Morton and Shewm Anounce Rates for Publishers Advertising
W D Morton and P Shewman announce advertising rates for publishers. Rates and details are available on request at their office.
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
1
W D Morton and P Shewman announce advertising rates for publishers. Rates and details are available on request at their office.
The Citizen reports a rumor that Southern Pacific will add two trains to its schedule. Currently two daily trains run between New Orleans and Houston and between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with one daily train between Los Angeles and Houston. Four Tucson daytime trains may result, and President Huntington traveled to inspect the plan.
The Mining and Scientific Press cautions that the rapid growth of industrial combines has created a speculative craze similar to Britain a decade ago. It notes thousands of millions in capital stock and growing bank concerns over security collateral. History suggests such trusts often collapse, predicting a disastrous reaction from widespread formation of trusts across industries.
The Department of Agriculture notes a $108.36 million yearly rise in domestic livestock value, a 5.74 percent gain. Horses up over 10 percent, cattle excluding wild cows up 19 percent, milk cows add $89.5 million, flocks advance as sheep increase by $14 million with 1.46 million more head.
Nogales plans a new wagon road ten miles to pass through San Antonio Pass and reach the east side of the Santa Cruz mountains. Construction to start within ninety days at an estimated cost of 3500 dollars. The grade will not exceed 9 percent and no section over 25 feet long. Citizens are subscribing the funds, signaling confidence in Nogales growth.
An eastern dispatch reports the secretary of the treasury has decided that the Rough Riders are entitled to two months extra pay. All other soldiers received the stipend upon muster out, making this a matter of justice to extend the same treatment to the Rough Riders.
Short classified item offers West half of Block 7 for sale cash only. Fronting on Main and Oerte streets. Inquiries directed to office for details.
The Southern Pacific touts complete equipment, comfort, and prompt service with fast, elegant trains and gas lighting in all cars. Dining cars on all limited trains, no snow blockades, and 238 miles to Los Angeles as the shortest line, with quick access to eastern points. For more information contact M. O. Bicknell, Agent.
The Phoenix Short Line rehabilitates their Pullman between Phoenix and Maricopa. Passengers may taxi the Pullman at seven oclock in the evening and stay in it until six oclock the next morning, eliminating the need to sleep in Maricopa.
The Southern Pacific announces the Sunset Limited will begin about November 1 with a solid vestibuled Pullman service, dining, and full amenities. A second weekly fast train will run between New Orleans and San Francisco linking with Atlantic Coast connections. Four weekly east and west runs depart Maricopa via the Sunset route. inquiries to M.O. Bicknell, G. P. A.
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