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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1872
Page
2
The colony in Kansas reports it has failed or disbanded but touts land near irrigating canals for about $6 per acre with perpetual water rights. They claim town amenities and a strong agricultural yield, urging relocation before May as the Denver Pacific Railroad contract expires and land may rise to $10 to $20 per acre to repay settlers.
The plains grass shifts from grey to green, promising vast feed and wealth. Advocates say two acres of grass equal one acre of Lancaster wheat, with a yearly return near 20 dollars per acre before costs. They credit regional prosperity to grass rather than mines, noting at least 500 dollars daily to Greeley from Plains grass alone.
The article argues that centralized towns drive national wealth through capital and trade, predicting key shifts in ownership of cattle to thrifty irrigated farmers. It notes rapid tree planting in the town and suburbs, praising Ovid Plumb and Farwell Brothers for large scale sheltering growth and anticipating improved soils, earlier seasons, and abundant fruit.
A survey of property improvements shows extensive tree planting and fruiting shrubbery on several parcels near Canal No. 3 and the Agricultural College area in Colorado. J P Crawford and others own estates with cur rants, gooseberries, grapes, apples, pears, and several nut trees, while Greeley and Meeker holdings add oaks walnuts and pines. The investments aim to water two sides of lots, with future expansion linked to the Main street lateral.
A reflective piece on bread production and the farmer’s vital role. It argues that a few New York farmers grow the world’s grain while many others live well, and urges readers to pursue ambitious farming, improve methods, and consider Colorado as a potential health retreat. It notes hail risks, local commerce, and advances in American manufacturing and agriculture.
Mr. Bentley wins Denver house contract for Col Fisher. Essay on Women’s Sphere by Mrs. C. Price printed in San Francisco Pioneer. Sugar Beet Seed sale, sowing tips, Cheyenne lush plains, Baptist grounds improvements, new pulpit by Mr. Hall. Sunday School concert, Rev Cooper address, Millinery by Mrs Paine. Edward Ruthven becomes Private Secretary to Nichols. Cheyenne Railroad Hotel opens with modern amenities. Rev J N Parker preaches at Colony Hall and Baptist Church. Waxworks precision noted by Mr Hotchkiss. White clover patch on Pine St. in front of Brockway’s house. Eastern Disciple defends faith on train near Cheyenne. Leavy displays culture values. Greeley supports deep tillage. First June strawberry harvest begins, large yield expected. Colorado fruit ahead of Eastern season. Billings carriage-maker and Boston painter brother noted. Long’s Peak altitude debate referenced. grape vines thriving. Eamelan grape praised. Lyceum discusses Women Gardening. Weld County railroad bond vote debated.
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