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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
2
The issue notes London scarlet fever limits, Hong Kong plague deaths, and Illinois Governor Altgeld’s Pullman inquiry. Chicago riot testimony suggests vandalism by outsiders rather than A R U members. Phoenix forms Law and Order Society as public safety concerns rise. Roy Baker recalls Hammond riot without ARU involvement and troops firing on crowds.
The Gazette notes muce comment in San Francisco blaming a rabbi assisting a Unitarian church dedication. It argues no surprise given shared broad doctrines and progress toward religious tolerance, despite hostile lawmakers opposing printing bills.
At the California State Democratic Convention in San Francisco, R F Del Valle of Los Angeles was named temporary chairman by acclamation. Geo F Patton urged that the Southern Pacific Railroad must come out in the open in the next campaign, a view met with loud cheers and backing from Del Valle. The Santa Fe is not a factor, with open and fair dealing in California. The Commercial Exhibit notes an encouraging ring as business centers show improvement.
The piece argues that after a year of economic hardship and labor unrest the economy improves as tariff clarity looms and capital returns. It urges justice based laws to attract foreign capital for irrigation projects, reservoirs, and canals, protecting public rights while fostering water storage for vast arid lands.
Through the kindness of Mrs. A B Pritchard we visited her 80 acre orange grove west of town. The trees, under two years old, show vigor and promise, with twenty acres of navels and Java variety. This pioneer grove on the Mesa may prove the area's suitability for orange cultivation.
The article reports that despite fears winters are too cold, the two year old orange trees survived last winter with no damage and are now growing rapidly under Mr. Graves’s horticultural care. The property includes ten acres of Prunus Simons, twenty acres of Royal apricots, and five acres of almonds, all well tended. Altogether Hughadah is described as one of the finest Salt River valley properties poised for solid revenue for its owner.
Republicans of Mesa and surrounding precincts convene at City Hall on Saturday evening August 25 1894 at 7 30 for nominating candidates for local judiciary and officers to be voted on the upcoming election. Committee notes a wedding as Dr Williamson marries Miss Lizzie Crismon and the couple reside in Gold Field.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction or refund. Sold for 25 cents per box by John Barnett.
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