Record October crop report shows record yields across staples
The October crop report from the Department of Agriculture declares spring wheat oats barley rye and hay above any prior records with corn and potatoes also set for large harvests. Corn at 3 016 000 000 bushels oats 1 417 172 000 spring wheat 330 391 000 all wheat 720 433 000 potatoes 1 417 172 000. Secretary James Wilson credits favorable weather and federal state farmer support.
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Department of Agriculture
James Wilson
Department
Northwest
Wilson
Auto Skids Into Ditch Delaying Trip Near LaSalle
LaSalle Oct 10 Mr Oster Jr left in his father s Imperial with a lady friend bound for Greeley. The car skidded after crossing a drain ditch filled with water and sank for two hours until Philip Dale pulled it out. Eugene Smith worked on the car to remove water. No damage beyond the interrupted conversation.
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LaSalle
Mr. Oster, Jr
Imperial
Greeley
Here
Philip Dale
Eugene Smith
Democrats Rally for Wilson in Ault Area
O W McKinney precinct committeeman reports strong Wilson support in Ault with former Republicans switching to vote for Governor Wilson. He toured Wellington and the ranch area, noting a good harvest and favorable conditions this fall.
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Ault
O. W. McKinney
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
McKinney
Wellington
Horse Disease Cure A Success So Far As Tried
In Holly on Oct 10 the commissioners of Prowers Bent Otero and Crowley counties inspected the work of Doctors Kaupp Glover and Williams on horse vaccination and cure. They toured the country, observed demonstrations by Agricultural College veterinarians and found progress promising. More than 700 exposed horses have been vaccinated with no second vaccination or illness required. Horse owners express jubilation as Dr Kaupp advances hyper immunizing a horse to produce serum for treatment after infection.
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Holly
Prowers
Bent
Otero
Crowley
Kaupp
Glover
Williams
Agricultural College
Pneumonia scare turns out to be bad cold for Alice Craig
Evans October 10 report said Alice Craig suffered pneumonia but later clarified she was bedridden two or three days with a severe cold and is now recovering though not fully.
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Evans
Alice Craig
Annual Catholic Church Fair Set For November 14 to 23
Father Casey's St. Peter's fair will open November 14 and run through the 23rd at Camfield hall. The event aims to outdo prior fairs with booths raffles refreshments and novelties. Proceeds will go toward paying the church debt and funding a new set of state pride chimes.
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Father Casey
Camfield Hall
St. Peter’s
St. Peter's
Fire destroys Sunday sermon
Aust Oct 14 The Rev C W Kline who preaches here and farms nearby had to deliver an improvised sermon after the cook shack on his threshing outfit burned Saturday afternoon destroying an unfinished manuscript This is the second time such a misfortune has befallen the minister.
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C. W. Kline
Kline
Millions of Trout Eggs Planned to Hatch This Winter
State Game Commissioner James Shinn oversees four deputy crews collecting up to 14,000,000 eastern brook trout eggs for fall hatchery work. The spawning season runs from late this month through November, with major egg supplies from Otero Lake near Granite, Durango lakes and reservoirs, the upper Platte, and Garfield County.
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James Shinn
Colorado
Otero Lake
Granite
Durango
Upper Platte
Garfield County
Hail Delays Beer Hauling at Kersey
Hail sleet and heavy rain swept Kersey yesterday causing a temporary halt in hauling beers. Officials expect limited damage aside from transportation delays as crews resume work today.
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Kersey Kersey
Dry Land Oats Fime 3rover Harvest Noted Near Here
Jack Hickman, a dry farm resident, reports 52 bushels per acre from non irrigated oats and a good wheat yield. He expresses satisfaction with his homestead and its results.
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Jack Hickman
Greek volunteers from Colorado head for Athens war effort
Billy Athens of Greeley bids farewell to Greek friends as he sails to Athens to enlist against Turkey. His brother Gus laments not being old enough and cousin Nick Velant mourns being unable to go. Greek Coloradans donate substantial funds with pledges from Union Pacific workers and a Denver mass meeting noting hundreds kissed the flag.
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Billy
Athens
Eighth Avenue
Greeley
Turkey
Gus
Killy
Nick
Colorado
New York
Athen
solemn oath to support their country in the war
two individuals from their native land each took a solemn oath to support their country in the war, underscoring their commitment and duties amid the conflict.
Pool Hall Interest Grows in Fort Lupton
Fort Lupton residents discuss licensing a pool hall with proposed licenses sought by M. J. Leonard and Sells of Denver. If approved a large brick building housing pool tables and bowling alleys would be constructed, about 100 feet long, shaping a prominent town venue. Authorities have not yet decided on licensing.
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Fort Lupton
M. J. Leonard
Wynn Purchases Pullem Ranch in Nunn Area
Thomas Wynn and his wife bought the W. O. Pullam ranch near Nunn including stock, crop and machinery after a stay at the Lemonds home. Wynn and family will move soon while Pulliam plans a Texas relocation. The property is described as one of the best in the area. Mrs. B. W. Bonell and children left for Peekskill New York for a few weeks’ visit.
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Fine Ranch
Nunn
Thomas Wynn
W. P. Lemonds
W. O. Pullam
B. W. Bonell
Peekskill, N. Y
Death of Brocks Causes Estate Complications
Unusual conditions arise in the Brock estates after a double tragedy. The wife’s death before her husband shifts inheritance to a daughter from a prior marriage, complicating life insurance clauses and shares. Attorney R. Khourn administers, papers near signing as the case unfolds.
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Brocks
Don Brock
Brock
Appa
R. Khourn
Ests
Crosses Continent After 56 Years To Drink From Spring In California
Charles Robinson of Iowa City travels back to Mud Springs California after 56 years away to drink from a mountain spring and visit old companions. He arrives in Greeley with his wife after a long summer journey from Sacramento to Mud Springs, finding it deserted and his former friends gone. They, in their eighties, remain active and plan further travel with their grandchildren nearby.
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California
Charles Robinson
Iowa City
Mud Springs
Calif
Sacramento
Robinson
Greeley
N. D. Bartholomew
Abbie Andrews
Mr. Robinson
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