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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
4
The Tribune reports potato growers near Greeley anticipate normal to near average yields with many estimates around 100 sacks per acre. Growers recount seasonal fears of failure, while actual digging shows varied results but overall acceptable production despite occasional hail bugs and grasshoppers.
The Greeley potato trade faces sorting and grading plans debated last winter. Dealers fail to enforce agreed standards as the shipping season begins, while growers ship poorer stock to front-load sales, risking the district’s reputation. The remedy rests with dealers to enforce quality.
Miss Irene Dailey and Miss Marie Frater hosted the O N O card club at Miss Dailey s home in Eaton on Thursday evening. Guests joined in a military euchre session as the main activity of the night.
Windsor residents learned what men must do to impress local women as Rev. L M Dudley compiled questions sent by sixteen Windsor girls. A public reading of the questions and answers drew a large crowd at Odd Fellows hall along with a varied program of performances.
A Colorado farmer near Greeley stands to gain about 4000 from his mother's estate after preserved letters and an inventory prove the father attempted to cut him out. The court fight centers on a will and sealed envelopes naming each son.
R. S. Dennis appeared in police court and pleaded guilty to reckless riding through city streets. He was fined five dollars and costs. A companion facing a similar charge also pleaded guilty and paid five dollars plus costs.
A survey of six Eaton farmers shows potato yields ranging from about 50 to 175 sacks per acre. Despite hail damage in parts of the belt, no farmer reports a total failure and some crops remain to be harvested.
Milton Seaman, superintendent of streets, owns Blossom Morgan a fast driving mare. She now stops at every beet on the road from the cemetery to the sugar factory, dragging out his two hour trips. He contemplates tying a feed sack of beets under her nose or blindfolding her to finish graveyard work.
A Presbyterian women’s missions gathering met Friday at Mrs F G Lu’s home. Devotional was by Mrs A D Butler. A China talk followed by four relatives in China. Mrs O Waes gave a summary of Dr Geiles’ China talk from Hateper’s Monthly. Miss Edith Assessor sang solo with Ethel Schureman on piano.
Mr. N. N. Riddell spoke at the Methodist church on Theosophy New Thought Christian Science and Christianity arguing that these systems restate ancient ideas and lack a redemptive atonement. He contrasted them with Christianity and promised a follow up lecture From Adam to Christ with steps toward spiritual mastery.
Eastern Colorado schools face funding gaps as state lands are sold to raise money. State superintendent Mrs. Katherine M. Cook urged a $10 an acre minimum for dry belt lands, arguing disposals yield tax income and schooling funds. The land board approved several parcels at that price while some remained at $12. Edith Draper, a teacher at Bracewell, visited Mr. and Mrs. W B Adams.
Mrs. Lanetrom and her infant were in a buggy when a frightened horse bolted across fields. The mother was knocked unconscious by the wheels and bruised, while the baby remained unharmed. The horse was later stopped and the mother recovered without serious injury.
A local ad promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe, non purgative remedy for bowel and digestive issues. It claims the product restores regularity without side effects and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Available at Gilbert's Drug Store in Greeley and promoted alongside Ambrose Lumber Co. listings.
The Greeley Construction company led by Alex Mead Al Morgan and Edwin Starkey prepares a 75000 dollar reservoir for Senator Warren of Wyoming thirty miles northeast of Cheyenne one of about six under way to redeem 75600 acres in southern Wyoming and northern Colorado. Starkey will open a Greeley office as contracts with the Laramie Poudre Irrigation project move forward. Morrison travels to Denver for a week.
Concoka, the famed driving horse of the late Dr. A L Camp, died at the Camp ranch at age 25. For over twenty years he accompanied the doctor on daily drives from the ranch to Greeley, forming a familiar image with the old gentleman in hat, beard, and phaeton. The Camp ranch stock is noted for long lifespans, with several horses over 25 remaining.
A dinner hosted by Mrs. Arthur Searing at her home honored Mrs. Leslie Murphy with the Why Not club reunion. Eight Gab members attended. two were absent Miss May Scott and Etella Smith. Guests included Mrs. J Scott Thompson Mrs. L E Wyatt, Mrs. Leslie Murphy of Idaho Falls Idaho Florence DeVotte Rhoda Haynes Jessie Mosher and Josephine Knowlirs.
The Commercial Club announces committee assignments led by chairs for Finance J B McQuotcheon and J C Wylie, House R B Rugh and Lee Carroll, Good Roads J W Gene and others, including Transportation D A Catmfield and Advertising J B Phillips. Members list shows extensive participation across multiple areas.
The Unitarian society voted 30 to 4 Friday to exercise the option and buy the Camfield property at Ninth Street and Tenth Avenue. The group expects at least $10,000 gain from rising property values within ninety days as downtown activity increases. The purchase includes a residence on the 125 by 190 foot lot for $20,000 and calls for selling 50 feet to the county for $146,000 while possibly relocating the society to the rear section fronting the avenue. The old building will be sold after arrangements for a new edifice are fixed, with four parties pursuing the old church property.
Mrs George Winegar hosted Thursday evening for the first floor girls of the Condon Mercantile company. The group played games and enjoyed refreshments. Present were Misses May and Hettie Armstrong, Lesa Conrey, Florence McGinnis, Edna Price, Mabel Johnson, Mr and Mrs Gordon Danforth, Mrs Mary Danforth, Frank and Mr Lather.
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