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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1875
Page
2
Townsend’s Washington letter misreads Colorado’s wealth and people
The Pittsburg Dispatch prints George Alfred Townsend’s critique of Colorado, challenging his view that the mining and agricultural potential are imaginary. The piece defends eastern and western slopes, noting vast natural resources, favorable climate, and enduring landscapes, while accusing Townsend of falsehoods and sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Washington
George Alfred Townsend
Jaw Alfred
Colorado
Denver
Washington City
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Scenery
Tam
Alfred
Jan
Chicago Tribune
Gen. Grant
Medill
Townsend
Dispatch
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Rocky Mountain
Rocky
Green
Gunnison
On the Road to the West for a Realistic View
The author rebukes a manager for criticizing the region from Washington. He suggests starting with $500 to buy livestock and tools, move to Bear River Valley or the Lower Grand, raise calves and butter, plant orchards, and perhaps join Hayden’s expeditions. He argues only firsthand experience will yield genuine letters about the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear River Valley
North Park
Lower Grand
San Juan Mountains
Hayden
Washington
The Pork Question and Colorado Farming Outlook
Readers consider the coming season's prospects for corn amid heavy mountain snow and warm Colorado days. Early planting by mid April is advised, with pork fattening hints using squashes and controlled feeding to boost home production and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Big Thompson
Business Philosophy for Hard Times in Greeley
The article argues times will be hard nationwide with many non producers leaving business. Farmers near Greeley, especially those under two canals, are the core wealth producers and creditors. Prosperity follows prudence, temperance, and honest trade while swindling or vice will ruin a merchant's livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Greeley
Denver
Temperance town loses grip as billiard saloons spread
Colorado Springs began as a temperance town and allowed billiard saloons as a compromise to provide amusements for all. Proponents argued no liquor sales, but saloons proved corrupting, as a mother seeking to spare her son faced no recourse. The piece notes Reverend Beecher’s church initiative to offer alternatives for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Thos
K. Beecher
Elmira
Beecher Swing and temperance in church life noted
The article recalls church social life with liquor tables and Beecher’s stance, noting that removing tables aligned with temperance aims. It highlights Prof David Swing as a leading preacher, editor of Alliance, and compares him with Beecher. It also mentions a New York Legislature petition on masquerade balls and Denver rail and water bond news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Alliance
Chicago
David Swing
Beecher
Swing
The
New York Tribune
New York
Colorado as a state and its promising future
The Prairie Farmer lauds Colorado and Greeley with praise for the territory’s rapid growth, resources, and political potential. It contrasts Colorado with New Mexico, defending statehood and noting railroads, banks, schools, and a strong independent population shaping a promising future. The Chicago Journal and other papers are cited on statehood debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colorado
Prairie Farmer
Chicago
Congress
Gieley
Longmont
New Mexico
Judge Hoar
Pacel
Chicago Journal
Bear River Valley Prospecting and Settlement Outlook
A Georgetown Miner correspondent portrays Middle Park and Bear River valleys as fertile, timbered lands with ample water, ideal for grains, hay, and stock. Describes Grand River basin, Gore Range, irrigation potential, and a new bridge near Hot Sulphur Springs aiding access west of the Gore Range. Notes Elk and Snake rivers, climate, and abundant game and fish, plus a settlers’ camp at Morgan's trading post with cottonwood homes, rich pastures, and a growing road network toward Rawlins and Snake River settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Park
Snowy Range
Gore Range
Grand River
Georgetown
Rollinsville
Bear River Valley
Bear River
Colorado
Service Creek
Rolling Fork
Fish Creek
Green River
North Platte
Elk River
Snake River
Wyoming
Prairies
Illinois
Empire State
West
Grand Chain of Mountains
Morgan
Government Road
Rawling Springs
White River
Apeney
Bear
Morgan’s
Lan & Mower
A Lady's Complaint About Unmarried Women and Men
A letter to the editor argues that society unfairly stigmatizes single women who enjoy friendship with unmarried men. The writer pleads for kinder treatment and fewer rumors of matrimonial designs, noting both sexes face suspicion and discomfort in social chats. The piece cites Plato on marriage age as background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Madam Grundy
C. Ke
Town Board Proceedings in Greeley March 15 1875
Minutes show Trustees present except Ira Caneld with Joseph Moore named president pro tem. Finance reports on jail contract deficit about 200 dollars and warrants to contractor W G Bentley after lien withdrawal. Accounts for lumber and pound services approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Greeley
Colo
Ira Caneld
Joseph Moore
A. L. Welch
N. M. Boynton
EB. Hollister
F L. Childs
W. G. Bentley
James Kibler
Board Proceedings On Ordinances And Committee Referrals
Fragmentary report shows finance committee referral of a draft ordinance and an adjournment after reading motions. Mentions trustees supervisors and three on roads and bridges with judiciary committee referral. No further business recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Thompson Hays
Satan and Apollyon Plot to Spread Billiards and Gambling
A verse dialogue shows Satan advising Apollyon to win souls through religiously approved amusements. They plan to lure people with billiards and gambling, using pious children as entry points, promising one tenth of souls to Satan, while asserting liquor bans help their recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Apollyon
Greeley News Highlights Local Events and Notices
Weather notes and home news from Greeley describe social events church services and a sociable at Park Church. The community discusses library plans gambling ideas and farmers like Mr Kibler reporting garden sales and a grasshopper setback. Sheriff detains a deserter and Fort Russell is notified. A concert fundraiser for the Greeley Silver Cornet Band is planned. Edwin Guinney buys Cannon grocery department stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Fort Collins
Greeley
Robinson
Concord
Edwin Guinney
Welch
A. B. Cannon
Ree Church
Max Clark
Longmont
Max
John Easton
Half Day
Illinois
Chicago Times
Colorado
Mr. Easton
G. W. Buell
G. H. Adams
M. E
Greeley Silver Cornet
Fort Russell
Kibler
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Alfred
Colorado Transcript
Sickels
Colorado Central
Platte Ditech Company
Denver Transcript
Springfield Republican
United States
Agency
Rawlins
the Town Board
Aid ‘Ord
Owe
Weather Report
Home News
W. Hontingtun
Tweeday
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