Dry farming cited as winner of the year in Colorado
A surge in dry farming value and record agricultural year in Colorado with Weld county leading in dry land grain and grass production. C R Root notes better soils and rainfall boosting yields and the Dry Farming Congress preparing for its fourth annual session in Billings Montana October 26 to 28.
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Colorado
C. R. Root
Dry Farming Congress
de Tahe
Billings
Montana
State of
Weld County
Earl Laird Charged With Assault With Deadly Weapon
Papers filed in district court show Earl Laird charged with assault with a deadly weapon upon Ernest McCory. He had a hearing before Justice J. P. O Conner and was bound over to the November term under a $1,000 bond. Laird allegedly threatened McCory with a revolver.
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Earl Laird
Ernest MccCory
Laird
J. P. O'Conner
Windsor
McCory
New Schoolhouse at Hardin Receives Bell Fund Drive
The two room Hardin schoolhouse was completed last week and equipped for modern teaching. A dance Friday night raised funds to buy a bell, with strong attendance and community support noted for the project.
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Hardin Hardin
Hardin
Colorado Apple King This Year
The 1909 apple crop across the United States and Canada is estimated at 35 million barrels, about 12 million more than 1908. East of the Mississippi quality lags but the crop is larger and potentially more profitable. western yields improve in grade.
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United States
Canada
Ben H. Rice
Spokane
Mississippi River
Mississippi
International Apple Shippers’ Association
New England States
Central States
Middle Western States
Pacific
Idaho
Washington
New Mexico
Colorado
Shaw Family Enjoys Extended Eastern Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry H Shaw and son Kenneth returned from an extended eastern journey. They visited lakes and followed the St Lawrence to Montreal Toronto and Quebec. They spent weeks on Shelter Island off Long Island Sound and Mr Shaw planned a weekend visit there with his wife and son. He noted cool weather with only three hot days in New York.
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Harry H. Shaw
Kenneth
Monaay
Lakes
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Toronto
Quebec
Shelter Island
Long Island Sound
Shaw
New York
Poor Men Involved In Ninth Ave Fight Before Magistrate
D M Watts W G McNeil J L Ewing and E Pinney were ordered to appear before Magistrate Davis Tuesday afternoon after a free for all on Ninth Avenue Monday night. Watts and Pinney reportedly escaped steam from Pinney's auto and Ewing and McNeil later fought independently. all were witnesses of the incident today.
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Ninth Ave
Dr J F E Vance Service Address and Phone Contact
Dr J F E Vance associated with the LaSalle office and residence opposite the Presbyterian church. Telephone Evans 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Vance
LaSalle
Presbyterian Church
Evans
Lapis de Santis Axilary Lad Drink Stirs Parlor Merriment
A local ice cream parlor drew laughs as a medical student penned Lapis de Santis Axilary Lad on menu cards. Fifty patrons ordered the enigmatic drink by pointing at it, but the beverage was not delivered as named amid humorous confusion.
Railroads Buying Up Property in the City
Denver, Im mic & Northwestern Railway buys Greeley property for a right of way. Denver-Laramie and Burlington trade along Seventh avenue to Union Pacific line. Franchise ordinances due next Tuesday night. hundred s of thousands likely spent. Property near rights of way may dip slightly, while citywide real estate strengthens.
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Denver, Immic & Northwestern Railway Company
Greeley
Denver-Laramie
Seventh Avenue
Union Pacific Railroad
Burlington
Chasing a Horse Thief in County
A three day pursuit across the Loveland Grover area follows a horse stolen from rancher Henry Horst. Horst and local residents pursue a thief thought to be traveling with Horst’s horse. sightings occur near Ault and ten miles west of Grover. Officials hope to capture the suspect before he leaves the state.
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The
Tribune
Loveland
Grover
Henry Horst
Estes Park
Horst
Ault
C. F. Myers
Weld County Fair to Feature Fruit Freaks in Exhibits
The Weld county fair opens next week with rare specimens from J. F. McCrery. Exhibits include a South American vegetable lemon grown near Greeley, the first of its kind in Colorado, a wonderberry resembling large black marbles, and an unnamed beardless grain cross between wheat, oat, and barley.
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Weld County Fair
J. FF. McCrery
Commercial Club
Greeley
Colorado
Reception for Normal students at Methodist church
A Sunday evening union meeting of the church young people's societies planned a census of Normal students and coordinated receptions on the same evenings. Dr. Ella Mead was elected permanent chairman of the central committee to oversee census and visits. Receptions are expected to be held late September.
