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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1878
Page
1
Correspondent details the Mormon pioneer arrival in Salt Lake Valley in 1841, describing the trek from Nauvoo, the settlement layout, and the valley’s climate and fertility. The piece contrasts prophetic lore with logistical hardships, notes Church influence, and discusses the lake’s salt content and ancient water levels.
Republicans name Richard Soprison for mayor while Democrats favor Pitkin. Kilpatrick & Brown plan a large 50 by 125 foot four story furniture house. Pitkin defends mortgaging history and a petition seeks Interior Dept. inquiry into Joseph McLain remains. State Fair preparations, stock racing, and wheat price trends noted.
At the Southern Ute Agency three councils in August failed to persuade Ignacio and subordinates to part with land or move to White river. At Ouray the commission offered 10000 dollars for four miles square in Uncompahgre park, but Ouray and White River and Uncompahgre chiefs refused. The Ouray Times notes Curtis is an experienced interpreter and details Ouray’s farming, stock, and extensive holdings. Estimates place the Uncompahgre valley’s tens of thousands of acres as fertile farmland with canals and irrigation potential.
The piece argues wages fell from $1.50 to $1.00 daily while the cost of staples halved, showing that purchasing power rose despite wage declines. It cites Grocer and merchant price data for coffee sugar lard eggs and more, and notes fiat money would raise prices on necessities. It also reports Benedict Willetts and Hammond investing in 1000 cattle, routed to Chicago via Bismarck, guarded by eight men with Spencer rifles.
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