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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1884
Page
4
A page from a Thureing edition highlights varied local notices and chatter. It mentions Freeh apricots at Whepley and assorted bargains at Geo. FP Claiie’s, jewelry consta tions, and a mix of shop promos. It also notes Judge DH Payney’s illness and a lively Bijou Theatre crowd scene. Community opinions on politics and tariffs appear, with discussion of Thurman as a presidential option and dissatisfaction with Congress.
Charles Jacobi of Baltimore Maryland suffered months of severe rheumatic pain in his ankle and foot before trying St Jacob Oil. The remedy provided relief after the first application, restoring mobility and easing distress in his afflicted joints.
The Lemon Hotel lists meal times with breakfast from 6 to 9 30 a m lunch from 12 to 2 p m and dinner from 5 to 7 p m.
The writer claims possession of G. W. Mann property in the southwest quarter of section 36 and states they have taken possession under Frep. W. STREETEN. The language indicates a land transfer or claim recorded in a legal notice style.
Barley for sale in lots not less than 000 pounds per hundred weight. Stored in town. Apply to Mrs. P F MecBrine Phornmix Lowell.
A first class thresh er with engine and all appliances for sale at a bargain. Used part of one season, brought into the valley last year by Creed Bryan. See in front of Gardiner's wagon and carriage shop Phoenix. J. J. Gardiner.
Telegraphic notes cover Hoacaoat Tudines near HacKh BennrY Ariz an army post planned. Congregationalists report the American Association meeting in Boston with 29559 receipts. Rockport received first commercial cable message. Hot Springs bank closed amid president’s absence. arrest bonds set in Shanon divorce case. Senate to consider forfeiture bills for Northern Pacific and Atlantic Pacific railroads. World Exposition sees China propose silk loom exhibit at New Orleans event.
Treasury Secretary Folger announced that Chinese opera workers may be admitted for display exhibits without singing, with no longer stay than necessary. The report covers new year references and related legal notices about various earnings and political figures, mentioning Grant and Ward in a financial context.
Patent and truee-mmirk officer from 27 Bourke Treei, Australia, reports attempting Leverbonexfiered and other remedies without relief. A remedy rubbed on the cheek allegedly cured symptoms with immediate relief, but pain returned later in both cases.
The article traces the origin and evolution of writing alphabets from Semitic scripts to Phoenician and Aramaic roots, highlighting Moabite departures, Phoenician influence, and early inscriptions across regions. It notes key finds like the bronze plates in Lebanon, inscriptions at Jermmenico, and the impact of religious conflict on alphabet development.
Reading from a damaged page describes Greek and Phoenician alphabets, early letter forms, and artifacts. It notes inscriptions on Pompeian wills, vessels, and a tomb slab, with references to Greek inscriptions and a study tracing modern letters to primitive scripts.
A highly garbled OCR fragment presents a jumble of names and phrases. It hints at a social scene or story with references to marriage, weekend gatherings, and odd dialogue, but the text is largely indecipherable and lacks clear events or identifiable persons.
A scrambled report notes settlers planning to move into the Sole River valley of Arizona, amid fines and land claims. Attorney General Churchill attended Mitera Park and a Hopalisean convention in Chicago. A survey by Engiover GC. B. Poster’s corps went on duty along the Central Antena railway to oversee operations and enforce fines.
Confused OCR style notice mentions Prescott planning a major business push. Carganiers reportedly earning about $450 daily. Investigation of Captain Craws fort San Carlos noted. Dr Price flavors praised for purity and flavor, advertised as top quality. Local figures quoted making promises, but overall text is muddled with errors and unclear specifics.
The First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix appeals for funds to buy a parsonage at a location east of Pingd town where no other church exists. More than half the $500 needed has already been donated. Any friend willing to aid should notify the ward council at once.
A meeting of Tatryherin Expoition chairholders is planned for June 2 to elect officers for the pavilion and forge a permanent organization. Officials urge stock subscriptions and list plans for agricultural and mining products, household arts, and domestic churchwork exhibits to stimulate local industry and improve community welfare.
List of awards for furnishing militia supplies in Arizona for the coming fiscal year. Numerous entities like SW Cowles, L& H Wunfre, Gilbert Webl, Wain & Parent, James Patterson, Paul Breen, and others contract for wood, barley, bran, charcoal, alfalfa, straw, and wool. Cities include FORT HUACHUCA, FORT VERDE, and FORT MOJAVE with multiple brigades and depots.
From Tuesday's Daily the Salt River region sees emply wagons filling the valley and stock books open for the Territorial Exposition. Subscriptions are sought at P. K. Hickey's office. Gardiner experiments with a steam pump to supply two or three blocks with clear water. The death of Billy Irvin near Tombstone is noted, a former stage driver and Royal Arch Mason. Piesta to Bezin e on June 24 to July 4 at Driving Park under WLR Carey & Co. A sports notice appears elsewhere. readers urged to subscribe to the Humane.
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