Greeley and the Union Colony in Colorado Territory
The article describes Greeley on the Denver Pacific line midway between Denver and Cheyenne, with a growing Union Colony of over 1,500 people. It highlights fertile Platte Valley farming, irrigation canals, rising land values, and opportunities for settlers to buy 24-acre and 5-acre lots near town, plus river land for a future colony and a growing town of shops, schools, and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anay
Greeley
Denver Pacific
Denver
Cheyenthe
Omaha
Great Platte Valley
Julesburgh
Cache la Poudre
Thompson
St. Vrain
Boulder
Colorado
Illinois
Greeley Tribune
Union Colony
Rocky Mountain Country
N.C. Meek
Union ‘ Colony of
Union Colon of
Union Colony of
WM. H. Post
Seo’y
Board of Trustees
Dared Greeley
N.C. Meeker
The Science of Eating by Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher describes eating as a physiological tool not a habit or luxury. He details how appetite varies with mental exertion and preaching, notes meals should match digestion, and warns against overloading the stomach before study or work. He emphasizes measuring personal limits to sustain efficient brain function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Yale College
Fertility of Water Versus Land Cited by Roosevelt
In a Roosevelt speech the relative fertility of water is praised over land for food production. He argues an acre of water could feed several people with minimal labor while land requires manuring planting harvest and multiple plowings. He contrasts fishing nets that harvest while the owner sleeps with labor-intensive farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Roosevelt
Union Colony and Territory Officials List
A compiled roster lists Union Colony officers and town officials, including presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and trustees. It also enumerates territorial federal officers of the territory, judges, land office staff, district officers, county officials, and commissioners across Denver and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory
Edwin McCook
Denver
Frank Hall
Supreme Court
Moses Hallet
Pueblo
E. T. Wells
Belford
Central
L. C. Rockwell
U. S. Marshall
M. A. Shaffenburg
H. W. Lessig
Denver District Land Office
Louis Dugal
C. A. McLaughlin
James B. Thompson
Geo. T. Clark
W. C. Lanthrop
Hal Sayr
E. E. Burlingame
First Judicial District
M. A. Rogers
Hardware price list from Axes-Hunt’s and rivals
A comprehensive retail price list for hardware and tools including axes, hammers, hatchets, augers, hinges, screws, chisels, files, saws, planes, pumps, and washing machines. Prices are shown for items from Axes-Hunt’s and competing brands such as Crown, Crown’s, Ames, Gould’s, Disston, and Doty’s, with discounts noted on carriage bolts and other items. Items cover hand tools, carpentry, and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt's
Jenning
Cook
Ohio
Erie
Disston
Gould
Doty
Reliance
Universal
Wholesale price list for farm and boot goods trade
A crowded catalog of wholesale prices covers agricultural implements including John Deere plows, cultivators, mowers, hay rakes, seeders and boots, with many items listed by brand and unit. Retail prices for boots, shoes, leather, dry goods, and household goods are given alongside livestock, meats, grains, and building materials with varied regional vendors and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Mapcood
Esterly
Champion
Taylor
Do. C
kip brogans, $2.10@$2.50; boys’ kip brogans
Serge
Lour Ab Frew
Cocheco
Delaines
Hamilton
Pacific
Manchester
Scarlet
Bedford
Mystic River
Do. Do
Lyman
Continental
Constitutional
Ellerton W
Hill
Great Falls
Warren FF
Wamsutta
Lonsdale Cambric
Furstrvine
California
Chicago
Quincy
Wyoming
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Greeley and the Union Colony
Mr. Thompson
N.C. Meexen
J. C. Suattuck
David Born
Dr. Callas, Emerson
H. Post
J. D. Beckney
N. C. Meeker
J. C. Shattuck
H. V. Martin
David Boyd
Kennedy
Evan Rea
Lupwie van Gonren
Samuel B. Whent
O. W. Suarrven
Joseph Moore
N. M. Boynton
J. W. BR. Spencer
Dr. G. Law
A. Nlotehkiss
Pres T
J. ©. Abbott
Treas R
W. HL. Post
Lee
J. A. Titus
Eric
W. J. Kram
Evans
J. L. Brush
J. C. Bailey
J. ©. Higley
W. H. McDonald
O. P. Basset
Hillstoro
D. J. Hopkins
St. Vinia
Board of Commissioners
B. H. Eaton
W.G. Winburn
Fort Lupton
Bruce
Kolves
Stubbs
Asia
Nese
J. A. Marlow
Ee Og Th Perron
Superintendent of Water Commissioners
Greeley, Colo
Prospectus of
The
United States Mail
Mountains
Cache la Poudre Valley
Fort Colline
la Porte
Tucedaye
Ciissney
Met Evans
B. Bassett
Keeley
Denver Pacific Railway
Cheyenne
AIN Express
Artrive
Boulder Valley
A.M
Hughes
C.w. A
Erie Hughes
Jane
eDenver
Decrimran
den E. i. Asport
Westinghouse
Pullman's Palace
Austington
Burlington
Galesburg
Mendota Log Spt
T.P
Columbus
Atantic Express
Missouri River
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Logansport
Missoon River
A. E. Touzalin
C. E. Perkins
N Cageeker
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WM. i. Pos’t
E Remington & Sons, A
Military and Sporting Arms
Remington
New York National Guard
United States
Army
Navy
E. Remington & Sons
Ilion
N. Y
B. A. Harris
A. E. Grrner
Gorfreey
Poudre Valley Lodge No
Richors’ Hall
Main Street
Passimne
R. Burchill
Walnut Street
Washingon and
Chestnut Streets
J. R. R. Spencer's
Oomington Nursery
Illi
Ots
Graf
F. K Cenix
Bloomington
Reeley Pioneer Saddle
Tam
G. Gar Cole
R. E. Hart
Tribune Block
Marx & Co
Farkiss
Col
Gueeley
WM. I. Post
Maple St
Jefferson and
Madison Sts
Heesma
Blake Sr
Denver, Colorado
Addea G
Chiason & Co
Poremd
Meus
Ty Hk Weekly Tribune
Denver Tribune Association
Ihaer
E. P. Hollister
NEW Tribune
Holladay Sts
Denver, Col
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