Intemperance in England and the temperance movement
The article condemns widespread English drinking among all classes including women and students, citing Dickens Thackeray and period writings. It argues temperance reforms began in the United States and predicts English progress within decades, warning of delirium tremens from adulterated liquors and urging reform to prevent ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Dickens
Thackeray
Thomas Hughes
M. P
Tom Brown
Oxford
Mark Lane
Deacon Giles
New England
Bayard Taylor
Hard Words in Science Education for Youth
The author argues that young people feel dull when faced with hard words, noting teachers like Agassiz Tyndall and Musley use common language to explain obscure subjects. They urge using everyday terms while reserving precise science terminology for exact lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnasiz
Tyndall
Hmusley
Meeker hearing prompts Indian Affairs committee action
The April 5 hearing before the House Committee on Indian Affairs centered on Ralph Meeker of the New York Herald and alleged frauds in Indian management. Meeker, pressed to name informants, refused, while the committee prepared to compel his testimony or strike it from the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutxoron
House Committee On Indian Affairs Today
Ralph Meeker
New York Herald
Fort Peck
Missouri River
Representative Page
Page
Indian Ring
Congress
Meeker
House
Ralph
Congressional
Big Horn Mountains Loom Over Northwest Wyoming Trek
From the Denver News a march through Northwestern Wyoming on March 3 reports scarce water and fuel, abundant coal, and rich pasturage. The party observes Indian trail signs and views the Big Horn range, its rugged Foot Hills, and disputed Sioux Crow Blackfeet and Snake claims, highlighting the region’s strategic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
Wyomina
Middle Fork
North Fork
Buffalo Wallow
Big Horn Mountains
Eloua-Land
Yen
Mountain Indian Wild Run and Fort Reno Skirmish
The narrative describes white explorers tracking migrating tribes across the plains and mountains with reports of rich mineral prospects. A nighttime attack near Powder River erupts as sentries and soldiers exchange fire, hindering a stampede and testing leadership, including Gen. rook’s calm during the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Montans
Dakota
Powder River
Old Fort Reno
Coates
Slavey
Ferris
Rook
Powder River Campaign and Fort Reno Remnants
A detailed narrative describes Indian attacks on a cavalry force, the abandonment of Fort Reno and other posts under the Fort Laramie terms, and Crook's planned arctic style campaign. The stormy Powder River region, early fort ruins, scouts sights, and the march preparations dominate the scene with notes on supply discipline and expected night movements. The piece closes with 1876 local notices from Avrur Ego, Butler, and Arapahoe county roundups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powder River
Big Horn
Yellowstone
C. F. Smith
Phil. Kearney
Crook
Fort Reno
Big Horn Mountains
Crazy Woman's Fork
Reynolds
Coates
Reno
Avurer Ego
Different Breeds of Fowls Compared
A letter to the Tribune editor recounts experiences with Leghorns Black Spanish Houdans and Brahmas. It describes an Ohio student Isaac Lynde’s six month experiment raising ten of each breed in four yard plots with warm houses and varied feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Isaac Lynde
Ohio
Local notes and events in Greeley and vicinity
Local items cover social dances at P venue. Easter services at Trinity and M E Church. a Rosita Colorado Catholic church note. a Sacramental service and Bible Manners talk. Maple trees planted by Capt Boyd. a clerk training as a blacksmith. humorous performances by Mr Burnett. hall management and discipline. snuff and caustic cautions. Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Johnson & Hall
Keas City
H. B. Eaton
Stout
Greeley
Tareien J. Quigley
Ewing
Plumb
Moss
R Bennett
Mill
Judge Haynes
Maine
Hotchkiss
Bliss
Wright & Campbell
W. W. Ferguson
Clarks
Trinity Church
Methodist Episcopal
Alleghanies
M. E
Boyd
Burnett
Mansfeld
Cottonwood Trees for Sale and Local Notices
The advertisement lists cottonwood trees for sale at 5 to 25 dollars per hundred, customarily cultivated for two years. Also offering a good horse at a bargain. Various local services include drive wells, pump repair, hat flowers and ribbons, bleaching and pressing, plows, oranges and lemons, and tailored suits with a perfect fit guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ranney
R. D. McLvens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babcock
Philadelphia Times
Wyoming
New York
A. T. Stewart
Boston
B. F. Butler
Arapahoe County
Mittimus
Beaver Creek
Platte
Freemont’s
Bijou
Kiowa Creek
Living Springs
Lost Springs
Hughes Station
Box Elder
Horse Creek
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Henderson’s Island
Running Creek
Douglas County
Denver Times
Colorado Springs
St. Louis
Othanes
Couissioner Sn
Eee
Greeley Colorado
Home News
S. H. Paine
Boettchers
H. Boerreuns
Denver
Fuuser
A. W.tyroff
Law & Fever
Main Street
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