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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
1
Public notice states no person is authorized to contract bills for the Mesa Free Press except on written order of the Publisher. Advertising rates are available on application. subscription is $2.59 per year.
A meeting by Captain J W Crenshaw outlined a February 16 reunion in Phoenix for the First Territorial regiment. A banquet in the afternoon and a grand ball at ONeill Hall that evening are planned. Some veterans remain abroad. others reenlisted for the Philippines, but enough will attend. February 5 marks the regiment’s muster-out anniversary.
A letter from J F Wilson to Andrew Kimball dated December 7, 1899 discusses Roberts being barred from swearing in. Wilson argues constitutional duty, warns of dangerous precedent, and voices alarm at Utah’s rights being overridden by what he calls fanatical support for denial.
The speaker notes an ongoing crusade and its uncertain outcome predicting influence on current and future proceedings. He protests involvement yet pledges earnest effort and loyalty, signing as J F Wilson and expressing cautious optimism and fear.
The World-Herald argues the nation should fund all bereaved families of soldiers, not just generals. It questions why subscriptions focus on officers while privates’ widows and children receive less support, urging broader compassionate giving.
The United States has deepened ties with tropical islands over the past year, with tropical and subtropical imports totaling at least 280 million dollars for ten months. Excluding some items, tropical products still exceed 250 million annually, including sugar, coffee, rubber, fibers, fruits, cacao, tobacco, and dyes. The Philippines and Cuba already grow many of these crops, Manila hemp leading fibers at about six million dollars this year.
An Alpharetta Georgia resident named J A Dodgen reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved rheumatism after many medicines and a doctor failed. The ad claims thousands cured by this liniment with one application alleviating pain and lists J W Bailey Druggist as the seller.
A Buzz Saw quotation critiques American society highlighting Congress, Supreme Court, press, professors, trusts, poverty, voting, religion, energy policy, and corruption. It paints a stark portrait of excess, hypocrisy, and materialism in a satirical voice.
A vegetarian on meals urges breaking the habit of drinking during meals to aid digestion and blood quality, recommending hot water before eating. The text also reports Representative Mondell of Wyoming introducing a desert land bill changing filing and proof fees to align with homestead laws, allowing those who had not perfected title to benefit as if no prior filing occurred.
Artesian water struck in the upper Gala valley yields a good flow. At Fort McDowli an artesian well has been flowing for gone years. A thorough test is urged in Salt River vil-
J H Hildreth reported striking artesian water on his ranch after John Morris bored to 80 feet. The well yields about thirty gallons per minute though the pipe is small, with potential for a larger flow if deeper. Billets declines sea shore trips for some time.
Mr. W. A. Hines of Manchester Ta recounts a near fatal struggle with measles and lung disease. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with his recovery after doctors predicted death. He praises the cure and notes trial bottles free at J H Barnetts Drug Store. Dan Mahoneys new brick store nearing completion will house O H Connolly as a general merchandise store.
The bottle guarantee promises a refund if two thirds of the contents are used without benefit. Bottles priced at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar are sold by J. H. Barnett and others. The Abel Wilbur Mallen Bards ware Co receive another car load of buggies and report strong sales in the line.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after other doctors failed. He says the remedy purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils running sores, boosts liver kidneys and bowels, and builds strength. 50 cents at J H Barnett Druggist, guaranteed.
The Distret Lodge and the Good Tem plars will meet tomorrow in Compe for a joint assembly. Members are expected to discuss upcoming events and community activities.
An advertisement touts Earl's Clover Root Tea as improving heart liver and kidneys through digestion and pure blood. It claims a healthy complexion and perfect heath, offered at 25 or 50 cents by J. H. Barnett, Druggist.
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