Colorado Weld County Election Propositions and Officials Listed
General election notice for Weld County Colorado sets the date as November 6, 1888. It details amendments to Colorado Constitution Article XI, debt limits for state and counties, and a separate proposition to raise state tax rate to five mills for 1889 and 1890. It also lists elected officers including presidential electors governor secretary of state treasurer auditor attorney general superintendent of public instruction university regents supreme court judges and local officials.
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Weld
Colorado
State of
United States
Congress
General Assembly
Congress United States
University of Colorado
Supreme Court
A. Elbert
Highth Judicial District
Highth Judicial
J. M. Freeman
House of Representatives
W. Hammitt
Constable and Road Overseer Designations Issued
Notice from the county clerk at Greeley dated September 19 1888 commands one constable for each Justice Precincts 7 15 22 for the long term and one road overseer for each road district for the short term. The document is signed and sealed by Sal Arthur Hotcher county clerk.
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Greeley
Sheriff Sells Weld County Real Estate at Public Auction
The Weld County Sheriff Jacob M. Wolaver will auction the tract described as Lot 7 in the southeast quarter of section 8 township 5 north range 65 west to satisfy a promissory note of 700 dollars and 14 coupons. The sale is set for October 23, 1888 at 10:00 AM at the court house front door in Weld County. Attorneys Coe and Freeman represent the successor in trust.
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Colorado
Weld
Dan Miller
Weld County
James M. Miller
Charles Brown
Jacob M. Wolaver
Successor In Trust
COE & Freeman
King Block
Denver
Herife
District Court
Larimer County
Francis L. Carter Cotton
Francis L. Carter
Court House
Greeley
L. L. Putnam
KP. W. Putnam
From Coney Island to Wabash Cars and Friendly Freethinkers
Brief notes on Miss D Arcy and Miss Almighty Dollar returning from Coney Island and Long Branch praising luxurious Wabash Route palace and reclining chair cars and attentive conductors. A quip from a Maglish Freethinker to a boy about locating God. An endorsement for Ely's Cream Balm from Rev. Mayo. A kitchen table anecdote about a drumstick. Shiloh's Vitalizer advertised for consumption and dyspepsia with prices.
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Miss D’arcy
Miss Almighty Dollar
Coney Island
Long Branch
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Promoted In Odd Ad Copy
An old advertisement promotes Shilohs catarrh remedy as a cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth. It lists J. K. Fezer and Mrs Faneuil Hall Boston as sellers and includes a humorous aside about Erasmus and Sunday fishing. The ad also markets Shilohs Vitalizer for indigestion constipation dizziness and yellow skin with J F Fezer as seller.
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Shilohw
J. K. Fezer
Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Sleepless Nights and Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement for Shilohs Cure chase remedy sold by J. F. ezer boasts relief from sleepless nights caused by a terrible cough. The terse snippet presents a patent medicine pitch common to old newspapers.
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Shiloh
J. F. Ezer
Labouchere’s Writing Method Praised by Marlborough
The duke of Marlborough extols Labouchere as nearly Truth personified. He claims Labouchere writes from notes he gathers in all topics, edits at night, and sends to his editor. The method yields concise, punchy copy with minimal editorial cost, contrasting with The London World’s paid contributors.
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Labouuchere
Duke of Marlborough
Labouchere
Dynamo
Truth
London World
New York World
Sewing Machine Powered by Water in Ada’s Shop
In a Demorest's Monthly excerpt, Ada demonstrates a sewing machine run by a tiny water motor under the kitchen sink. A leather belt transmits power through a shaft to the upper room, with a foot or hand lever to start and stop. The setup allows Ada to sew three times faster than by hand without overtaxing her strength.
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Ada
Ada Aea
Demorest
Weather Wisdom On Summer Attire From Dr Guernsey
A discussion on hot weather dress advises woolen underwear for comfort and breathability, warns against absorbent fabrics that trap perspiration, and suggests cotton as a cooler option. The dialogue notes that improper clothing can feel like walking over one’s grave and stresses cleanliness.
