One Hundred Dollars Reward in Greeley
Local residents of Greeley pledge a 100 dollar reward for proof leading to conviction under Town Ordinance No. 15 on intoxicating liquor sales. Reward pool includes private violators equal to fines, with several named donors contributing amounts ranging from 10 dollars each. The notice is dated February 24, 1872 in Greeley Colorado.
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Greeley
Colorado
A. B. Place
Louis Dauis
Dr. J.8. Scott
T. H. Abbott
Progress in Greeley and regional railroad plans
The article notes rapid growth in Greeley including mills, depots, shops, and busy streets with arriving immigrants, farmers, and merchants stocking goods. It discusses a proposed rail line to Laramie and possible connections west from the Missouri River, plus analysis of Northern Pacific route snow risks and irrigation considerations.
Prospects of prosperity amid panic and immigration in Greeley
The article argues the 1857 disaster was fueled by speculation and that future immigration may bring demand for farm products. It emphasizes sustained activity, energy, and productive industries, claiming Greeley’s central, non competing location will foster long term growth and solid business foundations. Evans is dismissed as a competitor as near to Union Square in New York City.
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Siwai
Evans
Union Square
New York City
Bowling Green
Atlantic States
Greeley
Uncertain climate and winds threaten northern colonization
The article argues that snowfall amount matters less than winddriven drift and moisture presence in northern plains. It warns against overoptimistic reports used to induce bond subscriptions and settlement, suggesting colonies avoid large commitments without solid knowledge of latitude consequences.
Golden and Julesburg Line Advances Toward Golden
An engineering party led by W. Clayborne surveys a Julesburg to Golden line along the South Platte. Progress is rapid at four miles daily, with completion expected by early May and contracts for five mile sections due June 1. The project links to Union Pacific via the shortest through route. Colorado Central RR will place its offices and shops in Golden, requiring ten acres at no cost, as officials meet to finalize plans.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Eastern
Union Pacific
Jay Cooke & Co
Northern Pacific
Quebec
Montana
Oregon
Golden Transcript
Golden
Julesburg
Golden and
Pine Bluffs
W. Clayborne
South Platte
Colorado Central R.R. Cos
Colorado Central
Bruce Johnson
Platte
Greeley
Clayborne
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Julesburgh
South Platte River
Denver
Platte River
Cache la Poudre
Colorado
Rio Grande
Croffut
Early market gardening and town growth in California and Colorado
The piece discusses building a 25 by 150 foot hot house for 2,000 strawberry plants with adobe flues, citing 1,500 dollars revenue and 250 dollars cost. It notes Boston and Chicago experiments, steam heating, and cucumbers as a profit model, then turns to California irrigation, Colorado wealth, immigration, and land development near canals and rails.
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Mr. Mesler
Leavy
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Georgia
Florida
Chicago
Mesler
California Butter Exports Sudden Rise From San Francisco
California shows rapid dairy growth as 20 000 pounds of first quality butter ship from San Francisco to New York. The shift reverses long standing New York to California trade patterns and highlights thriving agricultural resources in the Pacific region. Mountain pastures and extensive alfalfa fields underpin dairy stock while wheat and other grains expand across plains.
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San Francisco
New York
California
Pacific
Lyceum progress and public finance notes
Extracts from Mark Twain amused a well filled Friday night gathering. A paper argued political dishonesty breeds moral perversion and a discussion on bachelor versus married life drew merit-filled speeches. The Lyceum run by young men shows progress. funding for canal enlargement requires full member payments. J P Devereux announced new land deeds include liquor sale forfeitures. J G Cooper named Weld County Migration Board secretary.
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Mark Twain
Lyceum
Beautifying Washington Park memorial trees proposal
A Greeley editorial urges residents to plant memorial trees in the park west of the railroad, with a town plan guiding placements and water protection. Citizens may dedicate trees for family members and display garden plaques, while care of existing plantings and fronting trees is emphasized for a thriving, well organized park. The piece also notes local newspaper praise for temperance reporting and reports on a proposed narrow gauge railroad route from Julesburg to Denver with regional agricultural potential.
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Greeley
John Leary
David Boyd
J. H. Foster
Prest Town
Baptist Church
Local items note church services and community events
Quartette Club to sing at Baptist church each Sunday. Sacramental services at M E Church. Bishop Randall visiting Rev Green. Cooper lecture at Baptist Church next Tuesday. Widespread town improvements include Sanborns extending brick store and Nichols block expansion. Denver Daily Times launched amid Denver prosperity. Snow and rain affect travel. canal and water regulation innovations noted. Local farming reports praise Early Rose potatoes and Morton White ata Iste. Army and Navy Club formed with officers listed. Bond election set for school building funding. Wheat flour quality via Snow-Flake brand cited. Joseph Murray relocates Rancho near Fort Collins.
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Quartette
Baptist Church
M. E
Bishop Randall
Mr. Green
Mr. Cooper
The
W. Sanborn
Nichols
Monroe Street
Denver Daily Times
Denver
Big
Thompson Valley
Kansas Pacific
Law
J. K. Perrin
J. Max Clark
United States
Childs
Howard
Buel
Thomas Cooper
Congregational Church
Greeley
Maj. Smith
Minois
M. B. George
A. C. Pixterson
Kansas City
Army and Navy Club
Union Army and Navy
Main Street
H. V. Martin
T. M. Herrick
A. ©. Koogle
A. T. Blake
Colorado
Joseph Murray
Fort Collins
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Ditor
la Porte
Gree
Missouri River
Atchison
Leavenworth
Rocky Mountain Country
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Sherman
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Atlantic
Creeley
Capt. Hotchkiss
Colony Board
Canal No. 2
East
J. P. Devereux
J.G. Cooper
Board of Immigration
County of Weld
Washington Park
Vineland Weekly
Messrs. Crockers & Skillman
Vineland
N. J
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