Old Mexico and Colorado Rio Grande plans by General Palmer
General Palmer, president of the Rio Grande railroad, travels toward Old Mexico to push a line toward Santa Fe and El Paso. The article traces his career with Pennsylva nia Central and Kansas Pacific, plus partnerships with Col Green wood and the Denver and Rio Grande, highlighting exploration, funding from Philadelphia and Europe, and the hoped for routes through Poncho Pass or the Cinaron Pass toward Monterey and Mexico City with rich agricultural prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mexico
Colorado
Palmer
Rio Grande Railroad
Pennsylvania Central
Kansas Pacific
Plains
Rocky Mountains
California
Arkansas Canyon
San Luis Park
Arizona
Pacific Coast
Perry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Congress
Sheridan
Denver
Gen
Denver and
Rio Grande
Philadelphia
Gen Palmer
Europe
Hunt
Rio Grande Road
Pueblo
Santa Fe
Gen. Palmer
Arkansas
San Luis Valley
Monterey
Cahauila
Mexico
Julestury
Greeley
Tropical railroad dream ties West to tropics via Rio Grande
The author envisions a 2000 mile tropical railroad from Colorado to Old Mexico, crossing plains to palm and cocoa regions. It argues a northern terminus at Cache la Poudre valley, with Union Pacific linking Julesburg to the Rio Grande, making commerce from the tropics to Atlantic cities via a north–south route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mexico
Colorado
Tropics
America
New York
Seaboard
Bermudas
West Indies
Rio Grande
Union Pacific Railroad
Julesburg
Platte
North Platte
Cache la Poudre
Union Pacific
Denver
Pueblo
Old Certificates and Refunds in Union Colony
Many East holders of old Union Colony certificates request refunds but the colony cannot pay yet. About 2000 acres of land remain unsold and must be realized to cover debts before refunds. The land is valued at around $10 per acre totaling about $20,000. Interest on last summer’s land sold at auction compounds the burden, and debtors are urged to pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Colony
Max Clark
Mr. Buell
J. WH. Foster
Holliser
West
Scott
Salomon
Capt. Boyd
Colorado immigration and land availability discussed
The writer critiques editors for overemphasizing colonization in Colorado while noting a rich mineral exterior and north-south mountain range. They argue development matters more than mere settlement and compare costs of starting farms in Kansas or Nebraska, urging locating unoccupied lands and pointing to existing settlers as proof of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garexcey Tripunk
Colorado
Great West
San Francisco
Procaim
Golden Eagle
Colnies
Kansas
Nebraska
Poems and Notices Highlight Local Talent and School Bonds
A Denver poetess Emma M Bell’s volume published by Lippincott in Philadelphia is commended for Colorado origin fair versification and moral tone. A second edition is in press and copies sell for 1.50. Legislation allows school districts to issue bonds for building schools with ten to twenty year maturities and up to 12 percent interest paid by district taxes. The Students Journal debuts in New York City covering phonography and arts under Andrew J. Graham with music by J. Jay Watson. The Colorado Monthly remains informative for Colorado readers.
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Emma M. Bell
Denver
J. B. Lippincott & Co
Philadelphia
Colorado
New York City
Andrew J. Graham
J. Jay Watson
Ole Bull
Broadway N. Y. City
Greenery Tribune
J. J. Watson
Clinton Place
Fence Meeting Debates Roadside Enclosure Fund
A large Methodist Church gathering tackles the fence project as funds prove insufficient for eleven miles. Supporters push building the fence with existing miles, while critics warn the effort could ruin the colony. Subscriptions and pledges total about 1,000 with plans to solicit non residents.
