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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
2
Florence residents push for a mail route to Goldfield while awaiting a new railway due by July. The Salt River Valley outlook is rosy as the North and South road progresses, with 1200 workers, led by F A Healy, building the line and linking northern and southern Arizona.
Maricopa County boosts agricultural and mineral wealth as new mines develop in the region. The H Simpkins marble and lime quarry near McDowell supplies high quality marble and pure lime, with orders from Phoenix. Mr St. Claire is praised as the most qualified assessor candidate, with extensive mercantile, stock, and real estate experience, ready for election.
Citizens are urged to vote for Capt. W. L. Georges, described as a solid citizen, heavy taxpayer, and strong supporter of economical county government. The note emphasizes his broad public spirit and interest in prudent governance.
Proase from every direction are commencing their annual pilgrimage to the Salt River valley to enjoy the balmy climate nature dispenses with such lavish hand during the winter.
H B St. Claire, Indiana born, a former schoolmaster and deputy postmaster, has built a career in mercantile ventures stock dealing and ranching near Phoenix. He has never sought public office but campaigns for competent public service though politics is only a passing interest to him.
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