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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1887
Page
3
Describes Persian mosques with blue and white tiles and long inscriptions, noting historic tile thefts and the mihrab, then shifts to a telephony piece arguing long distance service, and concludes with a portrait of Ella Wheeler Wilcox tending home life like a queen.
A California traveler arrives from travel and seeks a shave at the same barber as his twin brother who had just been shaved. The barber mistakes the second man for the first and only realizes the mix up after inspecting his unshaven face and beard. The scene ends with a sharp quip about shaving the wrong chin.
An AT T officer described improvements in wire maintenance enabling near instantaneous talks between New York and cities within 500 miles. The first New York to Philadelphia line opened last January with fifty wires and twenty five circuits. Wires are leased to firms or kept for transient business as offices total 130 in New York with direct communication.
The piece portrays a woman nicknamed the Poetess of Fashion in the Prairie, choosing a small domestic experiment to gain practical experience while serving, a tribute described as dainty and brave. It notes her charm, courage, and connections with distinguished friends in a setting that blends dreamer and worker.
The piece notes rapid curtailment to meet agricultural demand and big railroad investments testing the economy's strength. It warns against further price rises for wheat and similar goods, suggesting broader relief would ease burdens on farmers and others. Included are two testimonies praising Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh and related cold symptoms.
Michael Davitt landed in New York yesterday from Ireland and was greeted by a large crowd of friends.
An advertisement touts Santa Abie as a cure for consumption and California Catarrh Cure as a remedy for nasal catarrh. It promotes a thorough treatment and claims full warranty, sold by W. B. Mason for $1 or three for $2.50.
George J. Gould has been elected president of the newly reorganized Pacific Mail Steamship Company, signaling a strategic rebuild and leadership change for the historic carrier. The election positions Gould to guide operations, finances, and future plans for the renamed firm.
The remedy gains wide praise and promises to cure liver and kidney diseases, pimples, boils, and malaria. It guarantees relief for headache, constipation, and indigestion with satisfaction or money back. Offered at J F Fezer's drug store, 50 cents to $1. In Mitchelstown inquest Timothy Harrington clashed with Crown Counsel Murphy, halted by the coroner and officers.
Newark Arkansas resident cites recovery from lung illness after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Decatur Ohio man credits doctors' abandonment of him with recovery and good health on the same remedy. Sample bottles offered at J F Fezer’s drug store. Grand Army of the Republic elects General Rea of Minnesota as Commander in Chief on first ballot.
A collection of patent medicine claims promotes various tonics and salves. Products include a skin salve, Ash Bitters for biliary derangements, Dr. J H McLean liver and kidney balm, Dr J A MacLean chills and fever cure, and a strengthening cordial and blood purifier. Prices noted for some items, with assurances of safety and refunds.
Advertises Original Abietine Ointment as a universal healer for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and skin eruptions. Claims it will positively cure piles and notes two ounce tin boxes sold by W K Mason for 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail.
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