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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
1
The Co-Operative department store in Mesa showcases new dress goods flannels ladies and gents furnishing goods and related lines. It advertises Myers Pumps Featherbone Buggy Whips Canton Clipper Plows and promises high quality at low prices with prompt attention to special orders.
Complaint filed by William H. Cole against George D. Spooner for failure to reclaim Desert Land Entry No 1643 in Section 29 Township 2S Range 5E Maricopa County Arizona. Contest alleges abandonment and seeks cancellation. Service by publication granted. parties summoned to Phoenix District Court for hearing August 29, 1893 and hearing before Register and Receiver September 6, 1898 in Tucson.
Notice is given that Alexander N Forsyth of Mesa Arizona filed for final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Phoenix Arizona on Friday August 4th 1893 for the SE C of Section 80 Township 1 North Range G east. Witnesses: John L Anderson George Anderson James R Wilson and William Irwin of Mesa Arizona to prove residence and cultivation.
Poetic reflection on sunlit sea and passing shadows as sailors grave sites loom amid golden beams. The verses contrast bright life with sorrow and loneliness on the ocean.
Dr. L C Toney presents to Arizona Magazine why Southern Arizona is ideal for almonds. He cites a Mesa test yielding twenty pounds per tree from seven year old trees and a Chicago quote of twelve and a half cents per pound, arguing strong markets and low water needs. He notes limited regional production, favorable markets in major cities, and advantages of dormant buds, pruning avoidance, and salt-water demand. He shares orchard plans, root and variety notes, and predicts almond fame within ten years backed by local trials and expert opinions.
The speaker notes Phoenix has only two officers, one day and one night, with the day officer bearing most of the dog killing duties. He claims no U.S. city of comparable population matches Phoenix’s orderliness despite fewer police.
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