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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
2
A whimsical Mesa column jokes on courtship and bicycles, noting tandem roads as bridal paths and wind loving couples. It contrasts politics and romance with a Baltimore man who refused marriage over his partner’s flat feet, joking at the expense of social norms.
A jokey column notes a science claim that fish communicate and imagines them trading stories at the sea bottom. It then ponders aphorisms and respect for tough kickers while recalling a Missouri boy who hid dynamite in his pocket and died after a stairs fall.
Congregants drew pistols on a Kentucky preacher who proclaimed there is no devil. The scene unfolds in a convivial state, prompting questions about whether the weapons were loaded and the seriousness of the clash.
A Chicago elevator operator reportedly used a dramatic method by breaking the car cable to win the affections of a young female passenger. The sensational fall is described as certain, though the technique is not advised outside extreme circumstances.
A New Haven clergyman returns 200 dollars of his salary claiming that amount came from a church fair and dance. The gesture is noted as evidence of unusual sincerity regarding his stance on church fairs and related fundraisers.
The article notes some remedies sold to prevent intoxication contain cabbage seed and that cabbage itself was an old cure. It mentions Egyptians boiling cabbage before other food when planning to drink wine after dinner.
A whaler reports his ship's anchor sank in Arctic mud as Klondike stories, long told, are discounted. The Arctic coast scene hints at weathered quests and the polar allure's enduring value despite cost.
The United States Commissioner to the Paris Exposition of 1900 has won an additional quarter of space beyond the original allotment. The country must ensure its representation goes beyond mere square footage and reflects its prominence and contributions.
Telegraph notes twenty eight Omaha girls band together to wipe out the tobacco business of the country before spring. The report suggests adding at least two more members to strengthen the organization.
The Ameer of Afghanistan likens himself to a swan on a narrow lake with a pack of wolves on one shore and a Bengal tiger on the other, warning that either side’s gobbling-up seems imminent and unwelcome.
The narrator contrasts a money miser with a person who hoards knowledge skill and social influence. Both are condemned for withholding resources that could greatly help others and are described as contemptible.
A telegraph dispatch recounts a mother who aimed a pistol at her infant child for amusement and fired, killing the baby “innocently.” The report questions how such acts can appear as innocent in the eyes of some observers.
In Frankfort the Kentucky Bankers Association voted that future banquets place ladies at the tables and ban wine. It asserts ladies cannot attend dinners with wine liquor and cigars, preferring ladies as the only stimulant.
Former President Cleveland defines a self-made man as one who has made the most of himself. He argues this interpretation will endure intelligent scrutiny and diverges from common usage.
The article argues speed should serve meaning not merely money. It celebrates self reliance, notes Pullman and other fortunes, and warns against chasing wealth without purpose. It highlights balanced progress and reforms through steady effort and prudent use of wealth.
Victoria displayed photographs of the infant Prince of Wales on her knees in shop windows drawing public enthusiasm. The practice linked the monarch to her descendants through generations. A fragment from Tit-Bits reflects a folk dialogue about a convict returning home early for good behavior.
A Washington Star quip features a sarcastic housewife noting ice may someday be as valuable as diamonds. The ice man replies that diamonds are good but cannot melt to sustain steady demand.
A compact quotation style item notes the proverb that fortune favors the proactive. It contrasts the poker shovel and coal box with the stove wood and chimney flue, emphasizing initiative over waiting for luck. The piece ends with a final maxim about seeking opportunity rather than waiting.
The San Bernardino Times-Index reports on Randsburg and nearby districts with new depot plans in Johannes bur g, plans for a 50-stamp mill at Barstow, and diverse mining ventures. It highlights profitable mines in Pearce and Monte Cristo, purchases in Coconino, and anticipated spring discoveries despite winter snow.
A Nevada City Transcript correspondent reports an encouraging mining outlook in Nevada county. The four principal lodes are the North Star and Allison Ranch on Wolf creek, the Eureka Idaho lode from foot-wall to Lucky and Cambridge mines, and the Providence Champion lode from Town Talk to La Suerte. These lodes have produced combined gold totals of over 177 million dollars in forty eight years, with much more untapped ore. Capital intelligently applied could unlock further wealth as many other mines remain prospected or untouched.
A new desert mining district named Begg is established on the Mojave in a triangular 16 by 12 mile area. It lies near Hesperia with east and west boundaries adjoining Baleck Hawk and Old mining districts and the Mojave river. The district sits between Ord district to the north and a southern ridge toward the Mojave, near Holcomb valley mining area.
J Pierpont Morgan has reached New York from Europe as heavy snows and rain hit Missouri and Kansas last week. The item notes other events including political outcomes, a train robbery capture, a Hawaii annexation view, and the death of Nancy Allison McKinley, among various brief statewide and national notices.
The Senate will not take up the Hawaiian treaty until after January 4. Congress debates a department of commerce and industry, the University of the United States, and the expansion of civil service funding. A fur seal ban in Bering Sea passes the Senate, while Yukon relief bills move through both houses. A Rumors swirl about Hearst papers in Cuba.
Bryan receives warm welcome in Mexico General Blanco invites exiles home promising protection Hayti faces bombardment threats unless Italian claims are settled Pope to make Archbishop Corrigan a Cardinal Two German cruisers sail from Kiel to reinforce Chinese waters Spaniards in Cuba seek US protectorate as war ends Debate in St Petersburg on China partition Spanish royalty alarmed by Weyler reception and preparations for flight to France if revolution nears
A quoted sermonette urges moral reform and self-improvement with satirical quips about Chicago marriage happiness and kindness to animals. It frames faith as guiding character, warning that selfishness corrupts choices and that even goodwill requires effort and authority.
The article surveys authorities on indorser liability noting Markey vs Corey and Spencer vs Halpern on assignee liability. It cites Howell vs Illinois Central RR, Babel vs Manning, Johnson vs St Paul City Railway, and Fremont B M V Ry Co v Harlin regarding negligent acts, contributory negligence, and releases affecting recovery.
Lord Salisbury kept a souvenir a heavy ugly stone from an October 21 1884 incident in Dumfries where his carriage with two daughters was struck during a riot attempt. The ladies remained unharmed and took the missile home.
Mr. Wallace notes a practice of marrying a girl to a tree or inanimate object as a scapegoat for a husband’s faults. Mrs. Wallace comments that such customs exist in this country with women married to a stick, while Mr. Wallace remains calm and unflustered.
A Brooklyn landowner planted sunflowers on a suburban tract and harvested 100 bushels of seed per acre. He estimates two and a half gallons of oil per bushel at 1.25 dollars per gallon, totaling over 300 dollars per acre, with pressed seeds and fiber adding value.
The article explains that sea life in the upper portion of the ocean can descend to about 1,200 feet from the surface. A barren zone follows, continuing to 860 to 300 feet from the bottom, where deep sea animals begin to appear.
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