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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
1
The notice promises a handsome gift to each patron in recognition of past year support. It warns buyers against de ceived by stores selling old bankrupt or shelfworn stock as new goods. It proclaims a headquarters for New Goods and Liberal Trading with a vast stock and latest fashions.
The 1893 report shows U S gold production at 1 76 million fine ounces valued 35 955000 and silver at 60 million fine ounces valued 46 800 000 with coinage value 77 575 000 The world's 1895 gold and silver production and 1885 coinage totals are given along with end year metallic world stocks 3 965 990 090 in gold and 4 055 700 000 in silver The text notes the large margin between selling and purchase value of silver costing the government and miners alike.
F W Sisson treasurer of Arizona Lumber and Timber in Flagstaff notes rapid progress on a reform school near completion by next spring with red stone walls and large Flagstaff quarries supplying materials. Coconino County raises 15000 for a high school building and congress allows selling 15000 in bonds for a county courthouse. The firm reports strong timber shipments and hopes to expand once the North and South railroad opens through the territory.
The Florence climate is praised as suitable for oranges and dates. Judge J O Bartleson’s home orchard shows 89 large golden oranges on a single tree and date palms loaded with high quality fruit, suggesting what could be achieved with effort despite a small orchard.
The Los Angeles Herald notes a ballot cast by a 115-year-old man Chico Garcia, Spanish American, a veteran of multiple flags and eras. His longevity sparks reminiscences of colonial and republic histories as he eyes a coming century. Also referenced are camel hunts linked to Sells Show and a British candidate joking about the decalogue amid election heckling. Gold production in South Africa is estimated at 48 million dollars this year after a prior slump.
The Toledo Blade is described as one of the few weekly newspapers in the nation with wide circulation. It is marketed as a family reading paper offering condensed world news, serials, humor, and multiple departments. A specimen copy is mailed free and subscriptions are one dollar a year.
The Miller portrait, bought by M. Chauchard for over $200,000, was originally exchanged by the painter for a case of wine valued at $10.
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