Advertising rates announced by Morton Shewman firm
The Mesa Free Press notes that advertising rates are available on application from D Morton A P Shewmann Morton Sulewman publishers.
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
1
The Mesa Free Press notes that advertising rates are available on application from D Morton A P Shewmann Morton Sulewman publishers.
A vivid portrait exalts the Mesa region south and east of the city, praising vast alfalfa and grain fields and thriving cattle. It extols endless green pastures, canal irrigation, and future prospects of prosperity and beauty in the Mesa country.
The forty acre Hugene Trippel alman grove near town blooms into a prime attraction as a steady income source. Last year’s crop, shipped to New York and Chicago, drew high praise for quality and price, attracting visitors from across the nation and highlighting Mesa Arizona as a strong farming and land prospect.
The speaker extols a higher, cooler, cleaner climate three hundred feet above Phoenix. They praise lighter air, richer ozone, and a balmy feel, calling the area the Crown of the Valley and highlighting its distinctive western appeal.
A local girl answered a New York firm offer promising a sure freckles cure for 25 cents. She sent a quarter and received directions to remove freckles with a putty knife soak in salt water hang in a smoke house with sawdust and slippery elm bark for a week. The method is described as always thorough and curative.
Mots and Passry continue to expand their selection with a well stocked furniture line. The shop urges customers to try the Oo-Up on fine groceries as part of their extended offerings.
A gunfight near Grover and Nelson ends with El Dugan and Garfield Farrell fleeing, later wounded and captured near Paradise Valley. Deputies pursue through Phoenix area while a coroner’s jury investigates a Mexican murder near Mesa, identified as Pedro Quihnis. Hugh Pritchard returns from Des Moines as Lehi dances close season.
Dr Wilbur barely avoids serious harm when his buggy horses kick during a drive in front of the bank. He was dragged across the street while clinging to the lines and saved by bystanders. He escapes with only slight scratches as the buggy pole breaks. Hon Jones Arthur, assembly member from Pinal county, spent Sunday and Washington's Birthday with Mega friends.
The military ball drew a large attendance from Phoenix Tempe Lehi Alma and Nephi with top Phoenix music. The event celebrated the annual ball and social success, while Chas Moore and Chas Simpson visited town.
Constable Gonzales of Tempe was in town yesterday. Dr. Crane spent a couple of days in Phoenix this week. Ed Murphy the Tempe liveryman was in town Wednesday. Dr. Hawley made a business visit to Phoenix Wednesday. Those new Weber wagons recently received by Abell Wilbur & Co are beauties and they are selling rapidly. IF YOU WANT carpets Linole um Rugs Art Squares Parlor Lamps Clocks Rings Silverware Table ware Diamonds go to G F Lampey 526 West Washington St Phoenix.
Property listing noting sale of the west half of block 7 fronting Main and Oerter streets. Inquiries directed to the offering office.
The Southern Pacific claims complete equipment comfort and prompt service with fast elegant trains and gas-lit cars. Dining cars on all limited trains and a year round high standard are promised along with no snow blockades and the 238 mile shortest line to Los Angeles and quick access to eastern points. For information contact M. O. Bicknell, Agent.
Eastern routing assistance offered by M. O. Bicknel G. P. A. Phoenix. Instructions emphasize selecting the best connection and accommodations going east or the shortest line for westbound routes.
The Phoenix Short Line restored its Pullman train between Phoenix and Maricopa. Passengers may board at seven PM and stay until six AM, avoiding hotel rooms at Maricopa.
Sunset Limited, the Southern Pacific fast train between Chicago and the Pacific Coast, will debut about November 1 and then run twice weekly. The vestibuled Pullman train offers dining and full service, with a New Orleans to San Francisco line linking Atlantic Coast connections. Four fast trains weekly from Maripotpo via the Sunset route. For details contact the railroad office.
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