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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1885
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates and advertising, with details on agency distribution. It notes that inter state commerce regulation will affect fares and freights between states but not benefit shippers whose traffic stays within a single state or territory. The Phoenix population is given as 4,000 on January 22, 1885.
Report notes many prospectors are moving early year 1 day claims to new locations to remove doubts about title, reflecting a Interior Department decision that may affect ownership and rights in mining areas.
A Phoenix area brief notes that it seems every intent would prefer the railroad arrive at their door, but if the chances fail it implies the proposer is not in favor of a railroad and doubts any benefit to the city.
Fragmentary remarks describe lawmakers maneuvering tactics that astonish, suggesting political ploys and pranks are closely tied to legislative work and public perception as the session nears its close.
The proposed amendment to land laws would curb preemption activity and limit land sales. If approved by the second house, future land offerings would be restricted to homesteads, reducing speculative deals and expanding opportunities for actual settlers.
A proposed election law for the current legislature would bar a man from voting at more than one precinct nationwide. Under the new rule a single voting place per voter would be required, preventing voting at multiple precincts within a county.
Gronimra N M appears in poor health as protracted party lines discuss the postmaster appointment. The sole Democrat mentioned is an aging railroad section hand, while observers expect the postmaster to be routed from the east, following customary Territory patterns.
Estate activity intensifies with at least ten transfers in the month and more sales expected. New settlers arrive in the county regularly, land across the valley being sought, suggesting substantial settlement within two to three months lifting local property trade.
A spicy private letter from an insider in the Prescott deadlock dispute reaches the Henato office. The writer says politics largely hides behind the conflict, serving the interests of parties aiming to control public funds, unless permission to publish was granted.
A contentious dispute over a supposed Peralta land grant inflames debate about Mexican authority and US sovereignty. The piece argues the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the matter, condemns a bidder’s plan to raise funds via deceptive deeds, and asserts the claimant gambles with settlers’ money while waiting for US recognition.
The article accuses Reavis of pressuring settlers to fund cases against the community, bribing some and coercing others to extract money. It urges a law making bribery a penal offense and notes potential court disputes if the Peralta grant is confirmed, arguing that his title chain may be hollow.
A historical civic argument urges Phoenix to consider a Phoenix to Maricopa railroad. It contends that even with unchanged freight rates, a rail link would boost land values, attract capital, raise population, expand farms and industries, improve schools and culture, and deliver broader accessibility to the outside world.
Dr Gleason of the Elmira water cure urges readers to measure their strength before heavy work. He warns against exhausting will-force and risks of physical bankruptcy if one overextends beyond capacity.
Prescott Arizona January 21 The House convened at 10 am and elected Cuddy of Cochise as Sergeant at Arms on the first ballot after a deadlock. Blackburn trailed, Inglesby Engrossing Clerk McClintock Enrolling Clerk Ingalls Assistant Enrolling Clerk, Moore Doorkeeper, Butler Night Watchman. Council deadlock broken. Democrats denounce Purdy for supporting Relimus and plan to organize.
A collage of quirky lines and social reflections. Notes on fashion vanity and wit. Mentions include watch chains, a groom unable to attend a wedding trip, claim of Egyptian urn lamps likely Connecticut, and literary figures Mayne Reid and Gauadies. A woman’s beauty, painting lessons, and family fashion humor anchor the piece.
Senate approves a bill repealing preemption and desert land laws and amending the homestead act. It preserves existing rights while allowing some second entries and sets public land disposal rules. Dolph notes the shift to reserve public domains for settlers and warns of rapid land exhaustion.
In a dialogue aboard a boat, a father asks what an anomaly is as corn prices differ sharply between Southern Illinois and Chicago. The speaker notes Chicago prices at 32 cents versus 15 cents in the south, blaming railroad freight of two cents per bushel. The farmer calls the situation an infernal swindle.
A fragment labeled a specimen of com position found on the street is printed. It shows a garbled 1885 date and a personal note from Allan Quergue to Jane Ur, declaring love and plans for marriage, with threats about breaking promises and attending dances, ending with names and a closing line from the journal.
Yeune Men offers thirty day trial of Exectno Vottaic Gert and other APYLiancze to men with nervous denility loss of vitality and manhood. Also claims relief from rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other disdis. Complete restoration to health vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk with thirty one dollar eighty seven cent trial. Write for illustrated pamphlet.
Bread makers in Phoenix announce they will revert to the old price after this date, selling twelve large loaves or twenty small loaves for one dollar. Signatures include Waruit and Wanbridge, Frank Kuchler, A. Manalta, dated June 15, 1585.
A newly imported bush fruit from South America is being introduced among Los Angeles fruit growers. It is called the melon shrub and bears year round a luscious fruit about the size of a goose egg.
The text extols Syrup of Figs as a superior remedy for habitual constipation and general digestive weakness. It emphasizes its pleasant taste, wide acceptance, and benefits to bowels, kidneys, liver, and stomach, noting sample bottles are free and bottles are for sale by Dr. O. L.7
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