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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1873
Page
2
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A writer summarizes opinions of eastern leading papers on Colorado praising winter climate and resources while warning California may lure investors away. He cites Grace Greenwood Miss Kirtland and Sidney Howard Gay promoting Colorado and notes upcoming excursions featuring Beecher and Stowe. He predicts gradual steady immigration and business growth driven by favorable publicity and perceived abundance.
A Pueblo temperance speech by Rev B F Crary provokes critique of newspapers accepting liquor ads. The Denver editor questions hypocrisy in publishing reform notices for pay while liquor ads appear. Also cited are notes on Christ, prostitution, woman suffrage, and local election returns. mention of Captain Joe Maynard, Agnes Leonard fill, and a Golden Age ad. Colorado loyalty ends with flour shipment to Boston and praise for Colorado.
Greeley farmers discuss forming a joint stock company to purchase or lease Ditch No 2 from Union Colony. Proposals cover stock shares, water rights, and by laws, with a tentative organization and subscription drive under way.
The Rocky Mountain Leader argues that choosing Colorado or Denver is not for everyone. Many seek opportunities elsewhere in the Territory and must endure waiting and frugality. Some hope for future inheritance, while others accept hard living until steady work arrives.
Kansas City letters discuss Mr Vining and rate politics for Utah wheat. Oakes defends Denver Pacific policy and argues for a fair, cooperative rate structure. He accuses Vining of insincerity, notes impact on Colorado business, and invites a working arrangement with Union Pacific.
A Denver letter-writer argues against indulgent tourist culture and expensive travel. He claims theatres saloons breweries and resorts should be closed to curb luxury and protect city interests. The piece notes only the prosperous can afford Denver recreation while urging cautious policy.
A critical view argues against sensationalism in Denver. It praises the city’s schools churches charities civic institutions public improvements and orderly society while rebuking the idea that notoriety or “fast” urban life should define its image.
The Tribune recalls the death of Mrs Agusta Nichols Babcock in March 1878. Her husband was buried last December, leaving an infant son a few weeks old. A large Baptist Church funeral heard short sermons by Rev Thompson and Rev Woods, with choirs singing Beyond the smiling and the weeping and Mount Vernon.
Two American horses and gear were stolen from Mr. Stotts and Dr. Emerson. Thieves hit Knut Nelson's rancho then rode toward Greeley and Pueblo after crossing the Platte. Pursuers H. T. West and Mr. Stotts tracked them for days, hoping for capture.
The Denver News calls Brother Hammond to conduct a gaslit tour of the city to locate gambling operations. It claims officials have failed to stop illicit games and warns of a fresh proclamation and stronger police measures if informants reveal gambling hotspots.
A man walking along the railroad near Cheyenne during a recent wind storm encountered a pack of coyotes he mistook for wolves. He climbed a telegraph pole to evade them, slept through the wind abating, and woke amid the coyotes before returning safely to Cheyenne, now staying at the Colorado House in Greeley.
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