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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
1
Carnival Opens in Phoenix With Parades and Drill
The Carnival will start in Phoenix next Monday December 4 for four days. The big parade is set for 11 o clock Monday morning followed by a competitive military drill in the afternoon. A large number of secret orders will parade and reduced rail rates apply across the territory. Phoenix is expected to be the center of attraction next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Millionaire Rouss Eyes The World For Lost Sight
A New York magnate known as Charles Broadway Rouss, once debtor’s prison inmate, now a millionaire many times over, offers a million dollars for recovery of his eyesight. He built wealth by strict thrift and low margins, expanding to a vast global network of 30,000 shops selling varied goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Broadway Rouss
Ludlow Street
Rouss
Charles Broadway
Ono
Broadway
Rous
Commissioner Rules Mortgage Transfers Stamp Tax Exemption
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Wilson of the Internal Revenue Bureau holds that stamped mortgages are not subject to stamp tax on transfers. He states Congress intended to tax only explicit assignments and transfers, not implied ones. The ruling covers both chattel and real mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Congress
Remarkable Hypnotic Surgery Triumph Shocks Gazette
In this city Dr. W C Robbins and Dr. Thomas performed a pioneering operation on Mrs Charles Mustard under hypnosis by Prof Griffiths. The patient, initially fearful of anesthetic, was put in a trance and endured the procedure with minimal pain and no apparent shock. The Gazette notes the operation as a major success outside the big-rate cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Charles Mustard
W. C. Robbins
Thomas
Gazette
Winter irrigation and rabbit breeding notes from 1899
A late bulletin from the Arizona Experimental Station reports winter watering boosted orchard growth and fruit quality, with trees thriving after a single summer irrigation. The article also details rabbit cage setup, breeding, feeding, and export timing, plus a notice by the Arizona Water Co. to divert 15 000 inches of Salt River water for power generation and canal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Experimental Station
Arizona Water Co
Recorder’s Office
Salt River
Arizona Canal
Tempe
Utah
Mesa
Rabbits in Belgium and Their Economic Role
Belgian peasantry raise domestic rabbits for food and export. West Flanders ships thousands of dressed carcasses weekly to London. Over five years imports to the United Kingdom average 86 thousand cwt yearly, valued at about 1.17 million dollars, totaling roughly 2.2 million dressed rabbits annually. Five breeds are bred in Belgium including the Flemish and Angora. Belgian wild rabbits are small, while the ordinary Flemish domesticated type weighs six to eight pounds live, three to four pounds dressed, and is widely slaughtered around Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Journal of Agriculture
West Flanders
London
Belgium
United Kingdom
Grants Confirmed in Tucson Court of Private Claims
The court confirmed the Babocomori grant for eight sitios owned by Robt. Perrin of San Francisco and the Buena Vista grant within U S limits. The Aquaprietas grant and part of the San Pedro grant, tied to the Hearst estate, were rejected. The San Rafael de la Zanta grant, held by Oxmeron Whitney Kerr and St. Louis interests, was confirmed for four sites. The decision opens land for settlement, affecting many claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Private Claims
Tucson
Robt. Perrin
San Francisco
San Pedro
Hearst Estate
Marsh and Driscoll
United States
San Rafael de la Zanta
Don Oxmeron
California Dental College opens first lectures on campus
The California College of Dental Surgery began its inaugural lecture course in October on the campus yard. Professor David Starr Jordan of Stanford delivered the address. Dr. B. W. Dennis, the dean, introduced the speaker and presided as organizer of the dental department of the University of California. District Attorney T. E. Flannigan visited the school as a business guest last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California College of Dental Surgery
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford Jr
8. W. Dennis
Shilohs Consumption Cure Listed with Guarantee
An old-time drug advertisement promises a two thirds usage and refund option if no benefit. It lists prices 25 50 and 100 cents and names J. H. Barnett as the selling druggist. It also notes a recent decline in petty fruit thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster, claiming they transform weakness into strength and energy into mental focus. Sold by J H Barnett for 25c per box. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee and broad acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J H Barnett
Acetylene Gas Offer Promises Superior Light at 40 Percent Less
The National Generator offers independent lighting with acetylene, claiming safer operation, less maintenance, and double illumination. It supplies residences, churches, stores, factories, and towns with 30 days trial on machines and urges agents to apply from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationa Acetylene Gas Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Clover Root Tea Promoted For Digestive Health
An advertisement claims TELL YOUR SISTER A Beautiful Complexion requires pure blood and digestion with a healthy liver. It touts Clover Root Tea as aiding stomach liver and kidneys, keeping them healthy, priced 25 or 50 cents, sold by J. K. Barpett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Barpet Ett Druggist
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