Stray Notes From Fort Collins and Northern Colorado
Stray notes describe crops near Fort Collins and Greeley with wheat advancing and rain in Hotchkiss leaving ground soaked but no damage. Farmers plow for potatoes and corn as rain aids soil. Fort Collins shows slight business improvement and hopes for revival. Courier postmaster Ansel Watrous starts duties. longtime staff Frank Watrous and Arthur Webb remain active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collins
Greeley
Hotchkiss
Colorado
Ansel Watrous
Courier
Frank Watrous
Arthur Webb
Margaret
Webb
Brother Crafts
Thexpress
Express
8. E. Eddy & Co
Fort Morgan And Fort Collins News Digest At A Glance
The Fort Morgan Times reports E. E. Baker planting corn, brickyard crews turning out 5000 bricks daily, and A. 8. Baker selling a Swiss bull to G. H. West. J. H. Johnson imports Short horn heifers from Illinois. School board elected Farnsworth, Callender, Burk. tax vote for two mills and bond protest actions. Fort Collins items note scholarships bought, orchard culling, and 1000 cottonwood bids, plus census, tax rolls, and 1884 85 collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
E. E. Baker
E. W. Ray
Greeley
A. E. Gipgon
L. C. Baker
J. H. Johnson
Illinois
Baker
Sigmund
George H. West
Sterling
F. H. Farnsworth
W. F. Callender
J. H. Burk
Brush
A. 8. Baker
Fort Collins
Denver University
W. F. Watrous
Fort Russell Post
Jay H. Boughton
Thomas H. Johnson
Loveland
T.M. Vallintine
J. E. Shipler
T. H. Johnson
Fossil Creek
Buckhorn
Redstone
Mr. Vallentine
Promising Ore Claims Open Near Sheep Creek
An immense ore body worth twenty eight dollars per ton has been struck near Sheep Creek on the North Fork of the Poudre. Reduction works are discussed as development of Thunderbolt Mine near the Little Narrows of the Poudre canon advances. Six engineers survey a seven and a half mile extension of the Greeley Salt Lake and Pacific railroad to Buckhorn, with construction expected next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheep Creek
Greeley, Salt Lake and Pacific Railroad
Buckhorn
Stout
Boulder grape grower predicts good crop despite losses
Chas Faurot, a leading regional grape grower, reports grapes unharmed and a strong crop ahead. Raspberries were hardest hit, blackberries fair, and strawberries expected to yield well. Nearby three men begged for lodging, then planned a hold-up but failed as the night watchman closely observed their movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Herald
Chas, Faurot
Colorado
Land and cattle notes across the West and Mexico
The article surveys ranch properties and cattle markets, noting a syndicate buying 12.5 million acres in Coahuila, John A. Witter forecasting more colts at Weld County farm, price quotes for yearlings and two-year-olds in Fort Worth, and local ranchers around Saguache. It discusses Grand Junction beef plans, land fronts near Tesquisquite, and economic drivers of beef prices including supply demand and an animal milk experiment in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coahuila
Mexico
John A. Witter
Weld County
Fort Worth
Saguache
Nathan Russell
Grand Junction
Messrs. Leonard Bros
Denver and
Rio Grande
Colorado
Frank Law
Ute Creek
Tesquisquite
N. M
Land Office
New Mexico
France
Agricultural College
St. Remy
Union Pacific Highlights Western Attractions Against Niagara Falls
The Union Pacific promotes multiple Western sights beyond Yellowstone, including Colorado peaks, Great Salt Lake, and lesser resorts, culminating with a rival cataract 280 feet high. Its 210-foot drop feeds the Snake River, a stream originating in Yellowstone Park, as it descends in a dramatic plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Great Salt Lake
Niagara Falls
Snake River
Yellowstone Park
Shoshone Falls and Twin Falls Excursion Rates
The article describes Shoshone Falls and Twin Falls near the Columbia river system, noting their height and scenery. It lists round trip excursion rates from Missouri River, Denver, Ogden, Pocatello, and Beaver Canyon to Yellowstone Park or Shoshone Falls, with price reductions for certain through-ticket holders, encouraging travelers from Union Pacific routes to visit these attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Columbia River
Niagara River
Great Falls
Twin Falls
Falls
Shoshone Station
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific Railway
Shoshone
Missouri River
Fire Hole Basin
Yellowstone Park
Shoshone Falls
Denver
Westward relief idea challenged by advertisement tone
The page touts Dr Bo sanko s Cough and Lung Syrup for consumption with claims of relief across coughs colds bronchitis and chest pains priced 50 cents to 1 sold by W B Mason. It also lists a parade of local goods and services including millinery hats pianos organs dressmaking lessons flowers and bargain real estate.
