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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
3
A jumble of notes covers subscription rates for the Herald, scattered satire about Honolulu and Phoenix lists, plus political misstatements. It mentions Uriel court martial, Weyler, Muda, and instruments of public opinion, with a stray reference to a Santa Fe robbery and spiritualist gathering in Rochester.
An elderly woman and a delicate child point to Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for sudden colds catarrh and bronchial trouble. Both report improved appetite sleep and strength after taking the tonic, noting the cough vanished and energy returned. The piece also comments on recent election chatter and Arizona developments.
In a look at Phoenix in a time of boom and struggle, the article notes steady growth in housing and commerce from Township 1 N, Rg 3B, amid national tensions. It praises local investment, defends the Chamber of Commerce, and lists its leaders while urging public support and higher dues to sustain prosperity.
A local advertisement announces a great closing out sale for dry goods with two daily selling blocks from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. at mill prices. It highlights room constraints and an imminent store overhaul in mid January with drastic stock sacrifices and altered future offerings.
The week features easing embargoes, resumed traffic, and rising demand for staple goods amid variable weather. Northern centers see strong shipping, while Pacific cities focus on Klondyke provisioning and wheat shipments. Bank clearings rise. imports and exports shift with cotton, sugar, beef prices flat or up slightly.
A sustained cough prompts demand for energetic treatment after twenty-five years of cod liver oil use as a standard remedy. The piece emphasizes long standing remedies and urges practical medical attention rather than continued ad hoc measures.
Otts Emulsion claims to cure throat and lung troubles by combining partially digested cod liver oil, hypophosphites as a nerve tonic, and dycerine to soothe irritation. The ad urges readers to check the wrapper and price of one dollar at Downes.
San Prascteo November 12 The Supreme Court of California granted a writ of probable cause in the Durrant case staying the execution for the present. The condemned man's attorneys have not lost a moment since a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States and appear prepared for any emergency.
New York November 11 The National League for the Promotion of American Institutions opened its annual convention on Madison Avenue led by National President William H Parsons. The group aims to safeguard common schools and promote public instruction while opposing sectarian land use and endorsing a proposed sixteenth amendment restricting church establishment and government funding of religion. The movement reports growing state amendments to protect school funds and broad religious endorsements.
William Randall Creamer, a veteran English public figure and labor leader, arrives on the steamer St Paul in New York. He presents a Senate address urging passage of a U S Great Britain arbitration treaty, backed by 7 000 unions and 3 000 000 workers.
The will of Frederick Hughes, a London named artist robbed by Spanish guerrillas in Pinar del Rio, Calis, and later dying of starvation in Havena street, leaves over 100000 to his mother. His estate includes houses in Devonshire and productive property on the Gold Coast, where his mother has lived for years. Princess Beatrice has sent sympathy, noting Hughes took the final photograph of King Henry before the ship voyage to England. The photo remains among the princesses treasured possessions.
Herald report lists multiple recorded deeds and notices from Nov 9 to Nov 11. Transactions include Daniel W Jones to A J Chandler for sale of two leveling machines, John B Montgomery to Peralta and Bergueros deeds in Montgomery's addition, Jamee Currall by sheriff to W H Coughran for lots 79-82 in Tempe, Samuel D Lount to Williem B Lount, Gso FP Sager to W W Dobson for property with water rights, and various assignee transfers, with a probate matter in Caroling M Goodbye case and a home stead declaration for Rebecca G Phillips in La Villa.
California orchardists report great interest in bisulphide of carbon disbe hydrocarbon remedy against worms on fruit trees. Professor Cailds defends the treatment noting thousands of trees tested with no injury and complete destruction of worms and larvae. The discovery could be worth millions to California orchards. An English syndicate backed by the Rothschilds signs a contract to withdraw public lands, transfer a third of government lands, and relocate over one million European families to manage Mexican finances.
The proclamation from Washivoron on November 12 suspends discriminating import duties on Mexican shipping upon proof that American ports do not discriminate against U S ships. Also coverage of Anglo Americans banquet at Redewill Hall with British born attendees, musical program, toasts, and remarks. money markets note silver certificates trade.
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