Remarkable Grand Valley fruit potential praised in 1890s column
A Denver and Grand Junction correspondent extols Grand Valley Western Otago Colorado for irrigation rich soil and mild climate. He cites peaches pears plums grapes and berries with promising per-acre yields and incomes, highlighting a 60-year-old farmer’s success and urging investment in fruit cultivation near DeBeque and Grand Junction.
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Graxp Junction
Coxp
Orange Judd Farmer
Denver
Grand Valley
O. J Farmer
Meza County
DeBeque
Grand Junction
Messanty
Notago
Cvon
Tito
Colorado
Limites
Calfornia
California
Tetlenens
Bistach
Eberey Umia
Grand Valier
W. J. S. McFarland
Where Cigars Are Carried
A humorous Chicago Tribune piece notes how different people store cigars from laborer Trishman tucking one in a hat band to policemen who stash several inside their hats. The column contrasts quiet personal habits and cultural quirks with a joke about where a Chinaman smokes and a boy named John swiftly producing a cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Monroe
Trishman
John
Chicago Tribune
Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure Promised by New Home Remedy
An advertisement claims a simple home treatment permanently cures catarrh hay fever and catarrhal deafness in one to three applications within two weeks. It warns the remedy is not a snuff or ointment and offers a pamphlet for three cents postage from A H Dixon & Son Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
A. H. Dixon & Son, Cor
Joan and King Street
Toronto
Canada
Catahrn
Gpce
Sage
Positive remedy claims for consumption offered in letter
A reader letter proclaims a cure for consumption and promises two free bottles to those who send their address. The message ends with a separate note noting that a breach of promise suit begins when one party is non suited.
Flags and supplies for schools from G. W. Simmons
Advertisements note that flags for schools are mainly sold by G. W. Simmons & Co., Oak Hall, Boston at special rates with inquiries sent nationwide. The page also promotes various patent medicines, household products, and a prize offer from Case School of Applied Science.
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Warrans
Grand Army OF the Republic
Boston
United States
Cers
G. A. RR. TS
G. W. Simmons & CO
Oak Hall
Mass
Case School of Applied Science
Staley
Cleveland
Golden Medical Discovery touted as cure for Consumption
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures Consumption and other lung ailments. It cites high death rates from disease versus fewer from sea accidents, boasting testimonials and a guarantee refund if no benefit. Proprietors listed as World’s Dispensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
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Wisconsin
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Cincinnati
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New York
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Western Steam
Curtis Prsusutng Co
Philadelphia, Pa
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Lapiss’ Home Journal
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Curtis Publishing. CO
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