The Greeley Tribune Opens Its First Year With Appeals
The Greeley Tribune urges readers in the States to remit subscription money and support a paper devoted to the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain country. It notes Colorado's growing promise and aims to expand coverage of soil climate and regional needs to become an authority on daily life.
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Greeley Tribune
Great Plains
Rocky Mountain
United States
Colorado
Greelay Tribune
Jess
Jalesbury
Union Pacific
Platte Valley
Greeley
Rocky Mountains
Colorado colony prospects and false promises exposed
A long critique from Minnesota settlers in Greeley argues against misleading claims about Colorado lands. It notes plentiful irrigation, high crop yields, and thriving town development, while acknowledging hard work, cost of living, and health considerations. The letter describes Greeley as a growing hub with rail surveys planned and strong opportunities for land sales and investment.
Farewell as Grant Leaves for Washington and Europe
Friday morning in Greeley eight or ten men in working clothes received a bulky package for a young man named Grant. A white envelope marked Executive Mansion from Washington, D. C. was opened as news spread that Lieutenant Grant would depart by the next train for Washington and then Europe. The scene included a camp near Cache la Poudre with wagons mules and surveyors gear and a camp cook preparing dinner. The mood was somber as the group learned of the long journey ahead and their may be months apart from the soldiers.
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Greeley
Washington, D.C
Cache la Poudre
Grant
Washington
Europe
The
Youths Depart on Colorado Expedition After Farewell
The party moves from Golden City toward Pine Bluffs on the Union Pacific, crossing the river after farewells. They endure a desert stretch with scarce water and few landmarks, awaiting a new life beyond the Atlantic. The journey marks a rough apprenticeship ending for a young cadet amid grand Colorado scenery.
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Golden City
Greeley
Pine Bluffs
Union Pacific
Great American Desert
Atlantic
Alps
Colorado
Colorado Farmers Club Meeting Notes and Advert Concerns
A Colorado farming exchange discusses irrigation benefits and costs, noting yields, labor efficiency, and the dangers of inflated irrigation claims. It also rebukes a fraudulent divorce advertisement, recalls Boulder Fair talks, and cites remarks from the New York Sun about crops and a squash obsession near Greeley. Elder Geo Balcom, ill with malignant fever, remains at the Colorado House and clarifies he contracted it last summer.
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Boulder News
Boulder Fair
Boulder Vews
New York Sun
Greeley
Sun
Geo. Balcom
Colorado House
California letter notes fire risks and irrigation needs
The writer urges fire prevention and insurance, discusses irrigation needs as irrigation water may be required for grist mill operations, and predicts a ready potato market and a need to grow more wheat. Mentions rail expansion to Colorado City and editorial tours, plus cultural notices about Whittredge paintings praised by the New York Tribune.
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Mr. Greeley
Chicago Relief and Standard Fire Appeal Letters
A letter from the Chicago Relief and Aid Society thanks a town for a 225 donation to fire sufferers and notes distribution of supplies by the mayoral proclamation. An appeal from Curren and Goonman asks press friends to report Chicago fire damages to The Standard and urges immediate subscription payments as print resources are destroyed.
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Ier and
Arp Society
Orvis Careson Smsigy Np Bap
Sours
WY. T. West
Greeley, Colo
Gro. M. Portman
Chicago Relief and Aid Society
Tur Stanparp
Harmon Court
Chicago
Standard
Curren & Goonman
Aid for Chicago and Greeley Subscriptions Charged to Sufferers
A list shows aid subscriptions for Chicago fire victims including donors such as HT West and wife, C G Buckingham, J J Armstrong, Abbott & Eaton, A Z Salomon, and many others with cash gifts recorded. The passage notes Colorado population at least 55,000 and an estimated rise of 10,000 to 15,000 since the last census, with New York 71.2 estimates placing 1880 population around 200,000.
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Greeley
Chicago
HT West and Wife
C G Buckingham
Tutte
J J Armstrong
Cash
Abbott & Eaton
A Z Salomon
HS Starkweather
J H Jones
C H Marsh
Colorado
New York
A Visit to the Mountains by a New York Senator
Senator Colvin of New York visited the Cache la Poudre Valley to study the region's farms and climate. He noted fertile soil, mild weather, and growing settlements from Greeley to La Porte, with promising crops, ranches, and plans for tourism infrastructure in Livermore and surrounding areas.
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Cache LA Poudre Valley
Senator Colvin
Hudson
Greeley
la Porte
Fort Collins
Judge Howes
William Taylor
Cheyenne
Colorado
Meldrum
Colvin
Salt Lake
California
Livermore
Cache la Poudre
Russell Fisk
Babylon
Robert Collyer's Church Opens with Hope After Unity Church Fire
The Unity Church congregation gathers in Dearborn Street for a simple service led by Rev. Robert Collyer. He consoles the crowd, shares humor and resolve, notes the loss, and pledges to stay with the parish while outlining modest plans for support and rebuilding.
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Lot
Sodom
Chicago
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