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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1885
Page
2
The piece notes Kansas has over 1,409,000 acres of school lands still unsold. It references The Herald and the publication's distribution through office agents and city papers in San Francisco and Eastern cities.
Telegraphic reports forecast an intriguing time in the legislature with no clear organization yet. Both sides must compromise if anything is accomplished, as unexpected complications have arisen and conditions are broadly muddled.
The passage asserts that the Southern States feel no current business stringency as capital flows, enterprises advance with vigor, and a continued boom is predicted for years. It claims manufacturing openings will grow scarce as markets worldwide remain fully supplied by Southern products.
The piece argues that hop cultivation could thrive in the Salt River valley, with strong market demand centering on eastern cities like St. Louis New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago New Orleans and Milwaukee. It notes the need for favorable railroad rates to secure shipments and marketing facilities to exploit the market.
A New York financial circular from Henry Clews & Co. cites grain price declines due to speculative demand, reduced wheat area, and predicts lower wages and rising unemployment as immigrants surged in recent years. It forecasts broad price drops, cautious foreign trade, railroad stock weakness, and a spring of renewed prosperity with capital flowing into solid securities.
Wella Fargo’s report of the United States and Mexico shows Arizona’s 1885 totals in gold dust and bullion by express and other conveyances, silver bullion by express, and ores and base bullion, totaling 37,000,370 for the year. The piece notes a drop from 1883 but cites Tombstone mine shutdowns as a factor and highlights other Territory regions as strong producers.
The Salt River valley in the Territory is the cheapest place to live with a coming season yielding plentiful fruit, especially peaches and grapes. Local prices show Wor flour at 2.25 per 100 pounds, bacon and lard at 16 cents per pound, eggs 35 cents a dozen, butter 5.60 per pound, and Irish potatoes as low as 3 cents per pound. Butter remains dear due to limited rancher supply, but overall valley production covers goods locally at reasonable rates compared with the Southwest.
A private Prescott note reports a heavy battle between Republicans and Democrats for Capitol control in both houses. Ainsworth may head the Council, Ruggl es of Pinal could be Speaker candidate, Fay for Chief Clerk, Hamilton for Sergeant at Arms. In the House, Chief Clerk race features H Carpenter, Maurice Goldwater of Yavapai, and J Pryke of Pima amid multiple Sergeant at Arms contenders.
The present legislature contains able men and should enact salutary laws for the Territory. It should curb robbery and petty personal scheming, and we will soon see what transpires.
F E Brooks postmaster of Tombstone Arizona visiting San Francisco was arrested by Marshal Drew on a November mail-delivery charge. Bonds set at 3000 dollars to appear in Tombstone for examination. Also reports on interstate commerce bill progress, Prescott assembly cliques and deadlock, and a series of political developments in New York and Washington, with notices on Phelan, Rossa and Irish politics.
Land office fees vary by region and size. In several states the $2.50 per acre rate covers 160 acres at 18 dollars, 80 acres at 9 dollars, and 40 acres at 7 dollars, with the $1.25 per acre option priced differently. Final proof fees are listed, and eligibility allows citizens or foreigners over 21 to file for up to 160 acres with certain ownership limits. Union soldiers may deduct up to four years of service from the five years required.
A New York Sun writer reports bees attacking certain fruits like grapes and peaches and appearing intoxicated by the feast. The observer cites seasons and food supply changes, storage in hives, or temperature shifts as possible causes for bees seeking fruit and gorging on its juices rather than gathering nectar.
The passage promotes Syrup of Fig as a popular remedy for digestive and urinary ailments. It touts its tastiness and health benefits, noting benefits for constipation and general weakness. Sample bottles are offered free and large bottles are for sale by Dr. O. J. Thibodo.
Mrs Myra Cnank Gaines who for over thirty years pursued a suit to confirm her line to much of New Orleans property worth millions died last week in Washington City where she had resided for many years. The lengthy contest recently concluded in her favor.
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