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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
4
Col A L Howlett of Chicago warns that climate has shifted over forty years with longer winters and falls and shorter springs and summers. He notes recent storms and nebula theory as explanations and predicts a future of colder weather, requiring new crops and livestock strains.
Lowell Observatory reports on Mars showing a melting south polar cap with a large 1200 by 200 mile rift. Bright points near the rift imply mountain ranges, while a second range may lie on the main snow field. The report notes activity across the polar region and evolving surface detail.
The piece recounts Charles II known as Old Rowley for his merry nature and wit in court tales from Youth's Companion. It recalls a quip with Penn and the Quaker hat custom, illustrating royal gentleness and humor amid his reign. Also notes Deming roundup reports of Kid and renegades in the Las Animas valley with Indian camps and cattle depredations by eight buck members.
The Santa Fe Route offers round trip tickets from Deming or El Paso to Chicago St Louis Kansas City Milwaukee and St Paul at set prices valid through October 31. Prices are Chicago 68.60 St Louis 61.10 Kansas City 52.95 Milwaukee 72.10 St Paul 76.45. Agents listed are C Carpenter and H Morehouse Trav Pass Agt DF&PA El Paso.
Spend every dollar judiciously and to the best advantage. Be considerate. Study every question of economy on all sides. If you want power for pumping, sawing or printing, send for catalogue of the Hercules Gas Engines. Palmer and Key Type Foundry, 405-407 Sansome Street, San Francisco.
The ad claims Hercules Gas and Gasoline Engines are highly valued for easy starting and low maintenance, noting ignition tubes as superior. It mentions their reliability without spark batteries and offers secondhand engines from the same maker or others, with stock limited until sold. Palamer & Rey Type Foundry, 405-407 Sansome Street, San Francisco.
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