Mesa poised to become a mining and farming hub
July 13 1893 report says Mesa plans stamp mills smelter and sampling works as rich mines and vast alfalfa lands secure growth. observations praise Arizona soil for fruit farming while noting Salt River water scarcity contrasted with Arizola abundance and Mesa City as commercial center amid rich new gold deposits and a promising climate.
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Mesa
Mesa City
Thos. R. Sorin
Hughes
Arizona
Pacific Coast
Salt River
Arizola
Gold and tin discoveries boost Arizona mineral fortune
The report touts rich gold bearing districts near Salt River and a fourteen foot wide silver ledge assay of five hundred ounces per ton. It adds Captain McCasey’s claim of immense tin ore deposits in the same vicinity with assays described as fabulously rich, suggesting Arizona may rival Temiscal mines in California.
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Capt. McCasey
Salt River
A Tale of Mormons Illusory Promises
Jackson Mississippi dispatch defends Mormon Mesa community against slander. Letter from J Q Stevens Amos and Daniel Glover claims false decay and seeks Governor Stone’s help to return home. Dismisses accusations, praises Mesa Mormons as honest, hospitable, charitable, and industrious while noting offers of work and land to the reporters.
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Jackson
Miss
New Orleans Picayune
Stone
Mesa
Arizona
J. Q. Stevens
Amos
Daniel Glover
Lawrence County
Barker
May
United States
Mormon Mesa people face rumors with praise of honesty
The report defends Mormon Mesa residents against alleged harsh living in tents and exploitative labor claims. It lauds their generosity, hospitality, and work opportunities, noting a donation for an artificial limb and plans to educate a disabled young woman, calling the earlier story a myth and unjust reflection.
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Mesa
Elocutionist Mrs Eaton to Perform at Social Hall
Mrs Eaton an elocutionist will present an entertainment at the Social Hall on the evening of the 20th inst. Miss Mollie Long will assist with music. Admission is 25 cents, children 15 cents.
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W. P. Eaton
Mollie Long
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Mesa Free Press
Masa Publishing Co
W. C. Morton
la Mesa Grande
Hall
Main
Talbot & Hubbard
Phoenix
Ensor
Gilson Block
A. P. Walbridge
Salo
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