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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1875
Page
2
The Cincinnati Commercial argues laws cannot temper drinkers and warns prohibition mainly harms others. It cites hereditary tastes and youth as targets, while praising prohibition for preventing future drunkards. The piece discusses economic turmoil in New York and Colorado, and notes British India politics and Platteville Colony plans.
The publication is praised as likely the best farmer's paper in the country and essential for farmers with postage paid for all subscribers.
News from Washington reports the sudden death of Vice President Wilson early this morning after a period of improvement. The death followed a day of better “than any time during his late sickness” with a final collapse at seven o'clock. A senate and cabinet gathering is planned to decide next steps.
A New York Tribune summary notes the Exhibition nears opening with total costs around seven million dollars and a remaining one and a half million to raise. Philadelphia bears much of the burden as New York and other regions contribute modest sums, while Congress may provide aid if urged without delay.
In Waltham last evening General Banks opened his Main street home and barn for a 9‑ear old fashioned husking to benefit the National Centennial. About 200 bushels were raised, 100 red ears hidden for fun, admission 50 cents, proceeds to the Woman's Department of the Centennial Exhibit. a hearty collation followed.
The Rock y Mountain Herald notes Colorado's path from Territory to state status. It cites population growth from under forty thousand to over one hundred fifty thousand, railroad expansion, gold yields, and cereals value, arguing Colorado will join the Union with two senators, one representative, and three electoral votes.
James Mitchell, a deaf mute from England now in school, recalls a friend who died from sunstroke on a hot day and was buried. The friend later revived, stirred fear and rumors of a spirit, then traveled to New York with Mitchell. The letter reports other notes about U. S. Grant in Denver and a Harper's Weekly likeness, with Jas Mitchell listed as ten years old in a Gazette.
During long winter evenings a gathering will be held to organize free instruction in penmanship, bookkeeping, and commercial arithmetic. Open to males and females over fourteen. Mr. Fisher, an experienced teacher and bookkeeper, will lead. Location to be announced later.
Horace G. Clark and Ruth Maltbie wed at the Hon. J. L. Srush residence with Rev. O. L. Fisher officiating on Monday evening November 22. The report notes a steady influx of new families, local commerce activity, and community events including a District Court session and a notable entertainment planned by Good Templars.
Rev. Mr. Whitney delivered a Sunday evening sermon from Isaiah chapter sixty three verse one titled The Announcer of Righteousness. He argued Christians confront questions others cannot answer and that Christ alone reveals God’s righteousness and offers salvation. He urged listeners to look to Christ as the living truth and the source of redemption.
The notice asks debtors to settle by December 15 and invites overdue accounts to appear at the fair. It lists legal and collection services by Haynes Gipson and associates, a cheese shop promotion at Salomon's, a dancing school start, and a Grange meeting on December 4 with anniversary notes. It also advertises butter at Baromon's.
Various notices and ads including sales at A. Z. Salomon’s, tax collection reminders by J. F. Brxxvier, a fence district meeting in Poudre Valley, and promotions from Monk & Moarene. Also entries for meats, groceries, a new hardware store stock, and price lists from Greeley Mills. Includes mentions of Dedection of Ten per cent sale and cash for potatoes.
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