Greeley and the Union Colony prospects for new settlers
The article extols Greeley on the Denver Pacific Railroad and the Union Colony. It notes a growing population, three churches, three schools, four hotels, and new irrigation canals. It highlights fertile six foot deep sandy loam soil, strong yields of wheat and corn, and cheap town and farming land near a thriving community with water rights and rail access.
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Greeley
Denver Pacific
Denver
Cheyenne
Omaha
Great Platte Valley
Julesburgh
Cache la Poudre
Thompson
St. Vrain
Boulder, &c
Colorado
Trees On The Plains Report From Kansas Pacific Trials
Professor Elliot reports on last year’s Plains tree plantings by the Kansas Pacific Railroad as industrial trials. Results vary by location with many species thriving at Wilson and Pond Creek while chestnut larch and some evergreens fared poorly. Hail on June 1 damaged growth. despite no irrigation or fancy care, several pines, elm, walnut, honeylocust and osage orange show promise for future planting.
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Elliot
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Plains
Wilson
Missouri
Ellis
Pond Creek
Leap Year Wit and Handel Messiah Anniversary
A Belmont County Ohio judge known for gallantry jokes with a young woman at a St Clairsville party. She reminded him leap year prompts and he quipped asking his mother. Also notes Handel’s Messiah anniversary marking its 130 year debut and Dublin ladies packing crinolines to fit more listeners.
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Chambers
Belmont County
Ohio
Dublin
Market Prices on Lemons Apples and Various Goods
Market list from June 12 1872 shows prices for lemons apples macaroni mackerel bacon oats rice flour and many other staples. Numerous entries use per dozen per gallon per pound and per can with values like lemons per dozen 50 and apples green per dozen 1% etc.
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Ier
Wildes
California
Fashionable Life and the Boston Jubilee Chorus
A reflection on fashionable life corroding virtue and shaping youth, with a telling anecdote about Rev John Brown seeking a kiss and Janet’s measured reply. The piece notes the surge of interest in Boston Jubilee where 40 000 singers reportedly would join if possible.
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John Brown
Janet
John
Arpenter
Greeley
Maple and
Jackson Sts
Arthur Hotchkiss
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A. Harry Burrows
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Tam
Cole
R. E. Hart
Lewis Whipple
R. A. Cameron
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Buckingham
Lorado Territory
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Colorado Central Railroad
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Central City
Colorado Stage Co’s
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Pueblo
New and Old Mexico
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Greeley, Colo
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Farmera’ Club
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Cache la Poudre Valley
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Dexver Transfer CO
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McClure & Sanborn
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