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Newspaper

Mesa Free Press

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1895

Page

2

Arizona's early fruit proves irrigation success in Salt River valley

The San Francisco Chronicle highlights Arizona as a rising fruit region. The Arizona Improvement Company sent the first ripe apricots of the season from the Salt River valley to Chicago. Arizona is expected to ship fifty carloads to the East in coming weeks as irrigation transforms its agriculture.

Salt San Francisco Chronicle Salt River Valley Arizona Improvement Company Chicago United States Arizona Pacific Coast California San Francisco

Local News Roundup from Tempe and Mesa

D T LeBaron enjoyed early green corn from his home place while harvest paused for ripening. Charles Staar reports vigorous blackberry vines with abundant fruit. The Maricopa Mining Co shows well in its group of mines and a Philadelphia syndicate considers buying one. Dr Longmore leads development. Tempe City Council urges sprinkling on the Mesa Phoenix road. Hunsaker & Stapley offer tools and farm supplies at Phoenix prices. A Mesa picnic to Dr Peters ranch includes A L Cuber M J Forster W M Newell Mrs Jos Horn John Cuber and John X Jones with meals, fishing, and games.

Maricopa Mining Co Philadelphia Dr. Longmore Tempe Board of Supervisors Mesa Phoenix Hunsaker & Stapley Dr. Peters W. M. Newell Mrs. Jos. Horn John Cuber John X. Jones

War Ends as Japan and China Ratify Treaty

The war between Japan and China is formally ended with mutual ratification of the treaty. Under Russian demands Japan removed provisions granting occupancy of Chinese territory, finalizing the accord.

Japan China Russia

Supreme Court Rules Income Tax Law Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court declares the income tax law unconstitutional with four dissenters. The ruling centers on constitutional interpretation and potential amendments referenced by the justices.

Supreme Court of the United States

People Will Demand Clear Silver Question Pledge

The article argues the silver issue will dominate the next national campaign. It predicts old party lines in the south and west will crumble as voters push for an outspoken pledge and full adherence to it. It warns that failure to meet voter expectations could spark intense social tensions.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertisement

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by John Barnett at 25 cents per box.

John Barnett

Free Pills Offer From H E Bucklen & Co Chicago

Free Pills advertised with mail address for H E Bucklen and Co Chicago. Describes Dr King s New Life Pills as easy to act and helpful for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. Claims they are free from deleterious substances and purely vegetable with no weakening effect and to invigorate the system. Regular size 25c per box sold by H H Barnett Druggist.

H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago Dr. King New Life H. Barnett Druggisi

University of Arizona plans first annual commencement exercises

The notice confirms the University of Arizona in Tucson hosts the first annual commencement on May 29. It mentions Dr. Chandler and family returning from the east after a telegram on the Dugdur patriarch’s illness, plus various regional updates on Fourth of July plans, railroad franchise progress, indictments against Daggs brothers and others, and local survey work linking Tempe to Mesa and Florence.

University of Arizona University Tucson Chandler Dugdur Tempe Phoenix Frankenberg Florence Mesa

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. It is described as a constitutional internal remedy that affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it cannot cure and urge sending for testimonials from FichENEY & Co of Toledo. Sold by local druggists.

Hall Ficheney & CO Toledo

Ordinance Regulating Village Tax Levy Mesa City 1895

Ordinance No 24 imposes a municipal tax of seventy five cents per one hundred dollars on all taxable property in Mesa City for 1895 96. The village assessor will prepare a full assessment roll and place it on file by June 1 1895 for inspection until June 2 1895 with notices posted in three public places. The assessor may hear objections and review valuations upon application of interested parties.

Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona Mesa Free Press

Tax collection and delinquency rules for Mesa City ordinance

The Common Council may review and equalize the tax roll, with corrections final. Taxes become due on September first, with delinquency penalties after October third, and sale at auction if unpaid. Real estate sells to satisfy taxes, with one year to redeem, and deeds proving process. ordinance repeals conflicting rules and takes effect after publication.

Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona

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Acree D. Morton A. P. Shewmar Morton & Shewman D. T. LeBaron Charles Staar Bucklen Prescott North Ed. Lewis Sectin IY Attest J H Pomeroy Village Recorder J LeBaron Bary Bicycle AoscideeiSl Waverley Indiana Bicycle CO Indianapolis Alnmire Dry Goods & Clothing Talbot & Hubbard T. R. Jones Watchmaker Hudson’s Drug Store Santa Re Srl Louis EL Pass C. GC. Carpenter Mqrehouse el Paso
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