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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
1
The paper states no person is authorized to contract bills on its account except on written order of the publisher. Advertising rates are available on application and subscriptions cost 2.50 per year.
Master of human destinies am I and I bring fame love and fortune to those who follow me. I knock at every gate and those who heed me conquer foes and reach every state mortal desires. Those who doubt me meet failure penury and woe. From Saturday Evening Post.
The article describes ancient irrigation networks in New Mexico built by a prehistoric people older than the Pueblo. It details reservoirs and ditches carved into lava, massive canal systems, and viaducts, indicating advanced agriculture and centralized water management, now abandoned and eroded by time.
Tempe news reports no valid law to issue bonds for public works as $30 000 water works bonds were rejected by eastern bond attorneys due to census basis not matching federal act. Council seeks congressional legalization with Delegate Wilson and urges citizen cooperation to resolve the issue.
A Milwaukee priest argues life insurance should precede marriage advising women to demand a $1000 policy from a prospective husband. He cites future welfare of wife and children and suggests ante nuptial contracts as prudent gifts on wedding day. The view, echoed by Fraternal Tribune, highlights financial foresight in unions.
An exchange notes that printing a newspaper's waste basket contents would cause riots in homes, arrests in several directions, shotguns in use, and widespread trouble, highlighting the fragile boundary between public print and private life.
A disgruntled patron complains about a newspaper item he calls inaccurate and over edited. He gripes at spelling errors and the editor's handling of neighborly concerns while praising a contributor who protects readers by tempering what is printed.
A congressional bill by Delegate Wilson would open mineral lands on Indian reservations to location and development, while the Bark of Gila County is set to open under J N Porter and W F Holt with Holt as manager. Also notes a serious Ray mines accident, a health testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm and the death of T Hayden Tempe pioneer.
Instructions for entering a printing office describe three raps or a door kick, meeting a figure called the devil, and providing name address and debt years. The entrant then presents a ten dollar bill with a gesture and a greeting, receives news and a receipt, and departs.
W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near fatal struggle with exposure and measles leading to lung disease and bleeding. Doctors said he would die until he began using Dr King’s remedy which he credits with his recovery.
The label on each bottle assures customers that if two thirds of the contents are used and no benefit is felt, return the bottle to the druggist for a possible refund. Prices listed 25, 50 cents and $1.09. Sold by J. H. Barnett, Druggist. A large valley market is noted.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. He says the remedy purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores while boosting liver kidneys and digestion. Priced 69 cents at J H Barnett Druggist with guarantee.
The Daily Enterprise of Phoenix celebrates improvements and congratulates Bre on achieving a first-class daily paper, marking a significant milestone for the publication and its staff.
An 19th century style advertisement claims a beautiful complexion comes from good digestion and pure blood. It asserts the tea acts on the heart liver and kidneys to keep them healthy, priced 25 cents and 50 cents, sold by J. K. Barnett Druggist.
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