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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1894

Page

2

Armistice Hopes Highlight Fractured US Japan Peace Efforts

The piece notes Guia seeking peace through the American minister in Tokio with an armistice likely. It mentions Congress likely tinkering tariffs, and reports on local Arizona figures Frank Armor and Frank Kina, rail and road progress near Wickenburg, and calls for active support to extend the North and South road through the valley. It urges Tucson and the ancient pueblo to mobilize for regional development.

Guia Tokio Tucson Pueblo

Progressive push for Pacific Coast rail extension

The piece urges decisive action to promote regional growth by expanding the road, arguing for unified public effort and faster development. It notes Congress met and the President's brief message backs naval enlargement civil service reform and tariff changes including free coal and iron and removal of sugar duties. It also discusses bond issuance needs and bank note circulation limits tied to capital and treasury deposits.

Congress Union Pacific Railroad Treasury

Healy Tours Mesa Praises Salt River Valley As Magnificent

F A Healy General Passenger Agent and Auditor of the Santa Fe railroad visited Mesa last week and called the valley the finest country he ever saw. He plans to push the railroad through the valley, discuss road matters in Chicago, and distribute Salt River valley literature as part of Santa Fe’s country building policy.

F. A. Healy Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad Mesa Salt River Valley Santa Fe

Valley land near Mesa sparks call to extend rail line

An upbeat account quotes Mr Healy, passenger agent of the 8 S F P P railroad, praising fertile lands northwest of Phoenix seen with Dr Chandler. He urges officials to extend the line to Tempe and Mesa to capture freight shipments from over a hundred thousand acres of soil.

Phoenix Dr. Chandler Mesa Tempe

Fruit raising to lead Salt River valley prosperity

The Salt River valley's wealth lies in alfalfa for cattle and especially in fruit raising. Fruit farming is described as embryonic but set to drive future prosperity, with regular profits and potential net earnings cited for Southern California fruit farmers at about $100 per acre annually.

Salt River Great Southwest California

Lamson Academy and Business College Prospect

Phoenix Arizona students may enter at any time with board and room four dollars fifty cents per week. Courses offered include English commercial academic shorthand and typewriting.

Highland Land and Water Co Sells Land and Water at $1 Per Acre

The Highland Land and Water Company will furnish land and water to planters at a uniform price of one dollar per acre for both included items.

Highland Land & Water Company

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Mesa Free Press D. Morton A. P. Shewman Morton & Shewman United States Frank Armor Maricopa Yuma H. M. .Woods Nogales Buenos Ayres Woods Frank Kina Frank Reautas Wickenberg Box Canyon Agua Fria Pacific Healy 8S. F P. & P. Railroad Arizona A. St. Joan Gaylord Sec. Highland L & W. Co The Mesa Weekly Free Press Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer Cee Addres Aaron Oy Rie Talbot & Hubbard Phenix Sas St. Lovie C. Carpenter Paso Dr. Ensor Gilson Block A. P. Walbridge
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