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Newspaper
Florence Tribune
Location
Florence, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
2
A garbled OCR page from a 1900s Arizona newspaper highlights local politics and regional issues. It mentions water for Native Americans, a $90,000 fund, and political disputes. Notable names include Governor Murphy, M. M. Hickey, and Willis P. Harlow. The piece notes water storage efforts for the Gila river reservoir and commentary on local newspapers and residents.
Letters from J. C. Johnston and J. A. Norton urge Congress to approve the San Carlos dam appropriation as essential for irrigation in Arizona. They cite endorsements from lawmakers, discuss spreading word to representatives, and note broader West water needs amid political maneuvering.
State cession of public lands worries small cattlemen and settlers as Colorado Land Board leases 21 000 acres to Senator Adams and plans 55 000 more to the Swift Company. Critics warn open range could pass to big outfits, freezing out Horace Greeley’s westward dream and local ranchers.
One third of the United States remains vacant public land rich with possibilities. The piece argues this vast domain offers a broad field for statesmanship in directing its use and asserts that success in managing these internal resources reflects our capacity to handle external affairs.
A mosaic of 19th century commerce talk, mining notes, and civic notices. Hos. J. J. Charuas criticizes expansion rhetoric while Flagstaff election plans loom. Alfred S. Conan visits the Ray copper camp. deaths from pneumonia follow Norman H. Chapin. Chamberlains Cough Remedy gains sales in Chicago and Phoenix notices.
A historical summary recalls Andrew Jackson’s 1828 electoral triumph with 219 votes to Clay’s 49, contrasting with McKinley’s era. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted preventive and cure for whooping cough and croup, endorsed by M V Pisher of Liberty Wisconsin. An employment ad seeks an honest traveler for a large house, offering 8% monthly commissions.
Two year old light roan steer with eagle foot brand on left hip and distinctive ear marks. owner Frank H. Carpenter of Pleat 5 claims formal damages and pasture bill within six weeks. Writing date unclear.
The sheriff of Pinal County Arizona announces a public auction at the Florence Court House on Monday February ith at noon to satisfy a judgment of four thousand twenty four dollars and costs with seven percent interest against Mary Long and others. Description: block seventy nine in Florence town. W C Treman Sheriff dated January 10 1000.
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