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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
3
Portraits of Charlotte Smith outline her view that marriage should be compulsory. She advocates social or legal pressure to enforce wedlock, arguing it would stabilize families and provide social order.
The report notes that the Prince d Or pressed a button and the Count of Turin carried out the subsequent action. Details remain sparse but clearly identify two named noble figures and their roles in the incident.
A New York newspaper notes with surprise that oats are being sown in central urban areas, prompting wonder if the grains come from wild or cultivated sources. The article hints at unusual farming inside the city landscape.
The Trans Siberian Railway will pass near Stanitzapoltovskaya as closely as possible without altering the name, marking a proximity plan for the route through the region.
A Washington Post line proclaims exclusion of Chinese hides with a hostile, racial framing that targets Chinese people and invites readers to follow suit. The phrasing reflects current xenophobic sentiment and policy rhetoric.
A self-styled Francis Schlatter figure travels claiming to heal by neck touch but faces skepticism and mockery as observers doubt his supposed cures. The scene highlights credulity and the public’s wary response to alleged miracle workers.
If the ambitious Kid McCoy truly seeks danger, some observer wonders why he does not seek out the Hatfield family in West Virginia, where a notorious feud has long simmered.
A cautious note arises that many cold Klondike truths may fail under scrutiny. Skeptics warn that overstated claims could crumble when examined openly, inviting renewed investigation and verification.
A New York paper notes that half of kissing is habit while divorce court records show that habit often becomes a misfit. The phrase suggests routine behavior can undermine relationships and lead to separations.
A dialect writer was shot in Alabama recently as the country shows signs of improving literature. The incident highlights tensions surrounding regional linguistic expressions and cultural production.
A reporter notes that a large share of Cu ban outrages appear to be carried out in New York newspaper offices, arguing the pattern is widespread and persistent.
A New York contemporary jokes that half of kissing is habit and the other half depends on circumstances such as sweetness or divorce, alluding to social norms and personal motives in intimate exchanges.
The remark likens Salisbury to a lath of wood painted to resemble iron, recalling Bis marck’s view of his handling of the eastern question.
A press dispatch notes a Missouri man with ten wives works as a traveling photographer and appears to have no negatives in his possession.
The Tennessee exposition is forecast to finish ahead financially. Observers praise the manager for steady leadership and frugal budgeting as the show closes.
The Los Angeles Times advocates that the wealthy Klondikers should relocate to Southern California to rebuild their lives after the hardships endured in Alaska.
The remark questions why women would or should join the Klondike, arguing they can suffer discomfort at home with reasonable effort and no clear incentive.
A shipment of 13,000 gallons of whisky sails toward the Klondike. Analysts expect many of the Alaskan quarts will be in demand and perhaps overworked this coming winter.
The Boston Traveler reports a pacing horse covered a mile in three quarters of a second faster than one minute but the horse’s name is not disclosed in the article.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports that Klondike dressmakers receive $50 for Mother Hubbard dresses and demand at least thirty days additional work time. The note frames a dispute over compensation and duration of service.
Lillian Bell urges the creation of a training school for those in love and suggests that with a suitable trainer a brief course could fit Bell to enter the wedding ring.
The Denever Times offers three prizes of five dollars each for poems commemorating the Feast of Mountain and Plain. Poets are invited to recognize Prosperity and meet its spirit in verse.
The article hints at a harsher tale from the Klondike prospectors than the 1849 gold rush. It suggests science counts a man’s yearly food intake, and the real measure lies in packing that food over the Chilkoot Pass. The Klondike era promises a weighty narrative.
A Louisville minister writes to the paper calling the town the throne of Satan and questions how pastors can leave for summer vacations while such conditions prevail. The letter reflects local moral concern and church leaders' burden during a troubling period.
A Sitka saloon-keeper was arrested on charges of selling drugged whisky to Indigenous people. The case raises questions about humane treatment and the duty to alleviate suffering.
An English inventor showcases a synchronograph able to send four thousand words per minute by wire. If practical, a map could stay home and participate in a sewing circle by telephone.
A man identified as Professor H Marshall Ward leads the botanical section in the described organization or meeting, with details indicating his prominent role in botanical science and leadership.
The British Association argues that microbes include both beneficial and harmful kinds. Most people are inclined to accept this view and keep a safe distance from all microbes.
A New York Journal reporter records Mormon women who call polygamy a blessing for men and women. One plural wife says a man loves all his wives, highlighting the controversial view as the writer questions the scope of a man’s affection and the nature of such family arrangements.
Cape Cod resident Aurelia Fuller, age 100, recalls the War of 1812 with humor. She jokes that as long as she forgets George Washington and the Boston tea party she is fine and can sit in the family arm chair anytime.
A London engineer directs British workers who build Vienna's enormous Ferris-like wheel at a cost of 300000 dollars. The 30-compartment structure rises to 840 feet, offering a bird's eye view of Vienna and the Danube while a quiet electric motor powers its smooth motion.
The Klondike news urges cautious judgment on the Aleutian journey. It warns of ice and frost dangers and suggests that comfort at home beats the perilous trek for wealth prospects in Alaska.
The article outlines Secretary Wilson's plan to breed horses for European armies and supply grain, provisions, armor for ships, ships themselves, guns, and high explosives. It suggests Americans could accept further contracts to fight battles for Europe for compensation.
Rainmakers appear inactive at home but drought may revive plans. In Europe experiments draw attention with Germany offering a 2500 dollar reward to summon rain at moderate cost. Proposals include stopping floods and devices such as cannon explosives balloons and elevated electric cloud earth connections.
The piece questions whether Britain’s buildup is a compliment or a threat, noting replacements of aging ships with formidable ones in North American and West Indian stations. It argues the motive is to project strength and stockpile ships, not solely to defend Canada or threaten the United States.
Eminent scientist Lord Kelvin publishes a letter in the London Times warning that hair washes based on gasoline or benzine used by hairdressers to remove natural oils have caused explosions and two deaths in London. He explains that benzine vapors mix with air to form an explosive gas ignited by tiny electric sparks from rubbing or friction, urging use of nonflammable cleaners.
A roundup of statewide items reports measles in Tulare, Iowa Hill ruin, Alameda high school girls eye a military company, Presidio troops excel at football, and a SF grand jury to probe police courts. Also covered are corporate officers, naval pay boosts, theater openings, and local development from Salt Lake to Arizona with scientific and cultural notes.
Governor Myron H. McCord's annual Arizona report highlights population growth to about 87 500, broad support for statehood, and prosperity in mining stockraising and agriculture. It urges national aid for water storage, outlines territory debt, schooling enrollment, and tribal populations, and notes camphor tree cultivation as a future venture.
Prince Poniatowski and associates of the California Exploration Co have acquired the Virginia mine in Mariposa County. Exact price not disclosed but reported near 130000 dollars. This purchase marks the fourth Mariposa mine and adds to holdings in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, totaling twelve active gold mines.
Riverside forms a chamber of commerce. Figueroa street in Los Angeles to be macadamized. Pomona adopts hotel and cheap John license laws. Reports cover school enrollments in Chino and Redlands, milk and meat inspector talks in Orange County, and Arizona land leases adding to the treasury. Pasadena Academy of Sciences issues its first publication. Los Angeles hosts new chamber leaders. numerous railroad, hotel, and public works plans unfold across Southern California and nearby Arizona communities.
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