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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
1
Doctor Weeks and the Globe Saga of Sanity and Swindles
Reports from Globe recount Dr. O D Weeks and partner Dr C J Williams expanding to a five member staff with cancers and tape worms as a specialty The March incident involved Carbine firing a revolver at Weeks but causing no serious harm The piece notes a phony certificate from the American Health College granting Weeks a “Vital Doctor” title and ministerial powers amid broader Arizona land grant corruption tied to Maxwell grant and New Mexico dispute with Interior Department rulings The tone critiques frontier medicine and land speculation shaping opinion on Arizona and New Mexico history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Weeks
Globe
de. C. J. Williams
Aman
Carbine
Weeks
Ben
County Recorder
Phoenix
Ces
Vitapathic Society
American Health College
Cincinnati
Onio
Arizona
New Mexico
Drum Head
Thoroughbred Court Protects Rights of American Citizens
A Times excerpt argues for a vigilant court that safeguards the rights of American citizens and never ignores due process, praising a conscientious judiciary over misused justice.
London Receives Paris Cure for Influenza Says Dr Barney Deputy
A New York Sun cable from London dated March 4 reports Paris provides a influenza cure attributed to Dr Barney Deputy for Doubs. It claims he cured M Waldeck Rousseau and others including President Loubet. The remedy mixes chloroform water magnesia and plant-based tonics with simplified dosing for the first day and thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
London
Paris
Barney
Doubs
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Loubet
M. Deschanel
Petition Urges City Curfew Enforcement Across Mesa
Prescott Journal Miner reports a petition to present to the Mesa City Council asking curfew ordinances be enforced. The letter argues that neglecting children harms society and that youths ages six to sixteen gathering on street corners at night, smoking and using coarse language, hinder citizenship. No doubt such an ordinance would benefit Mesa City as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uge
Prescott
Novel Card Method Creates Will in Court Case
A London sister with paralysis expressed bequests by signing through two card decks showing properties and relatives. The method, upheld by the judge, was presented in a suit led by Count Moore to challenge the will. Separately, the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans its Arizona session in Globe on the third Monday in April 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Grand Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Arizone
Globe
Grand Lodge of the
K. of P
I.C.C. F
Belt
Odd Hog Killings Puzzle
A farmer has 20 hogs and wants to slaughter an odd number each time while the total number of killings is also odd. The minimal solution uses 3 killings: first 7 hogs, then 5 hogs, then 7 hogs, totaling 19 hogs slaughtered with an odd number of killings.
Los Angeles Saturday Post Grows in Nine Weeks
A Los Angeles paper, the Saturday Post, sixteen pages weekly, is nine weeks old and attracting ads. It features frank editorials and quality stories from English and American writers. Also noted is a federal plan to issue stamps books in three sizes and a land notice rule requiring thirty days notice published locally and in a nearby newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Saturday Post
England
America
Post Office Department
United States
U. S. Land Office
Register
Water rights threaten Salt River valley future collapse
The article warns that without action, residents along upper stream courses will drain the water supply, risking desertification of the Salt River valley. Verje plans divert the river’s entire flow, with similar concerns on Salt River, as reported by Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt River Valley
Salt River
Enterprise
Water works bonds rejected again after trustees statement
Chicago attorneys for bond buyers would not recommend the issue citing the trustees statement. The water works proposition faced another setback as the bonds were turned down once more. The only remaining chance is passage of the Wilson bill into law.
South Side River Prospects for County Offices Candidacy
Tempe residents argue the south side of the river will produce enough candidates for all county offices, suggesting Phoenix should step back this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempe
Phoenix
Gazette
Excursion to Los Angeles by Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad
On March 6 the Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad will sell round trip tickets to Los Angeles for 23 dollars from Phoenix and Mesa. The trip funds the Industrial Mining and Citrus Exposition organized by the Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Los Angeles. See G A Maux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa and Phoenix
Los Angeles
Merchants and Manufacturers Association of
Phoenix
Mesa
G. A. Maux
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sells Strong in Local Store
Manager Martin of Pigrsen drug store reports a robust run for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with sales of five bottles to one other item. The product eases coughs and sore throats during la grippe season and delivers quick relief, with J. W. Baily as the local druggist selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Pigrsen Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Chicago
Fine gold-headed ironwood cane for John Nelson
Uncle Charles Hawley presents a gold-headed ironwood cane to John Nelson. The cane, crafted with fine workmanship, reflects pride in the sheep man’s enterprise and honors a friendly Washington connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawley
John Nelson
Washington
L D S Conference Convenes at Tabernacle With Speakers
The Latter Day Saints Conference gathered in the Tabernacle last Sunday with Apostle Brigham Young as the principal speaker. Elders Wiley Simms Q G Babbitt Thomas Jone and H C C Rogers also addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Apostle Brigham Young
Wiley Simms
Q. G. Babbitt
Thomas Jone
H. C C. Rogers
Life and Death Fight Amid Measles to Consumption
W A Hines of Manchester Iowa reports a near death ordeal from measles leading to severe throat and chest trouble and hemorrhages. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with a complete cure and claims it is essential, noting hundreds have used it on his recommendation. Regular bottle fifty cents to one dollar and a trial offered free at J H Sarnett's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
J. H. Sarnett
Town Considers Sprinkling Spruce Streets
Citizens debate adequate street sprinkling amid a movement to obtain a sprinkler and thoroughly sprinkle several streets to improve town conditions.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and more
Dr. D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long standing scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The testimonial claims the remedy purifies blood, treats eczema and other ailments, boosts digestion and strength. Priced at 50 cents, sold by J H Barnett Druggist with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
J. H. Barnett Druggist
Re-elected Delegates Named for Grand Lodge Meeting
At the last Mesa Lodge No. 14 meeting, Independent Orders of Odd Fellows, W. E Pomeroy and A. P. Sherman were unanimously re-elected delegates to the Grand Lodge, which convenes in Globe on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa Lodge No
Independent Orders of Odd Fellows
W. E Pomeroy
A. P. Sherman
Grand Lodge
Globe
Shilohs Consumption Cure Guarantee Offers Refund
An auxiliary notice states each bottle carries a two thirds consumption guarantee and refund option if no benefit. Prices listed 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar with J H Barnett as the selling druggist. A town council meeting was not held due to Mayor Kimball’s absence and adjourned for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
Kimball
Karl's Clover Root Tea Promoted for Digestive Health
An advertisement claims Ell Y Our 8 Sister A Beautiful Complexion comes from good digestion with a healthy liver and bowels. Karl's Clover Root Tea is said to act on the heart liver and kidneys, keeping them in perfect health. Price 25 or 50 cents, sold by Joh Barnett Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh. Barnett Druggist
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