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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
1
President McKinley issues a Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 30 as the day to give thanks. General J F Wilson discusses mesquite and the equite issue, aiming for a clear bill to settle its status. Judge Doan is noted for his energetic district court sessions and efforts to speed court business.
The article argues water rights follow the land, not ownership of water, and notes irrigation history from 1885. It cites canal storage cases, claims abandonment implications, and delegates like Wilson Teft visiting Apache regions. It details 1884-84 rights adjudication, canal capacities and land portions prior to current use.
An article fragment argues for guardians to protect the young from gambling and describes older gamblers in a policy game. It then shifts to Boer War figures Commandant Cronje and General Joubert, with reminiscences of battles and surrender. The piece cites X-ray machine testimony and legal defenses in malpractice cases.
A Chicago electrical specialist demonstrates that shadowgraphs can mislead in damage suits by showing bones in distorted positions or objects outside the body as if inside. The experiments suggest shadowgraphs require corroboration before use as evidence.
The southern route between Los Angeles and Phoenix adopts a new timetable with the M and P train leaving at 7 30 p m and arriving at 7 a m city time. Passengers traveling at 7 30 p m reach Los Angeles the next day at noon after a seventeen hour desert ride. Passengers from Los Angeles depart at 3 p m arriving here at 7 a m, a change welcomed by frequent travelers on the line.
The Santa Fe California Limited will resume for 1892 1900 season starting November 7 with four trains per week. Westbound leaves Chicago Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and reaches Los Angeles at 1 50 p.m. Eastbound departs Los Angeles the same day, time to be announced. The train will feature Zullman palace cars and be the most up to date continental train in America. Connections at Ash Fork will be arranged to serve Phoenix travelers.
Peace returns to the border after a lengthy conference led to Rhodes being released while Marts faces trial at Naco this morning. No evidence forced release on Rhodes. Marts chose to stand trial, aiming to end the bloodshed and protect innocent locals.
An old subscriber asks about Populists in the area. The note suggests none remain as Geneva prospers, with Judge Way once a Populist leader now wavering. It ends with the idea that time brings change and patience pays.
The five national banks in Arizona report a reserve rise to 38.56 percent by September 7, up from 37.37 percent on June 20. Loans and discounts edge higher to 1,259,945 while gold coin declines to 198,540 and individual deposits fall to 2,072,901.
The advertisement promises a money back guarantee if two thirds of Shilohs Consumption Cure is not beneficial, with price options of 26 cents 50 cents and 1.00, sold by J H Barnett Druggist. It also urges piano buyers to select Chickering Behr Bros Kransch Bach Mason Hamlin or other high grade brands as reliable choices with long term use. The water suit cases in District Court concluded arguments Wednesday with Judge Street reserving decision.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Lie Pills as sugar coated health pills that convert weakness to strength and energy. The copy claims they build wealth and mentions a price of 25 cents per box sold by J H Barnett.
An ad notes Chamberlain's Uolk Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by J W Baily Druggist promising refunds if unsatisfied. It touts wide acceptance as the most successful bowel remedy, claimed to be pleasant, safe and reliable amid a Mesa area boom.
An 1880s style health ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion through digestion liver and bowels. It claims direct action on bowels liver and kidneys with prices 25 and 50 cents. Sold by J L Barnett Druggist.
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