Irrigation and Bridges Debated in Western Transport and Farming
A Denver Times article recalls a 19th century canvass noting 20,554 votes cast, advocates paving crossings over boxing boxes, and contrasts Salt Lake City’s bridgeless, paved crossings with local wooden structures. It details Laramie Wyoming, Fort Saunders, the Farmers Union meeting in Denver, and farmland prospects near Stuart and Stuart town. It compares irrigation practices, canal networks, water management, and crop yields in Utah and Colorado, urging systematic irrigation for fruit production.
Denver Asthma Convention Proposed For Fall
A convention of asthmatic persons is proposed to be held in Denver this fall. The gathering would share relief experiences from Colorado climate with sufferers worldwide.
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Denver
Colorado
Wisconsin Lumberman Debuts as Northwest Lumber Journal
The Wisconsin Lumberman, a new Milwaukee monthly started by Northrop, Chittenden & Bishop, editors of the Journal of Commerce, focuses on Northwest lumbering interests. It offers statistics, stories, and content for the pioneer readership at $2 annually.
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The
Wisconsin Lumberman
Milwaukee
Messrs. Northrop
Chittenden & Bishop
Journal of Commerce
Northwest
Great Northwest
Wisconsin Lumberman Publishing Co
Pike's Peak Signal Station Dedication at Highest In World
The Pike's Peak Signal Service Station, claimed as the highest in the world, was dedicated last Saturday. Speakers included Mr. Boehmer and Grace Greenwood, with Dr Crary Elder of the Southern District of Colorado and Rev. Mr. Sorenson. Miss Shields and Simmons presented the flag raised on the Government staff.
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Pike's Peak
Pike’s Peak
Boehmer
Grace Greenwood
Crary
Colorado
Sorenson
Colorado Farmers Union annual meeting set for November 16 1873
Contorado Farmer s Union announces its annual meeting in Denver on Thursday November 16 at 10 oclock a m. Officers will be elected and topics from subordinate clubs discussed. Delegates from farmers clubs granges and stock grower clubs may attend. Each club must present a crop report. W Hoty Secretary.
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Contorado Farmer's Union
Denver
Col
Colorado Farmers’ Union
Farmers
W. Hoty
Utah irrigation plans urge state control of water rights
The Rocky Mountain News outlines a Utah irrigation doctrine arguing water belongs to the people with county water commissioners and neighborhood water masters. It calls for federal and railroad involvement, land law reform, and state guardianship to turn deserts into irrigated land, plus a push for congressional investigation and cooperation.
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Rocky Mountain News
Utah
United States
Congress
Land Department
N.C. M
Enter Shots From The Christian Union
A fragmentary editorial questions etiquette in engagements and dignity, pondering whether a fiancée should give a gift before receiving one. It muses on social behavior, suggesting betrothed couples show little regard for dignity in their exchanges.
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Christian Union
Yellow fever ravages Memphis as deaths rise and travel crowds grow
Memphis dispatch reports forty two deaths in twenty four hours with thirty six from yellow fever and six from other causes. streets are nearly deserted as undertakers rush funerals while trains out of the city remain densely crowded and frost may curb spread.
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Salt Lake
Memphis
Values of Gold and Silver Calculation from Mint Data
A Denver News excerpt presents precise metal values: one ton of gold or silver, coin fineness and ore content, and weight data for gold and silver. It gives a Colorado fineness of 781 per 1000 and states standard coin values: 43 ounces of 900 fine gold equals $800, and 11 ounces of 900 fine silver equals $12.80.
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JP. L. Schirmer
Colorado
Denver News
Vast Fort D. A. Rus sell Artesian Well Depth Report
The Artesian well near Cheyenne remains 280 feet deep with no rock reached, while Long's Peak is estimated at 14 900 feet. The Arte sian well near Denver reaches 706 feet as work continues in sandstone. A rich ore vein nearly two feet wide opens on the Terrible lode at Georgetown. The Black Hawk Daily Journal suspends publication citing advertising decline and rising costs. Colorado Grand Lodge officers named for 1873 to 1874. A Denver News report notes a capitalized company formed with 100 000 dollars.
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Guill
Colorado
Greeley
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Hamburg
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Long’s Peak
Denver Times
Register
Georgetown
Black Hawk Daily Journal
New York
Grand Lodge of Colorado
Boulder
F. L. Childs
H. A. Joy
Fort Sanders
Wyoming
Lucinds Root
Central City
G. W
Geo. E. Marsh
G. W. Chaplain
I. H. Beardsley
Nevada
B. F. Brock
Colorado Springs
R. Millie Green
Denver
William H. Reed
Central
James F. Allen
Denver News
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Laramie
Great Laramie Plains
Union Pacific
Fort Saunders
New England
Order of Good Templars
Farmers’ Union
Platte
Pawnee Creek
Stuart
Republican Valley
J. D. Buckley
Land Improvement Company
South Pueblo
K. 8. Nettleton
Arkansas
Rio Grande Railway
Pueblo
Atlantic
Connecticut
Home Grange
St. Louis
South Fifth Street
J. Max Clark
Mawer
Todd
Evans Colony
Martin
Cincinnati
Agricultural Board
City Creek
Neshannock
Aalmost
Arapahoe
Fedeet
Castilla
Douglass
Vremont Corre
Gilpin Tapurdwoor Vricesiacesses Phieskerekbens
Farmer
Henry Ward Beecher
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