Election turmoil over county seat vote and treachery claims
The editorial notes a heated county election with Democrat Benedict and Woyarth securing Treasurer and Sheriff seats, while Republicans accuse voters of treachery and misrepresentation. It also critiques Colorado climate claims after Governor Hammond's death and disputes medical views on consumptives and asthma.
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She Benediet
Woyarth Toy
Benediet
Greeley
Benedict
Mountain exercise depends on the country cited
The piece argues that diet and nutrition drive health outcomes more than climate and medicine. It quotes Dr. Miller noting mountain life aids invalids, but cautions that climbing in Missouri and Illinois swamps would not help, implying benefits hinge on local terrain and conditions. The tone questions generalized praise of mountain air.
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Colorado
Omaha Jerald
A. A. Hammond
Indiana
Mountain City
Grand Central Hotel
Govand
Hammond
California
Pr. Miller
Mississippi
Missouri
Miller
Illinois
Salomon proposes farmer warehouse for commission storage
Mr Salomon plans a capacious warehouse to store potatoes hay flour and wheat for farmers on commission with warehouse receipts usable for advances. Storage charges would match farm granary costs and insured storage aims to secure market readiness, enabling farmers to dodge middlemen profits and exploit price swings.
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Salomon
Greeley
Farmers Seek Own Warehouse Amid Price Signals
The Grangers discuss creating a warehouse for farmers to store produce until peak prices. They compare costs to a fair commission and note Mr Salomon currently provides a facility allowing farmers to hold their produce for better markets.
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Grangers’ Organization
Lamp Chimneys Spark Demand for Inspector and Penalties
The piece urges government or state inspection of lamp chimney manufacturers to curb fraud in kerosene lighting, arguing chimneys are costly and shabby glass drives up nightly oil costs. It condemns makers and merchants and calls for strict penalties, including imprisonment, to stop the practice. The column also notes mixed crops and political race chatter amid farm cautions and local legal cases.
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Chicago
Poland
Vermont
Garfield
Ohio
Committee of Conference
DeGolyer
Shepherd
Cleveland Herald
Willoughby
Warren
Outrage on a Sheep Herd Near Pueblo and Regional News
A recent report describes armed men attacking Mr. J. Morris's sheep herd on the Pountaine, near the city, killing 120 ewes and wounding 30. Many will die, marking a third such act in nine months, with authorities urged to intervene. The piece also notes snow in the mountains, tax rates for Colorado in 1874, and other regional commentary from various sources.
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Denver
Boulder
Big Thompson Valley
Messrs. Buell & Shattuck
Green
Price
Kaufman
Blodgett
Max Clark
Max Clarke
Hem Sige
Inventive water-raising machine offered for canals
W L Buster of Atoka Tennessee writes to the editor declaring a new water-raising machine that uses wind power and no valves or pistons. He claims it can lift water from depths of 60 to 100 feet with minimal maintenance and under $900 cost per setup. He invites scientific help and requests a copy of the paper.
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Greeley Tribune
Archimedes
Mongolfier
W. L. Buster
Atoka, Tenn
Inquiry about irrigation and Texas sheep in Colorado
A reader from Waco Texas asks about wind pump irrigation for a market garden and whether Texas sheep would fare in Colorado. The editor notes irrigation questions are unsettled, suggests selling Texas sheep and buying Merinos, mentions wool yield about 5 pounds per head, and cites climate and feed as favorable though disease risks like scab or foot rot may occur. The letter also mentions Colorado grown grapes from Robert Armstrong’s vineyard near the Fountaine.
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The
Greeley Tribune
Texas
Colorado
F. F. Conungs
Waco
Robert Armstrong
Fountaine
Arm
Strong's Grapes Lead Harvest Over Two Tons This Year
Colorado Chieftain reports Strong's grape crop will exceed two tons this season with additional fruit varieties contributing to a bountiful harvest.
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Strong
Colorado
The Canal Ditch Standstill and Waters Clash
A farmer letter reveals bitter factionalism over canal No. 2 enlargement in the region. Smith and Jenkins critique self important leaders, recount failed funding, and note how water access and costs shaped actions. The writer admits borrowing at two percent monthly to secure water and laments missed enlargement.
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Colony Board
Centennial Exposition space urged for Peru exhibits
The Philadelphia Press notes Peru has joined South American nations in accepting an invitation to participate in the Centennial. A commissioners’ board will coordinate Peru’s exhibits and space allocation to avoid delays, with warnings against Vienna mismanagement to prevent opening-day chaos.
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Thomas
Peru
Globe
Vienna
Philadelphia Press
Telegraph Line Aimed to Reach Black Hills
Cheyenne Leader reports J W Nichols of Western Union proposes immediate telegraph expansion from Fort Laramie to Red Cloud and from Red Cloud to Black Hills. The 75 mile Fort Laramie to Red Cloud leg to be built in 30 days under Hibbard, with Red Cloud near Gen Custer's mineral discoveries.
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Black Hills
Cheyenne
J. W. Nichols
Western Union
Fort Laramie
Red Cloud
Custer
Hibbard
Western Union Lines
Greeley Edges Evans in Early Colorado Returns
Preliminary reports show Greenely leading Evans with total votes 507 to 868 after several precincts including Big Thompson La Poudre Lupton Platteville and Erie. Upper St. Vrain and Erie still awaited with Erie at 86 for Evans and 14 for Greeley. Platte precincts nearly split.
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Lowing
Greeley
Evane
PDO
Ensabeten
Steeds
Mrnot
Seccees
Cicchate
Ccenet
Poobriop
Nincis Cessansecensat
McDonala
Justice of the
Vundace
Dikile Shdotnel
Prrueee
Platteville
Evans
Upper St. Vrain
Erie
Platte
P. S
P. P. S.—Erie
Grange mourns death of Mrs. W N Noyes Pomona
At the Cache a Poudre Grange No. 43 meeting on September 4 resolutions expressed deep sorrow for the death of sister Mrs. W N Noyes Pomona. The group offered condolences to Brother Noyes, ordered certified copies sent, and directed publication in the Great Trigonsane we oradu Farmer and minutes of the Grange.
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Cache
Poudre
W- N. Noyes
Pomona
Earth
Brother Noyes
Gui
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New York Independent
Cheyenne Canyon
Colorado Springs
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Golden
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New York Tribune
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Rae
Smith
Jones and Jenkins
Canal No. 2
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