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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1883
Page
3
The Herali County Official Paper announces its daily edition for December 20 1983, noting publication schedule and city-wide notices. The paper serves as the official county record for legal notices briefs and community announcements.
Long article outlines the Salt River Valley canal project near Phoenix, detailing camps, workforce about 450 men and 225 teams, heavy excavation, rock and cobbles, blasting powder use, and daily feed needs. It explains water availability, river flow, canal capacity, and the potential economic boom including mills and factories for Central Arizona within the next decade.
J Approx Reavis, who says he paid a Missouri widow $90,000 for the chance to look from afar at the Peralta grant, is in town. Britton A. Hill voices support for the game if anyone does, while Reavis pursues full recompense through his venture.
A single owner holds 74 008 acres on Santa Ross Island in California and guards 80 000 sheep. His wool clipping yield last June reached 415 600 units, reflecting the scale of the estate’s pastoral operation.
The Express reports a well known merchant near death from kidney and spine troubles has been cured by St Jacobs Oil described as a great pain banisher.
Washington scene at a lecture where Secretary Chandler’s missteps triggered ridicule. He urged scientists to rebut Arnold, invited Dr Loring who defused the moment, then faced jeers as the audience dwindled and a formal vote of thanks collapsed amid controversy. Arnell demanded redress for the insult.
Boston veterinarian certifies St Jacobs 671 as sole horse ailment cure used for forty years, claims it cured rheumatism for Haggin, Head & Hearst owner. Nearby, Magzin lead & Hearst sued after Wire fence around warm springs ranch claims land. Court rules favor Cloney Speers and Williams Thompson in related Mimbria river case. Silver City Enterprise reports.
A government notice alleges Indians have left the Sierra Madre for United States quarters. The letter urges stricter U S oversight to prevent renewed depredations and protect human life, warning against using winter camps as staging for future raids into Mexico.
A Carolina judge returns late\nfinds a dry demijohn and orders Sambo to fetch a drink. Sambo mounts a mare and speeds two miles to the Corner store in a tale of delays and mishearing, ending with a muddled joke about the misplaced bridle.
The report covers vast ore yields and mine profits including Vekol ore at Benson smelter and Golden Rose mine with $23 000 monthly. towns, arrests, and jail deliveries in 1832 near Tucson, Fenner, and El Paso. It mentions Gen Crook investigation cries, Howard company mining progress near Globe, Desoris ore profits near Prescott, possible Gunsight mine sale, and a large bullion total through Wells Fargo last year. Sheriff Ward returns with York Kelly linked to Bisbee murder case. federal authorities may have evidence but withhold it.
A混混 jumble of reports mentions 1,070 coal miners near Pittsburgh, strike effects in Yorkshire, and idle laborers. Virginia senate action on a resolution, Ingalls on wire fence business, and the Nashville trawler meeting. Welsh Freemasonry leaders reelected. New Orleans exodus bonding planned. Tax exemptions in Washington Territory, pension counts, California silk group, and Territorial funds status. Officials promise available funds January 1 and February 1 to cover coupons and warrants.
A birth notice from Phenix Arizona dated December 18, 1833 reports the wife of W If Thomas of Caye Creek gave birth to two daughters.
Call for advertised letters at the Phoenix Arizona post office dated December 17, 1883. List includes numerous recipients such as Alexander Masterson Branestine McDonald Banks and many others with Puerto Rican and Mexican names. Postmaster Geo. E. Mowry signs the notice for collection.
A young man alleging to be the son of California Attorney General Hamilton and a railroad surveyor was causing unease among residents in St. Helena Napa County. Authorities have not confirmed his claims and the episode stirred local chatter about identity and legitimacy.
A local farmer with sixty yearlings on almond stock reports last year’s dried fruit sales reaching 2925 dollars from Urema and other uses. Prunes fetch about 9 to 12 cents a pound, with potential annual income around one thousand dollars per acre. The trial near here notes good bearing each year and prices seen in France rising, while statewide views from Santa Rosa Democrat and Union overlap on marriage legality cases.
South America is poised to become the next great cattle region. The Argentine Confederation is projected to reach about 28 million cattle in two years, up from 12 million in 1887. This surge in herd size lowers beef prices, with steer prices falling to roughly six to eight dollars.
An advertisement touts Damiana Bitters as a cure and health booster. It claims benefits for appetite digestion and vigor, and promotes domestic sewing machines and harvesting machinery at Goldman’s.
Totich of Supervision invites bids at Phoenix office on January 4 2984 at 10 pm for annual printing duties including delinquent lists and county publications. Bidder must post a 1007 dollar bond. board may reject all bids. By order of Board dated December 18 1633. ERANE COX, Clerk.
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