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Methodist Church
Ernest Tuck
Ella Mead
Epworth League
Evans to Get Electric Street Lights Begun
Evans will receive electric lights after a city council committee studied options. Ten workers from Home Gas & Electric surveyed the town and prepared for installation, which is favored by most residents and expected to enhance the town’s appearance and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Home Gas & Electric Company
Textile Building Dominates Fair Opening Attractions
At the fair opening, the textile building stands as the main draw for women visitors. Mrs. C H Rameau leads the department with assistants, arranging displays of handwork, quilts, dresses, and other crafts across wide tables and wall space. Sixty to eighty prizes honor handmade work while art displays offer thirty prizes under Miss Blanche Irons. The event also showcases edible goods and a women’s rest tent nearby.
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C. H. Rameau
T. Hansteen
New York
Blanche Irons
Big Five Colorado Produce Exchange Formed In Greeley
Greeley firms consolidate as The Colorado Produce Exchange Co takes over United Produce Co with 400000 capital and directors including Parker Watson Farr Woolf Isidore Rothschild Mosher. Separate firms J Rothschild Co Mosher Parker Parr form new entries. Meeting to appoint officers and advance large produce and realty business.
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Greeley
Big Five” Commission
Colorado
Produce Exchange Company
Harvey D. Parker
Albert Ico
Henry ©. Watson
William H. Farr
Joseph H. Woolf
Johan ©. Mosher
Albert Ko
Henry C. Watson
Isidore Rothschild
J. Rothschild Produce Co
Capital
Incerpersters
Joseph H. Weecl
Amelia Woolf
Mosher-Parker Meresantile Co
Iincerpersters
Pant
Mosher
John CC. Mosher
Parr Produce Co
Apital
United Produce Co
Ft In
Busines
Cool Colorado still hot in summer heat claims
In Greeley and Colorado the summer is described as milder than eastern heat waves with nights comfortable and days not exceeding a degree above 95. Residents defend the state as a refuge from extreme heat while national reports show severe temperatures across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and beyond.
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Colorado
Greeley
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Gulf
Salt Lake
Man Revisits Boyhood Scenes in Greeley Incognito
Ed Story once lived in Greeley in the eighties and now resides in St. Louis. He visited Gipson neighborhood with a quiet dress and confessed his identity after being recognized. He recalls the McDonald family and notes landmarks changed, the house he helped build on West Second street remains, his mother buried at Lynn Grove cemetery, and he reflects on Greeley’s growth from a New England village to a city over 10 000 inhabitants.
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Gipson
Ed Story
Greeley
St. Louis
McDonald
Storey
Ralph McDonald
Greeley High School
McDonalds
West Second Street
Lynn Grove
Appointment of Deputy Kemper and barber license process
The State Board of Barber Examiners appointed Deacon M. J. Kemper as deputy for Greeley. He received twenty six blank applications to be filled and notarized and sent to Secretary J. T. Brooks in Denver with a $1 license fee. If not completed within fifteen days, a $5 fee and a Denver examination trip will be required.
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M. J. Kemper
State Board of Barber Examiners
Greeley
Denver
J. T. Brooks
Petition Filed for Administrator in Cobleigh Estate
Anke seeks appointment as administrator of the estate of the late Charlies Everett Cob leigh in county court. The real and personal property is valued at $13,000. Several heirs reside in different parts of the country.
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Anke
Charlies Everett Cobleigh
Grasshopper pests prompt mass capture device
The season for grasshoppers arrives as experts show they can be captured in large numbers. Eggs will be laid in about two weeks, with hoppers seeking beet and alfalfa fields. A patented device promises catching thousands. John Law farm reports 200 bushels caught and destroyed, J H Cope farm 75 bushels removed. Farmers can obtain devices from agricultural implement dealers.
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John Law
J. H. Cope
Hewitt and Sutphin to Wed in Longmont
Invitations issued for the wedding of D. G. Hewitt and Edythe Sutphin in Longmont. Hewitt, formerly manager of the Independent Telephone Co and now head of the Colorado Telephone Co in Longmont, and Sutphin, a prominent Longmont social figure, will reside there after the wedding.
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D. G. Hewitt
Edythe Sutphin
Longmont
Mr. Hewitt
Independent Telephone Company
Colorado Telephone Company
Miss Sutphin
Twin Babies Die Within Days of Sister in Greeley Area
Jennie and Lily Lundberg, 3 month old twins, died five days apart at their parents home south of Greeley. Lily died Thursday and Jennie died last Saturday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W Gustafson at the home this afternoon.
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Pollows
Sisther
Lily Lundberg
Carl Lundberg
Greeley
Jennie
Woolley Receives Past Grand Jewel at Lodge 121
W B Woolley was presented with the past grand jewel at I O O F Lodge No. 121 this week. He has been a member in good standing for the past twenty five years. Amos Ackroyd gave the presentation speech and Woolley replied briefly.
