Subscriptions and notices from a 19th century paper
An item listing subscription rates for the Daily Herald and Weekly Herald in 1862, with contact and agent notes for San Francisco and New York, plus a brief regional note. It closes with a 1862 report that Canadians are pushing postage reductions and that the Post Office plans new two and a half cent stamps.
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Oprwr
San Francisco
Citta
U.dekae
le Our
Franciscn
J. Bates
Pak Kow
New York
L. P. Fisher
Merchants
Fepbange
Ban Franchca
Taz
Adulteration of Beer Draws Revenue Attention
The adulteration of beer occupies the attention of the internal revenue department. It has been discovered that we drink almost anything but the fermented substance of barley and hops when we indulge in “ewie lagrr.”
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Internal Revenue Department
Whisky by mail request from Nonth Canonistan
A Nonth Canonistan seeks permission from the Post Office Department to mail four pound cans of whisky. He argues they are easy to handle and unlikely to break, claiming the shipment would break up blockades and increase postal revenue.
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Post Omce Department
Ancient manuscript offer to British Museum shocks scholars
A manuscript claimed to be nearly three thousand years old and containing a Ten Commandments variant is offered to the British Museum for 5 million dollars. An Arab antiquities dealer in Jerusalem, who runs a shop and can produce near any ancient article on short notice, is said to have discovered it.
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British Museum
Jerusalem
Government proposal to allot Montana Indians land
The government offers a pro position to divide tribal lands, granting 80 acres to unmarried and 160 acres to married Indians. The tribes oppose, arguing the scheme reduces their land base and that settlement of land matters should occur among themselves within their reserved lands.
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Montana
Demand for postal telegraph grows amid global unrest
A government controlled postal telegraph is seen as nearly certain due to broad business demand for relief from Western Union and moderate rates. Amid worldwide turmoil from Spain to China, cholera in Northern Africa and yellow fever and smallpox in the West threaten Europe and the Americas, with war talk escalating.
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Western Union
Spain
France
China
Germany
Mexico
United States
Ireland
England
Upper
Egypt
Africa
Europe
Quit claim deeds and their limited assurances
A quit claim deed is good as far as it goes but it may go a very little way. It releases any claim the seller has against the property and offers no recourse if the title turns bad. It can be sufficient when a sheriff, executor, or trustee sells officially or when parties relinquish rights to perfect title. Such questions should be submitted to a competent lawyer.
Crook and the border trouble a muddled report
A clipped Citizen opinion claims Crook misreads his report on the cowboy border theft problem. The piece argues the public would be misled by translation and notes the general’s failure to halt the border band while affirming fair treatment of the man overall.
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Crook
Fects
Ihs
Fragmentary remark on general and warriors travel plan
A fragment notes that compliment toward the General would have altered events if more warriors had accompanied him, implying a changed business outlook. The passage hints at shifting dynamics based on presence and support.
Valley real estate offered for sale by landowners
Citizens of the valley advertise Trane landholdings for sale as owners break up large estates to foster thick settlement and shift to fruit and vegetable farming. Lands have government titles, water rights, and promise strong returns, with expected prices rising toward $100 per acre within ten years plus $100 net per acre annually from crops.
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Arizona
Mexico
Board of Supervisors meets at Phoenix in 1850 53
The Phoenix Board of Supervisors met on August 6 1850 and August 19 1853 with M Wormser as chair and A J Halbert N Herrick and Frank Cox present. Bills for hospital board care and moving costs were approved and funds transferred from General to Poor House. Tax levies for 1883 are detailed including territorial county school prison bond and interest taxes and various special and sinking funds.
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Board of Supervisors
M. Wormser
A. J. Halbert
Frank Cox
L. H. Orme
Adolph Asher
Asher Bros
Iaid A. Ashe
N. Herrick
Messrs. Wormser
Territorial
Redemption Road
Tax Collector Fee and Poor House Warrant Approved
On motion and by vote of M Wormser and J Halbert the sheriff fee for collecting taxes is fixed at five percent. They altered the following bill and ordered a warrant drawn on the Poor House fund No 251. The Gathero for Sacramento indigent care is set at four months at ten dollars per month totaling forty dollars. The board adjourned to Monday August 20 1882.
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M. Wormser
J. Halbert
Messrs. Wormener
Halbert
Sacramento
Public schools and crime under nightly illumination
An LA Herald excerpt argues crime rises with diffusion of education but asserts benefits of public schooling despite flaws. It critiques American desire for fame over learning, notes parental overindulgence and worship of success, and calls for reform in minds over schooling systems. It cites Archbishop Hughes and separate school fights as evidence of schools’ deep-rooted public affection.
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Zach. Montgomery
United States
New York
Los Angeles Herald
Printing Offices Hold Hidden Matters In Silent Banks
Printing offices are repositories of unwhispered matters beyond lodges with doors and passwords. They keep secrets, confidential items, and moral obligations among craftsmen, preserving an unbroken trust as noted by the Printer's Cabinet.
