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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
1
The United States poultry output rivals wool and iron in economic contribution, with eggs totaling 132 million dollars annually. Census data show over 40 million dozen eggs used yearly in calico printing, photography, and wine clarification, while dried eggs enter markets as fresh eggs are processed and preserved.
Florida slowly recovers from the great 1895 freeze that killed most orange trees. Recovery will take about three years, since frozen trees must be replaced rather than resown. Floridians accept the loss philosophically and press rehabilitation as they await fruit from other regions to fill the gap in taste and supply.
A grim note reports eleven miners murdered in the Solomon Islands for grotesque purposes. Victims were penned up and fattened before slaughter and a public feast drew generous neighbor attendance.
Florence Tribune notes rising tension at the Florence school election last Saturday with sharp remarks from women voters. The writer recalls supporting the female suffrage bill this winter but says the bitterness among the ladies nearly makes him regret it.
An American observes a Paris restaurant service where hare dishes may contain cat meat and even「 pussy」 served as spring lamb. The incident of a claw found in a dish prompts caution for epicures.
The Gazette reports two carloads of Japanese laborers totaling about fifty five arrived from San Francisco to work on a large Canaigre farm near Phoenix. The firm plans a tannin extraction plant and expects steady output of extracts, with Japs hired due to local labor supply issues.
Little Mary attends tea with elder ladies and receives advice on manners. She recalls politeness and replies with several phrases before blurting out a crude expletive when asked again. The incident ends with her feelings of fatigue and amusement.
A new south drift strike at the Golden Dream mine produced ore valued from 100 to 500 dollars per ton, richer than any previous find. The ore falls onto canvas laid on the ground to capture fine quartz particles, with a single handful reportedly yielding ten dollars in gold.
The method uses molten lead on a shallow hearth to recover gold from ore. Powdered ore is fed in and forms a film on the lead surface, moved to the end where it exits through a hopper. To prevent lead oxidation, the chamber remains filled with carbonic oxide from a gas producer.
An exchange notes that many notice others errors while ignoring their own. It claims doctors, lawyers, and preachers err, with doctors’ mistakes buried and lawyers and preachers excused. It concludes that a person who can prevent errors in newspapers could command a very large salary.
The ex-empress Garlota, whose mind is improved, plans a visit to Mexico to see the scenes of her husband Maximilian's tragic death. The Mexican government will grant permission and medical advisers urge the journey. officials indicate full attention will be given to her.
An article argues modern weapons threaten life despite medical advances. It highlights a French rifle using a steel cartridge of thumb size containing 300 bullets, fired by liquefied air with no powder, emitting little smoke and cost only 2 cents. The piece notes medical science becomes crucial as warfare risks rise.
The San Francisco Argonaut recounts that Boerhaave urged his executor to publish a diary after death. The notebook proved blank except for a final line: Keep your feet warm and your head cool and trust for the rest to Providence.
The law allowing aliens to own land in U S Territories could trigger large land and mine sales in Arizona. Foreign buyers may move quickly to acquire properties, altering ownership patterns and market dynamics in the region.
A projectile fired during a trial of new English wire guns completely pierced an 18-inch steel faced compound armor plate backed by 6 inches of wrought iron and 3 inches of iron, plus 8 feet of oak, and rested embedded in a clay bank 35 yards behind the target.
Scientists emphasize that body ganglia are little brains formed from the same gray matter as the brain and can think independently. This supports the ancient idea that emotions and passions are tied to different body organs.
The narrative notes Washington answered Jefferson about the senate with a tea cup metaphor. He reportedly said the senate exists to cool legislation, pointing to a saucer used to cool hot liquid in that era. The exchange highlights a notable republican era view of legislative function.
A brief, quirky note on how some individuals feel self aware about flushing. The line hints at social anxieties around basic bathroom habits without technical or factual detail.
Col Allen prepares to stampede a Gold Cup group in Picacho Basin. The ore body is 200 feet wide with high grade ore averaging over 20 dollars per ton, and the company has 350000 dollars in capital with 150000 dollars in cash deposited for development and startup. The mine project will start when mills Pleiades Capelli and Alfonzo are running, expected by May 15.
The Turkish Sultan Abdul Hamid is not lonely at Yildiz palace, with about 12,000 imperial retainers including 3,000 women of the harem. He reportedly grants marriage licenses to only four wives under Mohammedan law. A family tradition among Osman’s heirs suggests a habit of loud speech to awe subjects, with the current sultans voice described as strident and imperious.
The Santa Ana Standard endorses Fitch as governor candidate in Arizona praising his oratory while warning of political disruption if not appointed. The piece argues Democrats could not survive his move into their fold and expresses goodwill toward Arizonans.
An Ohio girl escaped her guardians and wed before they could catch her, illustrating a rapid capacity to accept any circumstance from death to matrimony. The piece also notes a parallel with an Ohio man and broad, humorous commentary on how readily opportunities are seized in Ohio.
The text extols humility as the supreme virtue and an anchor for a content life. It argues that true contentment comes from living within humility’s compass, placing it above all other virtues.
A historical note states 178,717 people work for the U.S. government excluding military and naval personnel, receiving annually 99 589 837 dollars in compensation for their service.
The Hebrews lacked coinage until the Maccabees began minting shekels and half shekels. Their coins bore the inscription Jerusalem the Holy Simon Prince of Israel and carried no images.
A reflective line notes that men often overstep discretion in moments of judgment, hinting at universal patterns of restraint and risk in social conduct.
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