Prospects brighten for cattle industry in Arizona
A prominent stockman says the cattle outlook is very favorable as southern Arizona ranges bloom with grass and water holes refill after rain. Cattle are healthy and fat, with expectant price increases abroad. California markets lag despite ample rainfall. Phoenix hails a ripe Salt River valley citrus crop proving Arizona soil and climate ideal for citrus and other fruits, cementing Phoenix as the fruit center.
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Arizona
California
Phoenix
Salt River Valley
United States
Maricopa
Yuma
Colorado gold boom talk from Denver businessman
Thomas G. Knox of Denver, who traveled to California, said Colorado’s gold output last year exceeded the palmy days of silver. He noted no white metal mines were active locally while gold properties revived and paid well. He predicted Arizona’s gold resources would draw more outside capital soon. An exchange mocked advertisers who avoid ads, citing P. T. Barnum on advertising and printers.
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Thomas G. Knox
Denver
Colorado
California
P. T. Barnum
Death and glory fade in sermons and life’s final act
Dr Cyrus Edson argues in North American Review that sermons exaggerate death scenes. Most die quietly as life recedes, leaving a merciful unconsciousness. The piece also notes Phoenix’s preparations for the S F P and P road, highlighting Salt River valley growth and prospects for Cochise county settlement as the new year begins.
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Cyrus Edson
North American Review
Phoenix
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Grand Canyon
Cochise County
Mythic Africa tales meet modern discoveries in science
A survey of recent finds reaffirms Herodotus as a careful observer. Lakes said to feed the Nile are real, Ruwenzori peaks replace the Mountains of the Moon, and a degenerate fish eating race is alleged on the Indian Ocean shore. Promosa reports heavy placer finds, with miners cashing big pans as Wilson Bros rake in small sums. The district houses 200 workers thriving amid claims. Fruit gains public favor as a staple, though its true value may be less understood.
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Africa
Herodotus
Nile
Stanley
Ruwenzori
Pigmies
Signor
Robbecchi Bricchetti
Someli Land
Indian Ocean
Promosa
Wilson Bros
Ehrenberg
Harqua Hala
Arizona News Roundup on Advertising and Developments
The Arizona edition notes the role of newspaper advertising for local business appeal and outlines eastern tourists in Kingman. It includes plans by Captain Jack Mellen for a river and Green River voyage, a business ethic exchange on restraint, praise for Chief Justice Baker, and Railway News reporting 193 new miles added in Arizona across four lines as development attracts capital.
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Railway News
Arizona
Statistical romance ledger from a clever New York statistician
A witty New York Advertiser piece cites a statistician classifying romantic proposals with tabulated results. It notes 86 of 100 gentlemen kiss the lady, 72 hold hands, 14 have throat lumps, 9 exclaim joy, and 81 women sink into arms, 38 rest on chests, 44 cry aloud, plus other vivid but nonviolent observations.
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New York
Conlee takes twelve months bond on King Solomon mines
J A A Conlee has taken a twelve months bond on the King Solomon group of mines on Hassayampa eight claims and two mill sites with a mill for 50000 dollars. The mines are owned by Judge Abner Wade and others and development work will begin around February first with men to be put at work and mining progress planned. Prospector notes Secretary Carlisle’s banking plan compared to a plantation overseer setup and comments on the railroad expansion.
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J. A. A. Conlee
King Solomon Group
Hassayampa
Abner Wade
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