Dry irrigation versus dry farming in Colorado prospects
The article argues that nonirrigated farming on Colorado arid lands cannot match irrigated land in productivity. It notes limited success of dry methods, climate limits, and historical failed settlement attempts 1891–1893 as water rights and irrigation pursued. It cites low rainfall averages around 12.75–14 inches, explains the need for reservoirs, and warns that settlement without irrigation likely ends in failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
State Agricultural College
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
General Assembly
Greeley Beats Fort Collins as McCreery Misses Game
Greeley defeats Longmont rival Fort Collins 11 to 0 after McCreery misses due to a stiff knee. Hamnett shines at quarterback in his place but Greeley struggles for momentum. Wallace dazzles for Fort Collins with a 50 yard run. Newton stands out for Greeley as both teams brace for a rematch later this season.
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Greeley
Meekerfield
Fort Collins
Longmont
Dean McCreery
Hamnett
McCreery
Collins
Wallace
Newton
Old Mexico The Egypt of the New World
The Colorado & Southern offers illustrated literature on the sister republic with special round trip rates. Written by T. KE. Fisher, general passenger agent, Denver.
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Old Mexico
Egypt
New World
Colorado & Southern
T. KE. Fisher
Denver
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets
Advertising copy promising a one day cure for a cold with laxative bromide quinine tablets. Claims a refund if it fails and features Bew Groves signature on each box. price shown as 25e.
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BEW
Groves
Condon's Uring Promises Holiday Stock Push in Greeley
Local retailer announces major fall stock clearance to clear room for one of the largest holiday displays ever seen in Greeley. A 20 percent discount remains on bed spreads lace curtains kimonas dressing lacques black sateen petticoats and Wiper. new accessories include belts combs bags and collar novelties arriving this week.
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Uring
Greeley
Emerick Pillows Offered In Bed and Cushion Sizes
Emerick's Pillows widely known and conceded as quality goods. Bed size pillows start at 75 cents and cushion sizes at 35 cents.
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Emerick
For Sale 25 Percent Off on High Grade Furs
A week only sale offers 25 percent off on $1500 worth of high grade furs. The assortment includes many items including children's sets. Each piece carries a money back satisfaction guarantee and is presented as a good Christmas gift opportunity.
Cloak and Suit Sale Highlights 25 Percent Discount
The advertisement touts a 25 percent off on coats and suits, claiming it matches or beats rivals with 33 or 50 percent discounts. It urges customers to compare stock in town and then buy, noting that sales depend on fair pricing and customer browsing.
Something Doing in the Clothing Dept
After half a season the stock shows many broken lots. We cut them out and mark lower prices to clear them. Last week we called out the clothing stock and set tables apart from unbroken stock. About 70 to 100 suits of all sizes and prices await buyers with 25 to 50 percent savings off regular prices.
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Colorado
Hats On Sale With Fresh Stock At Our Store
Modern hats headline a new stock including bargain rushers and Stetson models. The dealer invites customers to visit and view the line for a timely purchase.
Foot Warmers and Footwear for All in Thrifty Sale
The Footwear Dept highlights felt and wool lined goods ideal for cool evenings by the fire. The store offers shoes for man, woman, and child plus gaiters leggings and slipper soles. Shoppers are urged to buy now while the line is complete and thrifty buyers are rewarded.
Governor Seeks Busy Legislature and University Focus
The governor notes during a speech that while the legislature is in session he will be very busy, but after that he expects duties to be routine. He says the governor heads twenty three boards but does not foresee onerous work and plans to return to the university after his term to build it into a leading western educational institution.
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University
Violet themed Rainbow club party honors Edith Gale
Miss Edith Gale hosted the Rainbow club last Friday with outside guests. Decorations featured countless violet poppies, prizes for 500 won by Sullivan and Wiebking, and violet themed refreshments. Guests included Lee Gale Sullivan Mead Allen Delbridge Granger Tabor Kingwell McDowell Norman Saunders Wiebking Hadley Berry Houston Spear Beyrer Clayton DeVotie Rissler and others.
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Edith Gale
Rainbow Club
Miss Gale
Miss Sullivan
H. J. Wiebking
Lee
Gale
Sullivan
Mead
Allen
Delbridge
Granger
Tabor
Kingwell
McDowell
Norman
Saunders
Bell
Southard
Wiebking
Hadley
Berry
Houston
Spear
Beyrer
Clayton
DeVotie
Rissler
Really Excellent Dining Car Service on Burlington Trains
Burlington dining cars are famed for comfort and convenience with polished waiters and flowers on tables. Light lunches and full course dinners are offered with clear pricing. Service lines include Lincoln Omaha Council Bluffs and Chicago, plus St Joseph Kansas City St Louis and Deadwood Sheridan Billings and the Northwest with multiple daily departures.
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Burlington
Lincoln
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Chicas
St. Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis
Deadwood
Sheridan
Billings
the Notwest
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Burnett
Pure Food Commission
Joseph Burnett Co
Boston, Mass
Baker & Badger
Greeley, Colo
Maginnis
Flume
O’brion & Day
Pleasant Valley
Owen
O Omawian
Wyoming
BON. I
Blake St
FT. Collins
Condon
Cloak and Suit
Stetson
the Condon Mercantile Co. Greeley
J. F. Vallery
General Ade” Co. B
Q. Ry
Seventeenth Street
Denv
WTC
the Tribune
Quinn
Rower
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