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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
4
The Tribune notes the 1904 issue print run was 2,000 copies, with a deficit of 2,450. It states the press room circulation records and subscription lists are open for inspection by any advertiser at any time.
The Tribune records reveal city household counts from the annual census for the directory. Last year’s total approached 5,500 while this year estimates place the figure around 6,000, reflecting a cautious rise in population.
Ault plans a big next Saturday celebration organized by farmers and business men. Town leaders push ahead with arrangements showing notable hustle and growth over the past few years.
The town, yet young and lively, is expected to vie for second place among Weld county towns unless Eaton and Windsor improve their efforts. A trip there next Saturday offers free entertainment and enough to interest visitors in exploring the youngest and one of the most hustling towns in the northern county.
The Tribune notes three mills for road work barely cover bridges and repairs. It advocates raising the levy five mills to build permanent county roads yearly, aligning with city street work, promising long term savings and better Weld County roads.
The present board of county commissioners is urged to judiciously and honestly expend the increased levy funds on road improvements. The speaker expresses full support for the new county house and the road program.
A Weld county commissioners hearing last Thursday heard a plea from the Greeley Commercial Club for an eight thousand five hundred dollar annual appropriation to hire a full time experienced organizer. The club promises to provide reliable data on land values transportation and lodging among other topics to boost county growth and industrial progress.
The speaker argues Weld county can double its improved farms, citing gains from new settlers and Campbell farming methods. It calls for active recruitment of settlers and enterprises, with city and county support for the Commercial Club as a worthwhile investment to boost prosperity.
The Tribune explains that prize potatoes must be paid for in cash by subscribers and staff. Prizes go to the finest single potato or best collection of ten brought to the office by December 1, with leftovers to aid the poor after judging.
Notice is given of a special meeting of The Greeley Power and Light stockholders in Greeley Colorado on November 9 1905 at 730 pm The agenda includes a vote on amending section three of the articles to set capital stock at 60000 dollars divided into 1200 shares of 50 each The notice is dated October 9 1905 and signed by Secretary W M Boomer
It urges readers to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy before winter and take it at the first sign of a cold for prompt, satisfactory relief. The piece notes the remedy's wide reputation and recommends buying it over others, stating it is available at all druggists.
FE H Gilcrest Lumber Co advertises Red Ring Portland cement at $2.50 per barrel claiming the product is the best domestic Portland cement and sold on its merits rather than by disparaging competitors.
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