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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1876
Page
2
Excerpt recounts late April to May 6 journeys from St Louis to Philadelphia, reflecting on soil depletion and farm practices, then shifts to reports of a Colorado Springs liquor controversy, a Chicago storm with church steeple damage, and tornado and wind-damage tales from several cities including Leavenworth and Chicago, detailing casualties and property losses.
From Middle Park reports describe settlers wintering on bread and groceries while relying on forest meat. An immense elk herd, five hundred plus, provided meat. a buffalo herd near eighty faced heavy hunting. Indians killed most buffalo in November and December. winter slaughter rose. Settlers petitioned the government to curb Indian destruction. Weather improved by May. road conditions expected to allow passage. A Boulder News correspondent notes climate challenges for large stock herds, though hay ground exists. Stock losses among early arrivals were severe. Bear River reports 1000 head lost. Sandy Clayton encountered a grizzly near North Park while snowshoeing with a sled.
A destructive storm struck Lawrence and nearby areas on May 6 causing widespread damage. A three story brick building costing over $50,000 and other structures were demolished or roofless. The Union Depot roof, market house, Hoffman's liquor store, Leavenworth mills, and Harman's block suffered damage. Ten large houses and about thirty smaller buildings were unroofed. Railroads damaged, river rose seven feet, and two prized horses were killed at Kansas stud farm. Kansas City reports near continuous rainfall with rail traffic halted for a day and extensive property damage.
Sandy acted quickly when a bear approached the sled. He unrolled blankets, loaded his rifle, fired, and stretched the bear dead on the spot, ending the danger.
A Kansas colony report describes improvised grasshopper control using a galvanized pan with coal oil or tarred cloth dragged over fields. It notes farmers’ efforts near A. G. Burke, Geo. Walker, Long, Carle, and L. Bliss, with mixed success and rising swarms. It also highlights a Kansas Colorado exhibit at the Centennial grounds showcasing regional agricultural and mineral wealth, declaring Colorado’s riches and vast mineral deposits.
The article highlights Colorado's strong mining potential while detailing agriculture in the southern region. It notes millions of grazing acres, increasing rainfall, and limited arable land, with five million acres currently cultivated. Cattle and sheep thrive year round, and stock profits are strong. It urges citizens to invest in agriculture alongside mining, stressing its role as wealth in early Colorado. It also includes local reporting from Colorado Springs Gazette and ZLa Plata Miner about paper supply and a Boulder County tale of a 76 year old miner.
A new post route bill creating about a thousand routes across the United States has passed Congress and been signed into law. In Colorado the routes include Pueblo to Rosita Monument to River Bend via Bijou Basin Los Pinos to Ouray via Uncompahgre Agency Animal Forks to Ouray Antelope Springs to Jennison Morrison to Brookvale via Bear Creek Longmont to Mac Gregor's Rancho via St Vrain South Platte to Julenburg via Buffalo Sarinda and Sterling Silverton to Hermosa Cacharas to Del Norte via Walsenburg Spanish Peaks and Fort Garland. A white deer was killed near Long's Peak and a man from Ward attempted to ship it to Mrs Maxwell in Boulder. he learned he was too late. The Denver and Rio Grande railway totals 246 miles including branches, with miles built this year. iron for Fort Garland extension has arrived at Pueblo. The London agent of Kaness Pacific Railroad Company sold over 6,000 Colorado tickets. Hon J B Chaffee returned from the States and Europe on Friday’s K P train.
The Big Thompson wheat looks healthy and grasshopper damage is less severe than last year. Local news reports a series of small events including a horse theft nearby, travel to Northern New York, rheumatic illness, a water break repaired, and an upcoming Henry Vincent lecture on the English Speaking Race.
Reports from Fort Laramie describe continued Indian attacks and harsh conditions for settlers. A wagon and team were destroyed after a collision near the mill canal. several men were injured, and a colt died. Desperate evacuees along the Cheyenne route suffer from exposure, lacking clothing and shelter as relief delays persist.
Park Congregational Church pages announce Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. with Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Prayer meetings Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Corner of Adame and Pine Streets. Pastor O. L. Fisher invites all. Baptist Church on Walnut Street opposite the Park offers Sabbath preaching at 10:30 a.m. Bible School at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Seats free. A. B. Whitney, pastor.
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