Denton Lectures in Greeley Spark Debate on Evolution
Prof. Denton concluded six lectures at Post Hall in Greeley with vivid illustrations and discussions of geology and evolution. He defended original ideas on Earth’s molten interior, evolution, and natural selection while questioning biblical miracles, drawing both praise and controversy among local readers. Also notes of sunstroke cases in Eastern cities and Denver News sale for 380000 dollars.
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Post
Drummond
Pompeii
Bay of Naples
Vesuvius
Tyndall
Greeley
Rocky Mountain July Journey From White River to Bear River
Correspondent describes a July trek through Wyoming country from White River to Bear River, noting grazing land, timber, wildflowers, and mountain scenery. Describes valleys, divides, rivers, fords, and a developing settlement with a hamlet, post office, and church amid hardy mountaineers.
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Tribune
Rocky Mountain
White River
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Coal Creek
Milk Creek
Williams River
Bear River
Lund
Vast Western cattle trails and wagon trains cross harsh terrain
A narrator details cattle drives across Wyoming and Montana landscapes. He notes snow losses in prior years, a fourteen yoke ox train delivering annuity goods to White River Agency, swift river fords, rugged hills, and camps near Snake River and Muddy. The journey, weather, and scarce water are described along with growing prairie resources and expanding grazing as Rawlins, Cheyenne, and Greeley appear on the route.
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Dendrestian
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Snake
Carbon County
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Greeley
Sherman
Illinois
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Water yearns in Loveland distant days of Estes Park visit
A Loveland correspondent laments drought with gardens and crops needing rain and recalls a June trip to Estes Park. The piece describes the Washburns and Taylor family, mountain views from Middle Park, the Sprague guides, and a hail threat, plus social notes on local Grange, Park visitors, and a playful nod to Horace Greeley era references.
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Greeley Tribune
Thompson
Loveland
Long's Peak
Taylor
Washburn
Sprague Brothers
Estes Park
Middle Park
Rabbit Bar Range
Columbia
Big
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Rhodes
Collins
Father Meeker
Tam
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Red Man
Longmont Notes From the Fourth of July Week
Absent writer reports Fourth of July events in Longmont went smoothly. Prof T N Haskell and his daughter traveled to Estes Park for a few days of recreation. Rev. Deems returned from the East with his sister. a reception at Mr Atwood’s featured cream and cake. Harvests loom. Moore & Dell have orders for sixty McCormick binders and three steam threshers. Wheat price noted at 0.65. Nebraska wheat crop estimated at 20,000,000 bushels. Cattle prices in Chicago range 3.50 to 4.75 per hundred. Texans average about three dollars. Wisconsin honey 25 cents per pound.
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Greeley Tribune
Longmont
T. N. Haskell
Estes Park
Deems
Mr. Atwood
Moore & Dell
McCormick
J. Mason
Witksee
Bryant at Union Hall reviews life and works of Bryant
Capt. Boyd gives an extensive critique of William Cullen Bryant focusing on his life, poetry, and translation of Homer. The talk covers his longevity, liberal religious views, and emphasis on nature, with praise for The Battlefield and Thanatopsis, and notes his translation as a landmark in blank verse. The session closes as others defer talks to July 14 1878.
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Bryant
Stewart
Bellows
Boyd
Gray
France
England
Taine
Knowles Eulogisea
Democratic and Republican State Conventions announced
Democratic state convention set for Pueblo today with B F Brown for Senator and four representatives named from Boulder. Weld County Democrats list Wheeler Pace Annis Winborne and Smith for Pueblo attendance. Weld County Republicans meet at Barnum Hall next Saturday. Also notice of cash for pelts hides and poultry by A Beeriray.
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Denver
Boulder
B. F. Brown
Jackson
Bedell
Cushman
Lee
Weld County
John 8. Wheeler
J. Alex Pace
F. J. Annis
W. G. Winborne
A. H
A. Beeriray
Local Advertisements Include Groceries to Hardware and Ice Cream
A dense collage of shop notices lists M s and M.'s groceries at R. P. Annry & Co and H. F. Flower with crockery and hardware lines. Mentions Clark's spool cotton at TIAMMAN's and SINGER MACHINES at R. T. Frianson's. W. A. Nichols & Co. reports a car load of States corn. Mrs. Hastings offers raspberries and ice cream on Main street. The Greenback County Convention is set for Platteville to nominate legislative and county posts.
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Main Street
Weld County Republican Convention Set for July 27 1878 in Greeley
Weld County Republican Central Committee announces a convention on Saturday July 27 1878 at 2 pm in Barnum Hall Greeley to nominate two House members one County Commissioner for District No 2 and nine delegates to the Republican State Convention in Denver August 7 1878. The basis of representation assigns one delegate per 30 votes for Routt governor and one per 15 votes or more for fractions plus one delegate from precincts with under 30 votes.
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Cons
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Platteville
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Weld Co. Rerupu Can Committee
Colo
Weld County Republican Central Committee
Weld County
Barnum Hall
House of Representatives
Tov
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John L. Routt
Erie
J.T. Bucywren
B. H. Eaton
Puro Tem
Bt. Vrain
Sos
Heen Corona Rig Thompson
Beaver
Cuohe la Poudre
Evans
Stein
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