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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
4
A San Francisco notice from Schilling & Company argues that offering fifty cents for fifty cents worth of tea is foolish unless the product is so good buyers want more than their money back. The message emphasizes the value of Schilling's Best tea and invites a comparison of fairness with other goods.
A group of Tucson gentlemen discuss building an artificial twenty acre lake near Mr Sam Hughes place to serve as a duck shooting and fishing resort. Wild rice will be sown and the area stocked with fish for visitors. Rain reports note varied precipitation across the territory.
In Berrato New York on June 27 1896 a Cuban sympathizer report describes the Cubse-American Junta at Buffalo a 300 member group holding its first mass meeting at Concert Hall. Speakers included Father Cronin and Rev W J McKittrick urging belligerent rights and aid for Cuba as they dramatized Spain's oppression and Cuba’s bid for liberty.
An archival ad snippet argues for Schilling’s Best Tea and other Schilling products with a money back guarantee and notes imitation by competitors like HIRES Root Beer. It warns about mercury or toxic content in catarrh remedies and touts Ely’s Paste as mercury-free, priced at 50 cents.
Hood's Pillsi ec mabtiseal... 4th of July celebration bides fair to beat prior. Citizens committees busy with preparations. The progesmme will be annoyered soon. Reports of Jack Wylie and a myth about his companion spread through town en route to the Superstition. Arrivals at the Kimball House include Geo. W. Sanders from Florence. An iron warehouse of Mowers Wilbur & Abellise finished, storing grain for the harvest. A San Juan celebration led to a street clash with Mexican dancers, resulting in fines and arrests. Public notices list unclaimed letters in Phoenix June 20, 1896.
Notable bids and appointments abound as J. M. Pratt is named United States Deputy Marshal with a new office creation, and other officials like Judge Baker and Dr. Martin appear in local governance and medical notices. Marriage licenses issued to W. P. Roberts and Mary B. Cook signal a wedding in the community. Local theft and crime mentions include a park theft and an Apache camp pursuit near Globe, with arrests and bail set.
A letter from the American Viviscation Society argues hydrophobia is rare in dogs and humans, citing historical physician attestations and a Philadelphia hospital record, urging newspapers to stop alarming reports that frighten nervous readers and harm dogs. The notice also briefly covers a wedding and local society items from Payson and Toxto lists.
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