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Richard Guernsey
M. D
The Shadow Over My Home From Donald Rameau
A poem recalls a family scene where a shadow over the speaker's home unsettles a mother or parent. A joyful child plays outside while a doctor’s warning words haunt the narrator. The tone is somber, reflecting fear and grief surrounding illness and impending sorrow.
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Donald Rameau
Electric Battery Relief for Hand Cramps in Court Office
In James Bond's office, a small electric battery eases writer's cramps for clerks in the superior court recording department. The instantaneous shocks relieve swelling and stiffness, allowing workers to resume tasks immediately. Nearly all of about twenty clerks benefit, making the setup a notable fixture.
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James Bond
Superior Court
Ers
Baltimore Sun
British Liveries on Main Street Window Display
A Buffalo News column laments English aristocratic liveries shown in a front window. The author mocks footmen in ornate uniforms and dusts of wool, expressing disdain for servile display and predicting a similar trend in American society.
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Buffalo News
How to Avoid Contagion in Philadelphia Lecture
A Philadelphia physician advised women on contagion prevention. Keep the stomach full during exposure to prevent lung absorption, since lungs absorb when the stomach is empty. Nurses should take light meals at night and maintain personal cleanliness with frequent clothing changes.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Roof Space Gardens Trim New York’s Topography
Alfred Trumble argues in the Pittsburg Bulletin that roof space gardens atop houses, covered with canvas and shaded at the sides, offer a delightful innovation. He predicts these roof gardens will become common, reclaiming wasted overhead space and reducing wind and sparrow exposure.
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New York
Alfred Trumble
Pittsburg
Was Somewhat Particular Judge Wit in Barbershop Tale
A customer with about three chairs of stock visited a barber shop and claimed the middle part of a chair. The barber asked what to do with the third hair, and the judge remarks on the puzzled question.
News Aper Museum in Aix-la-Chapelle Holds Global Papers
The Aix-la-Chapelle institution founded by Oscar Van orckenbeck collects over 17 000 newspaper specimens worldwide and receives daily copies from across the globe. Its standout item is No 4660f The Texas Democrat from Houston dated March 11 1864 printed on wallpaper due to wartime constraints.
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Aix-la-Chapelle
Newsaper
Oscar van ‘Orckenbeck
Globe
Texas Democrat
Houston
New York Sun
Not So Very Pleasant. City Life vs Country Harvest Woes
A reader letter from a young woman argues she prefers city life over farm work, claiming winter farming is harsh and harvests are unappealing. She insists country girls cannot deny city comfort, challenging rural labor sentiments.
The Indian Eyesight And Trail Following Secret
The article states that when not diseased the Indian possesses exceptionally strong vision. It claims superior distance sight, quick discernment of objects and their relations, and credits this to the tribe’s trail tracking success as described by Pipe of Peace.
Eastern Roads Improve Passenger Travel, Express Trains Upgrade
A New York Sun summary notes eastern roadbeds are better and limited express trains more luxurious with faster average times, while an eastern traveler on western lines finds growing interest and more enjoyment in the journey.
Not Much Breakage Says Miss Astergoold Affair
A humorous exchange from Harper's Bazar notes Miss Astergoold rejected young Snipkins. The dialogue claims his heart was not broken but his plan to go abroad on her money was foiled.
Thumbs as a Measure of Womanhood Says French Writer
The New Orleans Picayune reports a French writer judges women by their thumbs noting large thumbs imply native intelligence while small thumbs signal emotion. The piece concludes that a young man who moves too quickly must learn to wait.
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New Orleans Picayune
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J.M. Wolaver
Greeley Tribune
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Lyons & Brooks
Scott, Benedict & Co
Web
Greeley and Eaton Lots
Orreapondense
Greeley, Golo
Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Warner
Willie
Harper
Ely
B.E. Mayo
Table Rock
Pawnee Co
Nebraska
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Cele
Tribune
Our
Carver & Dunning
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