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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
2
The Mesa Free Press announces Morton and Shewman as publishers for Mesa City, Arizona. The note credits W. D. Morton and P. Shewmann and identifies the press as Morton & Shewmann, Publishers.
The passage freights curious notes from the era with references to Atlanta kissing protests not by girls, a vegetable dance in New York with German fed by sauerkraut, a freethinker jailed in Australia provoking thoughts, and Siloti succeeding Paderewski described humorously as lacking a mane, casting doubt on capillary attraction.
A cautionary note that initial thrills from a boy's venture into risky pleasures may give quick gains but ultimately yield unsatisfying returns and wasted potential.
A report notes H. C. Frick paid $100,000 for a picture amid references to strike notoriety. The piece wryly comments on widows seeking pensions, compares fashions of hair and queue lines, and ponders a New Jersey man’s repeated suicide attempts versus a trip to Skaguay in spring.
The San Francisco Examiner recounts a group of men carried over Willamette Falls in a boat under the somber caption Swept to Perdition. The loud, pessimistic framing prompts questions about the choice of such doom laden wording.
A Lockport New York paper notes Minnie Powers is eight feet tall with one inch missing, claiming she stands very high in local regard among those who know her.
A witty note from the New York Evening Sun questions why a woman would wear a feather boa and worn heels, replying that there is no better place to don such attire.
The article claims most cheap comic valentines in the country are produced in a small interior New York town, but the town’s name is withheld to spare it from swift destruction.
A London scientist reports he has studied 560 species of microbes and finds only forty show vicious tendencies. He states that overall microbes help make life pleasurable and notes carbolated rosewater will have to go.
Alys writes that she has composed about twenty poems on spring and kin dred subjects and asks if she should consult an editor. She concludes it will not be necessary to consult an editor at all, just consult a physician.
The speaker lauds the navy's glorious past and valor while warning that superior tools mean little without skilled use. The schoolmaster’s price is paid in harsh lessons as practice and training must catch up to technology.
A doctor warns that wearing low shoes strips support from the ankles and can leave women's feet flat and misshapen. The note adds that cultures using sandals or unshod feet produced many admired figures in art.
The Massachusetts Attorney General proposes holding certain criminal trials in secret to shield the public from lurid details. The move would deprive criminals of notoriety, loafers of scandal, and newspapers of sensational content, though some deem it a public good.
The railroads spend over 100 million dollars annually more than the U S government, not counting 250 million in interest on bonds or guaranteed stock and 80 to 100 million in dividends. Railroads handle at least a billion dollars yearly, disbursing it mainly through railroad business as they do not hold large bank accounts.
The article argues that wealth and asceticism do not guarantee longevity, nor do athletics. It suggests the key factor is a clear conscience, believed to influence lifespan more than other worries of life. The tone reflects a reflective, period voice on moral wellbeing.
The article contrasts trading stamp habits with a moral stance on getting something for nothing. It notes Russia's shift to the metric system and Gregorian calendar, framing it as progress while the United States and Britain lag. It also comments on Russia adopting metric weights and measures after a long period with the old system.
The candidacy of Prince George of Greece for Crete’s governorship reflects close ties of European royal houses. He sought Russia's support via Emperor Nicholas II, who embraced him as the Russian candidate, aided by France and Britain. The move aims to settle Crete after a devastating Greek-Turkish war and ongoing diplomatic tensions with the Sultan and other powers.
Capt Sigsbee keeps the Maine flag while Bliss reports 989613 pensioners. Militia info and telegraph links with the south Atlantic coast Savannah as HQ. Ten auxiliary cruisers selected for naval use and torpedo boat McKenzie expedited. Defense fund usage totals 34 million dollars with 20 million by the Navy and rest by War. White House disruption from war scare and Italian torpedo boat sales amid reports of Wellman Arctic expedition and flying squadron progress led by Commodore Schley. Submarine mine plans for Spain discussed with Havana harbor leakage. Desert mining camps show record life as new mines and development boom.
Eastern news items report American actions in naval and colonial matters. Notes include coal acquisitions in the West Indies, milk strike negotiations in New Bedford, and Cuba invasion contingency plans from New Orleans. Other items cover a Spanish spy, a Corbett damages award, fire insurance congress dates, and Maxim aerial torpedo developments.
The article promotes twice yearly home changes as a simple, tasteful way to refresh living spaces. It argues changes need not cause upheaval and can be achieved with routine cleaning by a maid, offering rest, mental relief, and potential spiritual benefit from varied environments.
The article notes mortality rates for railway travel in France England and the United States. It states one death per nineteen million travelers in France, one per twenty eight million in England, and one per two million four hundred thousand in the United States.
A Times correspondent reports Eagle mountain district ranks second to Randsburg among desert camps and hosts vast magnetic and hematite ore. The Iron Chief shaft exceeds 200 feet with ore. twenty workers operate the mine while more crews develop water miles away. Equipment moves in, a sixty ton cyanide plant to be erected, and investors Strauss and Shinn back the venture amid strong prospect for other ledges.
Reports from Peking London and Tokyo touch on Spain and Cuba Britain China and Japan relations Brazil and the United States arms trade and naval moves. A dramatic memorial accusing Li Hung Chang sparks calls for investigation and execution if false.
The Los Angeles Times notes agitation over a proposed wagon road from India to the district, arguing the current rail link via Walters is 40 to 45 miles away with steep grades. Proponents claim the India route offers easier terrain, while the railroad has built a depot and warehouse at Walters and plans a hotel, suggesting countervailing development.
Rand group of mines at Randsburg reported March output of 45000 dollars. Victoria welcomed the steamer Mionera with 130 passengers from Australia for the Klondike. Desert travel hazards and fire losses are noted across the Arizona mining region with substantial ore values and ongoing prospecting activity despite sparse rains. Fort Selkirk Yukon area is identified, and Bakersfield hosts a notable rich ruby silver mine with many tons of ore yielding high values. Overall, mining districts show active development and several promising strikes across Castle Dome Palomas Harqua Hala and related districts.
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