30 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
1
Readable fragments show a territorial notice from Mesa Arizona dated December 26 in the year 4896. The text references business matters and resources but lacks complete details for full context.
The writer reflects on two months of “keeping house” with visiting relatives and argues women exhaust themselves by overdoing chores. They claim shared beds save sleep, repeated meals are as nutritious, washing dishes wasteful, hiding papers under the bed saves minutes, and evenings downtown are costly.
Judge Knowles of the Helena court refused the temporary injunction sought by the Boson and Montana Company to stop the Montana Qre Purchasing Company from operating the Michael Devitt and Pennsylvania claims. Western Mining World notes the Montana firm plans damages actions, potentially the largest in state history, aiming at 2 332 000 dollars for ore value from the Mountain View shaft in the west 300 feet of the Rarus vein.
An western newspaper experiments with item byline reporting where every item is credited to the source. Examples show officials and citizens supplying notes for arrests and local happenings, then shifting to “we have two black eyes” furnished by the public, reflecting a shift toward impersonal journalism.
The piece notes seven U S sugar beet factories are running and four or five more are under construction or projected. It argues the expansion proves the beet sugar industry is a success and that capitalists are investing in large plants.
Williams News correspondent reports Hon. J. J. Riggas stating only thirteen members of the late legislature used the expression Shave seed during debate. The remark highlights limited usage of the term in legislative discussions.
The passage argues for western expansion as the future home for immigrants, wealth, and resources. It cites the West’s vast territory, minerals, water power, favorable climate, and potential to secure national wealth and leadership, contrasting it with overcrowded eastern areas.
The Arizona Pioneer Association will hold its annual picnic on May 1. The gatherings celebrate early settlers with families, youth, and relatives attending, contrasting Tucson’s pioneer days with present festivities.
A merchant asks if a customer noticed his ad on a gender fence. The customer replies he’ll read it at home if sent there, citing no time to search street adPers tisements. The merchant scratches his head at the exchange.
A Kansas City woman won a divorce in court and the judge issued the decree. Her husband celebrated by presenting her with a thousand dollars as a sign of happiness.
An old Dutchman tests his son's future with a Bible a bottle of whisky and a dollar. The boy grabs the dollar and Bible but drinks from the whisky and leaves smacking his lips. The father concludes the boy is destined to be a politician.
The Queen of Roumania endorses cremation as hygienic and reasonable but laments its lack of poetry. She doubts the afterlife view in her own verses about body and soul, declaring ashes convey a bleak sentiment. A Kansas anti corset law prompts questions about applicability to travelers and dining car staff.
Yuma Sphere reports Frank Prothero’s major strike six miles from Adonde pump in this county. Surface indications promise a final for the Short Horn mountains bonanza. Twenty feet of shaft shows a well defined ledge five feet wide valued from $25 to $156 per ton free milling ore. Phoenix parties are interested and a force will be put on immediately to develop Yellow Log, the new strike.
The Range News reports that conditions indicate a swift interior department ruling on whether to accept the survey of the line or order a resurvey. The opening of the mineral region is not expected to be delayed by more than 60 or 90 days.
The United Verde Copper Company's smelter will be the second largest producer in America once completed, with Anaconda of Butte, Montana remaining the largest in the industry and setting the benchmark for output.
The county treasurer received a demand from Territorial Treasurer T Farish for payment of Normal School Cairisi and Reform school taxes for 1896, despite the supervisors’ refusal to levy. Suit threatened if amounts are not paid. Taxpayers in Gila County oppose funding these institutions and question legality, urging test of the law’s constitutionality. Relics from pioneer days, Brigham Young’s carriage and a Nauvoo Legion drum, will be sent to Salt Lake City for a July 24 festival. the carriage is in St Johns Apache County and the drum in Taylor Navajo County, preserved by the Society of Pioneers.
The Dominion Copper Co. contracts for runn ing saw mill wood and building supply were not cancelled but reduced in quantity. B F Pascoe remains on the saw mill contract and Louis Sultan on wood supply. The wood road will be completed before summer's end. Belt.
The article notes Queen Victoria plans a coronation anniversary program for next year. It reports rising London rents in anticipation of the expected influx of visitors for the grand celebration.
A Globe special to the Tucson Star reports Old Dominion Copter closed its mines and smelters on the 20th with no reason given. Up to three hundred men lose jobs. The nines are in splendid condition with ample ore and a large coke supply on hand.
A Missouri editor faced a shotgun confrontation after a typographical error. His description of a village wedding appeared as Charming Home Wedding with the line Pink and White were the prevailing Tights instead of Tints.
A debate over school food aims to force rigid choices yet traditional cakes and jams endure while the pantry remains only partly closed.
The Jerowe Mining News notes the Etta mine continues to yield yellow metal in paying quantities. Superintendent W K Riley carried an eighth pound bar to Prescott for resale after a cleanup.
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