Transfer location debated for Julesburg to Denver Pacific link
The article argues for a Denver Pacific crossing at the Greeley station to ease passenger and freight transfer, reduce drayage costs, and promote regional growth. It notes expected traffic from California, Cheyenne, and expanding settlements along the Great Bend, with plans for an early rail shuttle and commuter tickets to spur business.
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Thansheer
Greeley
Julesburg, Greeley, and Golden
Denver Pacific Crossing
Omaha
Denver Pacific
California
Cheyenne
Evans
Denver
Great Bend
Colorado
Union Colony
Wyoming
Strawberry Prices Rise as Season Opens Near Denver
Strawberries have begun to sell at 30 to 40 cents a quart with few large lots reaching 40 to 50 cents for Denver and Cheyenne shipments. Only about five acres are bearing now though larger fields are nearby Denver. Market outlook suggests prices won’t stay above 30 cents a quart, hindered by high price pressure.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Llingis
Chicago
Greeley
Boston
Wilson
Colule
Sanvitey
Strawberry culture and cattle care in early Colorado notes
The article discusses strawberry farming as a delicate craft with market price risks, advising careful cultivation, moisture, and weed control. It contrasts large-scale attempts with experienced small plots near Boston and Colorado, warns against overexpansion, and stresses proper soil management and clover as a valuable fertilizer. It also comments on cattle keeping, winter losses, and the value of attentive husbandry amid developing railroad news and regional agriculture debates.
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Colorado
Moral character vs dissipation drives business vigor says Railroad Cavette
The Railroad Cavette argues true, honest businessmen outwork others while immoral traders wear out from dissipation. It cites excess labor by Pennsylvanian railroad officers, claims sensational cattle roundups reveal exploitation by large proprietors who absorb stray cattle into their herds.
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Pennnsylvania Railroad
Weld County Bonds Urged to Secure Union Pacific Road
FP. C. Avery argues that Weld County should bond for $100,000 to secure the Union Pacific Railroad route through Greeley, Evans, and nearby lands. He contends the road will boost taxable property, towns, and future growth, while reducing county taxes as the railroad becomes taxable. La Porte, June 14, 1872.
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Weld
Denver
Weld County
Colorado
Union Pacific Railroad
Greeley
Eveybody
Platte Valley
Julesburg
Grenied
Platce
Julespurg
Evans
Bu T
Vans
FP. C. Avery
la Porte
ThreeHints To Guard Women From Slander In Society
An editorial urging men to stop speaking ill of women in public and to avoid using a woman's name improperly. It warns that careless talk destroys reputations, encourages shunning those who spread lies, and stresses the harm to mothers sisters and wives.
Smelting Works Nears Roasting Start Amid Delays
Machinery at the new smelting works is now enclosed and the blast furnace nearly finished. Officials hope roasting will begin this week as weather and freight delays ease. The Chicago Tribune notes high operating costs and a large October investment to uncover findings.
Sunday School Convention Advances in Greeley Colorado
The Territorial Sunday School Convention opened in Greeley with 2 pm sessions and elected Rev. T. E. Bliss as President and Rev. Warren as Secretary. Rousing discussions covered making Sunday schools attractive without losing power, training teachers, and methods to develop converted children amid reports of progress across about 60 local Sunday Schools in Colorado. The gathering adjourned with plans to meet in Denver next year.
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Territorial Sunday School
Warren
Colorado City
Thompson
Greeley
Scott
Bliss
McDonald
Brown
Cooper
Uliss
O. W. Shattuck
Thomas Cooper
Messrs
Clark
Merriman
Stetson
Colorado
Sollister
Thos.Cooper
Denver
E. T. Nichols
Notice Canal No 2 assessment and water tax due
Canal No 2 at Waller will be let on Thursday June 20th. All parties who have not paid their assessment for enlargement and water tax for 1872 must settle immediately or they will not be entitled to any water until the assessment and water tax are paid. Wa H. Post, Secretary.
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Robert Collyer
Collyer
Shakespeare
Burns
Franklin
4Heeley
Boulder & Cariboo Mineral R. KR. Co
Boulder
Cariboo
Gilpin
Clear Creek
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Europe
Laramie
Weld
J. P. Maxwell
E. Pound
J. Darit
Williamsburg
Snowy Range
Pennsylvania Gulch
The
Trivune
Sim
Greeley leads in Democratic sentiment across the region
The May railroad exhibit shows Greeley’s mounting support among Democrats as the Rocky Mountain Herald argues the Baltimore convention should back him. It notes most Democrats prefer Greeley to a third ticket and suggests he is likely to win even if a split occurs.
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Greeley
Rocky Mountain Herald
Chicago Times
New York World
Baltimore
Great Western Thunderer
Batimore
Grant
Greely
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Wm. H. Post
Marx & Company
C. R. Welch
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Dr. J
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Hecr Tate
American Italy
New Mexico
Old Mexico
R. E. Fullerton
Connecticut
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Thomas
Pacific Journal of Health
San Francisco
Carrie Young
Denver News
Golden Transcript
Chicago Tirbune
wErtey
Georgetown
Mount Lincoln
South Park
Washington
Williams
Compa
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