A Cruise on the United States Steamer Powhatan
A Greeley narrator recalls enlisting in Philadelphia in 1883 as an able seaman. He describes recruit exams, color tests, shipboard routines, pay, discipline, and life aboard the Powhatan a four decker with 350 crew and 160 apprentices. The voyage included Lisbon London Constantinople Leghorn Madeira Fayal and no deaths in a year and a half at sea.
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Greeley
Eli Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
Navy
Navy Yard
Philadelphia Navy Yard
League Island
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Lisbon
London
Lancaster
Quinnebaugh
Constantinople
Leghorn
Madeira
Fayal
Alexandria
Olly
Farms For Sale Or Rent North Of Denver Lands
Water furnished farms offered for sale or rent on shares on favorable terms. Land north of Dry Creek fifteen miles north of Denver between the D A P R R and Boulder Valley railroad. Terms to Denver Land Company. Inspection via A E Moyn Siding No 10 D U P Railroad Frenel's five thousand dollars in First National Bank Denver. Nickle Cigar advertised. J A Rogers has them.
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Dry Creek
Denver
Boulder Valley Railroad
Denver Land Company
Colorado National Bank
A. E. Moyn
D. U. & P. Railroad
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician offers a free recipe for a vegetable cure of consumption and lung ailments after testing it in many cases. He will mail the directions in German, French or English with instructions, to any reader who requests it, posting the paper. Address W. A. Noyes, 149 Power's Block, Rochester, New York.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Power’s Block
Rochester
New York
Cure for Piles Promises Immediate Relief At French's
Sample Slippers at Frenchs shows a cure claim for piles. It describes symptoms such as back and abdominal weight, indigestion, moisture and itching. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy is said to absorb fluid and provide a permanent cure for 50 cents, with address in Piqua Ohio and sale by Flower and Petrikia.
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Bosanko
New Coal Bank at Eaton Promises Best Coal Nearby
Persons desiring coal can get a good view of coal one mile east of Eaton. The operation is arranged the best in Eaton by C. H. Werner, proprietor.
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NEW Coal Bank
Eaton
C. H. Wener
Local well drilling equipment sold in Greeley
Notice states purchase of W H Morton drilling gear by L T Haynes of Greeley Cole and invites inquiries for well sinking. Facet includes catarrh testimonial for Ely's Cream Balm by A Fuller Danby NY and S A Lovell Franklin PA. promotional content mixed in with the notice.
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W. H. Morton
Greeley
L. T. Haynes
Cole
Ely
Fuller
Danby
N. Y
S. A. Lovell
Franklin, Pa
Parker's Tonie Promises Health Rescue in Neglected Families
Advertisement touts Parker's Tonie as a restorative for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments. It claims to save women from hospital or poorhouse by boosting health at “your own prices” for 30 days and through a stock reduction sale ending February 1, with a grand prize drawing. Also notes a farm for sale nearby.
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Parker
Tonie
H. B. Jackson
How many women suffer, Parker's Tonic promise
The passage asks how many women feel worn and listless with fatigue irritability and nerves while caring for children. It then claims Parker's Tonic will relieve these “troubles peculiar to their sex” and drive away their distress.
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Parker
Great Bargains at Second Tea Store Oasis Block
Bargains offered for choice alfalfa hay delivered to any city area. Orders left at J. Max Clark's Coal office.
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Oasis
J. Max Clark
Public Library to Open Saturdays and Wednesdays
Proposals invited for appointment to run the Public Library with hours 2 to 6 pm Saturdays and evenings to 7 9 pm and possibly Wednesday afternoons. Librarian will manage books records and fines. Proposals due to B D Sanborn Treasurer by next Monday night.
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B. D. Sanborn
Treasuer
No Boom that Science Has Conferred
Ad extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for malarial fevers and stomach liver and bowel disorders. Claims quinine and other drugs fail against fevers while Bitters protect and arrest disease and improve appetite sleep and circulation. Also notes clothing and footwear ads and lodge meeting details included in the fragment.
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United States
Tropics
Colorado House of Greeley Reopens for Guests
The Colorado House of Greeley under Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rogerson will be reopened for guests on December 23, 1885. Houses and lots for sale at Sanborns Lost. A Memorandum Book containing bills and memoranda useful only to the owner. The finder will confer a favor by retaining it at this office.
