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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1888
Page
4
The Tximune discusses a proposed artesian well test at Greenley to 2500 3000 feet for water and possible gas, asserting its potential value for industry. It laments Denvers political struggles over Sunday theaters gambling and emotional frenzy, notes engineer Burlington strike impacts, praises Adams for straight talk, and calls for party unity after Blaine quits candidacy.
The article highlights H Farnham's Harper's Magazine study on Canadian voyageur life along the Saguenay and Lake St John with scenic descriptions and American anglers. Scribner's March features Waterloo and other pieces. The Forum's March issue includes tariff reform essays by Morrison Springer Spaulding and Seelye on social life and wealth distribution.
The Times details a sweeping view of consolidations led by the sugar trust with $83,000,000 in value, plus a castor oil, steel, iron, and paper bag trusts. It notes Carnegie's earnings during price surges, rising ore and steel costs, and looming hoards of capital across the industry. A Denver field note highlights early rye grass and Shorthorn milk, with Weld county dairy prospects projected at about half a million dollars.
In Colorado discussions of flocks, profitability of wethers versus ewes, and the Union Pacific funded sheep introduction. Prices for Jersey cows at auction, seed movement from mountain districts, Hubbard squashes as feed, and en silage value. Peach damage from January cold in Grand Valley. apricots and other fruits show resilience.
The new roller flouring mill at Gard ner will be ready for grists in a week. It is understood that it already has a large amount of wheat on hand. Monument coal vein found near Monument is a continuation of the Franceville vein about twenty feet deep and twenty six inches thick. Monument will benefit from the discovery. The militia petition in Brighton gains favorable attention from Governor Adams and the Inspector-General. Armington hall will host mustering of candidates Thursday evening with Noah assisting. Center View Colony stock and household goods to Monte Vista after twelve cars arrive from Skidmore Missouri.
The Crystal Current notes unusually light snowfall on Grand river tributaries may threaten irrigation for a planned valley settlement. It reports Hyde’s growth with many stores and services, signaling developing infrastructure amid water concerns.
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