Railroad from Greeley to the Mountains Proposal
The piece argues for a narrow gauge railroad from Greeley toward the mountains to connect mines with markets. It urges county bond funding to fund construction, predicts rising real estate values, and notes fuel from coal fields at Burlington or Longmont would lower costs. It emphasizes direct, cheap transit for agriculture and mining communities to spur Colorado’s growth.
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Greeley
Denver
Santa Fe
Colorado Central
Golden
Blackhawk
Central
Georgetown
Colorado
Cache la Poudre
Thompson
St. Vrain
State of
New York
United States
Burlington
Longmont
Building a Mountain Road to Greeley and Beyond
The piece argues for a railroad to the mountains to boost tourism and local commerce, claiming it would pay 10 percent in dividends and raise land value. It envisions steady traffic, freight, immigration, and factory growth, with irrigation land turning $20 to $100 an acre and more within a decade. It also notes the Protective League formed to curb stock damage and enforce fencing, urging patience with stock owners while preparing enforcement.
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de la Poudre
Greeley
America
Missouri River
THE
Protective League
League
Wheat Prospects in Colorado Riches for Nation
The article praises Colorado wheat, noting abundant fields, sufficient rainfall, and no irrigation needed yet. It claims spring sowing yields white plump grain, superior to other regions, with at least 25 bushels per acre. It argues high wheat output enriches farmers, mechanics, and merchants nationwide.
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Colorado
The Lakes at The Colony Near Town and Eight Miles
The Colony plans two lakes, one two miles from town and another eight miles away. Water will be let in from the canal, as done north of Denver. The near lake now nearly full covers 60 acres.
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Denver
Denver Pacific Railroad annual report shows rising land sales and settlement push
The Denver Pacific Railroad third annual report notes gross earnings of $304,715 and expenses of $168,294 for a year with the line half completed after 1870. Bonds total $2.5 million with $4,583.33 monthly interest. Land granted and owned nears 1,000,000 acres. about 60,000 acres sold for $250,640, settling 2,400 people at roughly 25 acres each.
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Denver Pacific Railroad
Congress
Denver
Cheyenne
Platte
Colorado
Greeley
Union Colony
Geeley
Cache-a-la-Poudre
J. Louis
Boston
Evans
South Platte River
Platte Crossing
Lumry’s
Green City
Chicago
Erie
Boulder Valley
Longmont
Missouri River
Johnson
Cheyenne Vision for Growth as Wheat Canal Plans Unfold
The Cheyenne residents have built an irrigating canal from Crow Creek and planted 15000 trees. They foresee Cheyenne becoming a leading town on the Eastern slope, with coal iron lime and stone nearby, and potential manufacturing growth. The town sits on Union Pacific lines, near Denver Pacific rail routes, in a broad valley 1200 feet lower, promising favorable farming and stock prospects.
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Cheyenne
Crow Creek
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Denver-Pacific
Cheyenne to Become Primary Vegetable Market for Region
The article argues Cheyenne will be the sole hub for early vegetables, outpacing Denver despite its higher elevation. It predicts Cheyenne will rely on railway links and mining traffic to grow into a dependable, lasting market, with Union Pacific stations expanding demand.
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Cheyenne
Denver
Union Pacific
Meddlers and the burden of public building scrutiny
The piece warns that building in public draws crowds of critics and busybodies who offer constant advice. It recalls Dr Tuttle’s fence as a relief from prying onlookers and urges passersby to avoid interfering unless asked. Invested readers should mind their own business and let builders seek help only when requested.
Colorado Agricultural Society address declined over horse racing
The note from May 18 1871 requests publication of the Colorado Agricultural Society address and urging support for Polid prectathe Jesb Caen by Fredrick A. Clinton. The editor declines horse racing as a focus, citing gambler concerns and similar bans by New York and other states, while noting various local observations and business failures.
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CoLokapo
Denver
Colorado Agricultural Society
Fredrick A. Clinton
Colums
New York
Ilinois
Our Neighbors The Western Colony Evans Progress Report
The Evans colony shows steady growth with a nearly finished bridge across the Platte and an irrigating canal under way. Several houses are under construction, lots for sale at 100 dollars for inside plots and 150 dollars for corner plots, with Rev. Mr. Todd and Hon. J. H. Pinkerton actively involved in leadership and business.
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Evans
Platte
Mr. Todd
Eas
J. H. Pinkerton
Neighbors worry over new liquor shops and gambling saloon
Residents four miles away express concern that three liquor stores and a gambling saloon already operate nearby. They argue the established businesses existed before newcomers arrived and urge quiet disposal of these outlets, so future entrants could be greeted with approval.
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Columbia
Spirit of the stream poem at anniversary exercises
The verses invoke the spirit of the stream awakening from winter, recalling May and valley scenes. It reflects on the river, emigrants, Indian history, and changing times as May brings new life and settlers. The piece ends noting Bret Harte’s The Heathen Chance published by James R. Osgood & Co. with S Byam Jr. illustrations sold for 25 cents.
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Mr. Pubor
Phat
The
Plate
James Rb, Osgood & Co
Bostom
Bret Harte
S. Bytivé* Jr
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Damascus
Cashmere
Arcadia
Meddlers
Omaha
N. Y. Evening Post
Omaha Herald
Greeley Tribune
Wet Mountain Valley
Colfax
Iugleman
Carl Wulsten
Walsten
Land Department
Union Pacific Rail Road
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