Greeley Colony Perils and Western Settlement Faiths
The Elmira paper quotes the Buffalo Courier on Greeley Colorado describing the colony as a probable failure with crops at risk and widespread hardship for settlers. It contrasts optimistic booster rhetoric with scarce returns, noting high land prices and doubts about sustaining western farming. The piece praises M L Dunlap of Chicago Tribune as a leading agricultural writer and extols Illinois soil, praising oats and potato yields as proof of eastern farming vitality.
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Elmira
Buffalo Courier
Toledo
Greeley
Colorado
New York
Greeley Colony
Penelli
Virginia
M. L. Dunlap
The
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Dunlap
Champaign
Chicago
Illinois
Ilinois
Chemung
Genesee Valley
Colorado and the West as a promised land contested by Eastern critics
The author defends Colorado settlement against Eastern fears of famine and fraud. He argues western land gains, cites historical progress from Illinois to Ohio, and attacks Northern Pacific and Virginia schemes. The piece denounces editors’ zeal, asserts Colorado’s vast mineral wealth, and frames migration as a shifting national center of population toward the West.
Culture of the Town Trees
Town neglect harms maple trees along streets and in the Park. Proper watering, hoeing, and soil loosening with basins for water can restore vigor. A town effort is urged, with small subscriptions to hire a man and team to improve care at an estimated cost under 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colony Board
Cariboo Mines May Boost Greeley Rail Link
The Cariboo mines near Boulder at the Snowy Range offer prospect of a booming town, potentially rivaling Central City with up to 8,000 inhabitants. A railroad to Boulder would route Cariboo business via Greeley, saving travel miles and shifting distribution to the rail hub.
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Cariboo
Boulder
Snowy Range
Greeley
Denver
Union Pacific
Central
Overflowed Streets Prompt Urgent City Action
The letter warns that street flooding is a serious problem in town with some lanes impassable. A brick wagon froze on Monroe Street near Mr. Holmes, forcing unloading and delay. The writer urges immediate ditch maintenance and sanitary supervision to prevent daily losses and health risks.
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Picos
Monroe Street
Mr. Holmes
Call to action on marsh fever and public health urgency
Dr Scott warns the Town Board and Colony Trustees that marshy exhalations from standing pools could spread malignant typhoid fever and dysentery as the season advances. He urges public agitation to force officials to act before cases arise.
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Scott
Going and Gone in Missouri and New York Edits
The piece accuses Missouri Secretary of Agriculture Murfeldt of false Colorado statements and predicts his ouster. It notes New York Evening Post’s Nordhoff resigning after a blunder about Colorado and foresees Miller withdrawing as Toledo Blade editor within six months.
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Murfeldt
State Board of Agriculture of
Missouri
Colorado
Nordhoff
New York Evening Post
Greeley
Denver
Central
New York
Miller
Toledo Blade
Dunlap’s early impressions on sagebrush plains research
The piece notes M. L. Dunlap’s approach before arrival, acknowledging he wrote from traveler impressions and lacked alkali evidence. It argues popular belief fixates on sage and alkali while praising his potential to dispel misconceptions with cautious, general observations on soil and production.
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M. L. Dunlap
Chicago 7
Mr. Dunlap
Mr. D
Rocky Mountain Country
Dunlap
Greeley Factory Life Turns Gentlemen into Hardier Workers
In Greeley a large number of educated men, previously sedentary, adapt to hard work. Despite long health issues, they gain vigor and endure workouts that would strain comparable crowds in the States. The city’s environment and companions foster plans to build grounds, orchards, and improvements through their own labor.
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Greeley
Denver Pirate echoes in Rocky Mountain News
The Rocky Mountain News criticizes our paper for local matter while reprinting a Colorado item from our column. The dispute calls the rival paper a Denver Pirate and questions its editing ethics.
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Rocky Mountain News
Colorado
Colony
Denver
Paper as Model Using Stolen Articles Sparks dispute
A dispute arises over a paper presented as a model that incorporates articles allegedly stolen from the original publisher. The claim alleges appropriation of content and questions the paper's legitimacy and ethical standing.
Post Office Promoted to Money Order Office
The Post Master General, not reading the Toledo Blade or the New York World, notes the local receipts of 3000 to 4000 dollars yearly and elevates the Toledo post office to a Money Order Office, marking it as an important United States facility.
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Toledo Blade
New York World
Greeley
United States
Town’s brick blocks reduced to two on Maple and Main
Our correspondent Mac Smith paints a rosy picture of town growth with long brick blocks. In reality only two brick blocks remain, one on Maple Street 100 feet long and one on Main Street 50 feet long, though business houses and neat residences still appear creditable.
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Mac Smith
Maple Street
Main Street
Local pamphlet from Chicago Colony described with essays
The Chicago Colony issues a pamphlet detailing their location and full information about the organization. It includes several essays and an extract from Gov. McCook. An editorial extract from the Grey LEY TRIBUNE editor appears noteworthy for credit.
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Chicago
Gov. McCook
Greyley Tribune
Town disputes over Evans brewery and hotel reputations
A Greeley Tribune excerpt defends Evans colony and its licensed brewery against sensational local misrepresentations. The letter criticizes tainted notices and praises local hotels while condemning arson and sensational journalism that harms the colony. It blames Denver hotels for overpriced, poor service and urges adherence to facts.
New West Colorado Forests and Fishing Paradise at Middle Park
The Georgetown Miner extols Western Colorado as a thriving new frontier with rich valleys and upper ranchlands. It highlights abundant wild fruit and fish in streams, extensive hunting prospects for pushtunga mountain sheep and other game, plus ample trout and sustained angling.
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Colorado
New West
Middle Park
Isaac Walton
Althugh
Alps
Rockies
Colony Bell Timetable And Town News From Greeley
The Greeley Tribune lists daily bell times for Colony residents and reports on local events. It notes a new pound master, Miss Ella Dunlap's Chicago writing, water table rises, a merchant’s upcoming marriage, scaffold accident with no bones broken, and Lincoln era style improvements like brick stores and modern bathrooms. It highlights local real estate and a shift toward growth in Greeley Territory with multiple houses under construction and a self-made homeowner who built a large, impressive property.
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J. Max Clark
Ella Dunlap
Greeley
Chicago Press
New York World
Col
Denver
P. T Barnum
Rocky Mountain
Philip Taylor
Messrs. Welch & Co
Madison Street
Pine Street
C. Shattuck
Minerals and Health Fountains Spark Western Colorado Prospects
The article extols Mineral Springs healing waters and declares coal oil demand rising. It notes discoveries of gold silver copper lead soda salt iron gypsum limestone and various minerals. It predicts diamonds may be found and says Colorado’s coal oil regions will attract a dense, wealthy population as settlement expands.
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Coil
Pennsylvania
Colorado
New West
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N.C. Meer
Chemung Valley
Rochester
Buffalo
Cleveland
Ft. Dearborn
Grand Prairie
Mississipp
South
Cache la Poudre
Mount Vernon
Northern Pacific Railroad
Quebec
New York Tribune
Grevley
EVANS
Dradk
Natn
Greeley Tribune
Denver News
Central City
Georgetown Miner
New Colony
P. W. Putnam
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