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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
4
A clipped notice lists telephone and office address at 722 Seventh St in Greeley Colorado. It outlines subscription rates by carrier for daily, weekly, and yearly options and notes second class mail status under the 1879 act.
A Weld County oriented column parodies political rallies and figures. It teases Taft and Roosevelt era politics with humor about rallies sugar and shares of the day. It notes a Fort Lupton rattlesnake bite and a Denver sugar factory discussion while lampooning candidates and regional quirks.
The new editor of the Milliken Mail defends the paper against readers who demand less hot air and more news. He claims subscriber growth of 33 1/3 percent and advertiser increases show support, and declares that no space will be given to the critics whom he likens to snakes.
The piece argues that Democratic platforms appeal to ordinary citizens by targeting the high cost of living. It contrasts Democratic calls for investigation of prices with Republican claims of protecting wages, urging voters to back Wilson and a Democratic Congress for broader prosperity.
Residents of Greeley grow hysterical over alleged exposures at the State Teachers College. Demands arise that expenditures be scrutinized and fees reined in, while others defend Dr. Snyder and his long effort to build up the college amid accusations of discrediting him.
Readers urged restraint and a formal hearing by the college board on charges of mismanagement at a prominent institution. The paper argues for orderly evidence and warns against public bickering, stating a hearing could reveal truth or clear the school of accusations.
Rev Richard J Van Valkenburg died peacefully after a life of service and kindness. He cast prayers and support across generations, forgave freely, and touched many with his gentle influence. The world is better for his devotion and steadfast faith.
In a heated Republican split Woodrow Wilson remains serene and unassailable. His life shows creditable conduct, free of steel trust or Standard Oil taint, with no charges of lying. The Buffalo speech praised his labor policy and minimum wage stance as thorough and conclusive.
A Kentucky newspaper reprints a Bull Moose song ridiculing 1912 era reform themes. It mocks Perkins Flynn and a presidential candidacy with repeated ME and self reference, reflecting partisan humor in regional satire.
Eugene Grubb is appointed potato specialist for the Union Pacific railroad, to aid Utah growers. He begins duties immediately and will study growing conditions to combat potato diseases. Grubb will cooperate with state growers and consult with other experts as the program.
At a regular meeting the Erie town board approved installing at least six ornamental light poles around town. A committee of T. P. Morgan and P. D. Wooley was formed to study varieties and specifications. Poles will feature a globe top with side arms.
Greeley Colorado September 7 1912 the board of trustees of The State Teachers College of Colorado state their full support for President Z Snyder after reviewing public criticisms from former faculty members. They affirm all expenditures were properly vouched and authorized and used for the college’s best interests. L Wirt Markham President and A J Park Secretary attest.
The Ley land bound auto tour shifts to Thursday at 10 o'clock as airship flights move from Wednesday. Weld County Fair secretary Kinsella invites participants to collect free banners at the fair office and meet at the sugar factory to parade into Loveland with banners flying. Roads are expected drier for a more pleasant trip and a large turnout is hoped.
Berthoud property owners embrace a weed cleanup drive with many premises improving visibly. The movement is spreading quickly and by week’s end most residences are expected weed free.
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