Mystery of Niagara Falls Deep Gorge and Whirlpool Explored
The article reviews Niagara Falls physics and depth from Lake Ontario to Whirlpool Rapids. It recounts measurements from a 13 pound lead test showing depths from eighty three to five hundred fifty feet, notes canyon walls up to 360 feet high, and explains the Whirlpool’s circular eddy and underground speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Niagara Falls
John Flall
New York
Lake Ontario
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Ontario
Canon
Niagara River
Interior Chain of Lakes
Adirondacks
Ottawa River
United States Lake Survey
American Falls
Manhattan Island
Long Island
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Lyell
Broadway
Great Lakes
United States Engineers
War and trade tensions loom in 19th century papers
In Cincinnati, editorials warn that war acts as a destroyer of crops and rails while inflaming public debt and eroding industry. Reports discuss Union Pacific rates on Colorado flour, surpluses, and the impact on wheat markets. Additional pieces critique evergreen millet and praise California and Colorado irrigation for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Voyage From Aden to Perim and a Westward Dream
On shipboard early near dawn with chota hazeri tea and tiffin lunch. Hindu lads pull punkahs as crew from diverse Oriental backgrounds mingle ashore. The Twelve Apostles rock and Bab el Mandeb named for perilous navigation and looming gates of death. Perim island holds a lighthouse and fort. France once annexed the arid rock in 1857 sparking a British response via the Mahi schooner. A brief unrelated ads block follows.
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Kumatgar
Perim
France
Nisus
Aden
Coghlan
William Coghlan
Templar
Tiv Gentleman's Magazine
For Sale Cheap Phaeton and Market Demand
A two seated covered phaeton in good repair and nearly new is offered at cash or secured note. W. A. Miner handles sale. Corn and oats are wanted at A. E. Mean & Co. Need details or delivery.
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W. A. Miner
Crazy Patchwork Giveaway at Seelbach Store
Large summer millinery display with trimmed hats bonnets flowers ribbons satins laces and fancy edgings. Call on us April 30 May 1 and 2 at E and L Seelbach store. Miss Plezzie Havener opens a millinery department in Mr S H Southard's store offering goods at eastern prices.
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E. & L. Seelbach
Plezzie Havener
Doctor McDowell to Visit Greeley Oasis for Piles Cure
Dr W G McDowell the renowned East specialist for piles fistula fissure and rectal diseases will be at the Oasis in Greeley on Friday April 80 to consult all afflicted. Free consultation and examination with a cure insured in every case testimonials from across the country available. Also note an installment of the New Household Sewing Machine praised for its simplicity durability and quiet operation. Instructions provided and trial period offered. Joan J Stevens vendor. Three good houses for rent inquires B D Sanvorn.
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W. G. McDowell
East
Greeley
Oasis
Joan J. Stevens
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's Block
Rochester
New York
Fancy Dress Carnival at Opera House Rink
A fancy dress carnival will be held at the Opera House Rink on Tuesday May 5. Admission and skating are 25 cents, with spectator tickets also 25 cents. Tickets are on sale at H. B. Jackson's.
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Opera House
H. B. Jackson’s
Wanted to buy 1000 to 1500 sheep on shares
Auction note offers 1000 to 1500 sheep on shares with First class reference given. Inquiry through Tyler D Heiskell of Fort Morgan. Also listed are Kip Plow Shoes and requests for corn and oats from A K Mean & Co. Notice of Weld County School District No. 6 annual meeting set for May 4 1885 at the High School with voting hours and 7 30 pm organization. Mary M Galliup secretary. Also seeks a commission agent in Greeley via Tripun's office.
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Tyler D. Heiskell
Fort Morgan
County of Weld
Mary M. Galliup
Loveland and Greeley Irrigation and Land CO
Denver
James Thomson
Denver Colp
Hall and Jastrowitz boot offer dominates city market
Men's light calf boots priced at 250 dollars headline the display from Hall and Jastrwitz. A large assortment of ladies and children's hats in latest styles offered by KF and Seernacn.
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Hall & Jastrowitz
Kf, & L. Seernacn
Local Business Listings and Auctions in One Page
The notice lists multiple local businesses and offerings: Gale & Lee’s former stock under Curtis & Pritchard Shoes with Ludlow and John Kelly ladies shoes at H. B. Jackson. boys suits advertised by Jastrowitz. an appealing six room house for sale by B. D. Sanborn. seeds including White Russian Oats and rose seedlings from W. R. McClellan & Co. fresh fruits from Mark L. Bradley with exclusive drinks and confections. furniture order from Chicago with custom selection and delivery. and a first class piano for sale through John L. Barrett.
