Debate on state university tax and irrigation bill rages in Greeley
In a detailed edition the Greeley Tribune discusses Senate Bill No. 113 creating state irrigation superintendents and probes the proposed abolition of the one fifth mill tax for the state university and mines. The paper applauds careful scrutiny of funding bills and argues for keeping nurseries in Greeley to aid local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University, Agricultural College and School of Mines
Freeman
Ransom Critiques County Union Amid Prop 4 Weld Townships
Dick Ransom argues for St. Vrain county amid a contested merger with Boulder allies. He disputes rival claims by Scott and cites voter counts, township composition, and political implications in Weld County including Longmont, Erie, and Highland Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Weld County
St. Vrain County
Longmont
Holland Scott
Morse H. Coffin
R. N. Smith
Scott
Mr. Scott
Boulder
Boulder County
Dick Ransom
P.S
Erie
Highland Lake
Legislation Costs and Voters Debate on State Revenue
A letter to the editor voices skepticism about a Senate bill for a five mill state tax and an amendment to pay and time for lawmakers. The writer recalls past increases, links quick passage to poor outcomes, and argues against funding more pay to elites while poor legislators struggle. The piece critiques hasty laws and legislative perks shaping state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taisours
Dagr
Senate
House
Debates on state debt and pensions in a citizens letter
A letter argues that state revenue cannot curb expenditures and warns debt rises with credit. It criticizes officials for overspending beyond constitutional limits and critiques pension politics and bounty agents in a rebuttal to Orange Judd in the Prairie Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Greeley Tribune
Prairie Farmer
Copperhead
Judd
Congress
Pension frauds questioned by G A R member in 1887 letter
A reader from Greeley Colorado challenges Pension Department claims of widespread fraud. He cites pensioners and urges verification, accusing local papers of failing to expose true fraudulent claims and accusing critics of misdirection. The letter reflects veteran concerns and calls for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Judd
Pension Department
Treasury
Judd
J. W. Sanners
Greevey
Colo
Land Office Letter Grants Right for Land East of Railroad
Commissioner Sparks announces in a February 15 1887 General Land Office letter that the right to land east of the railroad is held in favor of the plaintiff in the Abbott vs Terrill and Union Pacific case. Terrill and the railroad have 60 days to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Freeman
Sparks
General Land Office
Department of the Interior
Wastineros
D. C
Greeley
Colorado
Denver
Hugene H. Abbott
D. P. Terrill
Union Pacific Railroad Company
West
Ios May Hervemyru
Apert L. Horesmith
State of
Albert L. Huffsmith
Essex
Hatfsmith
Jasper M. Haifsmith
James
Scott
Piff
Main St
Madison Ave
Greeley Taisun
OTICE
Flower & Huffsmith
James B. Flower
Greeley, Colo
Huffsmith
Union Bank
J. B. Flower
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It notes a price of 25 cents per box and sales by J. F. Fezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fezer
Canvasser Opportunity From J B Hutina Co Chicago
Capable reliable lady canvasser needed in this place. No investment required. Goods sell year round. References necessary. Apply to J B Hutina Co 177 Monroe St Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hutina Co
Monroe St
Chicago
Illinois
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The
Meeker
Carver & Dunning
E. J. Carver
H. L. Dunning
Mr. Sanborn
Greeley Nurseries
Greeley Sun
Wyoming
Nebraska
Board of Trade
Weld
Ransom
Coffin
Mr. Smith
Larimer County
Bucklen
Gammons
Alpheus P. McNitt
W. Cressy
Geeeley
Otickh
U.S. Land Office
John Allison
Frank P. Noyes
North Range
Weat
James F. Benedict
J.M. Ellis
James C. Scott
Rustee
Deravi
Thomas W. Law
Eetinsai
J. F. Benedict
John L. Barrett
Benjamin F. Harsh
Matthew Ryan
Chester Blount
John Cornell
Daniel A. Camfield
J. Mott
Register
Noah C. Worth
E. Worth
District Court of
Joseph T. Rison
Toutant B. Wood
Edward Landers
Joel Boulard
Amos Ackroyd
Eaton
F. J. Mott
Hunter & West
United States
Europe
Nat
Bank of Commence, Garvan
Nat’. Ban
New York
Denver, Co.c
Merchants’ National Bank
M. E. Post, & Co
Cheyenne
Past National Bank
Greeley, Colorado
John M. Wallace
D.B. Wyatt
B. D. Harper
J.W. McCreery
D.b.wyartt
Geo. K.peasley
Leo, Devoing
Asa Sterling
Joan M. Wallace
Foreign Exchange
Capital
Bruce F. Johnson
WM. F. Thompson
JAS
B. I. Johnson, J. Benedict
D. J. C. Scerr
Aniel
W. F. Thompson, Hawks
J. L. Brusa, E. H. Apport
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