Weld County Fair closes after record exhibits and crowds
Weld County’s fair ends with the gates, hailed as the most successful ever in the county. Weather favored Greeley, crowds numbered hundreds more than prior years, and exhibits especially potatoes were superb, boosting hopes for eastern shows in Pittsburg Chicago and Omaha. Secretary Dan March and local helpers led the effort.
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Weld County Fair
Greeley
Fort Collins
Dan March
Colorado
Weld County
Pittsburg
Chicago
Omaha
Francis J Heney on Direct Primary and Headless Ballot
In Denver Francis J Heney argues for direct primaries with secret ballots and without conventions. He credits early practice before 1840 and says conventions invite bossism. He supports direct election of senators and criticizes the headless ballot for harming lazy voters while urging voter education.
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Denver
Francis J. Heney
Colorado
Jackson
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Illinois
United States
Senate
Weld County Fair attracts visitors and promotes agriculture
Weld County fair generates broad advertising impact as tens of thousands travel from Greeley and surrounding counties to view stock and agricultural exhibits. Potato Day highlights the event with county roads busy guiding visitors toward the fairgrounds.
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Weld County
Greeley
Weld
Potato Day Dominates County Fair Celebrations
The county fair drew heavy crowds and wide advertising advantage, with potato day highlighted as the oldest, most cherished event. The potato, once king of the harvest, inspired a long tradition starting fifteen years ago with a large oven and tree of wooden tables for community meals.
The Life Lifeless Extra and State Reform Stalemate
Citizens back Governor Shafroth as reform pledges face stall tactics by machine legislators in the state house. Senators linked to corporate interests drag their feet, while initiative and referendum remain law, other promised reforms uncertain. Hope lies in governor’s allies pushing for further changes despite opposition.
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John Shafroth
State House
The Democratic Ticket and State Reform
The piece argues for Democratic ticket support as necessary for state reform. It notes broad press approval of reforms including initiative and referendum and critiques a few pro-corporation outlets for bias while urging continued momentum toward welfare-driven legislation.
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Denver
Greeley
Delph Carpenter
Weld County
Will of the people and the initiative debate
The piece argues that voters will approve the initiative and referendum, seeking power away from corporations and the mob. It condemns opponents who claim the public cannot govern themselves and warns the GOP delegates favored by corporations would betray the people by supporting corporate influence.
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State House
Guggenheim
Senate
Carpenters
Reliable Foley’s Honey and Tar Medicine Ad
Advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package as a safe non narcotic remedy with no opiates and urges consumers to refuse substitutes available at all druggists.
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Foley
Progressist Sees split on tariff issue and reform
A political progressist letter to the Greeley Tribune argues against the Wilson tariff plan and forecasts electoral swings. It cites wool tariffs and sheep totals from 1892 to 1907, questions stand pat policy, and predicts progressive gains in Indiana Wisconsin California Colorado and Colorado elections led by reformist voters and independent Democrats.
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Greeley Tribune
James Wilson
Ohio
Cleveland
Wilson
Dingley
Maine
Massachusetts
Monroe County
New York
Michigan
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
California
Minnesota
Beveridge
Kerns
Wisconsin
LaFoillette
Colorado
Weld County
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy A Household Favorite
For over thirty years Foley's Honey and Tar has been a staple for coughs colds and throat chest and lung ailments. It contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Foster Couple to Visit Greensburg Indiana This Week
Mr and Mrs John Foster plan to depart this week for Greensburg Indiana for a visit. The announcement notes their travel plans and destination without additional details.
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John Foster
Greensburg
Ind
Attorney Sues Cab Driver for 83800 in Unusual Case
Attorney Leo G. Mann plans to sue Monroe Shephard the cab driver for 83800 after he allegedly diverted an elderly passenger from her route. Shephard has hired Harry Churchill as his attorney, while the case involves W. Fee and Ida Rittenhouse’s elopement, adding local intrigue.
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Monroe
Shephard
Leo G. Mann
Harry Churchill
W. Fee
Leroy Fee
Windsor
Ida Rittenhouse
Mann
Wal Idk
Allen
Father of Elope Youth Entangles Carriage Trip
Fee sought to reach a destination while Shephard, with Mann present, agreed to take Fee to her destination and later to the son's home. Mann demanded control of the mother and suitcase costing Shephard money. The dispute ended with Mrs Mann resuming the ride and a $300 lawsuit contemplated, Attorney Churchill handling the case.
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Fee
Shephard
Mann
Normal Hill
Captain Bogardus Again Hits the Ball's Eye
Lincoln Illinois resident Captain Bogardus, famed for a world record of 100 pigeons in 100 shots, credits Foley Kidney Pills for relief from long kidney and bladder troubles. He reports backache relief, clearer voiding, and renewed energy after three bottles. Sold by all druggists.
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Lincoln
Ill
Another Huffsmith Child Dies in Evans
Evans Oct 3 death returns to the Huffsmith home as Daisy Huffsmith, five, dies from typhoid fever. Earlier Mrs. Huffsmith and two children Samuel and Daisy suffered the illness. Mrs. Huffsmith died last week and Frank also fell ill. Simple funeral services will be held in Evans Cemetery this afternoon.
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Evans
Huffsmith
Dalsy
Samuel
Daisy
Frank
Evans Cemetery
Fort Collins Attorney Marries in Secluded Greeley Ceremony
R. E. Foote, a prominent Fort Collins attorney and partner of District Attorney George Carlson, wed Mies Enid Met calf in Greeley on Saturday. The couple, living in Fort Collins, reportedly kept the marriage secret from relatives and friends and departed by train to Denver.
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R. E. Foote
Fort Collins
Mies Enid Metcalf
Greeley
EB. B. Hatch
Denver
Mr. Foote
George Carlson
Public Truster's Base Deed of Trust Notice
Frank J. Baker of Weld County Colorado is named in a Deed of Trust dated November 7 1407 and recorded with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The document references a public trust property as listed in the record.
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Frank J. Baker
Bressey
County of Weld
Colorado
Serentor
Weld
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