Traveling moralist lampoons liquor crackdown in paper
The Rocky Mountain News quotes Chauncey L. Hall of Denver News criticizing strict liquor controls. He mocks a sobriety board and a long nosed inspector who samples kegs and puncheons for Jamaica ginger. The editorial stance ridicules Puritanical measures and overcautious enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey L. Hall
Denver News
Rocky Mountain News
Colorado Farmers Club Deliberates on Bee Plants and Fences
A Colorado club reads Ella Dunlap letter praising Polonisia purpura as a potential honey plant amid drought, notes bee balm quality, and discusses sowing white clover. The group reports 11 miles of fence to enclose the site at 400 dollars per mile, with 2500 dollars subscribed, and adjourns without final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueeiey
Colorado
D. Boyd
Mr. Blodgett
J. H. Poster
C. Meeker
Ella Dunlap
M. L. Dunlap
Drouth
Chicago Tribune
Enna
Meeker
California
Tree Seed and Vegetable Seed Sale for Club Members
Letter to the Tribune explains the Farmers Club seeds and nuts sold at a store are available to all landowners, not just members. About ten hickory and walnut seed bushels remain. seeds are cheaper for members and non members may join for one dollar to access fresh seeds and farming knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Sim
Farmer's Club
J. V. R. Spexcen
Main St
Golden Willow Cuttings Arrive For Ready Delivery
The Golden Willow cuttings arrive uncommonly large and ready for delivery. Priced at 2.50 per thousand, they should grow 3 to 5 feet in the first year and 6 to 9 feet in the second. Four years to reach 80 feet, ideal for windbreaks and real estate value.
Willows and beet seed advertised for timely use
The article notes strong basket willow and white willow useful for fencing planted two feet apart in Minois. It mentions a forthcoming beet seed advertisement expected soon with a price lower than previously stated, signed N. C. Mrexen.
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Minois
N. C. Mrexen
Library donation to Greeley Sunday School from New York church
The First Congregational Sabbath School of Greeley Colorado honors donors who funded a gift of 300 volumes from the New England Church in New York City. They declare unanimous thanks and pledge to send a copy of the resolution through Dwight Roberts of New York. Thomas Cooper presides. J F Newewn signs as clerk.
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First Congregational Sunday School of
Greeley
School of the
New England Church
New York City
First Congregational Sabbath School
Colorado
New York
Dwight Roberts
Thomas Cooper
J. F. Newewn
Pacific Railroad trains resume regular service with progress noted
Local notices recount the Pacific Railroad resuming regular operations. Developments include new Denver depot with offices, broader hotel plans in Denver, and a $15,000 brick station praised for architecture. Also mentioned are real estate moves, street improvements on Maple, and community weather impacts from Foot Hills storms.
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The
Pacific Railroad
Eldredge
Vincent
Denver
Haynes & Gipson
Buell
Sargent’s
Boynton
Greeley House
la Grange
Central Register
Foot Hills
Maple St
Jackson Street
Union Depot
Kansas Pacific and
Denver Pacific Railway
Colorado
Col. Fisher
Vanderbilt
Yellowstone Park protection bill passes lower house
The Omaha Herald notes Hayden’s Yellowstone descriptions and agency influence helped Congress approve withdrawing a district about 55 by 65 miles at the head of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers from public sale to preserve the region as national scenery, similar to Yosemite.
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Hayden
Yellowstone Park
Congress
Yellowstone
Missouri
Yosemite
Omaha Herald
Purchase of tile Denver Pacific by Kansas Pacific
Narrative discusses the Kansas Pacific Denver Pacific deal and its impact on river and rail access, noting the interplay with Union Pacific, Denver trade, and Colorado traffic amid broader railroad restructuring. A second item highlights a Syracuse prodigy Wesley Arnold singing two parts and a local livery advertises cattle coal and clothing sales.
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Denver
Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific
Denver Pacific
Colorado
Denver News
News
Kansas Company
Kansas
West
Pacific Coast
Syracuse
Wesley Arnold
Syracuse University
At Cost Advertising Promises Savings at A Z Salomon’s
An advertisement from A Z Salomon’s touts low prices across dry goods and groceries with claims of goods at cost to make room for spring stock. It contrasts prices with C R Welch & Co, highlights lard, tea, coffee, and crackers, and promises full weight and quality with up to twenty five percent savings for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Z. Saromon
C. R. Welch & Co
A. Z. Salomon
Colorado
Congress
Hyson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colorado Monthly
Colorado Farmers’ Club
Home News
Cannon
Maple Street
the Lyceum
BE. Hollister
Literary Association
A. N. Nettleton
C. Price
W. S. Inman
See
Marx & Co
A. Z. Sanoman’s
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