Colorado’s Swiss Vision for Roads and Railways
A Colorado prospectus imagines Swiss style tourism fueling growth. It argues for rail lines and wagon roads from the Arkansas valley to Estes Park and Middle Park, with hotels and markets, costing up to 3 8 million 4 000 000, and suggests a tourism surplus of 5 000 000 yearly. It forecasts wheat demand at 2 dollars a bushel and land values rising to 100 dollars per acre as population and manufacturing expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Switzerland
J. Medill
Chicago
Tribune
Medill
Este’s Park
Middle Park
Rocky Mountains
Alps
Arkansas Valley
Wet Mountain Park
San Luis Park
Arkansas Canyon
South Park
Rio Grande
San Juan Country
Grand Canyon
Grand River
Gore's Pass
North Park
Cache la Poudre Valley
Denver
Mount Evans
Platte Canyon
Gulfs
Hense
Snowy Range
Europe
Colorado To Excel Switzerland In Time Of Growth
The passage envisions growing wealth and population across the States to match Europe. It portrays Colorado’s mountains plains and streams as lasting attractions drawing invalids and those seeking rest from labor. Providence placed these mountains centrally and Colorado is praised as destined to outshine Switzerland.
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Europe
Colorado
Switzerland
Brawlette
Kentucky
Canal Two enlargement begins under Solon Martin
The article notes the start of Canal Two expansion with Solon Martin in charge of the first mile and boarding provisions. It lists contractors and costs for extending five feet over fifteen miles, about $15,000 funded by forty-acre installments, while Colony Trustees oversee the project. It also covers opinions on local governance and mentions Prof. Hayden’s geological visit and other town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. la Grange
American
Canal Number Two
Solon Martin
Board of
Colony Trustees
Denver
W. W
Alex. Ferguson
G. W. Eaton
W. W. Perguson
J. Geeley c
A. Baxter
W. E. Pabor
J. H. Prewitt
Hayden
Cheyenne
Canyon City
Union Pacific
Higley
Castle Rock
Iron Horse
Spiritual Hope and Moral Duty in a Chicago Sermon
The article cites Rev. Swing's Chicago sermon praising Christian faith as a cure for doubt. It argues that middle aged readers face doubt about God's existence and homes of bliss, urging a resolute trust in the highest conception of human life and the soul's spiritual destiny.
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Tyndal
Mr. Swing
Chicago
Butter Talk in Weld County Shows Satirical Critics
A long satirical critique argues most Weld County butter is unsuitable, detailing poor dairying conditions. The writer mocks cellar odors and warns about bad butter absorbing scents, urging improvements while praising a few first class producers.
Butter and Salt Myths in 19th Century Dairy Practice
The author critiques common buttering habits noting that salt does not preserve bad butter and harms flavor. He argues most people prefer true butter over salt and warns against over salting. Color bias influences butter selection, favoring smell over deep color especially in winter.
Odd Fellows Lodge Organized In Greeley
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows formed a new lodge with Past Great Representative C. O. Kent of Denver officiating alongside Past Grand Gipson and Past Grand Marx of Greeley and Past Grand White of Denver. Officers installed include J. B. Remington N. G. J. H. Boughton F. G. A. H. Remington Recording Secretary G. G. Blake Treasurer D. M. Harris Permanent Secretary. The lodge meets Tuesdays at 7 in Luke's hall.
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ODD Fellows
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
C. O. Kent
Denver
Colorado
Grand Gipson
Grand Marx
Greeley
Grand White
J. B. Remington
N. G
J. H. Boughton
F. G
A. H. Remington
G. G. Blake
D. M. Harris
Luke's Hall
Sheep Beloved Flock Struck by Poisoned Beans
A Pueblo Chieftain correspondent reports a mass sheep toll along the Arkansas. Two hundred thirty four sheep fed on poisoned beans apparently laid by a villain or villains. Deaths began the morning after September 21.
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Pueblo Chietain
Arkansas
Explosion destroys Sherman mine building and claims a life
A blast at the Sherman mine in Cari bou during the night killed proprietor A. Arnold and injured A. W. Foreman. A stray spark ignited loose powder then nitro glycerin stored nearby, blowing the building apart and rattling mountains. The Rocky Mountain Telegraph reports progress on telegraph lines from Central to Caribou and Nederland with future connections to Longmont.
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Caribou
Sherman
Mesare
A. Arnold
A. W. Foreman
Mr. Arnold
Mr. Foreman
Denver Tribune
Rocky Mountain Telegraph Company
Central
Nederland
Bottner
Longmont
Atlantic and Pacific
Denver” Tribune
Teachers Institute Favored by Local Educators
Auvis J. Witner urges the Greeley community to host a Teachers Institute in late November. He notes broad support among educators and asks for families willing to board visiting teachers, anticipating fifty or more attendees from county and territorial regions.
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Greeley Tribune
Greeley
Auvis J. Witner
Greeley Diary Notes Local Deals and Visitors
Ton J H Pinkerton visits Greeley while rain threatens range grass. Merchants at Welch block expand as Salomon stores 75000 pounds of potatoes. Rev Adams returns, a sociable planned at B F Marsh home, and Eli Hall praised as top gardener with famed cauliflowers. Farmers speak of New England roots and early Colorado growth.
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Madison Street
Welch
Salomon
Monk & Tagalske
Colorado
Packard
Virginia Dale
Eli Hall
Greeley
United States
Mr. Woods
Minneapolis
Minnesota
New England
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SE Donia
Evans Journal
U. S. District Court
J. S. Overton
New Jersey
Colorado Central Railroad
P.J. Nichols
Pabor & Allen
Valley Home
Dunlap & Sons Nursery
Champaign Ill
Kansas
The
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Weld
Greelly
Mr. B
Valley
Clifton Springs Water Cure Establishment
Neaod
Vlan ‘Tor
Trinum
Army of Invalids
W.B
Boulder
National Grange
Washington
Pueblo County
Home News
Ton. J. H. Pinkerton
Leavy
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