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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1870
Page
2
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The scene shows children gathered before large shop windows in imitation of New York crowds, admiring toys and fine goods with evident delight. A London correspondent notes America’s vast size and myriad objects, saying ten years are needed to grasp the nation as a whole.
The text discusses Philadelphia’s founding as a premeditated plan driven by Quaker religious aims and a focus on trade and prosperity. It weighs religious fervor against lasting social and economic influences, noting climate, geography, and later abolition as lasting factors shaping cities and societies.
The piece contrasts Philadelphia’s elitist social order with Greeley’s plan for equal land division and temperate living. It argues reform seeds lie hidden, predicting a future of cooperative industry, education shifts, and mass empowerment while maintaining personal responsibility. It notes early growth, housing, and cultural contrasts between cities.
About 50 members met to form a Farmers' Club after discussing three options. They rejected uniting with the Lyceum and favored independent status with a $1 membership, electing Capt. David Boyd president, J. Max Clark secretary, and N. C. Meeker treasurer. The first meeting set for Friday December 30th, 1870 on the topic Tare Prantine.
The article announces a new Colorado Colony Club open to current residents and seasoned farmers from Colorado, inviting more members. It envisions an era of practical agricultural literature, civil cooperation, and knowledge sharing to free farming from capital’s tyranny.
After winter, residents discuss warm spots to spend time in town. Fisk’s store and the Bank offer fires and chairs but vary in comfort, the Greeley Hotel has activity yet limits daily stays, and many shops boast heat while crowded or small spaces limit seating. The best option cited is a warm, well-lit establishment with chairs, books, and a night lamp, described as the best in town.
Report notes several health cases among members including J. F. Sanborn who moved from Wisconsin to Denver and recovered enough to work with surveyors and help build a church. He camped in a tent, later moved to Estes Park, rebuilt a home, and joined in church efforts. Louie Whipple’s health struggles are also mentioned.
A group of colonists and their families endure severe illness and hardship in Colorado. The text highlights Rev. Baxter and Rev. Schell adapting to labor and leadership amid tent living, while Mrs. Benson and others endure privations yet regain health. Notable individuals include A. B. Baker and Mrs. Armstrong overcoming lung and bronchial ailments through relocation and perseverance.
A Christmas gathering on Monday December 26 at E. Nichols's elegant house featured 21 attendees including N C Meeker and many couples. Guests enjoyed a lavish New England style dinner at 4 p.m. followed by music and sociable hours, marking the first Merry Christmas in Greeley and hopes for future gatherings. A closing note cautions that bores often hide small calibres, and adds a aside about using a pick axe to harvest apples without harming vines.
The prospectus outlines the Greeley Tribune aims and values. It pledges to detail the Union Colony centered on Greeley and promote Rocky Mountain colonization. It stresses mental culture industry and family prosperity as foundations and promises substantial, valuable content beyond typical papers.
Furnished rooms in a new Cottage on Spruce Street near the depot and post office offer two-room suites or four single rooms with board nearby. Views of the Rocky Mountains and Long's Peak. Colorado climate cited as beneficial due to higher elevation and proximity to stores. Address N C Meeker Greeley Colorado with reasonable terms.
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