secure signed contracts for over 50,000 copies before printing. The Potato will be delivered mid May, published by a New York firm, and features 50 chapters with 1500 halftones and drawings. Before publishing, contracts for more than 150,000 copies were signed by railway heads to distribute along their systems.
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Eugene Grubb
Colorado
Mr. Grubb
New York
Rockefeller cooperative farms to use potato book in south
Thousands of orders arrive as first edition prints 250000 copies. Mr Grubb travels to Washington to negotiate with the Rockefeller Foundation for a large sale for Rockefeller cooperative farms in the south. A tentative 30000 order from this source prompts a quoted price for a special potato book focused on southern cultivation.
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Washington
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Rockefeller Co-Operative Farma
Crop Conditions Stay Favorable For Local Farms
Crop conditions remain ideal as rain and snow eased, soil mellowed, and beet thinning proceeds. Onion growing for market expands with several farmers planting. E Callahan and Loule Cruikshank each cultivate ten acres, Callahan farm west of town. Cabbage and peas show strong growth, signaling potential expansion of specialized farming in the district.
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E. Callahan
Loule Cruikshank
Callahan
Ault
How Two Boys Proved They Were All Right
The article recounts how two boys aged 11 and 16 vowed to camp in Maine for six weeks. Their father first required a two week backyard trial reporting daily, ruling out aid or purchases. They built a makeshift camp in rain, endured, and completed the test, then joined their party for the six week real camping trip.
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Woman's Home Companion
Maine
Bob
Fred
Utah Resources and Trusts Shape State’s Industry
A 19th century constitutional critique argues Utah’s coal, salt, iron, and copper are controlled by railroad and industrial trusts. It contrasts high coal transport rates with cheap salt, laments salt and copper monopolies, and notes Guggenheim’s influence over copper lands near Bingham Canon. The piece warns residents to safeguard resources amid corporate power.
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Guggenheim
Western Pacific
Salt Trust
Steel Trust
Bingham Canon
Hatchery project and public health notices noted in Kansas report
The article details a large hatchery project in Kansas with extensive concrete and water structures, including ponds and fish pens, plus a discussion of disease control by focusing on fly eradication. It also mentions public health concerns, delays in wartime housing plans, and a local poisoning or paralysis case. The piece weaves agricultural, military, and civic notes with multiple named places and individuals.
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Kansas
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Heries
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