Going to Mecca for a living Saint Sherman in 1889
The Denver Tribune editor joined the huge Fourth of July procession to honor General William Tecumseh Sherman seen as a living saint. The hot procession drew thousands while the writer, longing to glimpse Sherman once more, recounts the crowded streets, the worn parade, and the sense of reverent hero worship on that Mecca day.
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the Tribune
Mecca
General Sherman
Denver
Plains
William Tecumseh Sherman
Atlanta
Sherman
Hooker
Thomas
Grant
Hancock
Sheridan
Uncle Billy
Capitol Hill
Alliance Column Accountability Note
The department, under the Weld County Alliance, claims sole responsibility for all matters published in this column.
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The
Weld County Alliance
Alliance Directory details key officers across national and Weld County Alliances
The record lists National Alliance leaders L. L. Polk and B. H. Clover with J. H. Turner as secretary and Ben Terrell as lecturer. Weld County Officers include KE H. Benton as president and Chas Fowler as secretary. E H Benton organized an Alliance at Hygiene near Longmont on Feb 17 and notes candidates for legislature and railroad commission.
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National Directory
L. L. Polk
Washin
D.C
B. H. Clover
Kas
J. H. Turner
Washington
Ben Terrell
B.c
Weld County Alliance
KE. H. Benton
Greeley
Chas, Fowler
Weld Co
E. H. Benton
Weld
Hygiene
Longmont
Hygiene Alliance
Colorado
Tolstoi on Money and Social Power in Tolstoy Essays
The second essay on Money dominates the book, with three briefer pieces on Man and Woman The Mother and a recap of the Kreutza Sonata. Tolstoi argues money as social control root of evil and cites Fiji as illustration while noting taxation and debt enslavement. He suggests wealth derives from social privileges not natural differences and condemns burdens on labor.
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Tolstoi
Fiji Islands
United States
England
Great Lincoln Vision Versus Modern Power
A reflective editorial argues that revolutions in thought and leadership are needed to lift society from poverty and corruption. It praises Lincoln as a national beacon from 1858 to 1865 and questions whether future leaders would embrace universal happiness, truth, and justice over wealth and power. It ends by asking if Lincoln would back free coinage of silver or serve Wall Street as Harrison did.
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Lincoln
Wall Street
Harrison
Is Life Worth Living
Poem contemplates worth of life despite pain and death. The speaker argues that glimpses of nature and love justify breath and existence. A final chorus asserts even amid woe that life is worth living.
Silver and Cleveland in the 1890s political showdown
The article argues that only silver coinage justice can save Grover Cleveland from a likely defeat in the next election. It contends that opposition to silver will cost Western states, warns that a gold standard or rival party candidates could split the vote, and lists five reasons why farmers and working people suffer without silver. It cites Mr Porter and the Eastern press as catalysts.
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Cleveland
Alleghany Mountains
United States
Grover Cleveland
John Shernan
Porter
Ballot Box Rebellion Echoes from Salt Lake Tribune
A quotation from the Salt Lake Tribune declares that rebellion has begun at the ballot box and urges concerned citizens to heed the fact. The brief excerpt frames a political stance emphasizing electoral action.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Mrs Lease Plans More Talks After Washington Visit
Mrs. Lease will speak in Washington on Monday February 28 and no further dates will be set until after that trip. Fremont county farmers and labor groups back her lectures with daily meetings, and Canon City hailed a February 7 event with a packed opera house and a cheering crowd.
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Lease
Washington, D. C
Coal Creek
Rockvale
Florence
Canon City
World melodrama at the Opera House enchants Cincinnati audience
The Opera House drew a full crowd on Monday for J. Z. Little's The World. Mr Little gave a polished performance as a jovial sailor, with Dennis played by J Davenport drawing steady laughs. Edith Mai as Rosa and Nina Gordon as Jennie Graham earned praise for their strong portrayals.
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J. Z. Little
Mr. Little
Rosa
Nina Gordon
Jennie Graham
Enquirer, Cin
Debate over election crime bill and education funding
Denver News reports a Senate debate over Senator McKinley’s bill to punish crimes against election laws, supported by McKinley Gunnell and Steck, opposed by Carpenter and McCreery who sought to kill it. The measure aims for honest elections and curbs money in campaigns, with calls for a fair vote and square count.
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Senate
McKinley
Gunnell
Steck
Carpenter
McCreery
Committee On Revision
Denver News
Exchange Hotel for Sale or Lease in Greeley
The Exchange hotel offers to sell the hotel with fixtures or sell fixtures and rent the hotel which is presently profitable. The owner wishes to relocate the occupant. Possession can be taken immediately. Inquiries to Mrs. H. D. Graham or J. E. Grama in Greeley. February 25, 1891.
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Exchange Hotel
Greeley
D. Graham
J. E. Grama
Farm Wants Man to Work Next Season
An able bodied young man who was raised on a farm seeks a contract to work on a farm next season. Call or address "M" Tribune upstairs. Also listed: farm for rent with good potato land and farm equipment for sale two miles south of Evans or at 2210 Franklin St. Denver.
