Northwest Colony Notes Paints Bright Future
From Port Angeles Washington Territory Oct 21 1887 Lizzie Haynes reports rapid sawmill growth in the Puget Sound colony with twenty cottages four large buildings rising as laborers arrive from Chicago. Brickmaking and timber machinery expand while climate remains mild and healthy despite variable fishing yields.
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Horror
Chicago
Hood’s Canal
Northwest
Washington Territory
Greeley
United States
Lizzie Haynes
Port Angeles
W. T
Prince Ferdinand Enters Bulgaria Amid Enthusiastic Reception
The Bulgarian provisional government welcomes Prince Ferdinand I with grand ceremonies at Vidin, Rustbuk, and Tirnova. He takes oath, signs the constitution, and proclaims a free Bulgaria while Russia withholds recognition.
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Ferdinand
Hungary
Danube
Regenta
Viddin
Rustbhuk
Tirnova
Bulgaria
Ferdinand I
Vindication of Reform at the Custom House
The examination of subordinates for promotion shows competitive appointments outperform patronage. Many clerks hired under Civil Service Law scored high, while about seventy five incompetents will be discharged. The piece argues for business principles in government hiring and criticizes political appointees.
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Sansom Street
Philadelphia News
Custom House
N. Y
First Snow of the Season Reported in Denver
The first snow of the season began last night and continued today with light fall. Observers note it is early for snow though historic records show earlier events in prior years. In 1882 to 1886 the first snow dates ranged from October 8 to November 1, with several early arrivals.
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Denver Times
Electric Bitters touted as cure all liver kidney blood ills
W D Salt of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio endorse Electric Bitters as the best remedy for rheumatism and other liver kidney blood diseases. The claims note relief after multiple bottles and urge purchases at Fezer's Drug Store. A doctor recommends Me Liver and Kidney Balm for irritation of kidneys and bladder.
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W. D. Salt
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Belleville
Ohio
J. F. Fezer
J. H. Me
California Catarrh Cure Promises Health Boost
A claimed natural product from Butte County California is advertised as a remedy for consumption asthma bronchitis and coughs. W B Mason sells California Catarrh Cure for 1 a bottle or 3 for 2.50 with mail option 1 10. Also promoted is Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier claiming appetite sleep and vigor benefits.
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Butte County
California
Santa Abie
W. B. Mason
J. H. McLean
Lachee
Maine Fishermen Keep Working to Safeguard Canned Supply
The Boston Post notes that sardines have left the French coast but reassures there will be no canned-sardine shortage as long as Maine fishermen continue their labor.
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Maine
Boston Post
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for quick healing
Sale notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refunds. Price 25 cents per box and sold by J F Fezer. Includes health advert claims and a New Orleans Picayune quote.
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J. F. Fezer
Absolute Cure and Numerous Patent Medicines Advertised
An advertisement roundup touts Abietine Ointment as a cure for old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions with 25 cent boxes or 30 cents by mail. Dr J H McLean’s Chills and Fever Cure is offered as a 50 cent remedy. Ely’s Dream Balm and Ely’s Cream Balm are promoted for catarrh and nasal relief. A New York firm allegedly imports 1 000 000 fish poles yearly. A quip notes Leadville air and cat relief by fiddle strings in a St Paul Herald line.
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W. B. Mason
Ely
Peck Bros
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Leadville
St. Paul
California Cat a Cure claims guaranteed catarrh cure
An advertisement promotes California Cat a Cure as a guaranteed remedy for catarrh cold in the head bay fever rose cold catarrhal deafness and sore eyes. It promises restoration of taste and breath, urges following directions, and offers six months treatment by mail or at pharmacies via W. B. Mason in Oroville California and Abeline Medical Company in Oroville with price details.
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Abeline Medical Company
Oroville
Cal
ABL Nemical Company
Santa Arie
W. B. Mason
Greeley, Cole
A Woman's Discovery of a Miracle Cure
Mrs. Luther Lutz of Shelby, North Carolina, credited Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing a seven year battle with disease after three months of persistent coughing. A single bottle brought sleep and relief, prompting a free trial bottle offer at J F Fezer s drug store via W C Hamrick Co of Shelby.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W.C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
J. F. Fezer
Dr J H Mcleans Balm Aimed at Liver and Kidney Relief
For physical ailments especially aging issues there is no remedy like Dr J H Mcleans Liver and Kidney Balm. It is described as genial and invigorating to the liver and kidneys and remarkably effective.
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J. H. McLean
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Promised Relief
A dated advertisement urges mothers to buy Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve crying and pain, cure dysentery and diarrhea, regulate the stomach, cure wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and restore energy, selling for 25 cents per bottle.
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Winslow Nothing
United States
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Scinda
Grenada
Californta
Bucklen
New York
Adulia
Prickly Ash Bittens Sole Proprietors
Louis and Kane
Orry A
Castoria
Miss
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Michigan Avenue
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Sec’v
Greeley Command
K.T
D. B. Winson
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West
Garden City
Order of the Eastern Star
W, Is. Mason W. M. H, Wrman
See’y
Greeley Lodge No
H. P.hearn
F. Dawtey
Forest City Lodge No
P. Befrexspouse
Rorr
Grant Woman's Relief Corps No. 15
Sanat A. Hoeanry
Len A. Pane
See'y
Poudre Valley
Cuas
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Weld
Fisvo
Scribe
Greeley Cantono
Patriarchs Militant
Tayton
Canven
Greeley Councel No
Chosen Friends
J, Jones
Forp
Greeley Guards. Co
Hawper
Greeley Association of Stationary
Jones
Sanborn
Poudre von
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S. G. Futur
D. F.cap
Foreman
Greeley Public Library
Bot Han Cou
Wlifornia
J.J. Riethmann & CO
Telnacs
Kansas City
St. Louis
Niagara Falls
Frandle
Chas. M. Hays
Gen
C. M. Hampson
Coml
Agt
D. F. Camp
E. M. Nussacom
Cleph Joyce
Maple Street
Grand Outfit Tree
Tave & Co
Augusta
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Portland
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