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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1886
Page
5
Northern Colorado brief lists cattle sales across farms, a large herd move by Jesse Harris and others, land purchases near Sterling and Longmont, church and revival updates, weather and crop remarks, and town developments in Fort Morgan, Boulder, Evans, Akron, Platteville, and Greeley with civic plans and notable deaths.
A reader argues that the Seifert concert in Greeley was over praised. The writer compares Seifert unfavorably to Remenyi Wilhelmj and others, calling Seifert a fair but limited fiddler and noting poor performance on the E string. The letter ends with a remark on the singer and a jab at the reviewer’s judgment. The note closes with county water news from No.2 ditch outlet planned for May 1st.
A crop contest between Garrigues and his rival attracts attention as each side prepares arguments. A. S. Baker sells the stallion Selim to Obe Smith of Greeley. Mrs. Hubert visits Longmont, and McCreery and Brown from Greeley tour town. Wheat looks well after a recent cold spell, and guards drill attracts crowds. Redfield ships six carloads of oats to Alamosa for Henry & Co. farm.
Excitement in Paris Texas over J E Corley s healing. Once unable to turn or lift his head he used a trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery found relief and purchased more. After two boxes of pills and two bottles of the discovery he gained thirty six pounds and was restored to health. Free bottles of this Great Discovery for Consumption are available at all drug stores.
Advertisement notes direct from Vermont producer offering maple sugar in original tin pails guaranteed finest in market. Includes mention of Pure Maple-is I and prices by Watson & Co.
Sufferers urged to try Electric Bitters for relief from low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious disorders. The advertisement claims rapid improvement renewed strength and lasting wellbeing with a bottle priced at fifty cents from druggists.
Sanborns offers houses and lots for sale and rentals for two water rights in No 2 ditch. Also advertised are horses for sale harness and saddle stock, cattle for sale and ranch loans. Local notices include dairy and harness goods, wall paper stock, and partnerships dissolution notices.
Farmers and gardeners are invited to enter exhibits at the Weld County Fair starting September 28 for best display of own grown produce. First prizes include 100 dollars for farm displays and 50 dollars for boast displays, plus 50 and 25 dollars for other categories. Secretary E T Dawey calls for special exhibits and urges all interested to participate.
A reader thanks Travelers Insurance and agent B D Sanborn of Greeley for settling a claim of 335 41 in full. The message notes the prompt payment saved the claimant from losing the case due to neglected medical care. The card also publicizes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial and a promotion for copper plate name engraving and printing services by Evoan Owen in Denver.
Assessments due for the ensuing year include superintendent repairs at 100 dollars per share and permanent improvements at 0.75 dollars per share or eight dollars per water right, with R and P water rights charged six dollars each, payable by May 1 1886 with interest from that date. secretary Arthur Hotchkiss. Croquet Sets at Wil...
The far annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office in Denver on Monday May 3 at 12 o clock noon. James Thomson secretary Denver Colorado April 10 1886 Seeds seeds We sell Timothy Red Top Red Clover Orchard Grass Alfalfa Seeds Seed Potatoes or Corn in quantities to suit McCrechian Chaytow
Mrs Blaines announces a new spring and summer millinery store south of Igo's hardware on Eighth street in Greeley Colorado. The stock is new and early visitors will find desired styles. all customers and the public are invited to view the elegant assortment. March 1886.
Medical ad notes weight in back and abdomen with indigestion and heat sweat. Claims Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors and soothes itching, promising a permanent cure for piles. Price 50 cents. The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co. of Piqua, Ohio. Sold by Flower and Petrikin.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief from crying and pain, plus cures for dysentery and diarrhoea, wind colic, inflammation, and stomach upset. It boasts a famous nurse’s endorsement and wide drugstore availability at 25 cents.
For sale or lease: top vineyard and fruit lands in the center of coal and oil fields with Canon City and Pueblo markets. TermsLIBERAL. Lease up to three years for one third of the crop. Company provides wire fence house and free water. Sans soil, climate suited to corn oats wheat and cereals. Contact Beaver Land Co Denver or A R Gumaer Canon City.
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