Fertile Valleys and Irrigated Colorado Prospects
The author touts fertile U S valleys including the Connecticut river valley Shenandoah Genesee and Ohio basin noting high crop yields and rising wealth while warning of fever in many regions. Colorado valleys with irrigation are added as superior with recent crops claiming 3000 acres yield the equal of Genesee or James valleys and suggesting promising town and Cache la Poudre valley future.
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United States
Connecticut River
Shenandoah
Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania
Mohawk Valley
Genesee Valley
Ohio
Wabash
Illinois
Rock River
American Bottom
St. Louis
Platte Purchase
Mississippi
James
Cumberland
Tennessee
Colorado
Genesee
Cache la Poudre
A Committee of First Rate Farmers for Colorado Visit
The writer pleads for a delegation of top farmers from states to visit during harvest. They should be practical, experienced in wheat and vegetables, travel ready, and able to compare farming costs. Such a committee could report on crop yields and Colorado’s agricultural resources.
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Colorado
Kansas
St. Louis
Omaha
Chicago
New England
East
Ora
Authorized farmers committee urged to visit Colorado harvest
The article argues irrigation is a national concern affecting large territories and future westward expansion. It calls for an authorized committee of America's best farmers to visit Colorado during harvest to gather essential facts for settlers and migrants heading west.
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United States
Europe
America
Colorado
Sacred Cow Brought to Greeley Promises New Church Basis
A local column mocks religious reform by describing a sacred burmah cow kept by J. F. Sanborn near Canal No. 3 in Greeley. The piece imagines worshippers kneeling outside the corral and jokes about milk sanctity and a new church founded on dairy devotion.
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Campbell
Ohio
Burmah
Asia
Greeley
J. F. Sanborn
Corral
Canal No. 3
Jackson St. Bridge
Confucius
Brahma
Zoroaster
Buddha
Noisy Press Clashes With Civilizing Dreams
The piece criticizes the Eastern press for sensational murder coverage while neglecting reports on settlement and nation-building in the interior. It contrasts calls for new homes and an inland commonwealth with weary commentary on social vice and scandals, urging progress beyond sensationalism.
Plowing in Fall Prepares Sod for Next Year’s Planting
The article argues that success in planting depends on plowing sod the previous fall to rot roots and weeds. New ground lacks water absorption and stunted growth occurs for trees or small grain, while potatoes and vines tolerate or benefit from current conditions. Decomposition should begin now to avoid waste.
Alcohol and liquor debate in Colorado colony town
Local readers report enforcement clashes with Town Ordinance No 15 banning alcohol sales in drugstores and proprietary medicines. Citizens recall heated calls for law and action while settlers describe irrigation, farming life, and the need for horses to farm and travel across the colony.
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Roberts
Ingalsbe & Roberts
Buchtel
Hostetter's Bitters
From Colorado Wonders to Political Shifts and Rail Bonds
The article explores adventurous Colorado travel through Big Thompson canyon to Estes Park and praises the scenery near Long’s Peak. It cites a resignation by Willard Teller from the Republican Central Committee and discusses party dissolution, Civil Service Reform, and presidential term limits. It notes claims about Colorado silver mines, Weld County bond approval for a railroad, freight-rate changes, and political realignments affecting Greeley and Pennsylvania.
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Big Thompson Canyon
Este’s Park
Hate’s Park
Colorado
Long's Peak
Long’s Peak
Yosemite
Greeley
Willard Teller
Republican Central Committee
Teller
Republican Party
Congress
Central Committee
Weld County
Cheyenne
Greeley Presidential Vote Proposed as Mock Election
The town of Greeley envisions a mock election on Election Day for President. The text notes the vote will not count but offers a symbolic gesture to honor Mr. Greeley.
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Town of Greeley
Popularity Poll on Trains Favors Grant Over Greeley
A New York dated report quotes Gustave Frohman on an extensive rail survey over two months. Votes on various routes show Grant leading in most segments with Greeley winning on a few lines and some neutral tallies. A colored woman reportedly influenced her son's vote for Greeley in one instance.
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New York
Grant
United States
Gustave Frohman
Novello
Davenport
Burlington
Iowa
Greeley
Council Bluffs
Lawrence
Topeka
Eas
Neutral
Memphis
Charleston
Corinth
Decatur
Ala
Massa Greeley
Minneapolis
Indianapolis and
St. Louis
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Keokuk
Peoria
la Crosse
St.aul Road
Thomas Jasper
St. Paul
New Orleans
Nashville
Louisville
Dayton
Toledo
Detroit
Jay Cooke
Sandusky O
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling
Cumberland
Harper's Ferry
Baltimore
R. M
Julesburg Railroad Bonds Carried By Sixty Nine Votes
A historical vote tally shows bonds for the Julesburg Railroad approved by a 149 vote majority. The planned Greeley route traces a path from the river crossing near Maple Street toward Linden Street and beyond to Evans, Longmont, and Golden, with coal mines along the way and construction expected to begin with grading from Ft. Morgan.
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Julesburgh
Greeley
Maple Street
Denver Pacific
Maple Or Main
Linden Street
Evans
Big Thompson
St. Vrain
Platte
Longmont
Burlington
Golden City
Colorado Central
Central City
Marshall and Murphy
Sickels
Ft. Morgan
Wheat in the mill and new buildings in Greeley
Our junior editor returns Saturday after touring pleasures and palaces. A Republican County Convention met in Greeley with delegates named to the Denver nominating Convention. Plans include farm visits to inspect crops and publish statistics. The town notes marble discovery near Canon City and rising property interest as strangers scout 5 acre and 80 acre lots.
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Timothy
Colorado
Bassett
Hilton
Canon City
Greeley
Denver
J. B. Flower
A. E. Gipson
Bosworth
M. E. Church
Adams
Sharon Atkinson
Atkinson
Main Street
Judge Sherwood
William
Corral
Board of County Commtgatorers
The Rep Satira: A Man's Vow Against Swindle at Greeley
Letter to the editor recounts a man vowing revenge on a landlord amid alleged insanity while criticizing East India Coffee. It also praises Mr Eldridge’s five acre fruit garden in Greeley, noting strong strawberry and raspberry crops despite hail, urging readers to visit for proof of local horticultural excellence. July 24, 1872 Celery?
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the Tribune
Plains
Greeley
Childs
Julesburg
Cheyenne
Wom Central
United States
Eldridge
R. G. T. Creeley
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Mt. Lincoln
South Park
Col. Forney
Philadelphia Press
Cameron
Mr. Greeley
Groesbeck
Common Council of
Lupton
Ag'st
Upper St. Vrain
Ihohooe
Lower St. Vrain
Green City
Beaver Creek
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