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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
8
The 1906 edition notes the smallest number of copies printed for the year at 2200, with 2500 copies listed for this issue. Manager H. Wourr oversees the publication details and distribution.
The Greeley high school plans a four-number lecture course to fund debt on a new high school wing. Students, likely here for only a year or two more, pursue a philanthropic project for others rather than personal gain. The Tribune urges city support to ensure both financial and artistic success.
City faces housing shortage as vacant homes vanish. Locals with capital urged to build comfortable rentals at 20 to 35 dollars monthly to spur growth and provide shelter. A cottage owner cut rent by two dollars to attract tenants and received many applications, illustrating demand.
A note reflects a buyer asking the owner to name a price that would let him keep the property through the winter. The appeal centers on securing the site for cold months while negotiations continue.
County commissioners discuss an experimental permanent road funded by farmer labor and cash. They may seek volunteers who benefit directly to contribute days of work with team and equipment while awaiting potential backing from the Great Western Sugar company. Plans aim to start after harvest if a suitable segment is chosen.
The first lecture in the Greeley high school course features the Midland Jubilee Singers on Wednesday Oct 23. The troupe, under W A Hann, travels under the Midland bureau and has held its post for three years. Other entertainments include J Lorenzo Zwickey Navy art lecturer and the Wilbur Starr Concert Company with Garber Howe entertainers to follow. Season tickets are $2.25 and will be sold to fill the high school capacity.
L. H. Harrison county superintendent and Prof. W. K. Stiffey attended a Denver gathering with other officers to plan the State Teachers' association sessions for December 31, 1907, to January 3, 1908. The event is expected to attract over 2,000 members and visiting educators nationwide.
Dr K C Sapero a Denver eye ear nose and throat specialist will again be at the New Camfield hotel Thursday Friday and Saturday Oct 17 18 and 19.
Horseracing figure M. Hi Morgan retires after selling twelve horses at public auction. St Elmo and Orange Ila led the lineup with high prices. total sale brought about 92 000. Morgan cited injuries and inability to control horses as the reason, noting his long success and popularity in northern Colorado.
J P Sheridan of Youngstown seeks a Peter Carr believed to be in the west. Police identify a Johnstown Colorado Peter Carr, a sugar factory worker, as the likely match after a month of pursuit.
Dr W H Bates and his wife were in a wreck last Saturday near Oak street bridge when Bates hit a beet wagon in darkness. Mrs Bates escaped with bruises while the doctor suffered a severe head wound and other injuries. Magna Johnson, traveling from the opposite direction, was dragged by his team through the river after staying attached to the lines.
County commissioners and Clerk Albert Luther rode to inspect ongoing state funded road works in the Ault and Nunn country. Overseer Daniel Strohe handles the project with a $2,000 legislative appropriation secured by Representative Farr. A four mile north road segment is also being improved.
Three car shipments of sacks arrived and Farr Produce Co asks customers to call for current pricing.
A Greeley woman testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved backache neuralgia and urinary trouble tied to kidney issues. She says after using the product the pains diminished and health improved. Sold by drug stores at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan.
County commissioners awarded the cement and steel bridge contract for the Oak street crossing of the Poudre to Charles G. Sheeley of Denver for 5965 dollars. The 140 foot three span structure will be heavily steel framed and fully concrete covered. State funds and supervision are arranged with 1500 dollars from Representative Watson and the state engineer in charge. Construction starts November 15 after piers are prepared, with traffic kept open during work.
The article quotes B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment. He says he has used it for years and has recommended it to friends who agree. For sale by all druggists.
City council finds sewer No 32 total cost 1033 46 for blocks 51 52 and land 2 of Peerys sub division in Greeley. Assessments set at 44 cents per abutting foot. A meeting will be held Tuesday evening Oct 22 1907 to hear objections. J B Patton City Clerk.
The Greeley Produce and Commission Co invites growers to bring potatoes onions and cabbage to its new warehouse at 705 Fifth Street. Call Greeley 257 for the highest market price.
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