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Beech Trust
Jrinter
Taxes for ISS3 raise per hundred in county and district
The Board of Supervisors levied taxes per $100 on taxable property. Territorial General Tax 23 cts, Special School Tax 10 cts, Interest on Territorial Bonds 5 cts, totaling Territorial 53 cts. County items include School Fund 50, Sinking Fund 50, Redemption Road Fund 25, Interest on Court House Bonds 15, Interest on Hospital Bonds 3, General Fund 110, totaling County 333 cts. Sheriff's fee 1.75 dollars for collecting at 5 percent. Total tax in City Phoenix 409.65 dollars.
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Board of Supervisors Vetter~ Dly
Cts
el Ebal
Cts County
Court House
General Fund
Siens Secee Cave
President Arthur urged by fishermen in Kentucky drawing
In Louisville the president noted two top appointments were influenced by the men being expert fishermen. A Commonwealth Distribution Co drawing on August 31 offers 1,060 prizes totaling 112,400 with a grand prize of 30,000. Tickets cost 3 dollars. orders to R M Boardman, Louisville, Ky.
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Louisville
Commonwealth Distribution Co
M. Boardman
Bead contractors held in 48000 pound barley theft case
The present beef contractors J. C Burnett and C. B. Tarbell, both residents of this place, are now under arrest at Phoenix charged with complicity in the recently attempted theft of 48000 pounds of government barley from Gen. Croch's camp at Silver Creek.
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J. C Burnett
C. B. Tarbell
Phoenix
Escaped soldiers and mutiny rumors fade in Mexican reports
From Ures to San Francisco and beyond, reports say only ten soldiers escaped and fifty remained in Ures, with General Iopeta not heard from. Nearby, a Grand Jury in Lan Francisco heard testimony about bribery and perjury in a sea of court actions.
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HeErrostato
Mex
Ures
Iopeta
Don Carles Ortiz
Mexico
Lan Francisco
Harkins
O’bierne
O'Bierne
Gaffey
Gaffry
Noted Miner L H Orme Ejected from Maricopa County
L H Orme of Phenix is described as having produced one of the best officers ejected from Maricopa County. Tempe, also in Maricopa County, is noted for multiple stores, several saloons and restaurants, with the flouring mill and swipe regarded as major local enterprises.
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L. H. Orme
Phenix
Maricopa County
Tempe
Wealthy 26-Year-Old Painter Missing in St Louis
In a terse notice a heavy set painter named Dick Flood, about 26, described as a resident of 606 Street in St Louis, is not providing information. Mary Flood is also mentioned in connection with the case, with details sparse and the location specified as 81 Louis.
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Ezion
Mary Flood
81. Louis
Humorous Tales Of Father Stimson In Kansas
A Detrow Free Press recounts Father Stimson a Baptist chaplain famed for wry wit. Stories recall him accepting salary in kind, loading a hayrick in a one horse wagon, negotiating a circus demand, and joking with the Ninth New York Cavalry about crossing muddy puddles without riding a jackass.
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Father Stimson
Kansas
Ninth New York Cavalry
Stimson
Detrow Free Press
Prisoner Slips From Town Lockup Sparking Debate
A Phoenix citizen recalls a prisoner concealing a blanket, sliding over the wall, visiting a saloon for bug juice, then returning to the lockup by the same exit. The letter argues for prisoner liberties and topples budget concerns, suggesting rides for inmates to avoid moonlit misadventures.
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Henaup
Phoenix
Ake
SOZODONT Promises Tooth Health For All Parents
A vintage ad urged parents to provide SOZODONT to protect children's teeth. It also notes the Commonwealth Distribution announces a popular monthly drawing on August 31, 1883 with 1,960 prizes totaling 112,400 dollars, capital prizes up to 30,000 dollars and ticket price two dollars. R. M. Boardman of Louisville listed the address. The Jamaica trade shipped 5,000 bundles of pimento sticks for umbrella handles, each bundle 500 to 800 sticks, mostly to the United States and England, with trade growing and thinning pimento trees.
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Commonwealth Distribution Co
Louisville
R.M. Boardman
R. M. Boardman
Jamaica
England
Military Orders at Wairre Barracks Aug 9 1883
First Lieutenant M P Maus is relieved from duty as a member of the General Court Martial and W H Carter is detailed in his stead. Private Frederick W S Fones will report to Fort Verde as hospital steward of the 3rd class. Quartermaster transportation and subsistence allowances are provided for one day. impracticable to carry rations. By order of Bincavier Grex acting aide de camp.
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Wairre Barracks
Pruscort
M. P. Maus
Thease
W. H. Carter
R. Q. M. Sixth Cavalry
Frederick W. S. Fones
Third Cavalry
Fort Verde
Quartermaster’s Department
Subsistence
Bincavier Grex
Ucrceos
G. J. Fimreces
Speedy Cure Mentioned for Thaddeus Davids Esq
In the New York Herald a note reports Thaddeus Davids of the great ink firm at 127 William Street quickly cured of rheumatic gout by a treatment from Baltimore Maryland. The brief item highlights a notable recovery linked to a Baltimore regimen.