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M.” Tribune
Evansor
E. B. Lemmon
Franklin, St. Denver
Cemetery Lawn Care Notice and Editorial on Ely's Balm
Notices invite residents to contact A L Evans Linn Grove Cemetery Superintendent for lawn care reseeding grading, or risk no service. The Iowa Methodist editor Rev H H Fairall endorses Ely's Cream Balm as an effective catarrh remedy for ministers and others. A testimonial from B F M Weeks Denver claims success using Ely's Balm for dry catarrh.
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A. L. Evans
Linn Grove Cemetery
H. H. Fairall
The
Iowa Methodist
Ely
B. F. M. Weeks
Denver
Hough Hagin Authorized for Tomato and Cucumber Contracts
Notice states Mr Hough Hagin is authorized to make and sign contracts for tomatoes and cucumbers on behalf of The Kuner Pickie Co.
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Hough Hagin
Farm tracts offered south of Greeley Colorado
For 80 or 160 acre tracts under irrigating ditches in the Platte Valley south of Greeley Colorado bargain prices available for the next weeks. Contact S. J. Grimore at 1756 Larimer Street Denver.
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Platte Valley
Greeley
Colo
S. J. Grimore
Larimer St
Denver
RHOADS CRACKERS Ad Highlights Weld County Farms
An advertisement from Joan W. Sanborn touts Rhoads Crackers and notes farms in Weld county offer value with top driving horses and second hand buggies.
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Weld County
Joan W. Sanborn
Notice to Schools Churches and Families Sell New Organs
Notice of chattel mortgage sale offering two or three new organs on loan value. Instruments can be purchased with monthly payments. Interested parties may visit or contact Eris McDonovan & Co at 1610 Curtis St Denver Colo for details.
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Eris, McDonovan & Co
Curtis St
Denver
Colo
Hay for Sale by E. Heaton
Loose hay and alfalfa available in quantity from E Heaton. Strong buyer interest may contact for price and delivery details.
Land sales near North Platte River Valley offer choice plots
For sale land under ditch in the North Platte River Valley with abundant water. Write Cary and Lyon in Sidney, Nebraska for details. Also photos advertised at Marsh Gallery Miss E Porter offers cards at $1.50 per dozen.
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E. Potter
Marsh
Marsh Gallery
North Platte River Valley
160 Acres Near Rocky Ford for Gardening Use
Lands offers 160 acres near Rocky Ford Colorado adapted for gardening. Requires an experienced irrigator only. Inquiries directed to B D Sanpory.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
B. D
Sanpory
Castoria Slogan Recalled In Nostalgic Ad Line
The nostalgic verse recalls Castoria as a remedy through life stages from infancy to motherhood. It emphasizes the product as a trusted child medicine used across generations.
Irrigation Pump Co Announces Reduction in Weld County
The Irrigation Pump Manufacturing Company offers pumps at reduced prices through March 1 1891 for Weld County farmers. Pumps are tested and guaranteed to perform as promised. Call at once to inspect options in Greeley Colorado. President J J Crippen and Manager Frank Ferlen sign the notice dated January 21 1891.
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Irrigation Pump Manufacturing Company
Min G Co
J. J. Crippen
Frank Ferlen
Greeley, Colo, Jan
Seed oats demand ahead of March delivery in Nebraska
A reader advertises seed oats for loan and delivery, noting plenty of money to loan and a March delivery for Nebraska white seed oats. The seller urges customers to place orders before March 31 to secure fresh seed, stating high early demand and existing commitments.
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Nebraska
Portes
W. RO McCennas
To Let Burter Dairy Ranch and Stock for Term
To let. Burter Dairy Ranch and stock for a term of years to a reliable party with some means. Good opening for the right man. Address with references Lock Box 620 Laramie Wyoming.
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Burter
Laremie
Wyoming
Notice of Trustee Sale Weld County Colorado 1891
In Weld County Colorado on March 30 1891 at 11:00 am Sheriff Jacob M Wolaver will foreclose a deed of trust by H Harvey Tipton to H C Sherman as trustee. The described real estate includes the northwest quarter of section 30 township 4 north range 6 west and a Highland Due water right. The sale is at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley for cash to the highest bidder, to satisfy defaulted interest notes totaling 1400 dollars.
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Frank D. French
Mary C. French
Lorier
Colorado
Weld
Franklin D. Avery
Weld County
Lorade
William Javory
Greley
Larimer
Franklin D. Ave
Wel
Herbert J. Thompson
Franklin C. Avery
Greeley
Frank i Mary C
Klin UC
Avery
Herber? J
Sant Aiteie
Ted Epueey
Ganatie
Tribune
Harvey
Tipton
Highland Due
Jacob M. Wolaver
T ‘Court House
County of Weld
Harveys
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Fort Collins
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Burlington
J. W. Goss
Railroad Commission
Kennedy
Routt
Count Tolstoi
Judge Belford
Earth
Heaven
General Assembly
Morrison Bud
Pitcher’s Castoria
Cosmopolitan
New York Times
Greece
Boston Journal
Haljock & Thayer’s
D. Ss. Exits
la Salle
Kuner Pickie Co
Rhoads
E. Heaton
Cary & Lyon
Sidney
Ned
E. Porter
Castoria
Miss
Joan W. Saxnons
Rustee
H. C. Sherman
Sterling
Greeley Tribune
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