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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
1
Sugar Belts In Arizona Sugar Beet Trials At Salt River Valley
The Arizona Experiment Station's Ballatetin reports second year results from 1898 field trials in Salt River valley. Early planting from January to mid February yielded 12.85 tons per acre with 136 percent sugar and 78.38 percent purity. September planting gave poorer results. Diffusion waters exist, and a nearby factory would benefit agriculture and dairying through pulp feeding. Proposals urge a wagon road to Globe Phoenix to boost trade and finance. local support is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balltetin 30
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Salt” River Valley
Tucsor
Endless chain in business adapts to commerce
A New York item explains an endless chain scheme promising steep profits on low priced goods from shoes to pianos. Participants pay 70 cents for a six coupon certificate, sell coupons for 10 cents, and must recruit six friends to redeem, creating escalating cash inflows. The plan lures with 3 shoes for 10 cents, a $20 overcoat for 25 cents, and groceries for 25 cents, but workers risk loss if recruitment stalls. Also notes W H Code named Arizona irrigation data agent and local John Mets opens a new Buy Shop with fair treatment and a fine line of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tiis
Newspaper Ambition Reaches Local Fellows in Town
A local Gazette notes a growing group of men in town who plan to own newspapers, signaling entrepreneurial interest ahead of the upcoming congressional campaign and political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Copper Prices Hold Steady Amid Bearish Talk
Copper remains near 19 cents as bears warn price is speculative yet the large rise proves lasting. Analysts say new mines and smelters are required to curb demand, likely delaying any material price drop for years.
Lecture and church events in town invite all attendees
Hon. J. C. Goodwin returns from the Tonto and Salt River country reporting new land openings and water taken for irrigation by upper landholders. He suggests the Salt River Valley water shortage results from downstream users shifting water upstream and urges attention.
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J. ¢. Goodwin
Tonto
Salt River
Salt River Valley
Thse
Karl's Clover Root Tea Promises Health Benefits
A Nature of advertisement claims a beautiful complexion requires pure blood and good digestion tied to a healthy liver and bones. It states Karl's Clover Root Tea acts on the bowels liver and kidneys to maintain health, priced 25 and 50 cents, sold by J B Barn Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bh. Barn Druggist
Town Council Considers Plaza Beautification Plan
The town council met Monday evening and heard a seven member committee from the Mutual Improvement Club request control of the town plazas to beautify and improve them. The matter was tabled for committee review and report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Improvem Club
Shiloh Cure Bottle Guarantee and Postal Money Order Change
An old notice advertises Shiloh Consumption Cure with a mail refund promise if no benefit after filling two thirds of the bottle. It also reports the Post Office plans a new money order form like a bank check with receipts at purchase, to start around Sept. 15. Additionally a wedding is noted as Frank J Dane marries Florence A Robson at the bride’s father W. A Babbitt residence in Mesa, with Bishop Hunasker officiating and well wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Mets
Dora Holiday
Bishop Horn
M. H Williams
Sentinel
Agua Calientes
Shiloh
J. H. Barnett
Post Office
W. A Babbitt
Mesa
Frank J Dane
Florence A. Robson
Bishop Hunsaker
Southern Pacific Transit And Dining Car Service
Advertises high standards of onboard comfort and dining on all trains. Claims 238 miles of smooth operation and fastest routes to key destinations. Provides contact for information and address listed for M. O. BICKNEE, age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Bicknee
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