Difficulties of adapting crops in Colorado far from ideal
The article surveys Colorado climate challenges for fruit and forest cultivation in Col orado valley. Many trees struggle or fail, with few evergreens thriving, peach trees showing surprising hardiness, and grasseshoppers devastating buds and blossoms. It notes sparsely producing grapes, and discusses broader implications for settlers adapting to the interior climate. It ends with reflections on political shifts and a cabinet confirmation under President Hayes.
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Colorado
Dr. Scott
Geome
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Jagter
Barnum Deflects Misuse of Initials in Amusing Plea
A humorous note by P T Barnum explains his brother shares his initials and requests all summons and money be sent to him. The passage also mentions Congress considering an extra session likely in May due to army funding. A volcano eruption near a Sandwich Islands site sent red hot lava into boiling seas.
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P. T. Barnum
Congress
Sandwich Islands
Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Greeley
The Presidentess of the White House in Ohio Character
Lucy Webb Hayes, born in Chillicothe, Ohio, becomes first lady at the White House. The piece describes her education, character, plain dress, charitable work, and poised conduct, noting her conservative influence and efforts to avoid fashion excess. It recounts inaugural preparations and her husband Rutherford B. Hayes.
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White House
Ohio
Chillicothe
Virginia
Kentucky
President Hayes
Lucy Webb
Dr. Webb
Isaac Cook
Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes
Paris
Mrs. Hayes
Mrs Hayes
Florida
Louisiana
Cincinnati
Columbus
Washington
Inyes
Chicago Times
A Short Address to Orthodox People by an Outsider
A friendly outsider speaks to orthodox Christians about perceived unjust treatment and moral striving. He identifies as not a member but asks for fairness for those living decent, lawful lives outside the church and notes a number of like-minded individuals in the community.
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Hayes
White House
Eigors
Christ
United States
America
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Resaca
Bishop Polk
Stonewall Jackson
Flood
Atlanta
God of Hosts
Servetus
Cramner
Hell
Thieves return to old borders as venters flood local shops
Post reads like a frontier ledger with thefts linked to Scotland England and border losses of cattle in Greeley. Mrs McLucas flees East leaving Millinery stock and goodwill for sale while merchants announce spring goods discounts and new stock. Local auctions note a ten percent cash reduction and debts due. Public notices include a Weld County Colorado loan bid at twelve percent with payments quarterly and a January 1877 district record.
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Scotland
England
Greeley
Poudre Valley Fence District No
S.id
Board of Commissioners
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Wm. M. Evarts
New York
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Ohi
George W. McCrary
Iowa
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Richard M. Thompson
Indiana
Charles Devens
Massachusette
David M. Key
Tennessee
Interior
Carl Schurz
Missouri
Simon Cameron
U. S
Pennsylvania
Blaine
South Carolina
Gaerecey Tribune
Denver News
Teller
Evarte, Seburg and Key
Sidney
Deadwood
Custer
Longmont
Fort Collins
Cheyenne
Denver
St. Francis Xavier Church
New York City
Riors
Home News
A. Z. Salomon
B. ©. Adams
Capt. Boyd
Fremont
Pleasant Valley Lyceum
Barnum Itouse
Hawes
Shinn
Platte Valley
Lyceum
Platte City
Monk & Ingalsbe
A. Z. Salomon’s
Hamman’ S
Kittatinny
Leia
N.C. Menem
Hamman's
Hamman’s
Wilson
N.C. Meeker
Cooice Groceries
Stamman
L. Vor Gomryx
Poudre Vatley Pece
Namman's
S. W. Hivrox
Palace Store
Monk & Ingallee
Nealmes
E. Ke
Main Street
Reapers Armas
Os Me Rue & CO
Auguyte
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