Properties and goods offered in Greeley Colorado ad column
A mixed page of local sales prompts includes land lots near R R in block east, priced 75 to 100 per lot with urging to act. new musical instrument firm Knight & McClure at 370 and 407 Larimer St Denver with agent James Torrens and O D Woodman. summer hats at E L Seelbachs. harness stock by R E Hart Main Street Greeley. rental acres in town offered by Mrs N C Meeker. C Brown goods advert promising good fit. Mitchells Fancy Bazar tinware hardware silverware and books. help wanted for canvassing TriBUNE. found woman’s breast-pin on Main Street east of railroad by B D Sanspory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimer St
Denver
Missouri River
Colorado
James Torrens
O. D. Woodman
Weld
Larimer Counties
R. E. Hart
Main Street
Greeley
Colo
Several Houses For Rent And Local Trades Listings
A collage of rental notices and local trades in Greeley Colorado includes two houses for rent, a five room home for sale, and water rights on easy terms. Local businesses offer saddles, harnesses, farm tools, dental and tailoring services, a blacksmith shop opening on Maple Street, and Cracker brand purchases. The mix features fruit trees for sale, a thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle stock note, and vendors advertising groceries, seeds, and a piano sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes, Dunning & Annis
Cooper Bros Contractors and Brick Layers in Greeley
Cooper Bros a local firm of contractors and brick layers based in Greeley Colorado faces potential bidding interest for regional construction projects this year. The company known for masonry work and building restoration positions itself to secure new commercial and residential contracts.
Parker's Hair Balsam Keeps Hair Soft and Glossy
From nature's well comes a remedy that clears clogged oil glands to prevent hair loss. Parker's Hair Balsam renews scalp action, restores color, and leaves hair soft and glossy. It cures dandruff, is not greasy, not a dye, and pleasantly perfumed for a lady's toilet table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Are You Tired of Being Sick Parker's Tonic Ad
An old promotional notice urges workers to improve health with Parker's Tonic. It claims many in stores offices and factories are ill from inactivity and poor diet and asserts the tonic cures blood digestion headaches and organ troubles.
Cure for Piles and Its Quick Relief
An old advertisement describes piles with back and abdominal weight, indigestion signs, moisture and itching after warmth. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy allegedly absorbs tumors, relieves itching, and offers a permanent cure for a 50 cent price from The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co of Piqua Ohio, sold by W B Mason.
Private board by day or week at Trisene office
Pleasant rooms and good board advertised with daily or weekly options. Apply at the Trisene office.
Rose Meeker Offers Choice Home Canned Goods
Choice home canned fruits marmalades jams jellies preserves and spiced pickles offered in glass jars with refined sugar for sale by Rose Meeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Meeker
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Plainly Promotes Teething Relief
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve crying and pain, cure dysentery and diarrhoea, regulate the stomach, ease wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and sharpen energy. Price is 25 cents per bottle, sold by druggists worldwide.
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician reports discovering a plant-based cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments along with nervous debility and nervous complaints. He offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English with full preparation and usage directions to interested readers who write to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power’s Block
Rochester
New York
Bargains Noted On Fast Colored Lawns And Goods
A short list highlights bargains including fast colored lawns prints and good brown muslin priced by the yard. Also advertised are ladies hose per yard with emphasis on value and variety for shoppers.
For Rent or Sale Thirty Acres Under No.3 Ditch
Thirty acres of good trucking or farming land under No.3 Ditch, one and one half miles west of Postoffice, with comfortable dwelling and fine hennery. Enquire of Freeman and Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman & Barrett
Public Notices and Classified Ads from Greeley Tribune
A fine two seated covered phaeton offered for cash or note by 7 W. A. Miner. Curtis and Prisciaro promise lowest cash prices on first class goods after buying Gale and Lee. A six room house for sale by B. D. Sanborn. Sheep on shares with Tyler D. Heiskell in Fort Morgan. Five room house with four acres west of Mrs. Meeker, Freeman & Barrett. I sold my interest in the Greeley Tribune to Edwin J. Carver, who assumes liabilities. W. S. Fadierron announces. Greeley, April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Miner
Gale & Lee
Curtis & Prisciaro
Tyler D. Heiskell
Fort Morgan
N. C. Meekers
Freeman & Barrett
Greeley Tribune
Edwin J. Carver
Fadierron
Greeley
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
F. D. Morrison
Wyoming Stock Association
Fort Colling
Poudre Val
Milans
Pacu’s
B.D. Sanborn
Mitchell’s Fancy Bazar
Isaac Stevens
Eighth Street
13Th Avenue
Miss Weir
Twelfth Street
Fourteenth Avenue
Ke, & L. Seerpaen
Parsons
America
R. R
B. D. Sanborn
Knight & McClure Music Com
PANY
E. & L. Seelbach
N. C. Meeker
C. Brown
Tribune Office
B. D. Sanspory
B.D. LanxBury
Maple Street
Colorado House
Omaha
Alao
J, Max Clark
J. W. Horner
Harr
P.O. Box
Oregon
New England Live Stock Co
Ae. B. D. Sanborn
E. Heaton, Greeley
Camp & Nusbaum
Greeley, Cole
Rhoads
Freeman& Barrett
Heiser
R. E. Hanr
Joan Callaghan
Clifton Duke
Lone Tree
Atkinson
Mitchell
J. M. Wallace
Windsor Farm
Windsor Hotel
Mark L
Bradley
James Prittie
John L. Barrett
Cooper Bros., Contractors and Bricklayers
Greeley, Colo
Sutf
S. H. Southard
Pers
Oasis
6Th Street
7Th Ave
Union Colony
H. A. French
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!