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New York Herald
Thaddeus Davida
William Street
Baltimore
Meat Price List Sets August 13 Rates
Price list announces meat prices effective August 13 including tender loin steak porter house prime rib roasts and corned beef with specific per pound charges. Special hotel and restaurant rates referenced for bulk or establishment sales.
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Porter House
Owen Wm
Baast & Wells
Allede Kenny « Speepr
Louisiana Lottery Draws Prize Totals and Names
The July 10 Louisiana Lottery drawing in New Orleans awarded top prizes of 30000 to Josiah Chance and 15000 to others, with second prize of 25000 and five thousand to Theodore Voigt and J T Moore among scattered winners in Boston, Danville, Gainesville Texas and Canada. Third prize of 10000 held by Charles D Thompson in New York. Next drawing set for September 11. Also notes Helena national bank building cost and a sick judge Sheldon with medical updates.
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New Orleans
G.T. Beauregard
Jubal A. Early
Josiah Chance
U. S. Army
F. A
Lincoln
Oak
Bismark Nat. Bank
A.T. de Baun
Theodore Voigt
Avery St
Boston
Mass
J. T. Moore
Burgin
Farmers’ Nat. Bank
Danville
Toronto
Canada
Gainesville
Texas
Chas. D. Thompson
Y East 4Th St
New York City
M. A. Dauphin
Charity Hospital of
Tuesaday
W. As
Fragmentary Bank Notes Redemption Policy
The Treasurer has no control over national banks in redeeming notes under three fifths of their origin ratios. He will redeem fragments if identified and supported by evidence that missing portions were destroyed. The Comptroller of the Currency requires fragment notes to first be redeemed by the issuing banks before acceptance.
Territorial Twigs Reward Offers For Robbers And Stage Thieves
Acting Governor Van Arsdale announces rewards of 200 dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the Aah Fork gang and 1000 dollars for Globe stage robbers. Surveyors near Ad Fork aim to map the Prescott and 85th Parallel railroad route. August Trautz in Phoenix asked to contact C. L. Ferguson in Prescott for information.
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H. M. van Arsman
Ad Fork
Prescott & 85Th Parallel
August Trautz
Phoenix
C. L. Ferguson
Prescott
Mr. F
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Weekly Herald
N. A. Morford
Teprror and Proprietor
Patty Herald
Ofe'ts Daily Herald
Venice
Thersday
A.J Halbert
Alon
Harry Fink
Foster Maddox
F. Cox
Gollins
John Webb
Pardon Cline
Jas T Wheeler
James Cedar
Geo
Joaquin Contreras Cetts
Geo Jose Ma
Alverado Craf
Antonio Guerrero Dunne
John Felipe Galves Desmedt
Edwid Agustin Gutieres Daberry
Ricardo Leibas Fratas
Jas Jesus Martines Cregg
John Tomas Morales Gird
German Josze Ma Morales Houston
Sunnie
Pedro Morales Hele
Eiwerd
Arthur and the
Auglere
Telegraph
California
Tay
National
Crakeston
A. T
Mike Angten
Herrera & McClure
James van
Van
Angien
Anglen
Cuanieston
Mike Anglen
Myeterlens
Wasnitno Tros
D.C
War Department
Nickerson
Army
Congress
Prrissuxe
Pan Handle
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Gretta Wade
Union Pacific
Southwestern
Lexixetox
Fair Grounds
James Shackelford
New Yone
Cuiiaco
the Times This Morning
Welland Canal
Fort Wanaker
West
Senate
Washakee
Black Colt
S. m
Little Wind River
Fort Washakee
Cranteston
Fort Huschuca
Weaver
P. M. Hilton
Hilton
Crowds National Co
Banks
Nouncem
Guaymas
Trinidad
Emilia
Sarragosa
Jose M. Garcia
Amelis
Gusaymas
Rangel
Mulege
J. A.shinn
Pittsburg
Eton
Hungary
N.Y
Dick Flood T
the Commonwealth Distribution &A
National Bank
Helena
Tucson
Sheldon
Currier
Goldman & Co
Studebaker
Grant
Anheuser Beer
Buckeye
Taylor
Slidden
H .Soldberg
Tombstone
Frederick & Hill
Althouse
East Washington Street
Cor. Monroe and
Maricopa Streets
Sarees As
Akoe
D. W. Jones
Ivery
East Washington St
Phoenix Hotel
Stroud & Son
A.voneeler
F. Kuchler
Prince Restaurant
Otice
Bia
D.inney
Chambers
Anzona
Vis. Tobiss Keller
Manita
N. W
N.R
Aneel Short
Davia
Samuel Franklin
Ana
Willexs Kington
Thomas
Golder FP. Slankard
Uh HH
Slankard
Thnl
Aldine
Fim
Art P. Slankard
G. P. Slaneak
C. H Slankaee
Justice’s Court
PF Niz
Territory of Arizona
James Ricastice
Jalice Basilien
C. A. Luke
Piova
Mart Enes
May Baw
Roca
Maricopa
Territory of Art
A. M
Sald Ion
Créming
James Hichards
Said
Precio
McDowell
Mesa Crry
Hav and
Craig
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