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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads like a headline about a tie between UNCED and Meek over a large subscription list. Details are unclear due to garbled text but principal names and a distribution issue appear.
The Tribune reports a printed circulation in Boiselle of 2 200 fewer than 2 90, while the prose room and circulation records remain open for advertiser inspection at all times.
The piece lauds the first Harvest Festival in Greeley as a success though limited in scope. It calls for an annual event with broader displays, a longer parade and more farm wagons to showcase agriculture and merchants, suggesting a $1000 expenditure could draw regional visitors and boost local business.
The Tribune notes record yearly building expenditures and a wave of farm land deals totaling over 100000 in a week. A colonizing scheme near Wellington attracts new residents to Weld County while outsiders buy in, prompting many retiring farmers to move to town.
The article notes most residents stay in city or county, with a trend toward a larger Greeley population of the best class. It argues retired farmers become civic minded if successful, and anticipates substantial progress in the next two to three years as new money enters and old money remains to be spent.
People statewide and Weld county congratulate Judge Garrigues for sentencing Fidelity Johnson after a quick verdict in the West Side court. Johnson had looted funds entrusted to him, but the judge’s firm ruling kept him in jail that night and underscored strong Colorado justice.
Edward W. Bok in The Ladies Home Journal urges a cross border appeal to President Roosevelt and Canada’s Governor General Earl Grey to curb power companies and save Niagara Falls from further water appropriation. He argues most water already used for power risks the falls and asks readers to write brief, courteous letters to influence action.
Denver specialist Dr. Sapero will return to Greeley at the Oasis hotel on September 14 15 and 16 for consultations and treatment.
J Max Clark argues against transferring canal water to a gravity pressure system in Greeley. He contends the canal is cheaper and essential for irrigation, urges courts to block any transfer, and favors expanding the existing ditch supply while considering slow, deliberate actions.
Letter from W. H. Harrison of Cleveland Mississippi dated August 15 1902 praises Ballards Snow Liniment for curing a leg abscess after a nail injury. He credits J F Lord in Denver and J F Fezer for selling the product noting it prevented a stiff leg and calls it the best liniment in the world.
D G C Roger principal of the Greeley Business college announces a new college catalogue printed entirely by the Tribune job department. The limited edition features a white deckled cover with purple and gold monogram and enameled white interior pages. It showcases courses of study and half tone cuts of the school and Greeley scenes.
The Celebrate Corn Roast takes place in Loveland on Thursday September 7 in connection with the grand circuit race meet on September 7 8 and 9. Trains on September 7 from Greeley to Loveland depart at 8 am with return at 7 30 pm. Round trip fare is one dollar. Special one fare rates apply September 7 8 and 9 with a limit of September 10 as the races continue on September 8 and 9.
Have E G Steele at Eaton figure on that lumber bill. He is a real competitor.
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