Land selection and stock plans near Thompson River described
The article notes land chosen with aims to form stock ranches along the Thompson by General Cameron and advisers. It discusses hay production, irrigation, cattle endurance in snow, and the futility of some buyers. A governors message praises immigration, taxes, criminal testimony, and game protection as signs of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Pacific Railroad
Cameron
Thompson
Colorado
Fee Simplle
Colorado Stock Troubles and New Farmers Club
The paper notes a harsh winter impact on Plains stock and warns against overoptimism about winter grazing. It reports on the opening of the Farmers Club of Clear Creek Valley near Denver with about 100 attendees, discussions on fencing, irrigation, and farming progress. It highlights farmer prosperity, disciplined temperance, and rising land values as they pursue irrigation and diversified farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Club
Farmers’ Club
Clear Creek Valley
Denver
Colorado
Land Investment Advice in Colorado Encourages Insurance and Preemption
The text argues it is nearly impossible for easy profit in any business without fierce competition. It favors land ownership in Colorado, noting insurance against hazards and the benefits of stock raising, hay, roots, and fodder. It urges men of judgment to pre-empt or homestead near good ranges with water, as claims grow scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Farmers Club Growth Boosts Colorado Agriculture
In Greeley a Farmers Club forms to promote fruit growing and forest planting at scale. The article lauds Thomas of the Rocky Mountain News for publicizing Colorado crops and notes broader advertising benefits for farmers, citing ads that sparked land sales and regional papers that bolster agricultural prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Thomas
Rocky Mountain News
Rocky Mountain Country
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin Criminal Reform Law Praised in State History
The article praises a Wisconsin 1871 criminal reform bill ending juries in land trials and allowing guilty pleas with immediate sentencing. It notes other states like Vermont and Connecticut adopting similar simplifications, predicts wide adoption and calls the law a model for future reforms.
First Meeting of the Clear Creek Farmers Club
The inaugural gathering met at Arvada district schoolhouse in Jefferson county with President L. K. Perrin presiding. Noted agricultural writer N. C. Meeker delivered an address urging practical knowledge, intelligent discussion, and broad culture as foundations for the club and agricultural progress.
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Arvada
Jefferson County
L. K. Perrin
N.C. Meeker
Greeley Farmers’ Club
Farmers’ Club
The
American Institute
New York
Greeley
Sayeed Sean
Denver
Colorado
Rgard
Chicago
Job
Aea
Abolition of Grand Jury System Passes Legislature
Governor McCook urged reform as the Grand Jury system is to be abolished in Michigan. The bill, approved by both houses, takes effect July 1. The May term may witness the last impanneled Grand Jury in the state as justice seeks streamlined criminal proceedings.
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McCook
Portage
Wis
Michigan
Address by General Cameron at Baptist Church honors Colorado visit
The Baptist Church audience last Saturday welcomed General Cameron returning from the East. He spoke of Colorado crops, the coming winter, and the need to cut timber for fuel as settlers push toward a thriving colony in Greeley. Reverend Adams recalled Denver’s revival and noted flour shipped from Greeley funds the Denver market amid hard times in Monterey County, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Gen. Cameron
Fireeley
Ile
Colorado
Greeley
Adams
Bishop Ames
Denver
Cheyenne
Cameron
States
The Governors Message on Emigration and Railroads
The message urges legislative action to promote emigration to the Territory. It cites national interest, urges an organized immigration system, and notes rising West competition led by Nebraska and Iowa. It reports rail progress, finances show a debt-free Territory with a 55104.32 balance, and discusses land grant issues and reform needs.
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Tisucs
Ima Poe
America
Northwest
South
Virginia
North Carolina
Ecome
Ndianapolis
Congress
United States
Nebraska
Board of Immigration Commissioners
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Holly
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Chicago Standard
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Pueblo
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Wisconsin
Clear Creek Farmers’ Club
Rocky Mountain
Judiciary
Vaal
Bates
DeFrance
Finance
Weys
Meany
Hill
Stover
Adveatron
Gallup
Stewart
Parmelee
J. V. Garcia
Te —St. M
Wirebart, Paul
DeFrance, Wiebart
Territorial Library
Wisebart
Suaso
Parmeee
Wates
Paul
J. M. Garcia
Hovss
Randolph
Welch
Lilley
Crowell
Larragette
Ways and Weane
Topping
Webster, Elder
Eaton
Trujillo
Maxwell
Steinhauer
Givens
Rindall
Webster
Cooper
Agriculture and Manufactures
Faton
Gardner
Bacon
Soak
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Manzanares
Territorial
Elder
Cooper Federal
Batchellor
Barella
Printing
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Webbster
Patrick
Randall
Velasquez
Bridgee
Watcheller
Mansanares
Afuare
Sanches
Randall, Maswell Trujillo
Boges
County
Linca
Larengolwm
Bese
Abeyta
Noseer- Velas Corporation
C Or
Iuer, Gardorf
Eaton, Banchet
Territorial Privon
Bateheller
Baton
Gen
Monterey County
Cal
General Land Office
Territorial Sree
Canaries
Magrehesetts
New Hampshire
Gareggel
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