This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
8
The piece calls on men who must strain every nerve to make ends meet to consider purchasing a farm with just ten dollars down. It argues workers may save little each year and face winters eroding summer profits, urging independence through farming.
Liberal offer to secure 5 10 or 20 acre Altura Garden Irrigated tract. Buyers can inspect land six months take note of water rights and productiveness. Land expected to rise to 500 dollars an acre within three years with recent sales at 300 to 350 dollars and adjoining parcels at 350 to 2500.
Real estate notice highlights parcels offering independence with 5A or 10A fruit or garden tracts near Denver. Describes potential for self sufficiency and long term value with land ownership.
A Denver column collects letters from buyers of Altura farms, dated Sept 1909 to Oct 1909, praising soil water rights and location. Letters from Geo H Sherlock, Wm Bierkamp Jr, Bert Bellamy, and others describe early spring moves, high yields, and strong neighborhood appeal with plans to farms and improvements.
The first meeting of A. J. Park Dry Goods creditors will be held at the Continental Building in Denver on December 2. Creditors will examine the bankrupt and decide on time and sale of any proposed stock. J. O. Custer traveled to Denver Saturday and several local residents were noted in visits to Denver and surrounding towns.
After thirty five years in New Mexico Judge J Madden brother of Frank Madden clerk of the district court returns to Colorado following a visit with relatives in Pittsburg. Madden previously served sixteen years as police magistrate at Albuquerque. A Sunday school was organized in Plainview district with officers and teachers chosen. Fifty dollars was pledged for an organ and soon raised to twenty five. Mrs W W Brown of Eaton shopped in town. Mr and Mrs J R Moore and family plan a few weeks eastward trip. Grace Day of Masters spent two weeks at Mrs A Bresnahan’s home. Charles H Wheeler headed for Los Angeles to meet his wife then travel up the coast to San Francisco.
Misses Lila Wheeler and Naoma Hunter entertained the Westminster guild and guests at the J. Smith Johnson home Thursday evening. A paper on Alaska by Miss Emma Richey sparked a short program followed by games and refreshments. About forty attended. L. G. Van Buskirk remains confined to recovery after a hand injury from a 150 pound weight while drilling a well on Meredith ranch, initially thought to require amputation but now healing.
J. R. Hayes and family plan to depart in a few days for Sparta, Newfoundland and Labrador, to visit relatives and friends.
Thane Schureman of Fort Collins visited Greeley on Sunday to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Schureman.
Mrs. L G Whitney of Crook Cole is visiting her brother Webb Davis.
Billy Williams and B. E. Ling returned from a three day hunting trip down the Platte with twenty ducks each. They braved a chilly night in a small tent and camping outfit, drifting by boat to Masters and back by motor.
The Royal Highlanders held a social meeting Thursday evening in Wagle Hall with strong attendance to greet State Deputy Freeman and Auditor Fribourg of Denver. The visitors spoke on the order’s work, a lunch was served, and dancing continued to a late hour.
A joyful Sunday reunion hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Houston west of Greeley featured a splendid turkey dinner and a pleasant afternoon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Houston and two children, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Voris and two children, and Miss Irene Houston.
It is alleged many more ditches in this district have been used for irrigation purposes without filings than first thought. Judge Bennett of Boulder says proceedings in the cases must extend over several more weeks. Several out-of-town attorneys are here researching cases for clients.
Kansas City reports David A. DeArmond and his grandson were killed when the Butler Missouri home burned as fire destroyed the structure. The blaze began about 3 AM and authorities believe recovered bones are those of the congressman and boy, with the cause undetermined.
Miss Edus Rockefeller of Created Butte departs after weeks with Mrs. W. D. Balcom to teach a primary grade in Windsor public schools. A recent Normal School graduate, she begins her new assignment this year.
Mrs. D. K. Gray was elected president of the Unique club at a Lic meeting held at Mrs. H. M. Arbuckle home. Mrs. Arbuckle was chosen treasurer. The club plans to devote winter afternoons to bridge whist and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with lunch provided by the host.
A public library receives beautifully engraved book plates donated by Greeley High School. Center shows school emblem with engravings of pillars and globes before the library facade. The plates symbolize student gifts and the school’s pride.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.