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Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1870

Page

2

Advertising Rates and Insertion Rules for 1 Inch Squares

A notice explains that a square inch of ad type costs twenty five cents annually with an extra charge for space over contract. Ads without insertion counts may run at the paper's option and be billed at transient rates. Continued ads run until ordered out and charged accordingly, with restrictions on yearly and half yearly advertisers by business line. Foreign ads require cash with order unless from authorized agents.

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Prospectus for Greeley Tribune and local prospects

The Greeley Tribune outlines its aims to promote Union Colony interests and Rocky Mountain resources, urging mental culture and industry. It notes Colorado cattle ranges, favorable roads, and limited winter rains, plus real estate activity and recent sales on Main and Chestnut streets.

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Real estate value rises with society and morals in new colonies

The writer notes property values rise with social esteem and dismisses sensational news. Emancipation from taverns and drunkenness is celebrated as a liberty in western towns, while fencing crops is argued against, citing European practices and English hedges as outdated and costly.

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Colony fencing plan outlined for 40 mile line

The colony approves a thorough wire fence enclosing 15 miles by 3 to 4 miles, crossing irrigation ditches. A 16 000 appropriation covers the project, spurring a grand enclosure around town and farms to reduce unsightly fences and save water use.

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Greeley A Dull Place Across the Plains

A vivid early 19th century voice laments Greeley as a dull town on the Kansas Pacific line. The writer describes empty crowds, quiet streets, shuttered shops, and a lack of taverns or revelry, contrasting it with imagined lively scenes and pastimes.

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Onward North Border Fete Ends In Fire And Courtroom Chaff

A lively northern border gathering with ambassadors and plenipotentiaries ends with a fire that destroys the edifice. Law and witnesses follow as lawyers argue, while life returns to routine with lyceums, lectures, and hammering on housetops.

Lyceums

Coal Shortage Aims to Break With New 60 Mile Rail Link

The Boulder Valley Railroad will reach coal banks in about 10 days and deliver coal at around 70 per ton, though delivery before month end is uncertain. Current price ranges from 80 to 110 per ton as supply tightens. local coal beds bootstrap development with permission granted to Mr. La Grange to open shafts nearby. Profesor Hayden reportedly notes coal underlies the valley at about 600 feet, implying deeper workings needed.

Boulder Valley Board of Trustees la Grange Hayden

The Chicago Colony's Push for Colorado Location and Growth

Secretary Pratt reports nearly 50 good men in the Chicago Colony plan meetings across key sites including a possible Denver-area location. They eye a $40,000 ditch and canal project to water fertile country, while attracting settlers, stock growers, and families seeking better schools and prohibition from liquor. The group promotes honesty and common sense as prosperity drivers.

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