Mesa Free Press notice on contracts and rates
A legal notice states no person may contract bills for the Mesa Free Press except in writing from the publisher. Advertising rates are available on request and subscriptions cost 2.50 dollars per year.
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
1
A legal notice states no person may contract bills for the Mesa Free Press except in writing from the publisher. Advertising rates are available on request and subscriptions cost 2.50 dollars per year.
The Mesa City Bank in Maricopa County Arizona amended its Articles of Incorporation at the annual meeting held October 10 1900. The board was fixed at nine directors elected annually on the second Tuesday in January with provisions for calling meetings and stockholder eligibility. The amendment was adopted unanimously and the president John L Waring was authorized to sign acknowledge and record the amendment. Notary A P Shewman witnessed the proceedings on October 17 1900. County Recorder FW Sheridan recorded on October 18 1900.
The Phoenix Carnival marks a major expansion, forming a women’s department with committees for coronation ceremonies, queen and court, decorations, parades, baby show, cake walks, dances, a masked ball, and receptions. Mrs Pratt will head the court with attendants and maids of honor. Parades and Indian and cowboy demonstrations will run on multiple days, drawing tourists as rail rates drop to attract visitors from Denver, California, and beyond.
The National Irrigation Congress met in Chicago with about a thousand delegates. Mayor Harrison gave the welcome. Elwood Mead responded. A memorial urges Congress to appropriate 250000 and to appoint a federal commission to study irrigation feasibility and reclaim arid western lands. The Star notes rainfall in Southern Arizona and the potential wealth from storing and distributing water as a long term national benefit.
The article stresses aid for reclaiming dry lands by capturing rain, noting that heavy rainfall leads to runoff into streams and rivers and ultimately reaches the Gulf, highlighting the importance of conserving scarce moisture.
Copper is hailed as the future ruler of metals with its extensive use in electric power and river power transmission. Arizona, touted as the nation’s greatest copper region, is seen as securing a bright future for copper mines and regional prosperity.
The Tucson Star outlines plans for a reasonable tax on the gross proceeds of Territory mines. The measure aims to fund territorial administration costs and interest on bonds tied to mining development, with mining companies expected to support a just and equitable law.
Prof. W. M. Cain the Great Magnetic Healer now in Tempe will hold weekly demonstrations in Mesa on Tuesdays. He offers one free treatment to the suffering and claims relief without drugs or surgery at the Alhambre Hotel in Mesa.
Sugar syrup product from Pacific Coast Syrup Co. advertised at 707-719 Sansome Street San Francisco. Hartwell and Hamaker promise a cold blooded business proposition and urge securing coupons. agents to visit Mera City with offers.
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