Weld County Poultry Show to Feature Egg Laying Contest in December
Weld County poultry association plans its December show in Greeley with a novel egg laying contest to prove pure bred superiority. John Hettich of Bowling Green will judge for $100 as about 70 members fund premiums, with reduced admission and possible school free days. The event outlines multiple revenue streams and includes pigeon exhibits and a premium list driven by D J March.
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Weld County Ltry Association
Colorado
Denver
Greeley
John Hettich
Bowling Green
America
D. A. Camfield
Weld
D. J. March
Mississippi
Greeley to Consider Animal Welfare Home
Philanthropist Greeley may establish a home for homeless and wounded animals after Meeker school children appealed for care for a injured dog found on school grounds. Teachers supported creating a facility to shelter and treat needy animals.
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Philanthropic Greeley
Meeker
The Best Plaster and Liniment Combines Efficacy and Value
A dampened flannel bound over affected parts using Chamberlain's Liniment is presented as superior to a plaster and costs only one tenth as much. Sold by all dealers.
Fredericks' Brother Arrives After Platteville Tragedy
After Louis Fredericks died when struck by a Union Pacific train near Platteville last Sunday evening Coroner Macy searched for a brother known to be in the state. A telegram reached Bloomington authorities Friday and the body was sent east when no trace was found. Today Will Fredericks arrived from Florence confirming his relation.
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Louisredericks
Bloomington
Fredericks
Platteville
Union Pacific
T. G. Macy
Will Fredericks
Florence
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for Colds
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds suitable for adults and children. It claims no harmful drugs, implicit confidence for young children, and notes sale by all dealers.
Brotherhood Banquet Celebrates Fourth Annual Dinner
The Methodist Brotherhood held its fourth annual banquet Friday night at the church. Wives and sweethearts attended. seventy guests were served a prepared dinner by five Fox Parole No. 5 Boy Scouts in uniform. An orchestra provided music and Prof. H. O. Hanna acted as toastmaster with multiple toasts and musical interludes.
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Methodist Brotherhood
The
Fox Parole
Boy Scouts
H. O. Hanna
H. B. Mann
Winifred Rugh
G. H. Bradfield
R. A. Chase
Mr. Lyons
Schedule of Colorado & Southern Changes
The Colorado and Southern announces a schedule change. The afternoon polywag from Fort Collins is discontinued due to the new Fort Collins to Cheyenne service. Trains arrive at Greeley at 10:20 a m No 221 12:30 p m No 21 and 8:25 p m No 23. Departures from Greeley are 8 a m No 22 11 a m No 222 and 5 p m No 24. The Cheyenne to Fort Collins train leaves Cheyenne at 7 a m and arrives Fort Collins at 9 a m. It leaves Fort Collins at 3 15 p m and arrives Cheyenne at 5 15 p m.
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Colorado & Southern
Fort Collins
Cheyenne
Greeley
Lincoln kills mountain lion in western canyon region
Allen Lincoln the county surveyor reported four mountain lions sighted in Dead Man's canyon about 100 miles west of Greeley. He killed one lion, saved the pelt for a rug, and noted the others fled. Locals say a lion had not been seen there in twenty years.
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Dead Man’s Canon
Greeley
Allen Lincoln
Canon
Mr. Lincoln
Rush to move sugar from factory spurs early shipment
Eaton reports a rush to ship sugar from a newly started factory with five carloads sent since the week began. Water supply issues were overcome by securing city water, averting a factory closure as the usual seepage ditch failed to meet demand.
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Eaton
Northern Colorado District To Develop Bond Sale Deal
A potential agreement on the sale of bonds is being developed by the Northern Colorado district. Officials discuss terms and timeline for financing public projects.
Holland May Furnish Gash for Irrigation Bonds
Promoters of the Northern Colorado Irrigation district report a possible sale of $2.5 million in bonds at $50 per acre if Holland bankers accept proof of sufficient water. District directors include Merritt, Stephenson, and Wolfe, with Denver promoters Wilson, Smith, and Angel overseeing the sale.
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Holland
Northern
Colorado
Greeley
BE. Merritt
Dover
F. B. Stephenson
Carr
W. W. Wolfe
Boulder
W. Rolla Wilson
Salisbury Smith
Frank Angel
Denver
Back to Farm as Remedy for Cost of Living
Lord Ogilvy argues in the Denver Post that returning to farming can ease high living costs. He notes population growth, shrinking farm sizes, rising land values, irrigation gains, and a shift of workers to towns, urging policies to retain producers on the land.
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Lord Ogilvy
Denver Post
Congress of Mothers Elects Officers for Fall Season
Unusually interesting first fall meeting of the Congress of Mothers drew many attendees at the city library. Discussions covered school age and aid for needy children, with plans for winter work and annual officer elections. Officers elected: Mrs. W. R. Dedrick president, Mrs. L. L. King vice president, Mrs. Rothschild secretary, Mrs. J. H. Hayes treasurer.
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Mother's Congress
W. R. Dedrick
L. L. King
City Library
Judge Jindsey
Denver
Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
The note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for children's coughs and colds. It states the remedy is better than trifling with a cold and is available from all dealers.
Fifth Insane Case in Weld County This Week
Deputy Sheriff Peterson reports Weld county suffers another insanity case bringing Pete White from Carr, about 40, convinced he is a millionaire. The record this week suggests rapid growth of insanity in the county.
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Peterson
Weld County
Pete White
Carr
White
Department President Entertained in Greeley
Mrs. Sybil Watson, department president of the W R C for Colorado and Wyoming, was hosted by Mrs. O H Adams at a Wednesday evening reception in Greeley. About 20 W R C members attended at Mrs Adams home. Miss Leoma Hunter assisted in refreshments as Page Portable Buildings Co. won the roof truss contract for the Home Gas and Electric workshop.
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Sybil Watson
O. H. Adams
Watson
W. RR. GC
Colorado
Wyoming
Greeley
Denver
Buffalo
Wyo
Adams
W. RK. C
Page Portable Buildings Co
The
Home Gas and Electric Company
Cure for Orchard Pest From College Advice Letter
Frank N. Paine of Greeley sent infested apple twig to the State Agricultural College. Experts identify the pest as the woolly aphis of the apple Schizoneura lanigera and recommend tobacco or kerosene emulsion sprays, or direct application to drenched colonies.
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Frank N. Paine
Greeley
Twige
State Agricultural College
Greeley, Cole
Wilson Attacks Taft and Wickersham in New Jersey
Governor Woodrow Wilson denounces President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham in Red Bank New Jersey accusing them of inconsistent aims and shifting policies that depress business. He questions what they will actually do and denounces the ongoing back and forth.
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Red Bank
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Taft
Wickersham
Wilson
United States
Windsor Lake Floods Break Bank Amid Stormy Seas
In Windsor on October 1 the lake surged creating record waves and flooding the town. Marshal Jesse and a force from the sugar factory aided by workers built temporary banks along the south shore to stop a leak and prevent further damage.
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Windsor
Jesse
Deafness Cure Claim Promotes Catarrh Remedy
An advertisement claims a universal cure for deafness and catarrh via a claimed internal treatment. It asserts many cases stem from mucous inflammation and offers a $100 reward for an uncurable case, naming Druggists and Cheney & Co as suppliers.
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Cheney & CO
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Weld County Association
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Methodist
Lincoln
Maine
New York
Mark
Henderson
Congress OF Mothers
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Blacklea
Co. P. Gillette
George
Elia
B. D. Sanborn
Windsor Lake
Bartlett Lumber Company
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12Th St
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