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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1871
Page
2
A colonial leader urges continued expansion of irrigation and settlement to cover all arable valleys. The speech defends enlarging the Union Colony of Colorado through practical demonstration and universal law, insisting progress and the motto Move On drive growth and destiny.
The Rev. Mr. Adams supervised 100 men planting 2 acres of strawberries and 16 000 plants last Saturday. Over 20 acres will be set out this spring by various men, reaching full bearing next year. Groeley is described as a potential horticultural center with irrigated gardens and desert-like surroundings shaping its future charm.
A reflective passage contrasts forgotten streets with enduring virtues. It envisions shaded gardens by a lively stream and lofty walls concealing lovers, while laments that dust will moulder in graves yet History will recall faith and fidelity as lasting qualities prevailing beyond changing landscapes.
The article notes Mr Greeley's three acre site near the city line with rows of 6100 young trees and a central hollow square for a future residence. It mentions shale rock in Colorado yielding petroleum and gas, and reports on banking activity by Emerson West Buckingham with wheat deposits as a safe investment.
The article notes next week's election for Colony officers with no pay for any position. Horace Greeley of Union Colony No 1 Colorado is elected President of the National Bureau of Migration and J B Lyman of the New York Tribune named Secretary. A Rocky Mountain News editor Thomas provides a summary of Tibors for the year.
The record notes two stands of bees arriving by express, with D. J. Kanffoan overseeing payment of 15 dollars from New York. The bees are described as lively and sound, kept in an American bee hive. The writer remarks on tips given and questions impartiality of the company.
The Rocky Mountain News reports on the Union Colony of Colorado completing its first year. It cites irrigation, land development, town growth, schools, churches, and economic progress with 36 miles of canals, 60 041 acres watered, 2000 acres plowed, and rising real estate investments. Praise is given to Meeker and Gameron and National Land Company backing, forecasting continued expansion and prosperity in Seeley and surrounding valleys.
The passage defends the Segyants administration, noting its firmness ability and honesty. It acknowledges some errors and blunders but asserts the administration has been characterized by competence and success, deserving credit from a discerning public.
Mr Perrin discusses irrigation practices for the Table Mountain Water Company, noting measured water delivery, spouts and boxes sizing, and aims to prevent water theft. He describes pricing, season lengths, and varying charges by ditch companies, plus local crop impacts from weather and recent snow.
A witness describes harsh burdens on German women and widespread deformities among children, with vivid scenes of a crippled woman and many affected infants. The narrative contrasts labor hardships with a note on Abbott's Native Emery Soap and its polishing uses.
A travelers narrator describes a wagon pulled by two women and a bulky man, while other women juggle a heavy load in bitter cold. He notes German immigrants doubting such sights in America and observes communal labor as families haul supplies, the scene vivid with hardship and fatigue.
Edmund Yates of London Society praises weekly readings in suburbs for revealing hidden talents. He lauds Mr Bellew for superior voice control and expresses that fine poetry read aloud offers a deep intellectual treat beyond music.
A statement from Prof Schirmer and the Superintendent of the Mint notes increased deposits of gold and silver bullion at the United States Branch Mint in Denver for March, with deposits nearly doubling from the previous year. The report cites totals for the quarter and hints at stronger mining activity as the season progresses.
A fragment critiques perceived Indian character as a nuisance and false virtues. The tone blends sarcasm with moral judgments on happiness and nobility, reflecting dated attitudes embedded in a literary aside.
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