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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
1
The Mesa Restaurant in Pomeroy Block Mesa City Arizona announces new management offering meals described as the best in the city. Tables will be supplied with market quality provisions and cuisine under the direct charge of the proprietress.
A 1890 census view shows Arizona debt per capita growing from $9.33 in 1880 to $49.28 in 1890. The piece criticizes waste and corrupt legislation, cites a Boston financial journal, condemns lobby influence, and notes political huckstering and high government salaries worldwide.
A few days ago a Phoenix Herald note reports Goldfield enjoying a mining boom. The Bull Dog mine uncovers a rich ore body with many workers. Mammoth mine operates with full crews and continuous stamping. A great future for the district is forecast.
The executive committee formed to protect members herds from Papago depredations met at Judge Wrights office and hired a patrolman to patrol Papago country. He will be paid 100 dollars monthly with a horse provided and his name withheld. The three month duty includes detecting Papago thieves and addressing white trader dishonesty. funding comes from a one cent per head cattle assessment.
A mother writes about her 21 year old son who is painfully awkward and breaks objects easily. She seeks guidance on making him graceful and recalls past mishaps including a broken water pitcher and a feared broken neck. She suggests allowing him to try a fare bank, and signs off hoping to write again.
Pennsylvania papers report a man signaling a farming neighborhood with a double end fountain pen. He uses one end to draft harvesting machinery contracts and the other to present forms for signing. The ink fades and a promissory note is added over the signature.
The passage extols the power of humane conduct over force, noting that persuasion, kindness, and a calm demeanor can defeat oppression. It asserts that while authority can compel obedience, it cannot command respect or genuine loyalty from individuals.
An editorial condemns Premier Canovas and General Weyler for plotting aggressive measures in Cuba. It warns that cutting fire with fire will devastate the island, calling for U S intervention and denouncing Spain’s brutality as unacceptable to Christian nations. The piece predicts U S Congress action if such methods persist.
U S copper output from mines in July reached 37,175,000 pounds up from 35,869,000 in June. Foreign mines also climbed to 16,473,000, from 15,680,000 in June. Exports in July totaled 24,382,400 pounds, rising by 2,430,400 from June.
Jim Bark from a mine near the Salt River box canyon reports an eighty foot shaft and two tunnels of sixty and thirty feet already sunk. The ledge spans about twenty feet across the river. He plans about 300 more feet of work this year and earns around $10 daily using an arastra. Bark holds five other claims in the same district, three bonded, one for $25,000.
Hon Dan Ming of Thomas returned from the San Carlos coal fields with B B Reynolds of the Pacific Improvement Co. Fifty men hold claims as several rich minerals are found. He notes little political interest in the valley's west end, per the Graham Guardian.
The Bisbee Orb reports a New York formed six million dollar company aims to build a railroad from Wilcox south through Sulphur valley to Nacosari copper mines in old Mexico. The line would traverse livestock rich lands and create significant traffic potential if constructed.
A revenue agent argues moonshine is crude raw whiskey made in cities with simple gear. He notes molasses, yeast, a still, and glass vessels produce white liquor that darkens with time when stored in wood. He cites New York as a hub for private, large scale production.
Professor James Bryce notes the Orange Free State is nearly as large as England and equal to New York, with altitudes of 4000 to 5000 feet, minimal woodland, open plains, and rare but severe storm impacts including large hail. The French preserve fruit using alcoholic vapor, keeping grapes sound in alcohol cellar while others spoil.
The posse reports the trail is being followed despite rains that hamper pursuit. Robbers secured horses at every point and now lie below the line. Mexican troops have joined the chase and the posse will stay as long as a capture or standoff remains possible.
The text explains that rags are placed in a cylindrical thrasher to loosen foreign substances. They are sorted by texture fiber and color and then cut or torn into fine short fibers in successive machines.
A report from Norway states Dr. Nansen intends to conduct an Antarctic ocean expedition in search of the South Pole before returning to Arctic regions.
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