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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1895

Page

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Wanted for Shipment Fruits Poultry and Hogs

Advertisement seeking shipments of fruit, poultry, and hogs with a full line of fruit baskets and shipping materials. Promises best market prices and special cash trade inducements for produce.

New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds, Claims Read

Mrs Phoeba Thomas of Junction City Tl believed doomed by consumption but two bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of San Francisco likened his dreadful cold to approaching consumption and was cured in two weeks. Free trial doses at J H Barnett's.

Phoeba Thomas Junction City Dr. King Thos Eggers Florida Street San Francisco J. H. Barnett’s

Local Agent Promotes Myers Pumps and Buggy Whips

Ren0s proclaims himself agent for Myers Pumps Featherbone Buggy Whips and Canton Clipper Plows. He touts top lines and prices as low as the lowest with prompt attention to special orders.

Myers

The Mesa Restaurant Ad Promotes Fresh Produce and Meals

Gordon and Sultan props tout tables and the best market fruit and vegetables in season. Meals priced at 25 cents with lunches served at all hours. Ice cold drinks available and private rooms for ladies.

Lehi Store Ad Promotes Groceries and Lime Quarry

Lehi merchant Chas Wing offers a full line of groceries and dry goods and serves as agent for the White Marble Lime Quarry lime. The ad touts the product as the best in the market.

White Marble

Universal lessons on press patronage and reform in politics

A Missouri county superintendent challenges teachers to subscribe to local papers, arguing papers publish notices and reports of schools, while teachers offer no support. The piece critiques wealth concentration, party reforms, silver coinage, and the coming national conventions shaping future policy.

Missouri

Press as the People’s Friend and a Water Quality Warning

A father urges morning breakfast and a kiss to brighten his wife’s careworn face. The piece extols the press as civilization’s cement and protector of public interests. It also reports the Williams Water sample from Yale and Harvard chemists deeming it unfit without boiling and in need of purification, linking disease to poor water.

W. W. Strohn Williams Yale Harvard New York Williams News

Patrick Henry quote contrasts with modern Tory claim

A historical snippet contrasts Henry's fiery plea for independence with a modern Tory boast of vast resources and national strength. The piece frames colonial valor against perceived British influence and calls out fear induced by gold. Prospector.

Patrick Henry

Water shortage spurs rail survey to Florence dam plan

The Silver Belt notes Florence suffers from a water crisis as irrigation dries up. A restraining dam above Florence is deemed essential yet unlikely this year while a Florence railroad to the Deer Creek coal fields and Gila valley links with Phoenix lines could attract investment.

Florence Santa Fe Prescott & Phoenix Mesa Southern Pacific Maricopa

Trade Review Notes Rising Business Tide Despite Dull Phases

R G Dunn & Co notes a rising business tide with faster gains in some sectors and no dramatic decline after yearly rises. Demand for consumption grows as employment and wages rise. Loan and discount activity increase with mostly positive reports across banks.

R. G Dunn. & Co Review of Trade

Jefferson line on government and society quoted

A historical quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson advocates a government without extreme wealth disparity. It calls for governance based on popular intelligence, fair property distribution, and equal law to enable every citizen to pursue prosperity with liberty.

Thomas Jefferson

Potato Acreage Boost Ends With Solid Planting Levels

Ranchers in the area report increased potato plantings this year with Bowers Bros at 45 acres, W H Anderson similar, Lockett Bros 65 acres, Lewis Bros 25 acres, and others from 2 to 10 acres. Average yield cited is four tons per acre as the crop comes up and ground is in good condition, suggesting higher yields with usual summer rains.

Bowers Bros W. H. Anderson Lockett Bros Lewis Bros

Editorial marks new financial stance in Methodist Journal

Dispatch notes the Christian Advocate of the North Carolina Methodist Episcopal church entering the financial question revealing a new departure for a religious journal. It argues the upcoming months will reveal a monous-telim debate with factions split over financial system proposals and public deliverance to follow after the election.

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church North Carolina Monous-Telim Taat

Growth in Northern California towns spurs postmaster raises

The Chronicle notes mining regions in northern and central California show strong growth with rising population and trade. Post Office Department statistics indicate the past year’s gains justify higher postmaster salaries as the mining revival boosts regional prosperity.

California Post Office Department

Territorial Board of Equalization Finishes Labors That Week

The board closed its labors as all railroads were assessed except the Benson to Nogales road. It was arbitrarily assessed at 3650 per mile with a 0 percent penalty for noncompliance with the law requiring a statement. The next session will be in August to finish the year's work.

Territorial Board of Equatization Benson Nogales Hieh Wis

Letter from Gen A J Weaver on West of Mississippi and party fences

A Marivita Ohio man Gen A J Weaver writes that there is no trouble about the west and that a silver standard may be adopted next year. He says the gool work is ongoing, politicians struggle to keep voters inside party lines, but he cares only about results.

A. J. Weaver Marivita Ohie Missomi River

Gold coinage debate in United States treasury

The Herald argues that gold must stay in the U S treasury and free silver coinage would not drive gold out. It notes no free coinage of silver exists for two years and contends gold cannot leave the treasury under any circumstances.

United Sunes Herald

Blackburn Attacks Cleveland Over Banking Policy in Kentucky

In Owenton Kentucky Senator Joe Blackburn criticized Jackson's administration and its opposition to banking power. He argued the present administration will not likely lose on the score, framing the contrast for common fairness.

Owenton Joe Blackburn Mr. Cleveland Jackson Becauss

Clark Declares Stand on Silver Coinage Fight

W A Clark calls free coinage supporters to drop party loyalties for silver. Thousands across the western and southern states respond with enthusiasm to his stance.

W. A. Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arly B. F. Johnson, Sens & Co Martin Mar Phoenix A. T Ilbert Co.Op Kimball Mouse W. Bailey Fargy Muda Perfumery Ete Arizona Park Remedy Co Goston The Mesa Restaurant Pomeroy Brock, Mesa Gordon & Sultan Lehi Chas Prospector
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