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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
4
A compact 1885 Phoenix page notes bakery specials at Wright & Walbridge and Phoenix Bakery. Hon. Thos. Fitch’s Prescott return. Jockey Club to meet Monday for re station. Eastern cod rolls at Geo. F. Coats’. Mentions Phoenix Lodge No 2, mining talk, and incentives for grub stake preservation. Gardner and local business updates include hats at Mullinery and dental work at Gregory House.
Charles T. Krebs of 737 Mudi Avenue Baltimore known in banking circles praises Red Cough Cure for curing his niece’s severe throat illness. The ad claims the remedy is anti opium and morphine free, though the text is garbled and unclear about dosage or efficacy details.
The conflict in Tonquin escalates as French forces and Chinese troops clash amid rising prospects of a larger military engagement and broader regional impact. The fighting persists with limited details on casualties or strategic moves.
The English in the Soudon are effectively retreating as they seek a position easier to defend with access to supplies, establishing a base of operations.
A late House vote on the silver bill shows 149 against suspension and 118 for it. New York’s entire delegation supported the measure, signaling strong home backing for Cleveland’s stance to push the silver question toward suspension, opposed by western and southern representatives.
The railroad strike that began with the Texas Pacific appears to be spreading to other lines and has become general on the Missouri Pacific. Trade is likely to be seriously impeded, and the strikers threaten to shut off travel at once if terms are not agreed to. Some property damage has occurred including bridge burnings. Companies plan to sue for damages in the state for lack of protection to business.
The report notes rising grain activity and strong export demand as spring approaches. Investors show robust interest in stocks for investment and speculation. A favorable business outlook is forecast with easing winter conditions and clearer policies. Money remains abundant and cheap, with confidence growing about future prospects.
A long legal saga ends with verdicts against Judge Ford W E Canffeld and W H Buckley for murder, and against Patrick Ford and John Murphy. Witnesses described corruption attempts, intimidation fears, and jury tampering alleged during the trials in a tough Crescent City ward.
Milk sickness described as a blood disease from poisonous soil water or food sources. It causes muscular trembling in neck and flanks and drooping heads. affected cows produce milk unfit for drinking. The text notes contamination linked to soil and water in certain localities and the resultant health concerns.
The article praises Governor Tritle for placing public interests above party during this legislature. It notes his appointments of Democrats Pat Hamilton John M Murphy and H Bucksbaum to lucrative offices as showing political tolerance and integrity. It contrasts this with earlier partisan behavior in the House and lauds the administration as one of Arizona’s best and purest.
A New Jersey inspector reports striking ignorance among young factory workers. Only 10 percent knew basic figures or geography, and many could not name presidents or major historical events. Sixty percent had never heard of Europe or the United States, with some claiming Europe is in the moon or America is in Ireland.
An anxious farmer fears his relatives aboard a train that might derail after a 13 o clock stop. A railroad worker reassures him, while the farmer frets about seven healthy city cousins planning a two month stay, praying for safety as the train approaches.
The excerpt praises Dr Price's Social Flavoring Extracts made from fruit with a pleasant taste and no turpentine odor. It claims usual extracts are derived from poisonous oils and acids and sharpened by cayenne pep sers. It advises buyers to choose Dr Price's for pure Fishers.
A group of Phoenix bakers led by Waianz & WannEiper and A. Mananta announce they will sell bread at the old price of 12 large or 20 small wares for one dollar starting January 15, 1885, due to losses. The notice specifies the date and the likelihood of market-wide price adjustment.
Advice echoes civic promotion and public spirit urging residents to discuss improve and beautify Phoenix. Emphasizes supporting merchants paying taxes and welcoming strangers while sharing positive words about the city in newspapers and public forums.
Judge Stilwell and Mrs Harriet B Lawrence were praised at Tucson for a marriage. W H Tonge expands banana plant farming. Sheriff Tyner shows off a ten by thirty foot tomato vine in town. James Carr, famed freighter, plans to move equipment to Trinidad Mine. Betters doubt Porter’s Phoenix return handling of Salt River Valley affairs. California’s Salt River valley gains as settlers flock. land sells cheaper than before.
A list of uncalled letters includes names such as Asay Win Aschar Wm Barnard Albert Campbell Hugh E Durner Jno Fitzhugh Mrs J W Grege James M Hopkins James Hunt A F Laird and many others. Also notes on regional emigration interest to the Phoenix and Maricopa railroad area and a report on wild honey from two bee trees along the river. The piece comments on civilizational contrasts and remarks by Indian Commissioner Price regarding drunkenness and crime in Washington versus native communities.
A brief ad touts Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy that expels impurities and tones the liver stomach and bowels. It claims superior efficacy to all other remedies and notes rapid sales with J Turmopo listed as the local agent.
The article lists Thomas F Bayard of Delaware as Secretary of State Daniel Manning of New York as Secretary of the Treasury William C Endicott of Massachusetts as Secretary of War William C Whitney of New York as Secretary of the Navy Lorenzo Thomas L Q C Lamar of Mississippi is Secretary of the Interior William F Vilas of Wisconsin as Postmaster General and A H Garland of Arkansas as Attorney General noting the cabinet lineup across major departments.
The notice promotes Well's Health Renewer as a cure for headache fever chills malaria dyspepsia and sexual debility with claims of restoring health and vigor. It mentions patent churns and pump water issues and asks a price of one dollar amid dubious health claims.
The St. Louis St. Joins Herald reports an elegant lithograph from Travelers Insurance with Norman Photographic Company portraits of Civil War Union commanders and famed scenes. It notes a sensational puff pricing scale for editorials and humorous social insults in a mock ad style.
Citizens learned of two bills clear for law as Governor’s signature looms. The Territorial Fair appropriation was cut to 10000 dollars and the Normal School bill funds a Tempe location with 25000 dollars. Both measures promise benefits to the Territory soon.
On and after March 12 saloon keepers will charge specified prices for drinks including milk whisky and brandy punches lemonade and straight goods. Signatories include Chas Clifton Jes Thalheimer Louis Vidal W C Pimm and others. Also notes a Territoris Fair display and details on a February Exposition lottery with major prizes and ticket numbers. The next drawing is set for April 14 with M A Dauphin in New Orleans to provide information.
Group or Figa promotes Nature’s Own True Laxative as a harmless, painless remedy for constipation biliousness indigestion and related ailments. It cleanses the system purifies the blood regulates the liver and aids recovery from colds and chills. Sample bottles free and large bottles for sale by O J Thibodo Phoenix A T.
An advert from Marshall Michigan offers Young Men a remedy called the celebrated Electric-Voltaic Bear and other electric devices. It claims to aid nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood, rheumatism, and related conditions. Trial is implied for men of all ages.
The readable text hints at a damaged notice referencing youth suffering from decay, an idea and a receipt that, if certain conditions, suggest a mission. A self addressed request appears, but details are missing and unclear.
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