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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1884
Page
2
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A fragmented San Francisco and eastern city paper sample shows editors weighing Grant FH. Oury as governor candidate with varying praise. The Record (Dem.) notes he is honored, the Star (Dem.) calls him hog to want the office, and the Courier (Dem.) has yet to express a view.
Governor Tritle reports ample pasture for 5,000,000 head of cattle in the Territory, with current stock around 800,000. Artesian water is needed to unlock full use of the lands and bring them into production.
With tariff tensions after Cleveland's election, eastern factories idle. About 8,000 Pittsburg workers face unemployment by Saturday, while Bror me Straighton of New York shuts down, putting 5,000 more out of work.
The proposed charter envisions dividing the city into four wards with at least one Councilman from each. This setup would boost ward accountability as each member focuses on a specific city area, ensuring all sections receive attention. It argues current representation is uneven and responsive to every town part would improve governance.
In a noted appeal the county emphasizes its rare requests and scarce gains from the legislature. The appeal asks Yavapai to show modesty and support broader county access, warning Prescott could dominate the perquisites if allowed.
Dr Pentland cites readings from 9 pm Saturday to 9 am Sunday showing temperatures between thirteen and twenty four degrees above freezing. The piece notes Prescott has remained free of snow during the storm while locals are invited to a sunlit, thawing welcome.
The Florence Enterprise supports G H Oury for territorial governor citing broad regard from both parties. Weedin raises doubts, Apollo of the Enterprise mocks the claim, and Democratic papers also press for Oury as the best timber to lead the territory.
An editorial argues that public schools should not be tasked with higher education and urges starting a humble territorial university in Arizona. It stresses separate yet linked stages of education, noting current demand for advanced study exceeds grammar schools and calls for a nucleus to attract future students from surrounding regions.
The governor presents a concise resume of Territorial progress, resources, needs, and politics, highlighting agricultural growth, Salt River valley, railroad land grants, Mexican land grants, Territorial Fair, timber protection, local railroads, Indian peace, San Carlos coal lands, sub-reservation abolition, reimbursements for Pima and Cochise citizens, Mexican border mounted patrol, polygamy concerns, school lands, artesian water success in Sulphur Spring Valley, a fourth US judge, higher salaries for judges and legislators, a geological survey, two mints, public buildings, and extended voting rights for residents and the territorial delegate.
The amended law designates January 12 as the day for the assembling of the legislature. This specifies the annual meeting date and establishes the start of legislative sessions under the new provision.
Albany reports Lieutenant Grant and Missouri delegation urging James Broadhead for US attorney general. Senator Hoar hints Delaware’s Sherman favors treasury portfolio. Observers note other dispatches from Prescott to Carleton and various towns on storms, trials, and political maneuvers across the nation.
An 19th century patent medicine notice offers Rough on Fain as an external remedy for colic cramps diarrhoea aches pains sprains headache neuralgia rheumatism and other ailments in both people and animals priced at 20 and 50.
An old advertisement touts Rough on Toothache for instant relief of toothache neuralgia and facial ache. It also condemns men who destroy health through intemperance and irregular living, claiming they kill themselves as surely as suicide by other means.
An 19th century advertisement touts Well's Health Renewer as a cure for headache fever chills malaria and dyspepsia claiming rapid relief and renewed vitality from the patent remedy offered by the firm.
A brisk note advertises a 50 cent chance drawing at the OK saloon next Saturday evening with a handsome worsted wreath as the prize, inviting patrons to partake in the social event.
A historical notice touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant harmless remedy for headaches, fevers, nervousness, and indigestion, claiming bitter liver medicines worsen the disease. It notes trial bottles distributed by Dr. Go J. Thibodo show the product’s appeal, with large bottles priced at fifty cents or one dollar.
Assignees W A Hancock and Lawrence M Dun, having assigned to me their property for creditors, request all with claims to present at my Phoenix office. Debtors to make payments promptly. Co A Tweed, Phoenix, A T, Oct 6, 1854. Assignee.
The undersigned assignee offers the equity of redemption in two parcels near Phoenix Arizona. Lands described are Sec 4 T1N R1E and NW Sec 34 T2N R2E located west of Phoenix. Foreclosure decree issued in the Maricopa County District Court under Whitney Botrick and Laura Botrick versus W A Hancock. Redemption deadline January 8 385, or lands to be sold.
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