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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
2
Local notice from Mesa Arizona identifies Morton and Shewman as publishers. The fragment lists A P Surwman and W D Morton with the publishing firm name, indicating a historical newspaper record from Mesa.
A miscellany of quips and observations ranges from a circular saw trust to a mock note on a Nicaragua Canal idea. It cites a Western preacher, a poor euchre partner, and a broom corner threat to small manufacturers while wryly commenting on justice and gender roles in a playful, satirical tone.
A fragmentary remark notes a tri colored ribbon attached to seals from the Par treaty of peace was torn from a bonbon box. The speaker finds the incident amusing and treats it as a sweet moment.
The latest Keely company gathering showcased the firm as a master in rhetoric and public appeal, despite enduring motor reliability criticisms. The proceedings emphasized its enduring influence and persuasive presence in the market and public discourse.
The article questions Germanys intense interest in a sausage prohibition, noting no newspaper has yet called it an instance of the governments watchful restraint.
A description extols Miss Helen Gould as a beneficent fairy princess whose life inspires awe among anxious inquirers watching for her generosity and acts of charity.
In his bitter complaints against this country Senor Rios has not uttered a word which could be construed as a reproach to Miss Jessie Schley for the failure to carry out her side of the peace agreement. This is genuine gal lantry.
Critics argue to ban Mother Goose stories as false hoods while also challenging the notion that the moon is made of green cheese, aiming to curb popular myths.
In war rallying support is simple but peace demands new duties. The text argues that in peacetime counsels split and require the tact, wisdom, and especially justice and truth of statesmen. It asserts the nation has these qualities and must continue to show them now.
Mr Stead notes in the London Daily Chronicle that in Europe the governing classes understand and use English. In St Petersburg the Czar and family talk in English, illustrating how one language is expanding toward universal use and perhaps toward a divine ideal.
The piece notes that a practicable French submarine torpedo boat would confer a strategic edge over rivals, but stresses that harbor trials differ from real warfare. Inventors like Holland pursued the idea for decades, and only wartime testing would prove practical value against a vigilant enemy.
A Brazilian merchant has approached an American jobbing house requesting a peculiar export item. He wishes to purchase a supply of diplomas or degrees from American schools.
The piece argues that Brazil may allow diploma fraud in professional fields and cites Dr. Creighton and the bishop of London on the dangers of over specialization. It warns that excessive focus on narrow subjects can erode life skills, proportion, and mental alertness, stressing the value of individualism alongside specialized training.
A 19th century observer notes Baldwin Locomotive Works supplying sixteen engines to China and views rail development as a civilizing pioneer. He recalls Shanghai Woosung and Li Hung Chang driven lines, arguing U S. industry will profit as China embraces railways and commerce expands.
A French owner recounts Norah the Gordon setter performing remarkable tasks. In 1895 at Alton Savoy she retrieves water lilies by diving and cutting stems, then in winter brings and stacks wood for the fire, proving a practical minded dog with unusual intelligence.
A reflective note observes a boy learning skating and then stopping. It claims that boys today do nothing on the ice that they did not do thirty years ago, implying a shift in youth activity and enthusiasm for skating.
A sweep of notices covers conflicts between saloon men and druggists in Santa Monica, court rulings on profanity in California and Mississippi, a Manila death affecting Petaluma families, and local plans to ease rail curves near Santa Barbara and Ellwood with new highway alignments.
Captain George E. Lawrence formerly commanded the California National Guard Signal Corps now serves in Manila with General Last. He took part in the last fight and was uninjured. Before leaving home he left a cipher with his mother at 722 South Main Street, and a cable message to her stated he was safe and well. Lawrence enlisted in the San Francisco organized Signal Corps several months ago. Reports say the unit performed dangerous work during the battle.
Commodore B J Crowell ordered flowers and potted plants placed on the graves of Maine collision victims following instructions from Assistant Secretary Charles H Allen. Three days later visitors removed all flowers. Orders prohibit soldiers from selling ration portions to storekeepers who speculate in such supplies.
London dispatch from Vienna reports a fierce blaze last Tuesday in Nagyprobroez Liptau district Hungary. Witnesses describe twenty men in flames running through streets before collapsing. many trampled by beasts, others frozen in fields. Twenty bodies recovered and ninety survivors suffer severe burns and some blindness.
A Bolivian dispatch says 1000 Indians surrounded Corocoro mining works owned by Chileans. The mine manager and an official tried to flee after an offer of 3000 to spare lives was rejected. the manager killed his wife and then died by suicide. The event risks bolstering Bolivian Chilean tensions.
A roundup notes California has 395 armed and equipped militia, 211991 available for duty. Other items include Manila troops’ praise, legal cases, gold strikes in Arizona, and Pacific fleet movements toward the Philippines with details on ships and transfers.
News brief from multiple locations reports: Caprivi dies near Crossen after illness. 1899 government expenditures total 65 million paper and 29 million gold with 40 percent gold premium. Guatemala offers land to rubber growers. Panama strife noted with U S treaty transit support. Influenza hits Berlin officials including Baron von Buelow. Moed dead. court ball guests ill. Astor Times libel suit settled with apology for California tree dinner story.
B F Gilkeson of New York criticized Chicago officials and urged sending delegates to a March 1 2 Illinois mayors and aldermen convention in Peoria. The Mayor accepted the invitation for council review and said he would appoint delegates. Gilkeson withdrew the invitation saying the council would not decide on it yet.
Kansas City mourns Col Hiram Bledsoe buried at Pleasant Hill after death last week. Telegram from Gen John McNulta honors him as gallant and generous Civil War officer and requests a floral tribute for his casket marked from the Union line fighters at Lexington in September 1861.
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