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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
1
Yaqui Rebellion Tested by Mexican Campaigns
The Mexican government intensifies efforts to crush the Yaqui uprising amid doubts over peace. Despite prior treaties and supposed peace, prospectors and concessions increased Yaqui tensions. Once 350000 strong, the Yaqui population now numbers about 15000 with 5000 capable fighters. The force faces 1500 Mexican troops using Remingtons while Yaquis hold advantageous terrain and knowledge. If the revolt spreads, resistance could be stout and prolonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortiz
Yaqui
Cortez
Remington
Agitate the Question for Arizona Irrigation Growth
The Star urges aggressive public pressure to fund water storage and irrigation for Arizona. It argues that building reservoirs on public lands would create homes and boost breadstuffs production, requiring capital but yielding vast profits for the nation. The press should keep the issue before Congress and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Congress
Star
A Few Ancients in Williams News Striking Phoenix
The Williams News comment notes several local professionals in Phoenix, critiquing lawyers who avoid publishing advertisements in papers and contrasting them with doctors who follow other practices.
Advertising and its rulers in business and media
The quotation condemns merchants who eschew advertising labeling them fossils and warns that those who refuse to advertise will be left behind as time passes. It argues advertising defends business against aging and irrelevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Prince of Wales snubs Waldorf Astor at Scottish party
The Prince of Wales, amid a high society gathering in Scotland hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, crossed out Waldorf Astor’s name and reportedly said he “bores me.” The Duchess showed a guest list including aristocrats and William Waldorf Astor before the Royal glance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Waldorf Astor
Duchess of
Montrose
Abercon
Atholc
Rosebery
Stair
Mar, Grey and Leven
Marquis of
Lothian
Lord Balfour
Countess of
Hopetoun
William Waldorf Astor
London
Mr. Astor
Chicago Tribune
Summer excursionists return as town trends show prosperity
The return of coastbound excursionists begins with first groups arriving within a week due to ticket limits. Some will come back earlier than their tickets void while Phoenix anticipates a busy winter. Local business leaders report this summer as the most prosperous in years, with expectations of record winter tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmit
Phoenix
Gazette
Arizona Needs An Unbiased Publicity Medium
Stockman argues Arizona currently has the least advertising, suffering from biased impressions. He advocates a disinterested publication to showcase Arizona resources fairly and attract informed readers statewide.
New Teachers for the University Named
The Citizen reports a teaching staff shakeup for the coming year. Prof. J. H. Hall will study at Harvard after completing a course at Michigan. Miss Mary E. Plimpton will replace him in English literature. she is a Baltimore Womans College graduate with extensive postgraduate work and prior teaching at the University of Southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hall
Harvard University
Michigan University
Mary E. Plimpton
Price of a Child in County Pest House Suit
A claim filed with Maricopa county alleges $5,000 for damages from the death of a child at the county pest house due to negligence and lack of care. The affidavit claims the child contracted smallpox there, not before, and cites inadequate vaccination and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Maricopa County
Quirino Serrano
Maricopa
Duffield
Serrano
Big Child
Pest House
Spain's Greatest Need Electric Bitters Ad
An advertisement from Barcelona resident Mr. BR. P. Olivia touts Electric Bitters as America’s blood and nerve remedy for back pain and general weakness. It claims cures for liver and kidney trouble, purifies blood, and strengthens nerves with a 60 cent price. Includes local druggist J. H. Barnett. Also notes mining claim rights for aliens, and alienage cannot bar claim by purchase until citizenship status is settled by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S.C
America
All
J. H. Barnett
United States
Doctor McNaughton vindicated as principal of San Jose State
The board of trustees clears Dr James McNaughton and confirms his principalship at the San Jose State normal school. The Star urges action against his Salt River valley accusers and those who provoke quarrels, suggesting exile to Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNaughton
San Jose State
Mother recalls saving daughter's life with remedy
A mother recounts treating her ill child with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after severe dysentery. She credits the medicine with saving the daughter's life and urges other mothers to use it, noting it was sold locally by J. W. Baily, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer
Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burpickk
Liberty
J. W. Baily
Orchestra Proves lively in band boys setup
The group forms an orchestra with energetic dance music and notable performance. Meanwhile extensive repairs proceed on the Zeros Co-op business block with interior and exterior repainting greatly improving its appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeros
Westinghouse Expert Checks Mesa Power Plant
Mr. Ferguson of Westinghouse Manufacturing visited Mesa to inspect the Consolidated canal electric plant and test power output. He found the plant in first class order, producing about 300 horsepower with both turbine wheels running, currently 45 horsepower used to feed Mesa and Tempe, leaving 255 horsepower for future use. The company plans to install an additional engine at the power house soon to cover emergencies. The plant, valued at about $100,000, is described as the best in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company
Mesa
Consolidated Canal Electric
Tempe
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Quick Headache Relief
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Promotes pure blood, strong nerves, improved health, easy dosing, and a 25 cent price. Money back guarantee claimed. Sold by J H Barnett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. H. Barnett
Frightful Blunder Warns of Burns and Bruises
A historical advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts scalds and skin ailments. It claims quick pain relief and healing of sores ulcers boils felons corns and eruptions. Sold by J H Barnett druggist at 25 cents per box with a cure guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Barnett
Drugzist
Night of Terror Brings Hope From New Discovery
Mrs H Burnham of Machias Maine faced certain death from pneumonia until Dr King’s New Discovery was used. After three small doses she slept through the night and was cured, with longer use improving her condition. The medicine claims to cure throat chest and lung diseases and is sold by J H Barnett’s drug store with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Machias
H. Lincoln
Dr. King
Conn
Enmilaela
J. H. Barnett’s
Guarantee on Shilohs Consumption Cure bottle label
The label promises a refund if two thirds of the bottle are used and no benefit is felt. Selling prices are 26 cents 60 cents and 1.00. Available from J. H. Barnett, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
Karl's Clover Root Tea Liver Bowels Health Claim
A druggist advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving digestion liver and bowels to maintain health. It claims the tea acts directly on the bowels liver and kidneys and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents. Sold by J Bh Barnett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bh. Barnett
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