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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1893
Page
3
Local notes describe holiday display at B F Johnson Sons Co with Christmas bells. Many residents visit Phoenix and Tempe for events, mining and harvest plans, irrigation, and new infrastructure projects.
A promotion offers a cake of bouquet soap with each florimlere purchase, providing a complimentary soap bar to customers while supplies last.
Every five dollar purchaser during the holiday drive will receive a solid silver souvenir spoon engraved with Phoenix, Ariz in the bowl as a free gift.
The Salt River valley attracts attention as an orange producing area. B F Johnson Sons & Co offer a fine line of groceries despite hard times. Goldfield mines grow richer and owners are congratulated. The Golden Rule store invites ladies to view an elegant millinery stock.
A local shop invites couples to bring their partner to leave her name for a chance to win the 5October doll at no cost. Phoenix Holiday Leaders Ed Jones reports mining progress with ore showing richness over a hundred feet. Geo Schornick notes vigorous growth in a young orange grove, urging timely tree planting on the Mesa. Kansas families consider settling near Lehi and the Co-Op advertises bedrock pricing on clothing for all ages.
Since 1888 people have fallen for fraudulent tree dealers while paying high prices. The Mesa Nursery Co. advertises fruit, shade and ornamental trees and vines at very low prices with a guarantee of satisfaction, promising trustworthy service this season.
A miniature world’s fair is on display at the Perris Wheel and Midway Place store. The exhibit features varied scenes and intricate models for visitors to view and enjoy.
Frank M. Hammon, agent for Rio Bonito Nurseries, Cal, appeals to customers in Phoenix Arizona to trust his offerings. He outlines contracts to supply plum prune almond apricot apple pear cherry trees at 12 to 15 cents with guarantees and inspectors certificates. He promises healthy stock and invites readers to request a catalogue.
Territory of Arizona issues a one thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Frank W. Oury, a Tucson citizen, at Arivaca on September 19 1898. The act is signed by Acting Governor Charles M. Bruce with the territorial seal.
Martha E Collins of Tempe Maricopa Co Arizona files notice of intention to make final proof on desert land claim 2046 for the SE1/4 of section 15 township 1 south range 5 east before the clerk of the district court Phoenix Arizona on Saturday January 11 1894. She names Clay C Hockett George J Murts Frank Watkins and A J Chandler of Mesa as witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation of the land.
Stafford's Magazine offers one year subscription for one dollar plus fifty two complete novels delivered weekly by mail. Authors include Collins Trollope Verne plus Braddon Doyle Besant Oliphant. Send one dollar with P O order or registered mail to H. Stafford New York.
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