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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1885
Page
5
Reports from Steamboat Rock to Berthoud detail Shotwell's copper works arrival and expected startup in ten days. Farmers face high-interest loans and miller pressures while sorghum prospects improve. Fires, losses, and cattle poison weed incidents accompany crop yields and orchard notes.
J L Brush shipped three trains of beef cattle twenty five cars each from Denver Junction this week and will ship two more such trains next week. R Propst begins plowing sixty miles of fire guard along the railroad. A hail storm at Denver Junction damaged windows on the north side of the passenger train. Labor demand is strong as farmers harvest and thresh. A H Sanders praises his fine corn crop not irrigated and considers building a shed to harvest. Henry Sutherland urged as Republican County Assessor candidate. Professor Nmerson of Missouri State School of Mines and Mr F E Smith of Mead Co visit Sterling. Emerson ranch and timber claim noted.
Longmont reports nine Estes Park stage passengers disembarked at Wilcox and rode to Longmont. Estes Park stage will end at Lyons next season to ease the trip to the Park. Longmont to send fifteen runners from Hook and Ladder and Hose companies to Cheyenne Firemen's Tournament. First National Bank of Longmont opens with authorized capital of 100000 dollars.
Rumor says Gerster will visit America next year as the Black Hussar continues a successful New York run. After a brief rest the company plans a westward tour. Musical World comments on Emma Nevada’s Paris to America concert tour and upcoming wedding to Dr. Palmer.
Folio. Brainard's Musical World for August reviews the Sept Winner piece Listen to the Mocking Bird and Carl Taussig essays. It highlights new month music, including Wilt thou be my Dearie and Norwich Grand March, with Sparkling Schottish by A. P. Wyman praised for organ and piano.
In Platteville on September 1 the eclipse foul weather threatens hay crops and threshing with two thirds of a crop on average. Town business is quiet until farming wraps up. Mr. B F Johnson may sell his place for 7500 dollars as alfalfa plans and range development emerge west of town.
The Fort Morgan Times discusses irrigation viability amid limited rainfall, noting that eastern state exchanges report possible filling of laterals. some flats produce good corn without artificial rain while burned fields suffer when water is scarce. Early and frequent water yields enormous crops. irrigation improves small grain output on ditches.
The article notes irrigation as essential in this climate and promotes C Brown’s fine dress goods and fittings. It announces a Denver to Salt Lake City excursion via Rio Grande and Union Pacific with stops, dates, and $32.60 fare. It also publicizes Weld County bidding for a Greeley County Jail with bid categories and submission rules.
A collage of local promotions, store openings, and sales notes from Greeley. Dr Bo sanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup advertises relief for coughs and chest pains at 50 cents to $1.00 with samples. New furniture store opening by Gates & Engle with music by the Greeley Band. Skating at the Opera House Rink and a continued sale by Boys Sacrifice. Various listings for land rental, barb wire, school books, and violin lessons.
Denver firm M. J. McNamara & Co touts dry goods and gents furnishings with week quotes of 100 dozen Huck towels at 2 dollars per dozen, ready made lawn suits at 1 dollar, and Gent's White Shirts at 50 cents. They promise samples and satisfaction guarantees.
O. P. Gale and Brother announce sale of a carload of sacks at Ewing's elevator. Offers cash price or exchange for grain or potatoes.
A. E. Giesey of Greeley Nurseries in Greeley Colorado urges fall planting with strawberry stock not to be set after September 15. He promises first class, well rooted stock and offers a 10 percent discount on orders before November 1, 1885 with winter heel-in for spring use.
A vintage advertisement urges young men to visit F. Bernstein on Main Street to outfit themselves with durable suits, boiled shirts, collars, neckties, and satin pins. It promises quality that resists wear and shrinking, and notes Fern. Bernsteiy at the Weld County Clothing House.
Miss Lulu Hudson announces piano and theory instruction starting September 1 in Greeley. Tuition for twenty lessons is $10, home lessons at $15. Call at the residence corner Eighth Avenue and 10th Street to arrange an hour. Also advertises a closing out sale with Ludlow & Kelly shoes and prints at low prices.
One of the finest farms in Pleasant Valley three miles from town with year round spring water. Will sell with teams and tools or without. W. R. McCrecuay.
Brown the tailor offers 30 days of cost in stock goods to clear room for fall stock. The ad promotes The Improved White stitch regulator by Reed & Co at Brown’s, with five year warranty and walnut wood-work. It also urges economy and features Dr Bosanko’s Cough and Lung Syrup selling for 50 cents to $1.00 with free samples. Jonny Callaghan advertises as contractor and bricklayer.
A $5 000 deposit in First National Bank of Denver offers payment if any advertised Nickel brands meet the 8. M. S. Five Cent Cigar in quality or value. The 8. M. S. Cigars are sold exclusively at J. A. Rogers' in Freeley.
Antiteething advertisement claims the syrup soothes distressed infants and treats dysentery diarrhea wind colic and gum inflammation. It touts a pleasant taste and credits a renowned nurse physician as creator, with nationwide druggist availability at 25 cents per bottle.
Piles cause back weight indigestion and itching. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors and relieves itching, offering a permanent cure. Priced at 50 cents. Address The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co. Piqua Ohio. Sold by Flower and Petrikin.
A reliable druggist advertises Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as the best medicine for coughs colds croup and primary consumption. It is priced at 50 cents and 1.00 with free samples available.
For sale a span of mares with colts at side a nearly new three inch Bain Wagon and harness. A No 1 outfit offered very cheap for cash or good paper by Joan H Farrar Evana Colorado.
A dealer advertises a car of second hand centals priced at 52 per thousand cash or 53 in 60 days. Also noting extra large centals at 60. W.R. McCrettan & Co announces Mitchell Farm Wagons and urges customers to call. The ad cites A. E. Mead & Co and Reed & Co with several shop names.
A first rate typewriter offered for 45 dollars, nearly new and valued at 70 dollars. Sold by Atrrep T. Bacon.
The School Board orders achan in the Readers for the coming year. Mr. G. D. Horne arranged with publishers to supply the new books at introductory and exchange rates. A full line of school books, including these, is on his shelves at the lowest figures with headquarters at Horne's next to the Postoffice.
Denver dry goods firm McNamara & Co announces a large sale on all silk grosgrain ribbons from 2 to 12 in every shade at 10c per yard. Unlaundered men’s shirts 50c, ladies’ underwear from 25c. Mail orders welcomed with samples available and satisfaction guaranteed.
An old time advertisement touts Wild Cherry Tar with Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup for throat and lung ailments, listing prices 50 cents and 1.00, free sample, and sellers Frower Perrikin. Also includes varied local trade notices for blacksmithing, sewing machines, goods, and services from Brown's and others in Colorado and Nebraska.
J. W. Graham of Austin Texas reports strong sales and satisfaction with Dr Hall's Balsam for the Lungs noting its effectiveness for coughs colds and consumption and requesting another gross.
In a reader question style note the Western Argus endorses Parker's Tonic as the best medicine to regulate bowels relieve costiveness and biliousness and boost digestion and overall strength. The editor praises its pleasant taste and wide family approval in a persuasive testimonial.
An old man fears thinning hair tells his age and hurts prospects. Parker's Hair Balsam is praised as worth more than diamonds for restoring plentiful glossy hair. It is claimed to remove grayness and cover bald spots with a single bottle.
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