Greeley Growth in the Union Colony and Its Prospects
The article outlines Greeley on the Denver Pacific line midway between Denver and Cheyenne, with 1,500 inhabitants and rapid growth. It describes irrigation canals, fertile soil, high yields of wheat and oats, extensive land sales to members, water rights, and affordable living costs as newcomers plan long-term investment and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Denver Pacific
Denver
Cheyenne
Omaha
Great Platte Valley
Julesburgh
Cache Ia Poudre
Thompson
St. Vrain
Boulder, &c
Colorado
Greeley Tribune
Union Colony
Rocky Mountain Country
N.C. Merker
Westward land boom offers cheap farm lots near growing town
The article touts dry climate healing invalids and invites Eastern settlers to buy inland canal land near a growing town. It highlights 24 acre and 5 acre lots at $350 to $400, promises rapid price growth to $50-$200 per acre as development proceeds, and notes colonial land under canal and river land about to be offered, with contracts allowing three year payments and emphasis on actual settlers over speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Illinois
Music born from nature a living thing not mere art
A meditation on music as a terrestrial force that speaks to the inner ear. One man on a seashore discovers that a shell can reveal a distant voice, suggesting nature itself births music when a listening ear deciphers it.
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Earth
The Honorable Whipple Died at Howell Michigan
The Hon F C Whipple died in Howell Michigan and was buried with Masonic rites. His life story recalls a fall from affluence due to intemperance and illness. his wife, once well regarded, became insane and is confined in Kalamazoo asylum. Their four children are now penniless and scattered, with charity supporting the family as described by the Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Whipple
Howell
Mich
Mr. Whipple
Kalamazoo
Union Colony and Town Officials List
A detailed roster lists officers and trustees across Union Colony and town government, including presidents Evan Rea and J. C. Cooper, clerk Samuel B. Whanr, constable Samuel Whanr, water commissioner C. Starrock, and trustees N. C. Meeker J. C. Shattuck H. V. Martin among others. It also names school directors, federal territorial officers in Denver, district and county officers, judges, attorney general, surveyor general, and state education and public instruction officials.
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Evan Rea
Jas
G. Cooper
Samuel B. Whanr
Constabl
C. W. Starrock
Joseph Moore
N. M. Boynton
J. W. KR. Spencer
H. T. Wes
A. Hotchkiss
Pres’t
J. C. Abbott
Treas
W. HL Post
Lee
Edwin McCook
Denver
Frank Hall
Moses Hallet
Pueblo
E. T. Wells
Delford
Central
L. C. Rockwell
Marshall—M
A. Shaffenburg
H. W. Lessig
Denver District Land Office
Louis Dugal
C. A. McLaughlin
James B. Thompson
Asurer
Geo. T. Clark
W. C. Laythrop
Hal Sayr
Assayor
E. E. Burlingame
First Judicial District
M. A. Rogers
Burlington Route Public Notice on Freight and Service Debrief
A damaged notice advises that no articles may be shipped or handled without written orders. The message references multiple railway names and car models and lists a sequence of shop mentions such as Westinghouse Safety Brake and Pullman's Palace Day and Dining Cars. The misspelled town and scattered figures suggest a historical transport alert issued under a railway company authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Pullman's Palace
Wholesale price list for agricultural implements and goods
Wholesale prices for John Deere plows breakers cultivators mowers and harrows. Boots shoes gloves gaiters leather goods hay and feed supplies plus dry goods buckskin and harness leather. Also listed are lumber, timber, shingles, lath, doors, plastering boards, coal, wood and wages for trades. Local retail notes include beef pork poultry fish and groceries with prices for common household needs.
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John Deere
Mapgood's
Excelsior
Esterly
Percin
Taylor's
MSW
H. D
Do. C
Oxford
kip brogans, $2.10@$2.50; boys’ kip brogans
Foxv
Greeley
Paris
Atlantic
Bedford
Arnold H
American
Dunnell
Clyde
Spring
Cocheco
Delaines
Hamilton
Pacific
Manchester
Scarlet
Bedford R
Mystic River
Lyman
Continental
Constitutional A
Ellerton W
Hill
Great Falls
Warren FF
Wamasutta
Lonsdale Cambrie
Perth
Leathen
California
Chicago
Quincy
Advertising Rates and Insertion Rules in Historic Paper
Yearly advertisers may adjust content at twenty five cents per square inch extra for composition. Additional space charges apply for occupying space beyond contract. Unmarked inserts publish at option and at transient rates. Continuous ads extend to TV sour out with charges. Legal and real estate notices may be charged separately. No ads from outside states without cash or authorized agents.
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Flac
Iise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greeley and the Union Colony
Mr.Thompson
Stockton
San Francisco Pioneer
N.c.mergen
J. C. Snirrtex
Davin Born
Cons. Emerson
H. Pos
J. D. Bockiey
N. C. Meeker
J. C. Shattuck
H. V. Martin
David Boyd
S. 8. Kennedy
Territorial
J. A. Titus
Eric
W. J. Kram
Evans
J. L. Brush
J. C. Bailey
J. C. Higley
W. H. McDonald
O. P. Basset
Hillsboro
D. J. Mo . St. Vrain
Board of Commissioners
B. L W
Ieee
Dinckbertia
Perean
Cole
J. A. Marlow
Denver, Colorado
Board of Trustees
Union Colony of
Wolees
Superintendent of Water Commissioners
Greeley, Colo
WM. H. Post
Thomas
Satrap & T Pri
Ael Co
Ndusky Tool Ives
Cook
Iniston
Ames
Gould
Washingeekinse
Doty's Family
Wringere
Reliance
Universal
Farmers’ Club
N.Y
Texas
J.J. Thomas & Co
Geneva
M. Y
United States Mail
Mountains
Cache la Poudre Valley
Fort Collins
la Porte
Shinn
B. Bassett
Denver Pacific Railway
Boulder Valley
Erie
Junction
Hughes
eDenver
W. Fisher
E. Ff. Asnorr
Burlington
Atlantic Express
Missouri River
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Logansport
Columbus
Bur- Lington
A. E. Touzalin
C. E. Perkins
Sss
Sap't
Sevy
Omaha Bee
Burlington . A
Galesburge, B. &Q
Mendotm
Columbus Steene
ATER
Bremington & Sons, Ae
Military and Sporting Arms
Remington
New York National Guard
United States
Army
Navy
K. Remington & Sons
Kon
B. A. Haynes
A. E. Grisox
HY Aynes
Gipson
Greeoey
Colonano
Poudre Valley Lodge
No. M4
Nichols’ Hall
Main Street
Fraternity
Ainting
R. Burchill
Walnut Street
Washington and
Cheatnut Streets
Loomington Nursery
F. K. Phoenix
Bloomington
Daniel Witter
Ttorney
Arapahoe County
Denver City
Kssanhal
Washington
Narpenter
Are
Jackson Sts
Arthur Hotchkiss
Maple St
Jefferson and
Madison Sts
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