WESA Free Press notice from A. P. Shewan
Public notice from Pustisurre newspaper states no one may contract bills except on the publisher’s written order. Advertising rates available on request. Subscription offered at 2.50 per year.
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
1
Public notice from Pustisurre newspaper states no one may contract bills except on the publisher’s written order. Advertising rates available on request. Subscription offered at 2.50 per year.
The University of Arizona releases its eighth annual register describing past year instruction and future offerings. Attendance reached 133 from many regions including Washington and Mexico. Tuition is free for all students, with a sub collegiate department for preparatory studies and dormitory housing. Special geology and mining instruction supports mine development and operation. Copies available from President M. M. Parker.
The new normal school building at Flagstaff nears completion as contractors push ahead. The board of education has chosen teachers and plans to begin the first session on September 1. Principal designate Prof. Taylor arrives with strong testimonials, underscoring Flagstaff’s goal to become an educational center alongside public and Catholic schools and the Educational Extension association.
A. P. Shewman of the Mesa Free Press travels north from the south to Toronto as Arizona’s delegate to the biennial international supreme lodge of the Good Templars. The lodge meets every two years. Arizona will be represented for the first time. He plans a five to six week absence, visiting sisters and relatives in Toronto.
School boards are asked to correspond with J T Brievert president of the Alumni Association of the Normal School Tempe Arizona. Full advices should detail the character of the teacher sought and how the school is to be taught. Admiral Dewey is praised for duty and American heroism with a call to build a flagship in his honor.
A reader notes the persistent heat in Arizona compared with New York where temperatures reached 34 degrees. The letter mentions tolerance of high heat, refers to engineer Long Holliday returning from Greater New York, and notes Tombstone as a prospecting site.
Will Whitlow suffered a broken shoulder when a horse fell during a run after a steer near Silver King last Sunday. He was brought to town the same day and now has his arm in a sling, recovering well. Florence Tribune. The Adjutant General reports army deaths since the Spanish War: Cuba 1399, Porto Rico 987, Honolulu 45, Philippines 606, U.S. 3 112, total 6 109. Arizona Republican notes a new cattle feed find in Salt River valley with teocinte grass growing up to fifteen feet, claiming better climate yields. Geo A. Johnson of Mesa has started a Parmeliee Library in Florence with thirty subscribers and growing. The Florence plan is praised. Arizona’s new capitol is advancing and called the most handsome, substantial building in the territory.
Director of Mint Roberts releases 1898 production figures for the United States with Arizona showing gold output of 1,465,100 dollars and silver at 2,446,800 ounces.
A nostalgic piece foresees Dewey arriving in Pelier after battles with Spain. Citizens from surrounding areas will gather to view the celebrated flag bearer his achievements and the Brooklyn Bridge welcome. The prose envisions townsfolk praising his rise from humble beginnings to national hero and hints at celebratory plans and public honors.
What is Shiloh a long standing universal remedy for coughs colds and consumption has cured innumerable cases of incipient consumption and relieved many in advanced stages. If you are not satisfied we will refund your money. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by J H Barnett Druggist.
Patent medicine claim touts Karla Clover Root Tea as a cure for sick headaches. It is marketed as a blood purifier and tissue builder with refunds offered if not satisfactory. Sold at H Barnett's Drug Store for 25 or 50 cents.
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