The Caucus At Freeley Nominating Meeting
The caucus Saturday evening nominated mayor and trustees for April 7 in Freeley. It was orderly with business men in attendance and no ballot stuffing. The editor notes calm conduct and fair procedures, hoping for continued civility in future caucuses. The piece also comments on The New York Tribune’s view of Mr. Cleveland and reports Dixon bridge outfit closure after liquor violations. Freeley officials plan sheriff sale of the premises.
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English plan for Suakim and Berber railroad route
The English government outlines a permanent broad gauge line from Suakim to Berber, laid on wooden sleepers. The northern route passes Tamborik Ariab and Sinkat, with eleven well clusters and a fifty mile waterless stretch between Ariab and Obak. Water trains will supply workers from Suakim until a pipeline proves viable. Local labor will be hired near Suakim under English supervision, with engineering challenges in a mountain pass and a detour around a long sandy area.
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Tamborik
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Sinkat
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Losses In Cattle Range Across Wyoming Colorado Nebraska
The Leader interviews stock growers from Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska gathered in Cheyenne for the stock Grower's Association meeting. They represent over 1,000,000 cattle and say the past winter was excellent for range and trail stock. Losses are expected to be below average, estimated at 1 to 5 percent, mostly on trail cattle arriving late to the range.
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Leadville Faces Record Municipal Budget Under Newts Ordinance
Leadville Chronicle reports the council adopted an $80,000 annual municipal expense plan the smallest ever. It relies on expected license and fine receipts with taxes likely covering bond interest and warrants. If April aldermen are sound, warrants should not fall below 85 or 1 cents.
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Legislature reports deep state treasury distress and need for economy
A joint committee on appropriations and expenditures outlines a grim state of finances. Taxes exceeded legal limits by three fifteenths of a mill, indebtedness tops 100,275.86 dollars, and bounties total 200,000 for 1883 and 1881. Projections show next two years' appropriations at 1,751,779.36 with only 825,955.50 needed. The report warns revenue will not cover debt and expenses, leaving the state in a dire financial condition.
Drainage and water worries stir Greeley letters
A letter to the Tribune argues the town has few wet cellars and warns against bonding for a drainage system. The writer claims a small strip is enough and suggests a river drain might relieve the area. A second note complains of dry conditions and urges timely ditch cleaning for watering trees and lawns.
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Britain demands Afghan frontier delimitation and Russian threat
The British cabinet calls for Russia to begin Afghan frontier delimitation immediately as troops move toward India. An English fleet stands ready for Baltic deployment. Contingents from Hyderabad and Scinde prepare to assist Afghanistan. Russian forces advance from the Caucasus.
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Sterling News postpones large edition to next week
The Sterling News delays its big issue due to engravers work. A town map and photos of key buildings will feature, showing Sterling as a solid flourishing place. Kansas Colony agents Y P Wilson and others visited, purchasing Pawnee Ditch Company interests and land. One hundred families expected this season. Settlers from Kansas, Ohio, Minnesota, and Illinois. V P Wilson leads the party and edits the Abilene Gazette. Idaho Springs voters approve 15000 bonds for a new schoolhouse. President Cleveland rents a space in the First Presbyterian Church in Washington.
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Free Trial Bottles of Dr Bosanko’s Cough Syrup Offered
W B Mason druggist promotes a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup for all who suffer coughs colds asthma consumption or any lung ailment. The offer targets residents seeking relief from respiratory issues.
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Contractors Curt Ledger and Lime Delivery Reported
April first marks a new ledger start with all accounts due in thirty days payable in cash or notes. W. R. McCreeiny and partners announce settlements please. Greeley Cole Wood Mayher note granite lime arrival. Trees for sale include Transcendent Hyslop Brier Sweet crabs and mountain plum. shade trees elm box elder cottonwood. EF Heaton, Greeley, lists offerings.
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Independent candidate for Town Recorder and Treasurer
Notices include B F Manisn declaring candidacy in Greeley on March 31, 1885, and debt tax delinquents reminder from County Treasurer B D Harrer with April 20 deadline. Several local business notices announce relocations, promotions, sales pitches, and requests for offers or agents.
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B. F. Manisn
Hats and notices span city ads and irrigation notices
A collage of vintage items includes Hall and Jastrowitz hat props and a long 1885 assessment notice from Cache la Poudre Irrigating Company. Other classified blurbs advertise hats bargains, a corner lot for sale, a cow taken up, rooms and meals, water rights sale, contractors, and local goods like Rhoads Crackers.
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Eggs for Hatching High Grade Light Bramah
Egg listing by H. T. West offering high grade light Bramah eggs for hatching at one dollar per dozen. Eggs available at his house with no shipping. emphasizes suitability for those seeking eggs over full thoroughbred stock.
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Parker's Tonic Promises Health for Busy Workers
An old newspaper ad urges men women and girls employed in stores offices and factories to improve health mising blood digestion headaches and bodily organs. It claims Parker's Tonic has cured hundreds of such cases and touts its purity and pleasantness.
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