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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1888
Page
8
A vivid depiction of New Mexico sheep shearing, describing 2,600 sheep crowded in a corrals, dozens of workers, and the brutal pace of 75 to 150 head per day per shearer. The piece notes wages, scoring, and the labor intensity amid high altitude conditions.
The New York Sun notes that washing clothes is a skilled craft not shared by the casual observer. It details exact methods for stains, delicate fabrics, and linen care, explaining treatments for pillow slips, stockings, flannels, and mildew. The piece ends by suggesting brides in June benefit from these tips.
The author argues that oddity is a defining feature in people and should be admired rather than avoided. He compares two brothers one frugal and powerful the other scholarly yet stingy and concludes family traits create balanced minds. He praises originality and warns against fearing neighborly mockery.
The British consul at Ichang reports rising imports of lighter cotton goods but falling heavy textures. Rumors in spring of last year claim foreign garments cause skin diseases and even death, especially in Szechuen. He urges trade controllers to prevent noxious matter in cotton goods and notes inquiry into baryta use.
A street car conductor quotes a five cent fare for an orphan child. The guardian insists on a receipt for all money paid and promises to drop a nickel in the fare box once a receipt is written. The conductor leans over the brake in thought.
A brief quip attributed to Georgia Cracker features a joking exchange about butter and a feigned request to chloroform it, illustrating a satirical or humorous voice from the period.
Rothschild & Co. supplies fruit while A. F. Sipperly & Co. and A. F. Stererrty & Co. at the Greeley One Price Clothing Co. offer campaign hats for both parties at club rates. Agents for the factory provide agent’s prices.
E Haron advertises loose hay and alfalfa for sale with ongoing stock on hand at Rothschild & Co. location.
Transfers show numerous parcels sold in Greeley Fort Morgan Platteville Brush Erie and Evans with prices ranging from 50 to 4420 dollars. Names include Walker Stevenson Bassett Sanborn Wasley Sechrist Doughty Bell Lord Lord and institutions Lincoln Land Co New England Live Stock Co Colorado Mortgage & Investment Co and U P Ry Co.
Counties Larimer Boulder Weld Logan Washington Routt and Grand form district 1 for teachers institutes to be held in Greeley starting August 15 for two weeks. It ends about a week before the quarterly teachers examination on the 30th. County superintendents may add five percent to averages of attending teachers. Secretary is Mr. Curtiss of Washington county Akron and conductor may be Mr. Copeland of Greeley. Packard on the executive committee will handle rooms and board details.
A newspaper advertisement touts Folding Beds with woven wire mattresses for compact use and easy setup by children. It highlights Center Table Wash Stands Wardrobe Chiffonier and a range of oak ash and walnut furniture, including sideboards tables buffets chairs and bookcases. The dealer Mr Daniels invites readers to see and hear the merits and claims odorless airtight commodes for sick rooms.
A brief notice highlights monthly bargains with urged careful viewing. Shoppers are directed to inspect items closely and buy what they desire.
A catalog listing shows summer silks at 25 to 50 cents, Sarah Silks in various shades at 90 cents, Faille Francaise at 1.25 dollars, heavy Gross Grain at 1.25, Best Black Gros Grain 1.50, trimming brocade silks 50 to 85 cents, and silk velvets priced from 65 cents to 1.00 per yard.
Local store discounts entire line of white dress goods by 25 to 40 percent inviting shoppers to inspect the assortment before purchasing.
A local store advertises ready-made white dresses aprons and children's wear at a discount of 20 percent.
A retailer advertises a selection of parasols with prices described as very low and an additional 20 percent discount. The note emphasizes a wide range and strong bargain appeal for shoppers.
A local retailer advertises a rush on hosiery and gloves with a 20 percent discount on all items. The notice emphasizes low prices driving customer interest.
A Northern Colorado store promotes a large varied stock of Gent's boots and shoes with extra inducements to reduce inventory. The ad claims prices are lower this season than any other house in the region and invites customers to visit to see the goods.
A brief note describes a period when merchants note surplus stock and end-of-season goods. The passage signals inventory awareness and potential sale or clearance actions following excess merchandise.
The notice notes a buildup of varied ends and a markedly low level of stock. Planning and pricing strategies indicate a forthcoming Bargain Counter ready within a few weeks.
A local retailer advertises a removal sale to clear stock in Weld County. The notice promises very low prices and urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of the bargains.
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