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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1893
Page
5
Edison proclaims he could mass produce fine sapphires for little cost and claim rubies superior to natural ones for five dollars a pound. He suggests forwarding the formula for a small payment by mail. The note adds a plea for ten cents by mail if he sends the formula.
The Democrat notes several thousand dollars to be invested in public buildings including a public school house territorial reform school and likely a courthouse. Private structures will follow, promising a busy season for builders and mechanics.
The Interior Secretary envisions coining a large gold stock held by the Treasury, instructing mints in Philadelphia and San Francisco to operate at full capacity to convert bullion into currency. Treasury holdings estimated at 85 to 95 million dollars are available for coinage, with a 100 million dollar reserve noted.
Those interested in Lower California will be pleased to learn that the old English company modeled by Maj. B. Scott has entered the field again. It plans to develop irrigation in the San Quentin valley, one of the peninsula’s richest areas, by linking valley lands with abundant water without a large outlay.
The Herald argues that water storage is essential for landowners to profit from their property in the Salt River valley. It warns that without storing water the land will not realize its potential and notes the East’s view of Arizona and missed opportunities at the World’s Fair. The Enterprise adds that displaying Salt River valley fruits and cereals could have attracted investors and proven Arizona’s agricultural wealth.
In compliance with title 111 of Arizona Revised Statutes the firm Patterson and Brundage Bros assigned all their property to George Passey for the benefit of creditors on August 12 1893 in Mesa Maricopa Territory. Creditors consenting must notify in writing within four months and file verified claims within six months at Passey’s Mesa office.
Local store advertises a range of clothing and accessories including coats and vests straw hats and oxford ties. The listing emphasizes furnishing goods and fashion items for customers.
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