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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
A. P. Shewman publisher states no person is authorized to contract bills for the Mesa Free Press except on a written order from the publisher. Advertising rates are available on request. Subscription is $2.50 per year.
Colorado settlers and ranchers mobilize against state cession of public lands to open ranges. A report warns leasing 55 000 acres to The Swift Company and 1 000 acres to Senator Adams could crush small cattlemen. The article notes potential appeals to higher courts and outlines procedural provisions.
Prescott Courier recounts Wm Ferguson and Worth Ruben finding a live cliff dweller on a Lower Verde ledge near ancient cliff dwellings. They approached the cliff saw a manlike figure run, explored a cave entrance with holes in walls and floor, and left a lighted candle to test for presence.
The Board of Trade met last evening and discussed pamphlets and the Mesa to Ray mine wagon road. W A Kimball reported $540 collected by the committee, Mesa's $1800 spent, and $1000 more needed to complete. The board endorsed the highway and urged Phoenix citizens to subscribe. Maps and folders from Rand McNally & Co. Gazette are awaited.
A prominent Arizona attorney promotes a bill to Washington asking that all territorial supreme court decisions, whether affirming or reversing district court rulings, be appealable to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, following existing appeal procedures.
The San Bernardino Times-Index argues newspapers better reach readers than calendars and directories, urging lawyers and doctors to publicize successes to attract business. It cites mining group work rules, contending combined expenditures for adjacent claims are allowed when needed for development. Wanamaker supports continuous ads over changes.
The county spent about one sixth of its total taxes on indigents last year. The message notes a large population of needy residents in the county and expresses doubt that many can be supported at the current rate, including in Mena.
J A Dadgen of Alpharetta Ga proclaims Chamberlains Pain Balm the best liniment after doctors and other remedies failed to help. The ad claims thousands cured of rheumatism and notes relief from a single application.
The article argues against delaying a federal storage program for the arid West, stressing that a small initial appropriation was only to begin one or two reservoirs and surveys. It cites Ex-Governor McCord and Senator Carter to insist a broader, ongoing policy is needed, with states rights to proceed while rebuilding a new western economy.
After seven years of construction costing about $33,000,000 the canal aims to dispose Chicago sewage. It diverts Lake Michigan waters from their natural outlet toward the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence and Mississippi basins to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts near death from measles related lung trouble and hemorrhages. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with a complete cure and notes its cost and availability at J H Barnett's Drug Store. Phoenix liquor license fees change to 50 per quarter with resident petitions and council revocation rights.
Local druggists report high demand for a small animal product as a cure promotion. The advertisement promises a refund if two thirds of the bottle are used without benefit. Prices listed at 25 cents 60 cents and one dollar.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer who suffered years from scrofula with sores on head and face. The tonic is praised as a universal purifier and remedy for eczema salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by J H Barnett Druggist. Guaranteed.
Fred R. Stover special agent of the Scottish Union and National Insurance Company of San Francisco was in the city last Tuesday on business.
An 19th century drugstore ad claims a beautiful complexion depends on good blood digestion and a healthy liver and bowels. It touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as acting on the heart liver and kidneys to maintain health. Priced 25 cents and 50 cents, sold by J. H. Barnett Druggist.
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