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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
5
A scrambled catalog of old classified lines lists items for sale including a piano horse mules and furniture, plus rental notices and farm listings. Entries mention Desig Edition circulation figures, contact hints and partial addresses, typical of a town newspaper want ad page.
Troubled housing ad appears with terse renter guidance and a contact line. The garbled section references Pleasant Valley and legal or public notice style. No clear names, dates, or firm actions are readable.
Auction list shows properties in Pueblo and Greeley areas including a modern house on Normal Avenue, a cottage near business center, and a 5,200 room house. Prices range from 4,000 to 14,000 plus real estate in Pieanant Valley with a sidewalk area and a two block frontage.
Commission House Report lists potato prices at 1.80 and 1.245 for average. Onions priced from 25 to 1.40 dollars per load. Native hay baled at 12.60 and May alfalfa at 19.60. Wages and levy figures noted with several figures such as 1.26.
Sanborn Houston Cimeramias and lines note pot prices at Searing's Greenhouse while many residents, including Mies Libby Russell and Miss Maud Turk, travel to Denver for visits or business. Henry Arbuckle and D K Gray head to Denver for short trips as others return from North Platte and Windsor. State rail and social news mix with local commerce and travel as J L Sobers and wife visit before heading back to Denver.
Sanborn and Houston announce the birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Claude Newton at 6 15 am Dr Sapero the Denver ENT specialist will visit Greeley March 11 12 and 13 at the Camfield hotel offering free consultations Two large shipments of new wallpaper and a remnant sale at Imboden s Book Store noted An unusual build up is forecast for Greeley in 1909 and Farmers Supply Co urges hardware cost estimates for those planning developments Mr and Mrs C R Hart travel to Denver for a pleasure trip and J B Goleman and children return from Mitchell Nebraska after visiting Mr Coleman's parents.
The Denver Mantel and Tile Company presents a unique display at the Denver Pure Food Show drawing visitors whether they seek building services or not. They specialize in shipping goods across the western states. Funeral services for “Grandma” Van Aken of Evans were held at her daughter’s home with Rev. Coffman and Rev. Munes officiating. Interment followed in Evans cemetery.
A local text reports continued sale activity on Wail Peper for the rest of the month. It notes strong demand and up-to-date styles with good assortments and low prices.
Department Commander Watson of Greeley and Adjt. Gen. Thomas traveled to Loveland for an inspection visit and were hosted with a reception and banquet by the George H. Thomas Grand Army post and the Women's Relief Corps members tonight served a formal meal and tributes.
An old newspaper ad hawks Kexall Dyspepsia Tablets offering a guaranteed cure for dyspepsia and stomach woes. It markets a missing gastric element and promises refunds if customers are not satisfied, citing a fictional “millionaire offer” to lure readers. The item targets general readers with a 25 cent price and store or mail order.
Miss Isabelle Church returns from a brief visit with Senator F Wood and his wife in Denver and will remain there for the rest of the week. Mrs J G Harris hosts a card party tonight for visiting young ladies with refreshments served.
Dr. K. C. Rapero, Denver ear nose and throat specialist, will be at the Camfeld hotel Thursday Friday and Saturday March 11 12 and 18 for free consultation and examination.
C Knight of the First National Bank resigns about March 1 to pursue real estate and insurance. He has purchased Robert Steele’s interests in that line and expects success. George Weir will assume Knight’s bank role.
The Sullivan dray line and freight depot have been unusually busy unloading four carloads of John Deere farm implements for the Farmers' Supply & Machinery Co. One entire railcar carried 2 way plows, drawing notable attention in implement circles.
City water tax for the first half of 1909 is overdue. All residents must settle with the city clerk before March 1 or have their water turned off after that date. Jesse Nolin, Water Superintendent.
Harry Sylvester of LaSalle concluded a Tuesday sale disposing of horses cows farming implements and household goods as he prepares to move to Idaho. The sale took place at the former Ogilvie place now owned by Senator Booth.
P Hubbel of Ault named by the Colorado State Commercial association to attend the dry farming congress in Cheyenne this week. His business duties have prevented session attendance so far, but he may depart for Cheyenne tomorrow.
Geo Steidinger of 720th Avenue advertises Bianketa and robes sold at cost. No other details provided.
Promises a legally binding guarantee on Kaufman Pre-Shrunk clothing with full refund if unsatisfactory. States garments are on trial until wearer is satisfied and that Kaufman stand behind the label and their stores authority. Aimed at reassuring customers about fit and quality guarantees.
The advertisement touts Kaufman Pre Shrinking Garments that are claimed to never shrink or wrinkle after production. It emphasizes a proprietary process that removes shrinkage, ensures perpetual style, and promises lasting new appearance, fit, and value with a satisfaction guarantee.
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