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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
3
Attorneys at Law in the Territory announce practice in all courts. Specializes in land business and collections. Vernon and Spracg advertise real estate services.
In Mesa the plan to grade Main Street moves forward as rain floods test nearby canals and bridges. Local figures note grain and alfalfa expansion, town growth, and a legislative push with J. H. Carpenter elected speaker and A. J. Doran as Council president.
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois suffers long kidney trouble with back pain and a troubled liver. After trying many cures he started using Electric Bitters about a year ago and found immediate relief. The ad claims fast recovery for kidney and liver issues and notes a 50 cent price at J H Barnett's Drug Store.
Regional drug firms endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh. J Cheney and C29 claim firm integrity and financial reliability. The ad promotes internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces and lists a 75 cent price with free testimonials.
Digest notes by land attorney W D Harlin based in Wallington D. states that a preferred entry right cannot arise from fraudulent or collusive contest. Purchasers of relinquishments lack entry priority for the covered land. Relinquishments filed after a contest do not benefit the contestant unless tied to the contest. A stone quarry for common building stone cannot be entered as a placer claim.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rashes, and respiratory ailments. It claims money back if not satisfied and offers trial bottles free at J H Barnett's Drug Store with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. It cites a Lincoln Nebraska endorsement from F W Stevens State Commander.
An advertisement from Park Remedy Co Boston promotes a weight loss program claiming 12 to 15 pounds monthly without starvation or illness. It promises health benefits including improved complexion and reduced abdominal weight, noting a price of $2 per package by mail with sealed testimonials and confidential correspondence.
The Common Council of Mesa City enacts an ordinance banning certain animals from running at large within the corporate limits. Offenders face a misdemeanor conviction with a fine between one and twenty-five dollars or imprisonment up to twenty-five days, or both. The ordinance details penalties and enforcement.
Two black horse mules branded B on the left shoulder, one stallion and one with a mule shoe brand on the left hind leg. A dun mare mule bears brands C B on the left hip and A on the hip. Ages range from 10 to 12 years. Return to John Baker, six miles west of Phoenix, who will pay the reward for all animals.
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