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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
4
The text urges voters to ignore campaign orators and study party platforms and local issues themselves. It compares campaigns to circuses and posters, urging readers to choose based on local interests and personal understanding rather than rhetoric. It credits voters with knowledge and warns against blindly following spellbinders.
The Greeley agricultural products won 28 prizes at the Interstate Fair in Denver last week. The awards highlight the quality of local farming and should encourage more regional shows in the future, drawing visitors from across Colorado.
The article argues that the Greeley district should display at local and interstate fairs to attract better farmers. It notes that more irrigation will raise Weld County’s irrigated area, drawing skilled farmers from Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas who adapt quickly after learning irrigation.
A letter rebukes a Tribune claim that hobos and jungles menace the community. It argues the hobo is a nuisance and danger, cites yeggmen among hobos, and contrasts the down on his luck worker who will work if given a chance with the nonworking hobo who begs for a handout.
The piece extols Senator William L. Clayton of Greeley Colorado as a powerful cross party broker who wins influence for Weld County. It cites a 1908 Denver letter from John F. Shafroth praising Clayton’s work in the party and convention and argues his wide respect among business leaders and politicians makes him key to securing state gains.
Three county candidates Clayton, Houston and Morrison announce their intent to go to the legislature if elected. They pledge to work and vote on public policy once seated, signaling a united platform during the campaign.
The piece argues for a Wisconsin style direct vote for U S senators and an efficient primary law. It asserts such reforms will curb corporate influence, reduce legislative debaukery, and enable three pledged men to be elected this fall. It notes historical efforts by Clayton and the Denver corporate power to block reform and expresses hope for next legislature.
The boost for home made goods has shown growing local demand and pride. The Tribune urges continued support for Greeley manufactured goods, noting loyalty to the city and shared living benefits.
Sam A. Garber recounts aiding a woman aboard an O R N train from Pendleton to LeGrande Oregon. He administers Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to stop a severe cramp colic attack, observing rapid improvement within minutes and receiving passenger thanks. For sale by all druggists.
Ira A Williams, a former Billings teacher now teaching in Nunn, arrived in town with an antelope head destined for taxidermy. The group of six hunted north of Billings, spotting about a hundred antelope over several days and bringing down six. Williams is a former Normal School student.
Mrs. Leroy Mansfield of Seattle visits Mrs. Albert Igo. Claud Ramsay heads to Delafield for St Johns Military School. John F. Kitely probate grants executrix Luella Kitely. Curtis Fitzpatrick returns to Greeley from Memphis. Arizona trip for L. W. and Mrs. Coggins. McClenahans head to Oregon after two months in town. Packards visit daughter Mrs. Drummond. Eaton residents visit Greeley for an organ recital. Misses Davis return from a coast voyage and western tour.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Ethelwyn Fezer and Clarence R. Roberts to be held October 1 at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Fezer. Mrs. F. M. Mitchell and daughter Pearl of Marshalltown, Iowa, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Moehler and are now en route to Los Angeles for a month’s trip.
Miss Christine Cole and Miss Bessie Banta left Friday to attend school. Banta will enter Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio and Cole will study in New York City. DeWitts Kidney Pills advertised for weak kidneys and related ailments. New Iowa Cream Separators and Jenney Buggies also featured with Peter Schuttler Wagons offered by C L Carter at 821 Seventh Street.
H. E. Hill is appointed traveling passenger agent for Union Pacific to fill the vacancy caused by the death of F. H. Hummel. Hill was previously employed in the office of J. C. Ferguson, the general agent.
W M Graham and Tom Thurby of Denver were fined ten dollars and costs in police court for drunkenness and being short on cash and sentenced to ten days in jail. Prof Reid of Oskaloosa Iowa visited George Power and accepted a teaching post in Platteville and left Sunday.
Mrs A A Peralta came back Monday from a four months visit to California her former home. She enjoyed time with relatives in San Francisco and reports being much benefited by the trip.
A local youth in Greeley tended a garden with diverse vegetable plantings in succession and has been earning about 60 dollars each month from sales of his produce.
Practically every potato field shows diggers at work this morning with Pearl, Rose Seedling, and Early Ohio varieties as the main harvest. This marks the first heavy fall harvest operation underway.
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