20 Mar 1884
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1884
Page
1
The fragment discusses public reaction to a proposed Olves’ Afien- Land Dill with emphasis on its effects on the US and international positions. It hints at political divisions, economic concerns, and perceived national decline amid foreign policy tensions and tariff issues.
A fragment from Alice Curcy laments modern ruin, blaming railroads and electrical grids for a society losing its spring and traditional values. The piece references historical conflicts with settlers, the Apache, and government, portraying a decay blamed on progress and climate.
The text appears as garbled OCR about traveling salesmen, taxes, and licensing in Arizona Territory. It mentions penalties for traveling salesmen and a potential license requirement, but many words are corrupted, limiting reliable extraction of concrete names or dates.
Local column laments drought and rail monopoly's grip on Hassayampa region. The writer rails against shortages of food and fuel, condemns rapid rail expansion, and pleads for rain to restore fortune. Mentions Hassayampa, Sunflower cigars, and defiant calls for reform.
The article discusses a proposed scheme led by Gen. Sheridan to remove Native Americans from interior department oversight and place them under army protection with land allotments and bonds. It envisions homesteads, no agents or payments to Indians, and a cordon of guardians to keep tribes within reservation bounds, arguing that such a plan would be safer than the current civil administration despite questions of feasibility and tribal customs.
A misspelled, fragmented article notes a near Paris village employing about 5.1 million in agate button work, compares 34351 England output, cites Vienna pearls, Birmingham white buttons, Bohemian ring buttons, and US production valued up to 10 million annually. It contrasts wages across regions, suggesting European imports constrained by lower US wages and high factory labor costs.
A powerful new engine of war is nearing completion at South Norwalk works. The 16 inch diameter cylinder boiler and air compressor are being built to fire a three pound cartridge across three miles. If successful, larger weapons capable of throwing 100 pounds of dynamite ten miles are planned. Testing will occur soon in the presence of naval officers and scientists.
The piece notes old-fashioned tastes clash with modern styles as the Marquis of Kildares and others attend weddings in bold colors like yellow and red and terry velvet. Paris fashion circles adopt new cautions and guests mimic varied international costumes, while a journalist remarks on rapid social whirl and cosmopolitan charm.
The text lists schedule details for Arizona Masonic chapters including Mont hly meetings at 7:30 p.m in Masonic Hall and invitations to visiting companions in good standing. It cites Phoenix lodges No 2 and other chapters with times on Saturdays and Wednesdays, and notes regular meetings and officers.
Details of daily passenger train 26 via Yucca, Los Angeles, and San Francisco with a connection at Lathron to the Atlantic Expo. Also notes a second train at 4:45 p m via Casa Grande and several stops including Benson and Deming, El Paso, with sleeping car attached from Deming. Mr Goodman is General Passenger and Ticket Agent. A N Townsend General Superintendent.
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Gilbert Salisbury and associates and references to Prescott, Phoenix, and a schedule with times such as 3 pm and 6 am. Details are garbled, but indicate a transport or arrival notice with multiple locations and times. The readable parts point to a planning or delivery sequence rather than a coherent report.
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