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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1874
Page
2
The article argues that Colorado offers opportunities for land ownership and independence for disciplined workers who start from the bottom, warns against chasing quick wealth, and stresses learning a trade. It also discusses farming practices, notably corn yields and the benefits of northern slopes and shelter belts for fruit trees, urging careful experimentation and adaptation to Colorado’s climate.
The author discusses timing for sowing between now and July, advising drills sowing then plowing and harrowing, and warns that broadcast sowing is less satisfactory. Curing may fail if showers cause moulding, even in small stocks, and emphasizes shelter as soon as drying completes.
A 19th century discussion laments irrigation conflicts as settlers push for water shares while trees like the Aldine and Northern Spy varieties are praised. The piece quoting the Rocky Mountain News credits Kansas Pacific Railroad ads for promoting Colorado, noting Denver’s dominance in Territory advertising.
The article notes New Mexico may be admitted as a state with a population around 150000, largely illiterate Mexicans. It cites Colorado’s opposition, mentions Boulder planting shade trees, and Greeley planting 80000 forest trees. Raleigh voters in an April election backed prohibition by about ten percent, with Good Templars gaining Board seats.
The Denver World argues that Colorado should choose a strong congressman who can influence state admission, noting Elkins helped New Mexico and praising Colorado’s ahead position. It faults Chaffee for fighting personal battles and urges a candidate with high intellect and character to best represent Colorado’s interests.
The death of Hon William B Plato of Geneva Illinois occurred in Geneva on the 19th inst. A pioneer lawyer and politician, he came to Illinois in 1837 settling in Aurora, studied law with Jo Churchill, practiced in Batavia, served as penitentiary commissioner and state senator, was active in 1860 campaign for Lincoln and Hamlin, and helped found the Union colony at Greyley. His son John B Plato is a leading slumber merchant in the city.
Boulder News notes young peaches developing in Mr Wrights fruit garden with trees full and fruit forming. Reported progress daily, asking if the area is peach country as the fruit nears maturity.
Evans, center of a hay producing region along the Platte, ships baled hay to Denver and Wyoming. New ditches, brick buildings, mills, hotels, and shops accompany growth led by Martin, Wylie & McCutcheon. Temperance prevails, a growing town with a courthouse, churches, and a busy trade network.
The Larimer Laxpress editor tours Greeley at dawn praising the lush trees gardens and the new school building. He visits J Leavy's greenhouses sees thriving stock plants damaged by grasshoppers and notes N C Meeker's well kept grounds and both hotels and locals.
A Minnesota letter from Fairmont dated May 14 describes a grasshopper swarm devastating wheat and oats. The writer asks about hatching timelines, notes poor prospects for crops, and mentions neighbor prayers. The text also lists cemetery labor accounts and a cemetery name change to Linn Grove with Hastings as superintendent.
An ESPECIAL NOTICE condemns grazing on riverside meadow lands owned by town residents. It cites trespass on hay fields, urges immediate action, and warns against emigrants feeding there. It advises owners to protect rights and seek redress, including lead animals to the pound for damaged properties.
Greeley Colorado town board meets with members Canfield Adams Leavy Moore Thompson and Von Gehren presiding. Minutes approved. Benedict petition for Adams Street lateral filed. Howard seeks abatement for cattle impounding. Buckley report on Adams Street lateral to be followed by immediate construction. Finances approved. various notices and local items noted including rail and irrigation progress and social events.
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