This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1871
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising rates for ordinary notices at 20 cents per line per insertion, with discounts for twelve insertions or a year. It specifies that all ads from distant entrants must be accompanied by cash and lists subscription terms in advance.
A Colorado hive scene unfolds in late afternoon as bees emerge after fresh air under the hive, a trustee-like council of nine notes a missing member named Pink who is presumed dead from honey. The General Superintendent Came reports broken comb and recoverable honey, while other hives suffer losses and gloom pervades the colony.
The hive forms committees to scout the country for bee-bread and flowers. They travel toward the Big Thompson, report abundance of wild honey, buckwheat nectar, and willow-rich forage along the river. Bee-bread conditions improve, while some members fault-finders are removed but order is restored for a long summer’s work.
The piece argues that many people seek social approval to guide conduct and that early beliefs tend to shape later habits. It warns that requesting society’s favorable view effectively seeks permission to do wrong, reflecting fragile moral resolve.
A historical discussion traces how neglecting moral education leads to mental degeneration and intemperance. It outlines stages from delusion to mania and dementia, stressing earlier moral instruction prevents crime and social decay. The piece portrays degeneration as a retrograde process diminishing conscience and humanity.
A posse and local officials investigate a cattle stealing ring with roots in the area. A farmer hired by Read, Ashcraft and Benson allegedly aided in taking about fifty head to a Julesburg ranch and selling them. Ashcraft and Benson faced charges. Benson jailed in Denver after failing bail.
Fragmentary text indicates authorities are pursuing multiple suspects in a curpe related incident involving horses and an arrest. The readable lines hint at a broader crackdown, with unnamed officials claiming more arrests to follow.
A Monday night concert in Greeley features the Godbert Band and the scringed band led by W. W. Smith with diverse acts. Miss Tenny Nichols and Miss Iwura Nichols receive praise for vocals and piano, tableaux entertain, and music by Titcomb and White earns merit. The event showcases local talent, with money kept at the door and audiences comparing favorably to New York and Boston.
Judge Osborn spoke to farmers urging caution on irrigation reliance for initial crops. He warned against attempting large tracts like 80 acres without sufficient labor. The address emphasized doing quality work and weighing feasibility on extensive irrigation projects.
The article notes a shower on March 24 and a prior shower on September 24 six months apart. It describes pleasant weather, frost scarcely noticed at night, and spring warmth bringing March winds. Wind belts create dramatic mountain views with Longs Peak appearing as a triangular white cloud.
A Colorado town urges farmers in the Big Thompson and Cache La Poudre valleys to plant broadly as immigration and visitors swell the state. The note predicts a strong market for produce, higher prices, and a new Union Colony No. 2 may add thousands to the population. Read Judge Osborn's speech.
The Committee of Holmes Childs and Wilber starts this week on 15 to 20 miles of fence along Canal No 3 to be built on the tow-path side. The fence will stand 8 to 9 feet high from canal bottom to top. Work will proceed vigorously with all available men and teams.
The readable fragment references a water enlargement under Mr. Lagrange and a section of a week’s water presentation. Details are incomplete but indicate plans to let water work or supply progress.
The article extols the 1800 revival’s spread across states and colleges, noting many conversions including youths and families. It highlights the rise of Sunday Schools and missionary sentiment, with remarks from Dr Griffin on the Christian world’s missionary surge and the birth of foreign missions.
Reports from all sections show good season able results in bullion production and mine workings. Reliable mines keep active operations and railroads are anticipated to increase facilities. Five shaft losses affect principal works and interrupt coal output.
Reports show increased ore movement from distant mines to price companies with new shaft work in progress. Boulder Valley Mines at Erie face common industry delays, while Georgetown and Stowhet Silver Reduction Co. report substantial tonnage processed and bullion recovered. Grand Island District remains Colorado’s top silver producer as other mines grow. Gold bullion at Denver branch mint rises in late 1870 to early 1871.
A Saline Kansas report describes a canary owned by Mrs AJM Campbell’s daughter that broke its leg when the cage fell. The bird’s self treatment involved straightening the limb and using stiffened feathers as a splint, then removing the splint and finishing with a painful yet successful self operation. The bird is said to have recovered fully.
A 19th century note from Colony Engineer Nettleton discusses establishing permanent land corners for farms. It recommends using mountain landmarks near Colorado and Nebraska surveys, proposes a double corner system, and details post materials and staking practices to ensure accurate boundaries for streets and parcels within the Colony.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.