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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1886
Page
7
A river journey down the Ohio from Pittsburg to Cincinnati describes smoky steamboats and furnaces, the Economites at Economy, wadings past Catlettsburg and Ironton, the grape region, and the spoiled cityscape of Cincinnati, with reflections on life along the river and local industry.
A speaker argues the east west rivalry grows yearly with New York dominance fading and the west gaining political weight. He dismisses moving the capital from Washington, citing invested wealth, government buildings valued at about $100 million and lasting historical ties.
The late A D Ditmars of Lancaster left 80000 to create a method that assigns children to trades by their impulses tested in a room with instruments and tools. If a child shows musical interest, they become a musician. if drawn to crafts, a carpenter’s trade follows. the plan anticipated observing each child’s natural inclination. Also noted is a figure for street railways, claiming 223 cities use 645,000 horses and 16,850 cars.
A grand brown stone crematory temple with red slate roof rises in Buffalo. The facility includes a 200 seat auditorium an organ room a chancel a furnace room and reception areas with a basement columbarium for urns. The chancel mirrors first century Christian decor and a funeral car transports bodies to the furnace during ceremonies.
The judiciary committee chair, John Randolph Tucker, a 63 year old Virginia figure, is described as accomplished in Congress and a skilled storyteller. A former attorney general of Virginia and law professor, he has served in Congress since 1975 and announced reelection plans. His suitability for solicitor general is noted.
Civil engineers praise M Estrade for a near completed high speed locomotive aimed at 72 to 78 mph. It features six driving wheels, large diameter wheels, three coupled axles, and hinged grease boxes on the front axle to aid curves. Potential use spans India, Russia, Asia, and America. An Americas rush to Egypt follows Luxor's pure air attracting consumptives.
Prompt free sample box of JL goods promises rapid earnings with no capital. All ages and both sexes can join from home or spare time, with 50 cents to 5 dollars daily possible. If unsatisfied, a one dollar payment is offered for trouble. Full details mailed free from Stn SON Portland Maine. Immense pay, terms free, apply now.
Cure for piles description lists back and abdomen weight sensations and indigestion as possible symptoms. It claims Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors relieves itching and offers a permanent cure priced at 50 cents with addresses in Piqua Ohio and Flower and Petrikin as sellers.
G Cook, a veterinary surgeon, lists compounds for Black Leg Pleuro Pneumonia Hog Cholera and Fowl Cholera as required by Government. He offers bone and joint enlargements relief trocars for bloated cattle and shoing for difficult feet. He operates at A A Woodbury's shop and at W A Miner’s Livery Stable with accommodations for invalids.
Listed headstones and monuments offered in various sizes with prices. 12 feet high Scotch granite options start at 270 dollars with other heights and proportions described. Includes 7 feet 6 inch Italian marble drapery monument with urn and ornament and smaller 4 to 5 feet headstones for children from ten dollars upward.
Advertisement urges customers to compare before buying elsewhere claiming superior materials and proportions and promising best value. The terse pitch presses the reader to visit and inspect offerings prior to purchase.
Hale and Hotchkiss offer 60 000 acres in Wyoming about 100 miles north of Greeley with 15000 acres at 2.00 per acre. One sixth down and five equal payments over six years. Water provided by Canal and Tunnel Co. Rental details and spring opening advertised. town to be laid out next month. Arthur Hotchkiss Notary Public.
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