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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
3
The issue mentions a Nogales postmaster reportedly not from Ohio, Arizona imports and local politics, insurance chatter, immigration trends, and city bids. It notes Tucson's election outcome, Congress budget talk, and various opinions on national matters, with commentary on banking, postal rules, and local business prospects.
A cheerful holiday display draws in visitors to view affordable gifts for all ages. The store promotes low prices and seasonal entertainment to enhance the Christmas shopping experience. Families and friends are invited to enjoy the festive atmosphere and see gift options.
A new American School of Metaphysics debuts in New York City offering courses in philosophy symbolism ethics metaphysical physiology and healing. Tuition ranges from 125 to 400, aiming to formalize modern theosophy and related beliefs within a university context.
The article argues that tonics and bitters fail to help a weak child. It emphasizes that the child’s exhausted muscles and nerves require nourishment, blood-building substances, nerve-strengthening agents, and muscle-building foods to regain strength and vitality.
The passage touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda as a superior tonic for thin and delicate children, claiming it promotes growth, strength, plumpness and comfort. It urges readers to obtain Scott's Emulsion before others.
Beginning Wednesday December 15 our annual Free Gifts for the holidays showcases gift baskets willowware novelties and silverware with new Xmas and New Year novelties like embroidered handkerchiefs belts jewelry and kid gloves. A late arrival of silks and dress goods prompts a December sale while stock is closed out at cost on clothing hats shoes maslin and calico with free gift tickets not credited.
The article frames President McKinley’s currency message as clear and concise, detailing how gold payments affect Treasury notes and the endless chain. It outlines retention of notes, separation of funds, and the potential for national banks to boost circulation. It also notes a proposal to ease bank note issuance and lower the tax on national bank notes, aiming to stabilize the money supply and accommodate emergencies.
The text reports temperatures at 5 a.m. from the weather bureau noting Denver and Puente at minus two degrees. It also mentions readings for Helena, Battle Ford, and Deny Deel7 with unclear city references and inconsistent phrasing.
In San Francisco and Chicago reporting on Washington moves, Senator Hoar favors Hawaii under territorial rights with native protections, opposing statehood. The Hawaii treaty’s fate appears more hopeful as foreign relations leaders anticipate ratification, amid cabinet shifts and party strategy.
Secretary Gage outlined a currency revision to the House Banking and Currency Committee aiming to fix the gold standard, strengthen the treasury and allow bank note issues without public bond deposits. He argued for monetary stability, interchanging gold and silver to support confidence and credit.
The Commerce Committee of the Senate, led by Senator Cullom, plans to take up the antiscalping bill. Support grows outside railroad circles with chambers of commerce and merchants associations urging action. Senator Ant? Jon, chair, aims to press the measure amid organized opposition and a strong lobbying effort.
The District Attorney notified the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors that Sheriff and tax collector J. Johnson absconded with public funds. Authorities state the sheriff fled with funds, and the case has been referred to Cal. authorities for investigation.
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Beatrice, leaves Windsor for a midwinter stay at Osborne Isle of Wight for two months. She remains in good health, less hindered by rheumatic pains, and will host guests during the Christmas holidays.
An unclear report mentions theft at a tower labeled S10 in Minnesota near Neoclae with references to stamps and keys. Details are garbled.
The Mesa boys were acquitted of murder charges in a case involving Alxander Genet at Meen. The jury returned a not guilty verdict at four o'clock after hours in the jury room. Mothers of the defendants rose in tears as the verdict was read, blessing the defense.
Captain Alphonso Smith returns from Mexico with concessions for a steamship line from Salinas Cruz to San Jorge, Sonora, and a railway to Yuma and Kingman. Engineers draft the route. Washington moves to bar Americans from Behring Sea fisheries. bill passes after debate. Mercury dips from 32F to 10F in St Paul as northwest weather shifts.
The House passed a bill to appropriate 1000 dollars for Yukon relief and the Senate approved a joint resolution for another 1000 dollar Yukon relief. Both measures await joint agreement before becoming law.
Mild weather slowed distribution of winter goods while sales and prices for holiday items, groceries, and related products remained strong in the South and Atlantic regions. Railroads report record November earnings and broad gains in coal, cotton, and sugar markets, with overall export activity high and weather and policy shifts shaping demand.
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