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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1887
Page
3
A Philadelphia Press clipping recalls a novel installment collector who used bold white script on a carriage to shame unpaid pill bills. He asked a debtor at an uptown house to settle the debt, then left to circle again. The woman called him back, paid, and he departed with a satisfied face.
The Canons Park freehold near Edgware, nine miles northwest of London, comprising about 600 acres, sold by Farebrother Ellis & Co. The mansion drew £40,000 from an opening £30,000 bid, and eight other lots followed. The two top parcels, 65 acres and 388 acres, brought £7,000 and £5,400 respectively, totaling £55,330.
A San Joaquin County farmer says hedging seems safe in horse racing but not in farming. He cites James Garnett, former county assessor, who hedged by planting on Roberts Island and then on the west side. both crops failed as the island flooded and the west side dried up, illustrating farming’s uncertainty.
The Worcester Spy notes President Felton of Harvard University noticing many orthographic changes in his manuscript during a press proofreading session. He remains good natured and tells the compositors he may lack vernacular skill but has an advantage in Greek.
The piece argues against using Your Excellency for presidents or governors as a relic of caste politics. It likens such homage to servile bows before an Oriental potentate and condemns aristocratic forms in government. Additionally, a note says Eric seeks a person to open a bank in Milwaukee.
Advertises Dr J H McLean's Chills and Fever Cure as a mild, certain malarial remedy. Claims thorough eradication of malaria and notes price of 50 cents per bottle. Sold by W B Mason.
A Telluride report highlights opium dens as one of the town's attractions. The piece notes social life and nightlife as part of the local scene, reflecting historical attitudes toward such venues.
A historical ad notes Dr J H McLean's Chills and Fever Cure as gentle in action with warranted cure. The price is fifty cents per bottle.
July deposits at the Denver Mint totaled 187 910.38 dollars. The report notes the figure as part of the monthly treasury figures.
Sudden shifts in temperature and humidity commonly cause kidney and bladder disorders. Use Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm to check these troubles in their incipiency.
Henry Brady has been appointed Chief of Police of Denver, signaling a leadership shift in the city’s law enforcement. The announcement names Brady to oversee department operations and public safety policies.
The notice promotes Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a remedy to improve appetite and sleep and strengthen the body. It claims to restore vigor and healthy animal spirits.
Fifty to seventy five climbers reach Pike's Peak daily while an advertisement touts Dr J H McLeans Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a stomach tonic. It claims regular digestion converts food to nourishing blood and sustains vigor and warmth.
A Boulder creamery owned and managed by women has commenced operations, highlighting female leadership in local dairy business.
A historic ad claims a disordered stomach or malaria causes sick headache and promotes Dr J H McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills at 25 cents per vial as a remedy.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a cure all for headache and constipation. It claims the tonic gently stimulates the liver kidneys stomach and bowels while strengthening the whole system and suggests many have used it successfully.
Henry Jamison a Golden miner fell into a shaft last Saturday and was instantly killed.
Household accidents cause burns cuts sprains and bruises and Dr J H McLeans Volcanic Oil Liniment has long been the constant favorite remedy for such cases across families.
Denver mayor Lee demanded and secured the resignation of the citys Chief of Police, ending the leadership of the department. The move marks a dramatic leadership change in the city police force.
Advertises Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Eye Salve as a remedy for eye soreness from cold winds rain light or malaria. Claims to subdue inflammation cool nerves and strengthen weak eyesight. Priced at 25 cents per box.
Four hundred car loads of stone sourced from Fort Collins quarries were transported to Denver during the month of June, reflecting a large civil material move.
The article extols Prickly Ash Bark and Berries as a household remedy used for centuries. It notes teas and drinks made from them and cites Prickly Ash Bitters replacing the old system as more beneficial for rheumatic and kidney diseases.
The brakemen on the third and fourth divisions of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad have gone on strike blocking service, prompting disruption across affected routes and prompting railway officials to seek negotiations.
Faults of digestion cause liver disorders and systemic derailment. Dr. J. H. McLean's Strength ening Cordial and Blood Purifier corrects digestion and assimilation to yield pure blood. For sale by W. B. Mason.
Two young children of Philip Little of Leadville died in a cabin fire. The blaze engulfed the family dwelling, killing the youngsters as neighbors battled the flames.
An advertisement touts the Original Abietine Ointment as a universal skin cure, sold in two ounce tins by W. B. Mason for 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail, claiming it heals old sores burns wounds chapping and all eruptions and even piles.
Weather cold warns readers to guard against colds and urges purchasing Santa Ari e California King of Consumption Asthma Bronchitis Coughs and Croup Cures from W K Mason. advertises prices 1.00 per bottle or 3 for 2.50 California Cat a Cure claims immediate relief and offers six months treatment by mail at 1.10.
The Somerville Journal notes a playful balance of knowledge as the century ends. It compares Boston satellite familiarity with Saturn to Saturnian residents knowing Boston suburbs, suggesting both groups are evenly informed.
Arthur Edmunds Jenks in Lippincott's reflects strong Yale class loyalty from freshman to senior and the university wide unity for alma mater. Hazing has faded though some old customs linger, with ridicule replaced by modest rites like drinking through a straw, and both students and faculty disapproving of objectionable hazing.
The article reveals Queen Marie Henriette of Belgium learned conjuring from Professor Hermann during private sessions in Brussels. Over four weeks she mastered tricks and later performed them on family and attendants while the professor refused payment, receiving a diamond gift instead. The professor died recently, sending a birthday note promising not to reveal secrets.
The Tangier Cor. for the Philadelphia Call notes a beautiful bay view with white houses mosques and Kasba but landing reveals dirty narrow streets litter and manure. It cites a surprisingly healthy city with common illnesses but low death rates, and mentions Moors’ reluctance to use doctors.
In a Holland Correspon dence from The Argonaut a custodian touts Gouda pipes in demand in New York a city famed for Knickerbocker clubs and round tables where Dutch heritage is toasted. He notes many pipes and a nostalgic reverence for Delft Haven linking Pilgrims to New York’s colonial ties.
At the Royal Institution in London Mr. Wimshurst demonstrated a method where small type on a rapidly spinning disk is read as sparks illuminate the print precisely when the type is vertical. The setup, aided by buzzing from the disk’s speed, makes moving text appear at rest, offering a new way to observe rapid changes in matter or machinery.
A survey of writers from Thoreau to Charlotte Bronte shows how early obscurity and steadfast effort shape landmark works. From Miss Alcott’s Little Women to Hans Brinker, authors persevere, gaining fame only after long years of patient labor and self-belief.
A historical anecdote recounts James Manning quoting Pullman choosing not to locate shops in St Louis after a scorching day in Chicago. He calculated climate impacts on labor and fuel savings, deeming the central city site risky, and opted to seek a village on the outskirts instead.
A New York Mail and Express report notes tobacco absorbers like sponge and cotton filter pipes while praising corn cob bowls for absorbing nicotine. Experts warn repeated use saturates the bowl and concentrates nicotine, making smoking harmful after a week.
A Manchester Courier note tells of a man who cannot sleep on his back without visions. He uses a tack nailed to a board strapped to his back to force him upright when he turns. The first night he jumped eight feet, now about three feet, waking instantly each time.
A reflective line prompts a meditation on self and inner pull. It suggests a universal resonance with a steadfast core that guides actions and choices. The metaphor likens personal resolve to an iron string tuning each heart.
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