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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1872
Page
2
The editor warns that no state advertisements will be accepted without cash with orders unless from authorized agents. A subscription expiration notice appears on the wrapper and urges renewal before the paper stops. The Guernsey Tune paper price is set at $2 per year.
The so called Horse Disease from Canada causes coughing runny noses and sore throats advancing to lung inflammation with fatal risk. Warm bran mashes and steam inhalation with moist heated oats help, while ventilation and disinfection are stressed. thousands sick in New York and Chicago. streetcars halted. oxen and team hiring rise. climate affects spread and Colorado risk remains uncertain.
The article notes strong pear and grape prospects in Greeley with winter protection against rabbits and careful management for varieties like Concord and Delawares. It warns high coal prices, predicts lower Colorado coal costs after the Colorado Central line, and links fuel supply to regional civilization and temperance reforms in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts temperance measures influence liquor control while Colorado towns debate rail links. The Denver News warns of losing mountain trade as the Colorado Central advances, urging a broader local commerce plan and coalitions with independent lines. The Longmont press notes temperance progress and colony growth, with wheat buyers expanding. Prof Tyndal lectures abroad and Grace Greenwood headlines indoors at the Methodist Church.
Mrs. Mary Greeley died in New York City on October 30 at age 53. Born Mary Young Cheney in Litchfield Connecticut she ran schools in New York and North Carolina before marrying Mr. Greeley in 1836. She supported reform and women’s causes and left two surviving daughters Termis and Ida. Grace Greenwood entertainments and Grace Lippincott are noted in relation to her era.
The Colorado Congregational Conference met in Greeley from Wednesday afternoon to Friday noon. Rev. Nathan Thompson of Boulder was chosen Moderator and Rev. E R Beach of Longmont Secretary. Reports showed growth in membership and prosperity. The body discussed sermon topics suitable for this region and urged unity in Christian work to avoid denominational clashes.
A regional religious gathering in Greely discussed mission needs in the Territory and recommended Rev Nathan E Thompson as general superintendent. A Sabbath observance resolution was adopted and a Thursday discussion on education and religion, led by Rev F E Bliss of Denver, drew strong interest. Conference members thanked Greeley citizens for their hospitality.
The Weld County Bible Society held its anniversary at the Baptist Church with Dr J. S. Scott as president and Rev. R. G. Thompson as secretary. Reports show 261 volumes since founding, $11490 in costs, $675 in sales, and ongoing subscriptions from local churches. Officers were elected and Grace Greenwood lectures praised.
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