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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1877
Page
2
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A congressional bill sought 45000 to print the Final Report of the Centennial Exposition but faced scrutiny. The Philadelphia Board of Finance resisted the Commission’s literary plan, pushing for a self contained Philadelphia report. Court actions over a 1.5 million dollar building appropriation loom with a likely decision soon.
The railroad carries many passengers and freight from Kansas and the Southern States toward the Black Hills. Wagons stream along the main road daily, including teams with provisions and mining machinery. Some wagon groups travel with owners present, while others convey gear like steam engines, with miners and workers in smaller crews.
The narrative describes nomadic families traveling by wagon and horse across the plains. They carry few belongings, face harsh conditions, and move from Colorado, New Mexico, and nearby southern states toward Montana and the West. They aim for new lands and future opportunity, with plans to adapt travel methods if needed.
J Th Beebe demonstrates windmill irrigation four miles south of Evans with a 23 foot well. A 175 dollar windmill and 80 dollar tank irrigate an acre, watering 80 head of stock at times. He notes water depth varies, plains homesteads possible, yet wind destruction remains a risk with new windmill designs to prevent ruin.
A Banking Company organized in our town announces a 840000 capital stock. Directors for the first year include B F Johnson as President and W F Thompson as Vice President with J F Benedict as Cashier. The bank buys Flower Benedict, operates as Union Bank in Greene Colorado, and subscribes stock as books open immediately.
Indiana and other states press school reform to curb extravagance in expenditures while higher branches may be dropped. Ocean readings off Japan show 23,330 feet depth and 70F at 250 feet. Colorado Teachers Association publishes a 60 page proceedings pamphlet. Jefferson Davis’ former salary receipt surfaces from a Portland lawyer. Cabinet discussions in Washington drift around South Carolina, Hampton, and Laurens Edgfield, with pending steps to seating and recognizing leaders. Naval academy discipline yields a softened outcome for three cadets. Paris fashion journal Revue de la Mode April issue highlights styles and milliner plates.
A Boulder foundry begins operations with a three thousand pound cupola. The first casting at 4 08 p m on March 25th was a stamp shoe, followed by shoes for stamp mills and tools for the Atchison mill. Crowds watched the successful start and planners celebrate progress.
Mr. Robbins renewed prospecting near Buford station twenty four miles west last summer and again in February. On Washingtons birthday he struck a rich ore vein with ten feet of depth. Assays by Prof Nenninger show values from seven hundred to nine hundred dollars per ton. Cheyenne expects smelting works soon and a mammoth lode named the George Washington attracts visitors via the west bound express.
The Greeley Colorado town board met on March 19 1877 with all members present except Trustee Samuel B Wright. They approved minutes and accepted B F Marsh final tax collector settlement showing real estate tax 2351.12 abated 8.62 personal property tax 2070.60 abated 38.96 uncollected 4656.55 total collected 2705.48 and ordered to proceed with delinquent tax collection. A petition by L Dupuis to erect a small frame stable at rear of lot 10 block 48 was referred to Fire Department committee. Finance and Canal No 3 executives were noted.
The board approves payments to Greeley Tribune and others, reviews the canal No.8 labor costs, and considers W. Wright alley vacation with a fencing condition that requires possible reopening. Dr. Scott’s fine refund is ordered, and small financial reconciliations with the treasury are approved. The street system will be cleaned and prepared for water introduction, then the board adjourns.
The issue reports election results with the first five elected Trustees and note on voter turnout. It covers local business moves, new arrivals, and household items, including Mrs. MacLucas spring goods and Buchtel and Hamman drug store offerings. It mentions a wind storm, livestock outlook, and a few social notices and ads.
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