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Arthur M. Wilson
W. C. Gegory
S. B. A. Haynes
Ke.t. Dunning
Weld
Abbott & Miner
Greeley
Colorado
K. T. Dunning
Hesky Williams
Colorado House of Greeley
Elizabeth A. Rogerson
Will Bee
Parker's Tonic Promises Cure Without Alcohol Effect
Parents fear quack nostrums that promote drinking. The ad claims Parker's Tonic builds the system for stomach liver and kidney health and stimulates without intoxication, allegedly curing the appetite for liquor.
Farm for sale at Highland Lake Weld County
The subscriber offers 400 acres of farm near Highland Lake Weld County, divisible into two or three parcels, sold as a whole or in lots. Includes water, fruit and forest trees, 15 acres alfalfa, good fencing, buildings, near post office, school, church. Moderate price and easy terms. Contact A Pound Highland Lake or Seth Terry Longmont.
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Highland Lake
Weld Co
Highland Lake, Weld Co
Colo
Seth Terry
Longmont
Parker's Hair Balsam Restores Hair Growth and Color
Thousands testify Parker's Hair Balsam will grow hair again and restore color. It quickly covers bald spots, removes dandruff, cools the scalp, and leaves no greasiness or dye. Safe, reliable, and highly perfumed.
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Parker
New York Goods Arrive At C Brown Prices Defy Competition
C Brown announces a new line from New York with paints starting at 7 dollars and suits from 28 dollars. Call and see the offerings.
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C. Brown
New York
Joux Callaghan Bricks and Houses for Rent
Joux Callaghan, a contractor and bricklayer, offers pressed brick work and several houses for rent. Prices range from six to fifty dollars. Agent B D Saaxnorn handles listings.
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Joux Callaghan
B.D. SaAxnorn
Local Tradesmen Advertise Goods and Services in Greeley
Bran from Faton mills offered at mill prices with five cents extra for delivery. McCrellan Chayroy promote Brown's trouserings with startling styles and prices. Sanborn lists real estate bargains. Travelers Insurance Co praised by Greeley residents for prompt claim payouts. Saxvorn agent. Sample slippers and a new blacksmith shop opened on Maple Street east of the Colorado House by Ep Sarre inviting old customers.
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McCrellan & Chayroy
Maple Street
Colorado House
Sarre
Greeley
Colorado
Bran for sale at Greeley Feed Store opposite Hart's shop
Evans and Eaton Bran advertised at the Greeley Feed Store across from Hart's harness shop. Ear corn loads requested by buyers.
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Bran
Evans and Eaton
Greeley
Hart
Horses for sale and travel insurance offered near town
The notice advertises three good work teams and several horses available near town at The New Expianp Live Stock Co. It warns against agents selling accident insurance from small companies and promotes Travelers as a trusted insurer offering security worth millions.
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New
Expianp Live Stock Co
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Powhatan
Fort Morgan
Times
Robbins and
Gallup
A. K. Clarke
John Gilbertson
Brush
Platte
Beaver
Emerson
Hawks
Platte and Beaver Improvement Company
Boulder County
J. Asen
First Nat. Bank
L. Cativy
LO Colorado
T. Tonge
Symes Brock
Frenel’s
First National Bank
J. A. Rogers
E. W. R. McCrennan
Postoffice
Frend’s
J.W. Graham
Austin
Texas
F. ‘Smith
A. E. Mead & Co
T’rustee
James B. Griffis
Emerson & West
Henry
West
Court House
County of Weld
James B. Griftis
Henry T. West
Brown
Forest City Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Frank Mappers
M. W
E. F
Dawney
Ree
Camp & Nusbaum, Contractors and Brick-Layers
Greeley, Cole
Sanborns
Sanborn
Travelers Insurance Co
B. D. Saxvorn
Agt
French's
French
Rockford
Columbus
Aurora
Pockford Watch
Beard
Johnston's Optical Co's Goods
Waltham, Elgin
Springfield
Hampden Watches
Sporting Goods
Johnston Optical Cos
Aan
Post Office
Ili Dunha
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