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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1883
Page
3
A patchwork local page covers shops, personalities, and events in Phoenix and beyond. Mentions new law firms, furniture stores, jewelry, drugs, and saloons, plus notes on theater acts, law figures, and regional politics. It reflects civic chatter and seasonal commerce with scattered updates and reflections on press stance on Indian affairs.
Time cycles involved in producing a first class shotgun are examined, focusing on the processes, labor steps, and scheduling that affect quality, cost, and output. The article analyzes efficiency gains and potential delays in gun making within a historical industrial context.
A rustic collection of notes suggests vast hives of lees in the United States and advises sprouts be thinned when branches grow. It claims clover does not exhaust soil and recommends oiling harness thrice yearly after cleansing. Tomato plants among melons may deter pests, sunflowers near the house absorb poisons, and plums can be crowned more reliably though trees often suffer damage.
Arizona mining report outlines the Vulture mine in the Hassayampa district, its 400 foot shaft and 20,000 dollar monthly bullion value, plus details on the Cave Cheer district near Phoenix and broader county resources. Notes mention J. T. Smith’s 1882 wheat crop estimate, Phoenix mill operations, and regional watercourses like the Gila and Salt rivers.
Territorial Twigs reports seven acres acquired for suburban Tucson growth while Globe Chronicle notes the Arizona Mineral Belt Railroad survey under Col King nears completion. The first 30 miles from Glebe to Salt River is solid, with mountain sections near Green Valley to Black Mesa to be permanently located. Col King returns with Mrs King. Utah Mormon arrivals rumored. Courier cites A A Alexander arriving in Prescott with silver bullion. Gavin mine shaft active. Judge French rules against railroad tax exemption, with plan to appeal to Territorial Supreme Court. Prominent star routers named in conspiracy cases include Brady, Dorsey, Vaile, Miner, Rerdell, Pride, Kellog.
A late fiesta drew a thronged crowd with hundreds touring booths and a rough dancing floor, while card games and music entertained guests. The event drew praise for local press, with reports of improved journalism and strong community support despite concerns over liquor sales to Indians.
Telegraphic dispatches from Wasnisorox and other fronts report General Crook’s plans for captured Chiricahuas and war department deliberations. Reports detail excitement at Tucson and Clifton, robberies, a hot spell with rising temperatures, and mining news from Baja California and Tombstone area.
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