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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
2
The article surveys subscription rates and local happenings dated August 31 1894. It notes Congress adjournment and a policy climate with tariff law effects and income tax readiness, plus tax levies and school bond funds. It mentions fruit farming signals and international tensions involving Japan Korea and China with territorial shifts.
At the Santa Ana meeting of the Farmers' Institute B Walton of Compton was asked about thickening up poor alfalfa stands without plowing. He says he has success sowing alfalfa and barley on poor stands before fall rain and harrowing to cover seed.
The article advises seed in the ground to prompt first rains, notes alfalfa and barley crops benefit from early sowing, and stresses proper stacking to preserve hay quality. It then summarizes tariff bill receipts, predicting a possible surplus and higher imports, with notes on sugar revenue and uncertainties. It also mentions a rumored Phoenix & Maricopa Railroad branch to Mesa and the valley's water future depends on storage development.
The Lamson Business College and Academy will open in its new Phoenix building next week. It is the territory’s sole institution of its kind and has earned a top reputation.
All Democratic voters in Mesa Precinct are summoned to assemble at City Hall on Monday evening September 3rd 1804 to nominate candidates for precinct officers and committee roles.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by John Barnett.
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