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Burbank
W. R. McClellan & Co
Hall and Jastrowitz for Rent or Sale
Thirty acres of good trucking or farming land under No 3 Ditch one and a half miles west of Postoffice with dwelling and henery. Bids due 12 noon April 30. Contact Freeman and Barrett for details. Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Freeman& Barrett
Opening Cash Purchase Draw For Crazy Patchwork Pieces
The opening offers a Crazy Patchwork piece bundle to each customer who spends five dollars or more on millinery. The promotion rewards customers during the sale, with one package allocated per person at the time of purchase.
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E. & L. Seelbach
Local notices mix land sales and rentals in Greeley
The column lists two houses to rent plus water rights for sale on easy terms. It also advertises livestock for sale, seed potatoes, farm tools, and a range of goods from clothing to lime and crackers. Multiple entities include Haynes Dunning Annlis, Mrs N C Meeker, J Max Clark, Greeley CO, Hall Jastrowitz, B D Sanborn, Freeman Barrett, W R McClellan, Clifton Duke, Atkinson Cooper Bros, Abbey house, The New England Live Stock Co, Sanborn, Kd Heaton, and Rhoads Crackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes, Dunning & Annis
Blacksmith Opens New Shop on Maple Street in Greeley
The new blacksmith announces a general metalworking business on Maple Street east of the Colorado House in Greeley Colorado. He invites old customers to visit, naming Ep Sware as the owner and noting the opening date of April 1.
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Maple Street
Colorado House
Ep Sware
Greeley, Colorado
Wholesale druggist praises Dr Hall’s Balsam for the lungs
J W Graham of Austin Texas reports he has sold Dr Hall's Balsam for the lungs for a year and finds it highly salable for coughs colds and even consumption. He requests another gross.
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J.W. Graham
Austin
Texas
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup and Health Claims
A vintage advertisement text promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming instant relief for crying and a wide range of cures. It markets other tonics and a pile remedy, with prices and vendor details, urging readers to buy from druggists worldwide.
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Gath
Cincinnati Enquirer
Russia
Europe
Asia
England
Far East
Canada
Australia
Afghanistan
India
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Denver News
California
Jaya
Journal of Commerce
Red Sea
A. E. Mean & Co
B.D. Sanvorn
Iran
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Stevens’ Furniture
A. Kk
Mean & Co
Tripuns
ACARD
Gale & Lee
Curtis & Pritchard
Ludlow
John Kelly
H. B. Jackson
Jastrowitz
B. D. Sanborn
Mark L. Bradley
James Prittie
Chicago
Harper, Benedict and
Nice
John L. Barrett
Gordon Ditch Co
Big Horse Creek
Cheyenne
C. A. Campbell
Sec’y
Wyoming
N. C. Meeker
J. Max Clark
J. M. Wallace
Omaha
Alco
Nebraska
W. R. McClellan
B.D. Sanborn
Rose Meeker
Freeman & Barrett
C. Brown
Sth Avenue
10Th Street
W. R. Hopson
Jony Callaghan
Taisen
Clifton Duke
Lone Tree
Tros. Atkinson
Cooper Bros., Contractors and Bricklayers
Greeley, Colo
Setf
B. D. Sansom
Scott Streets
J. W. Horner
Oregon
New England Live Stock Co
Greeley, Cole
Eaton
Windsor
A. J. Eaton
Eaton Colorado
S. M.S
Renee
Sanborn
Heaton, Greeley
Wood & Mayher
Camp & Nusbaum
Rhoads
D. Hunter
G. H. West
Hunter & West
United States
Merchants’ National Bank
Bank of
M. E. Post, & Co
Geawan Natt Bank
Denver, Colo
Past National Bank
John M. Wallace
J. L. Ewing
B. D. Harper
Joan M. Walllace
J. L. Ewine
J.W. McCreery
D.B. Wyatt
Gro
K.peasley A. Jao
H. M. Devorir
Union Bank
Bruce F. Johnson
B. F. Johnson
W. F. Tompson
J.¥. Bexepror
Dante, Hawks
J.L. Brusa
J.C. Seer
E. H. Abport
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