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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
3
The Mesa Free Press chronicles community happenings from a busy week. Mentions legal notices and loans on water shares, crops and harvests, local business activity, weather, and notable accidents. It notes upcoming rail fare changes and local social events while recalling deaths and a family member’s illness.
An early 20th century style reminder urges readers to purify and enrich their blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen health for spring. It claims the medicine makes rich red blood and provides vigor and vitality while guarding against illness during seasonal changes.
Excursion tickets to Yosemite and return and to Wawona and Mariposa Grove are now on sale at the Maricopa & Phoenix office. Tickets are valid for return through November 30. Apply at the stated office for rates and further information. Gabriel Grago St John’s Aziz Hood’s Fills mentioned as testimonials.
Testimonials from Joey Most of Ponca City, Eugene P. A. Larrid of Fairbank, and J. E. Koontz of San Pedro claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cured eczema blood poisoning and dyspepsia after taking several bottles. The ad asserts Hood's as the one true blood purifier available through druggists at $1 and six for $5.
A flawed travel notice announces trips from Mesa to Los Angeles Santa Monica Santa Barbara on June 17 and July 1 15 and 28. Round trip from Mesa priced at 2547 with zero day validity. Inquiries at deposits.
Mr B M Johnson, in the east, reports B M Johnson & Bros offer dry goods millinery and ladies and gents furnishing goods at attractive prices. A full line of fancy and staple groceries is offered at unbeatable prices. Hoop’s Pills advertised for cure. Preaching and meeting times listed for Baptist church. Dr R Horrock advertised for data work.
An OCR fragment praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla claiming strength from purified enriched vear and a rebuilt system. It touts restoration of appeal and strength through the tonic, reflecting period advertising language and health beliefs.
Two billy goats missing from Frank Barkley’s ranch four miles southeast of Mesa. The animals are imported, with Mark as the name and a cropped right ear plus a lead breeder’s tag under the ear. Finder urged to report to Frank Barkley.
Trains depart Phoenix 8 p.m reach Tempe 8 30 p m and Maricopa 9 30 p m. Maricopa 5 45 a m to Tempe 6 45 a m and Phoenix 7 15 a m with Southern Pacific. Mesa City services from Mesa to Tempe and Phoenix with multiple morning and afternoon departures daily. All trains run daily and stop on signal. C McNeil General Superintendent.
Notice states that starting July 1 the fare will stay the same as before and will not be increased after the author attempts to "knock out" the railroad. L. W. Corins, Phoenix Tempe and Mesa Stage.
Land Office at Tucson Arizona May 18 1897 notice settler Franklin J Davis Lehi Maricopa County Arizona Territory files intent to make final proof before Clerk of the District Court Phoenix on July 3 1897 for NE of SE Sec 10 Tp14 R5E G6 SRM witnesses Thomas P Biggs Joseph W Clark Daniel P Jones and Franklin J Davis all of Lehi Arizona Bveenes J Taper Register First pub May 43
Administratrix Amanda B Pritchard publishes notice to creditors of John Graves deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at Morton & Shewman law office in the Arlington block Mesa Maricopa County.
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