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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
10
Producers in the Greeley district describe dugout potato storage as a dry climate solution requiring simple construction. The method keeps a nearly constant temperature, reduces evaporation loss, and allows through traffic with an alley and double doors for protection against Trost, noting many cellars being built this year.
Special to the Tribune notes that John Rogers sold a quarter section of land in Olive Branch district for 3500 dollars to F G Jacobson of Pierce. Another sale records two sections of raw land bought for 4500 dollars by Purcell Land & Investment Co of Greeley.
F W Wherren, recently named by the government as assistant superintendent of irrigation for the Big Horn basin reclamation in Wyoming, returns home on vacation after four months on the job. He describes the Sho shone project to bring 156000 acres under cultivation with 30000 already watered and a planned half million dollars in winter work. The dam near Cody will hold 465000 acre feet. crop trials show strong promise and Wherren foresees a farming country unequalled if the plan proceeds.
Miss Florence Barney was in Greeley Sunday en route from her Fort Collins home to Eaton where she will take charge of one of the Eaton school grades.
In Weld County orchards growers debate sowing cover crops to improve soil and moisture retention. Red clover and alfalfa provide humus and nitrogen, with benefits and drawbacks. Water supply limits use, as green crops require irrigation and may deplete soil moisture if removed. Protecting soil in winter also benefits roots and weather resilience.
Superintendent L H Harrison graded 73 teacher examination sets the largest class to date. Of the papers 27 earned first grade, 37 second grade, nine failed. Sixty one were graded locally and three sent elsewhere. 25 came from other counties. Total teachers this year expected around 260 to 265. County apportionment ranked district 6 Greeley highest at 5073 20 dollars, Windsor 1546 60, Eaton 1157 20, smallest district 42 with 6 60 for three Weld County pupils. Quarter apportionment total 22124 20. Mr and Mrs J K Thompson Miss Sarah Gibson and Jim Scott returned from two weeks at Gien Haven.
The drought stricken southwest sees cattle losses as stockmen rely on oak leaves for forage. Oak tannic acid injures the stomach causing staring eyes feverish lips rough coat and rapid decline. Linseed oil drench 1 2 quarts offers relief if caught early. remove cattle from oak heavy range and provide fresh green feed to aid recovery.
Aug 31 notice reports Moser Sr threshing 8800 bushels of wheat and oats with high yields. Fred Devies near Severance finished a notably good grain crop with wheat around 48 bushels an acre and barley 60, plus a strong potato crop. John Staudinger buys J B Martyn north ranch for 14000 dollars with water rights and improvements, taking possession in October.
T L Ballantyne has sold his stock ranch to a Denver company led by L Black. The deal includes draft horses hogs cows and farming implements. The buyer plans tenant farms and farming operations. Health prompted the sale as Ballantyne leaves for warmer climates with his wife.
In Eaton on August 28 an altercation between C E Sherman manager of Sherman Concrete and worker Carl Lafeon sent both to the police court Friday morning. Judge James Sheppard fined each $10 and costs after they were brought in on the complaint of blows.
L B Werkheiser prepares a $5,000 nine room residence with modern features and water systems. John Reinholdt constructs a seven room home on his property. H M Bons of Greeley buys the Freeburg property and plans to move in soon.
At Eaton on August 31 the town sees unprecedented construction. On First Street a bank building, an implement house, and a steam laundry rise. The Eaton National Bank will occupy the bank. Sandburg and Pierson build the implement house, J A Warren the laundry, and a new $30,000 schoolhouse nears completion alongside many new homes.
The Weld County Farm now serves as LaSalle’s leading paper after John K. Mallonee of Evans sold his title and interest to C. P. Martin. The eight page publication, formerly Evans owned, is introduced as LaSalle’s new local newspaper with strong community backing.
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