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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1885
Page
2
The Herald lists weekly and monthly rates for subscriptions and a one year option. The note mentions a schedule of payments and a policy on accounts with bills due on written order of the proprietor. Date recorded January 5, 1885.
A fragment notes a business curiosity named Thursday Parescort who discounts his own paper by five percent and warns to lock out this 46 man who intends to steal. The terse item hints at cutthroat practices in newspaper trade.
The Bradstreet Journal uses a familiar advertising ploy by distributing a piece about annexing a Sonoran region to the United States, securing nationwide quotes and renewed attention despite being an age-old trick.
European advices report a sharp drop in holiday trade across several countries with reductions up to one third in many large cities. General poverty is cited as the cause, with small business firms suffering as hard times grip the business world in Europe and America.
The article notes New Mexico has the lowest taxation among territories and most states, with about five exceptions. Arizona imposes a three percent tax, while some counties approach four percent. New Mexico’s general rate stands at one and one fourth mills, not exceeding one and one fourth percent in the top tax counties.
Truror County reports a rapid mining boom as extensive placer deposits are discovered and claims are staked along a broad expanse of rugged, wooded country with many streams of excellent water. The new mining region extends along these waterways across a wide area.
Mn A P Waaresnisce writes a patriotic letter announcing his withdrawal from the contest for the Territorial Council seat in Sinal county. He cites welfare of the county and his forbearing, manly conduct as reasons, earning praise for his actions and motives.
Watterson wanders as Sam Randall visits attracting mockery from Kentucky papers, which mostly condemn him. His attempts to deny fear reveal the influence Randall’s trip has had, limited to a rural readership that weighs his paper lightly.
A political uproar surrounds General Grant as his personal effects are attached for business losses, with a circulating subscription to relieve him. The piece argues the public’s hero worship has devalued his reputation, urging restraint to preserve global respect for him.
Seller offers 3 500 high quality two year old bud trees shipped about a year ago. Available in suitable lots. Interested buyers should contact at once from Bank Exchange Hotel via H H Torts.
The Hon. Samuel J. Randall of Pennsylvania and Rep. Mel Aedoo of New Jersey arrived in Louisville at midnight on December 29, escorted by Kentucky town committees. Crowds greeted them with demonstrations and warm cheers as Randall met with Louisville business leaders, while Walterson’s opposition stirred sharp local indignation.
The A Mw B Road has contracted Cambriasdron Company of Johnstown Pa to supply 8000 tons of steel rails to arrive in April through July. President J W Eddy travels to Arizona after Globe meeting to Flagstaff to oversee construction. Winter work focuses on cuts with plans to complete a 95 mile section from Flagstaff along the Atlantic and Pacific line, endorsed by major rail companies guaranteeing bond interest of 20000 dollars per mile.
A regional discussion urges the legislature to allow installment taxes and periodic collections to reduce disruption during peak seasons. The piece argues quarterly or semiannual payments would free capital, smooth trade, and lessen hardship for merchants and ranchers during seeding and holidays. It stresses careful legislative consideration this winter.
The piece urges frugal government action amid high taxation, economic hardship, and money scarcity, arguing expenditures cannot be sanctioned by public silence. It emphasizes prudent budgeting and restraint to relief fiscal pressure on citizens.
New Year’s Day observed in Washington with a White House reception. reports from San Francisco Patna Patna and Globe detail copper strikes and miners’ disputes. shipwreck survivors tell of the Lenn disaster near Hog Island Virginia. various local and territorial notices conclude with bond approvals and county business updates.
The board met under law with N Herrick chairing and H H Linville J B Montgomery J L B Alexander clerk pro tem. Elections named J G Montgomery long term and H Linville short term. Alexander elected clerk. bond approved. Treasurer Kemper reported 37780 44 turned over to Kirkland as treasurer elect. Greeshaw and Portegir cases noted.
A historical excerpt discusses hog care suggesting dry earth and a little sawdust for beddings, weekly changes, and the importance of culling poor piglets for sale. It contrasts proper litter with straw and notes growth differences from birth to ten to twelve months, then shifts to a humorous editorial room exchange about poems and matches.
The Turtle Washer promises easy one hour washing with labor savings and fabric care for laces, blankets, calico, woolens, and blends. Made of metal, it claims to need minimal effort, disinfection claims, and durability, suited for families and institutions. inventor H H Tuttle lists shop locations and guarantees.
Aviz Phoents Treasurers Notice states Maricopa County funds in the sinking fund total 2400 dollars and bids must be received by January 1885 at 10 oclock for surrender of warrants to the General Fund. Sealed proposals to K B Kirkland County Treasurer specify par value and interest. bids require warrants be accompanied by details.
Assignee Tweed offers private sale of sections 4 and 34 in townships 1 and 2 north range 1 and 2 east near Phoenix Arizona, plus various personal property. Lands foreclosed by Charles E. Buttrick and wife Laura A. Buttrick. redemption expires January 3 1885. if not, auction January 5 1885. Sale postponed to January 12 1885 3 pm.
The Lasp Office Tucson Aniz December 5 1884 announces final proof for an ownership claim in Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona. Henry Althoff of Phoenix named claimant with witnesses Nelis Morton Lyman H Tiffany John A Cutgerndting and Michael Loft all of Phoenix. Benjamin M Thomas Register. First publication December 11 1884.
Estray notice posted November 20 1864 seeks return of a dark brown saddle horse marked with a white left hind foot and R on the left hip. Owner must prove property and pay costs or horse will be disposed of according to order of the marshal. S Phoniti signatory.
Assignees notice states W A Hancock and Lawrence M Dun have assigned to Tweed their property for creditors. All claimants are asked to present claims at Tweed's Phoenix office and debtors are asked to pay. The notice is dated Cot 6 1584.
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