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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1871
Page
2
The column criticizes Dr. Miller as editor and reporter while defending Colorado colonists. It argues irrigation is essential for farming, cites historical practice from Europe and Americas, and warns against misreporting by eastern presses. It recounts settlers selecting Colorado for a metropolis site and urges temperance, industry, and education to build a prosperous town despite frontier obstacles.
The article discusses daily acreage possible with irrigation varying by ground, water flow, and land type. It cautions against rushing water, emphasizes slow even saturation, and notes judgment as crucial to avoid root deficit and wasteful effort.
A Denver focused correspondent reports that railroads in Arapahoe County boost valuations by about two thousand dollars per mile, yet total county revenue may barely cover interest on bonds for the Denver Pacific. The piece argues taxes fall when railroads are built, boosting business and population and easing local debt burdens.
A new quarry four miles above town shows good quality and quantity. Mr Shattuck, formerly a Miami Valley Railroad passenger conductor, leads digging and loading for a new brick house cellar. Another conductor, Mr Littlejohn, will operate a Central Pacific train until his East property sells.
We commend Mr. Spencer of Main Street for his plucky effort. He began a business house but faulty plan and materials forced him to pull it down to prevent collapse. Now the structure is back up and nearly enclosed, while he takes various jobs to support the project, becoming a changed man from his New York City store days.
Residents note many horses in town flee at the slightest chance. Even well kept animals rise and dash away when opportunity appears, leaving looks of disarray and concern among local stables.
About twenty workers, mainly carpenters, travel to Colorado City Fountain Colo ny for work. They report water at 60 feet was not reached and trials will move elsewhere. Officers say the job mainly serves as a watering place with limited land rights, ten acres in fee being the largest grant.
The author notes young apple trees troubled by a small green flea have recovered as leaves regrow. Fruit trees including peach grape vines and currants thrive. Strawberries prosper with reliable irrigation, enabling more plants and larger crops, making irrigated land far more productive than non irrigated land.
Last week we visited Greley and were surprised to find a town of about 1500 people that has grown rapidly. A year ago there was scarcely a habitation, yet now everything looks thriving and prosperous as the general feeling among residents suggests.
A vivid account from La Porte Colorado on July 28 describes a trip from Greeley House to the foothills. The author notes fertile valleys, irrigation driven crops, and large yields with wheat and potatoes thriving. The piece highlights Judge Howes 800 acres 75 in cultivation and 400 in grass, Taylor and Meldrum farms near La Porte, and the thriving farming culture along the Cache la Poudre River with scenic mountain views.
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