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Grand Jewel
Eaton
W. B. Woolley
Woolley
Order
Amos Ackroyd
City opens new women’s jail awaiting first occupant
City Marshal Williams reports the newly completed women’s jail at the city hall is ready. Furnishings are first class though simple and a solitary confinement cell is included. An appeal is made for a volunteer inmate to test the facility.
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Williams
Greeley Woman Reunites With Brother After 63 Years
Mrs Mary Bryan of 1027 Third Street Greeley and her brother John Mahoney of Chesnniog Michigan reunited in Ottawa Illinois after 63 years apart. Both traveled alone to attend the meeting planned by relatives as Mrs Bryan aimed to visit her daughter in Ottawa. The long awaited reunion recalled their girlhood home in Canada.
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Mary Bryan
Third Street
John Mahoney
Chesnniog
Mich
Ottawa
Mere. Bryne
Hilneois
Re. Bryce
Prynn
Canada
Bas Jowet
Cedar Rapids
Tows
Steter
Offewe
Hastings
Neb
Greeley Visit By National Ag Officials Sparks Study
Thomas Cooper government agriculturist at the Minnesota experiment station arrives in Greeley with Pyrite Norr former Colorado agronomist now with Huntley project and H Hastings government expert. They tour Weld county by auto with Secretary J F McCrery and plan to proceed to Fort Collins to study local farming methods.
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Greeley
Thomas Cooper
Minnesota Experiment Station
Orr
Colorado Agricultural College
Huntley
Montana
and & H. Hastings
Cooper
United States
Norr
Weld County
J. F. McCrery
Commercial Club
Fort Collins
Ladies' Aid Social at the Christian Church
The Ladies' Aid society held a Monday evening social in the basement of the new church building. Refreshments including ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee were served and a nice amount was realized for the church fund.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Couple from Chillicothe eyeing Greeley as home
Mr and Mrs Alvin Anderson of Chillicothe Til visited Greeley for two days and decided the city would be an ideal place for a home. They left Thursday afternoon for Denver and then back home but plan to invest in property here.
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Pound
Alvin Anderson
Chillicothe, Til
Greeley
Denver
Auto lamp explosion injures G A W Brown
G A W Brown was confined to bed after an auto lamp exploded. He was inserting a carbon when the accident occurred and suffered a broken nose and multiple facial gashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. W. Brown
Mr. Brown
Social at Hop King country home for BYP U members
The young people of the B Y P U will hold a social at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hop king next Friday evening. Members will meet at the church at 7 30 o clock, where conveyances will be provided for the drive to the country.
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Horace Hopking
Tomato Day 4 at Lupton Features Marathon Win
Cheyenne Radis won the marathon at Lupton Tomato Day 4 amid record crowds and a modern program. The event showcased a revitalized schedule with humorous contests, a noon barbecue for about 2,000, and merchants decorating streets as Fort Lupton hosts celebrated a lively community festival.
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Lupton
Worthis
Fathen Royce Hurley
Alexance Wae Ove Millet
Ingala Dreee
Fort Lupton
Colorado Apple Exposition Promises Grand Prizes
Apple producers are urged to prepare for the Colorado National Apple Exposition to be held in the Denver auditorium. A lavish prize list includes 1760 for carloads 1000 for the best 500 for the second and 25 cents for the next. The show aims to educate growers in packing and marketing and will draw national fruit authorities.
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Denver Auditorium
America
Pleasant Surprise for Newlyweds at Christian Church
A Monday evening surprise honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs A Hall at the Berean class and Sunday school gathering in the bride's mother's home. Guests presented solid silver meat forks to the couple and to Mr and Mrs Everett Calvin, who recently wed. The Calvins left for Portland the next day as the gift was given at the train. A large crowd attended the event.
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Hall
Christian Endeavor
The
Christian Church
D. W. Earnest
Eleventh Avenue
Everett Calvin
Byt
Nine German Homesteads File Near Keota Irrigation Hope
In Weld county the district clerk recorded nine German settlers from Loveland filing on 320 to 640 acre tracts south of Keota near real wood lakes. The land is wild now but irrigation is seen as likely within five years.
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Weld County
Loveland
Keota
Greeley Girl Recital Aids Evans Mission Church
Miss Mueller of Greeley opened a Monday night recital at Mrs. J. Challant’s Evans home to benefit Rev. Coffman of the Methodist church. The event drew music lovers for a charitable cause in Evans August.
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Greeley
Evans
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