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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
1
Morton and Shewman announce advertising rates available on application. The note appears in the Mesa Free Press with pricing information for potential advertisers.
The writer urges government action to annex arid lands in Arizona and New Mexico by funding water storage, arguing that developing existing resources is a better expansion than acquiring the Philippines. The piece contrasts imperialism with a practical plan to cultivate the West using $20,000,000 in aid.
A fervent speaker claims to be a strong exhorter with full scriptural knowledge. He teaches only two paths for sinners one to hell and one to damnation. A congregant notes if the preacher speaks truth the speaker will avoid both paths by retreating to the woods. Architect Kroeger to draft plans for houses in Novales and an Odd Fellows building.
Information is wanted about Clarence Meacham a miner last heard from three years ago at Big Bug Arizona. Anyone knowing his address should send details to the Journal Miner Prescott or to Charles Meacham Jackson Ohio. Territorial papers aiding a poor man by publishing this notice free.
The Southern Mercury notes Belgium government railways cut fares and freights by half and double workers pay while earning a 4 million dollar yearly government profit. In Germany government roads charge four miles per cent, with wages 125 per cent higher than under private ownership and a 25 million dollar annual revenue for the state. A joke centers on Bol Ingersoll as a Washington religious talk turns humorous with a colored woman and a dust creation joke about mud weather and infidels.
The discussion argues annexing Arizona for irrigation could be cheaper and more valuable than conquest. It notes water access would raise arid land value, contrasting with costs of subduing new territory.
A survey of community news from Mesa and Phoenix includes C G Linstrand's visiting guest status at the Kimball House, business moves by David Cohn and Adolph Cohn, Hakes elected as page, and Governor Murphy's favorable legislative message. Other items cover illness, a pneumonia death, new county supervisors, a dramatic recital, wheat from Utah, and local church and missionary activity.
For sale cheap cash only inquire at this office about a half of Block 7 fronting Main and Oerter streets.
The Southern Pacific touts complete equipment comfort on its trains with gas lights, dining cars on all limited trains, and a high standard year round. It claims 238 miles as the shortest line to Los Angeles and the quickest time to eastern points, inviting inquiries through agent M. O. Bicknell.
Advertisements offer gifts from G F Lampey 526 West Washington Street Phoenix featuring albums Dewey rugs parlor lamps clocks rings silverware and diamonds in plain or set forms.
The notice outlines travel options via the Southern Pacific. It promises assistance in choosing routes and securing the best connections and accommodations. It advises eastbound travelers to get optimal connections and westbound travelers to take the shortest line to seaside points. For further information call or address.
The Phoenix Short Line reopens its Pullman coach between Phoenix and Maricopa. Trains depart at seven o clock in the evening and remain in service until six o'clock the next morning, eliminating the need for overnight rooms at Maricopa.
The Southern Pacific will debut the Sunset Limited as a solid vestibuled Pullman fast train between Chicago and the Pacific Coast around November 1, with dining service and full amenities. It will operate twice weekly, with a New Orleans to San Francisco connection and four additional east west trains weekly from Maricopa via the Sunset route. For details contact M. D. Bicknell, G P A.
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