This Week in Colorado History November 15 – November 21: An optimistic week
Apparently, the editors of the Colorado Transcript were having a good week in 1880. Their section on local news is upbeat and provides a little bit of everything. The weather was cold (18 degrees Fahrenheit below 0!) and it was “a good night for a sleigh ride” on November 17, 1880. The population was increasing, merchants reported good trade, there was water in Clear Creek, the public schools were thriving, and prospectors were coming to winter quarters. The city council had just decided to reduce their meeting schedule to once a month. Overall, life was good (despite Denver papers alleging the pointlessness of even one meeting).