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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1888
Page
5
Reports from multiple sources describe pump mill progress and new kiln work by Mr Killebrew, high barley yields for Fred Aldrich, growing public school enrollment, and the band preparing for a Denver visit. Additional items note alfalfa cutting, dairy investments, a bakery partnership, school openings, and civic meetings with bids for reservoir roofing.
Subscriptions to this paper offered free in 1888 campaign. Fish Commissioner ships 15000 brook trout to Poudre river for stocking first time. Valley Reservoir Co forms with 30000 capital to protect water rights and build lakes. New Rocky Ford station chief Watrous takes post. Fort Collins schools enroll many out of district students. Wheat markets rise toward higher prices. Gardner and farm news include horseradish, canning plans, and new nurseries promotions. County politicians Bartholf sells cattle. Kinsey potato digger advertised. various sales and job ads circulate.
Roger Ireland was acquitted after a preliminary hearing in Roecen Colorado while Phillip Ireland and Clarence M Ireland were bound over to the district court of the 8th judicial district. The hearing featured 16 witnesses.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is marketed as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Price 25 cents per box and sold by J. F. Kezer. The notice also highlights a broad range of goods from Queensware Glassware Willow Goods Groceries Candies and Crackers offered by Rothschild & Co's Grocery with low prices.
The Park Congregational Sunday school classes seven and eight plan a social with recitations and music at the church Friday evening September 14 at 7 30. Admission ten cents includes favors from the girls. Cake and ice cream will be served.
The page lists farm supplies and services from B D Sanborn and others including hay on hand, drainage tile from Greeley firms, and rental and land offerings in Weld County. Nurseries advertise plum and apple trees for fall or spring planting while Marsh's ice cream parlors invite customers to try milk shakes. A satirical note recalls a citizen set up by Chicago Renovators and Peterson & Co. tailors.
A plan outlines rail expansions from St Louis through Chicago and Niagara Falls to New York and other eastern points, aiming to boost passenger and freight service across major hubs.
Peterson & Co expands with a full line of fall and winter suitings available to be made to measure and guaranteed satisfactory. They boast the largest cloth stock in the city with over 500 samples for selection, promising a match for any customer’s needs. Also notes bids for Weld County Fair grounds privileges due by September 24 1888.
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