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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1887
Page
4
The Agreeley Tribune notes the quiet execution of anarchists in Chicago last Friday and asserts no city disturbances occurred. It argues voting power can reform laws, condemns methods of Spies and Parsons, and warns foreign agitators against attempting communism in the United States.
Mrs. Charles Williams daughter of Mr. Thomas Mimmack arrives home with her children from Topolobampo. She reports poor health from unwholesome food and notes the colony owns no land while land outside tracts remains government property. The piece critiques mismanagement delays and costly failures of the venture, citing Dr. Peet’s $125 court recovery and the overall discouraging outlook. It ends with notice of new mail timetable changes improving facilities.
The author argues for better late night rail options from Denver to Greeley to avoid six mile stage rides home. The N Y Herald is praised for exposing the Tortilita mining scheme in Arizona where shares were sold to workers at $2 each despite denials of value. Land Commissioner Sparks resigns, pleasing both parties who disliked him.
Ex state engineer E. 8. Nettleton and James A. McGee of Nampa Idaho announce a new irrigation canal project to water a large tract of fine land between the Snake and Boise rivers within six to fifteen miles of Boise City. The Boise river will supply the canal and the town of Nampa lies on its route with 200 to 300 residents. The venture aims to push stakes next week and have the canal ready by spring, offering opportunity for industrious young men and selling government land on easy terms.
The article praises Colorado’s new standard gauge rail line marking progress in mountain travel. It notes marble washstands, mirrored facilities, a dedicated smoking room, and a porter on every day train. It also mentions forthcoming sleeping cars as Midland expands service. Thomas Nast spoke in Greeley with modest attendance, critiquing public entertainment pricing and offering caricature demonstrations.
Acknowledgments express thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during a family illness, with special note to floral tributes from the senior old others. The column includes weather data from Washington and weekly temperatures at Greeley, and birth notices for Hannas, Nice, and Camp in Greeley.
The purchase price is paid in cash upon court confirmation. Fifty percent may be financed by mortgage or deed of trust at eight percent interest, due three years after confirmation. If the sale is not confirmed, the ten percent bid is returned. Witnessed November 9, 1887 by Sheriff Joan C. Rendel and H N Haynes, attorney.
Greeley Public Library hours posted for Wednesday evening 7 to 9. Saturday hours 2 to 6 and 7 to 9. Membership rates listed as 2 dollars per year. Test reads a quarter of 15 cents per week.
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