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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
3
A mixed Florence and Mesa column reports on family travel and illness, mining prospects, a Gila bridge issue, a Catholic priest’s visit, a swimming accident, and local business moves. It notes Misses Angulo and Arvizu, Cornelio Angulo expected from Tucson, Henry Brody and Mary Gollingwood departing, and Phil Welles ill in Globe.
The piece muses on the 1700 presidential race with hints of a familiar field from 1896 and the possibility of a dark horse. It notes popularity as a key factor in candidates and in medicine, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the leading remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney issues, claiming it builds flesh and vitality.
Prominent editor profile lauds the editor as unselfish and universally helpful, citing philanthropy, policy influence, and a lifelong dedication to readers. Nearby items report J A Marshall and Will Plow’s Bloomerville trip, Jerky talk at Hewitt ranch, Nogales mining ties, and Colonel Bob Williams buying the Monma hotel for $18,000. Also notes on Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted locally sold medicine.
The Southern Pacific will sell round trip Los Angeles tickets at one fare plus two dollars from June 27 to July 10, return by September 4. Cass Grande departures start May 26 at 5 p m with weekly service to Santa Monica Long Beach San Pedro San Buenaventura and Santa Barbara. From Casa Grande fares are 24 40 for ninety days with limited stopovers to Colton and west. Avalon Catalina Island trips at 2 25.
The piece argues for government investment in water storage and reservoir systems to conserve flood waters for arid lands, urging press-led agitation to influence Congress. It notes successful shipments of Thompson’s seedless grapes by W B Reid of Casa Grande and curly apricots by P M Smith of Arizola, and mentions a new school appointment in Pima County. It also references a WWI era disease issue among veterans and praises Chamberlain’s remedy via a Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania user.
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