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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
2
Mesa City publishers P Shewman and W D Morton run Morton and Shewm an in Mesa Arizona. The text lists names and basic publishing credits for the Mesa Free Press.
A curious note claims elevators are being shipped from this country to England to aid John Bull, while wryly promising action against uncivilized pillagers and warning readers to stay vigilant.
With sixty new warships on the ways Bigland's proceedings cannot be regarded as ways of pleasantness by France. The remark underscores tensions between Britain and France over naval expansion and government policy during the period.
The article notes both the United States and Mexico achieving the largest cotton harvest on record. It highlights the dual impact on cotton growers, signaling significant production gains amid lasting concerns for the industry.
George Vanderbilt’s estate in North Carolina, known as Biltmore, reportedly cost about 10 million dollars to build. The grand residence highlights Vanderbilt’s wealth and ambitions during the era.
The passage argues that Uncle Sam should not miss a chance to profit from murdered missionaries. It notes China has remaining territory and mocks fast name changes of French ministers. It contrasts perceptions of brutality in pugilism and football, suggesting the public sides with both views.
Bergham Roberts asserts in an interview that two thirds of Congress are polygamists. He is pressed to reveal the names of the other third.
An Eastern exchange cites El Nacional of Madrid to declare the war a complete failure. The dispatch emphasizes the disappointment and seeks confirmation of the setback.
The author urges constant readiness for naval and military surgeons by keeping them active year round. The summer base ball field and winter football field are proposed as the training arenas to maintain skill and fitness during peaceful intervals.
A Connecticut woman allegedly sewed fish hooks into her pocket before heading to a county fair. The first thief who attempted to grab her purse was immediately caught red handed, highlighting the region’s reputed ingenuity.
The President of the Society for the Protection of Animals urges tougher action. He notes that addressing horse cruelty would take years of effort and proposes stronger enforcement to reduce cases.
In Bridgeport Connecticut the girls have organized a movement to stop men who waste their time without proposing marriage. Social life for a man in that town who avoids marriage becomes a continuous performance where he is likened to the Wandering Jew.
The statement notes that candidates whose surnames end with n on tickets with a running mate also ending with n were elected. Examples cited include Jefferson with Clinton, Madison with Clinton, Jackson with Calhoun, Jackson with Van Buren, Van Buren with Johnson, Lincoln with Hamlin, Lincoln with Johnson, and Harrison with Morton.
The excerpt argues that despite stringent laws and five state forestry groups, severe forest fires recur in the Northwest during droughts. It notes the fires’ destructiveness matches past summers and calls attention to the persistent need for law enforcement and public backing.
The expanding American foreign trade will demand trained men to represent manufacturers abroad. Germany has benefited from specialized commercial education and the United States could gain similarly, boosting opportunities for young men in foreign employment.
The Belgian heir to the throne, touring the Western States, compares his travels to life under the Czar and a modern democracy. He notes walking between lines of soldiers previously and remarks on hospitality and cuisine, then contrasts his country’s ease of access with a visitor’s card.
The report by Dr. W. T. Harris presents education statistics up to January 1807, noting the number of institutions and colleges at all levels and the distribution of students and resources among public and private facilities. The data outline growth trends and regional participation in schooling across the nation.
The report notes 14,742,077 pupils in public schools and 1,513,016 in private or parochial schools, totaling 16,258,093. Since 1870 public-school enrollment nearly doubled, with increased expenditures and higher standards. States fund 165 normal schools while 200 rely on tuition or donations. most students live outside large cities, and rural opportunities offset a shorter year. Overall, the movement is upward with cautious optimism.
The piece argues for decency in political campaigning, urging candidates to present facts clearly without mudslinging. It notes that while not perfect, politicians should fearlessly expose corruption without descending to dishonorable tactics, valuing a clean, square fight and truthful discussion of issues.
The article notes European claimants to various thrones and profiles Empress Eugenie dying in exile at seventy three in Farnborough England. It recalls her marriage to Napoleon II, her former prominence, and her current quiet life amid illness and financial stability.
The piece notes certain animals such as gazelles in the east and Patagonian llamas supposedly never drink. Hares may obtain moisture from dew while parrots in a London zoo reportedly lived over fifty years without drinking. Reptiles and some amphibians thrive where water is absent and French goats and cattle near Losere seldom drink yet yield Roquefort milk.
A witty exchange in the Indianapolis Journal frames love as a fleeting ailment. The dialogue puns on medical terms to joke about romance, reflecting a light society page tone.
San Francisco schools lack coal while a new gas company promises cheap illuminant at $1 per 1000 cubic feet. The Alameda brings 3.51 million dollars in treasure from Australia. The Sierra railway project expands toward the Sierras with an elevator rail plan. The wine industry in St Helena negotiates a joint distribution accord. A California coaling station dispute invokes Mission Bay and Mare Island, amid rail, harbor, and legal matters.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin weighs interoceanic canal options via Nicaragua or Panama. It notes American control, costly builds, and a pending Nicaragua commission report likely to influence U S policy and Panama prospects. The piece questions treaty constraints and UK relations in business matters.
Rev. H. W. White aboard the Gaelic brings news of a famine grave in Chin Chu Fu, a 150 by 70 mile province with over 4.5 million people mainly farmers. droughts have killed thousands as the government offers little relief. Toronto Montreal capitalists eye Havana street rail franchise worth 1.5 million amid bids and line surveys by Mackenzie Nicholls. American Indies syndicate includes Widener and Senator Elkins but is outbid by Canadians.
A broad spread of items reports a boycott end against the Chicago and Great Western railroad, cargo and shipping debates, Dewey’s bold stance after Manila actions, and new presses in Manila. It covers corporate filings for the American Tinplate Company, a Dewey interview, and the Michigan Central’s non acquisition of the Chicago and Alton. It also notes mining discoveries near Randburg, Lafayette Memorial plans, iron industry data, and Catholic-Protestant tensions in Porto Rico.
The California Fruit Grower notes a Winters man tested fig curing and concludes fully ripe figs should be picked rather than fall to the ground to produce the best dried product. Experts doubt that fruit dropped from trees yields first class dried fruit.
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