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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1884
Page
3
Local city newspaper page dated September 27 1884 contains brief notices and articles typical of a 19th century issue, including community happenings, public notices, and short reports from town. Readers would see classifieds, announcements, and early wire service items reflecting daily life.
Local items from Monaday's Daily report a Thanksgiving supper at the Lemon Hotel dining rooms, social gatherings by church groups, roadside sales and auctions, political talk, desertions and a murder arrest rumor in the Hasducas, plus local business ads and street observations.
The piece traces the origins of Thanksgiving from Plymouth in 1621 to its national status by 1863 under Lincoln and then to the current practice of observing the last Thursday of November as a day of thanks and family gathering. It emphasizes the event’s Christian and civilizing influence on the nation and the shift from local to national observance.
The official counts across several states on the presidential vote list Cleveland leading in California Maine Alabama Maryland New Jersey Mississippi and Kansas with Blaine St. John Butler and others following. Minnesota results show Blaine ahead and Republicans winning multiple congressional seats.
Lumber for sale at the Stapkard corral in all sizes. Fresh limes available at the Phoenix Cash Store.
Letter E.tor and numerous names including Charlie MHrazie Maoga Brenten James Brown WE Busket Geo W Boos George Cruth William Eyler A R Frazer Steven Hattinger Fred Harding John M Krox Bragg Mann Geo W Parker Lim Pemberton Mre A Quinn Mike Rfits Taylor John Tysell DA Walcott M Wells Keward Williamson H Anselmo Abril Ratall Baldex remain unclaimed. Call for advertised letters. Gro E Mowanky P.M.
A brief note highlights the shop of Geo F Conte in Phoenix offering what is described as the choicest Hell Butter. The item stands out as a distinctive product in the local retailer’s display.
Eskimixen issued a six Werks old order prohibiting women from field work and requiring them to stay home to tend papooses and household duties. Two young men defied the decree and were manacled and sent to San Carlos for compliance. They remained in custody at the San Pedro camp until agreement to resume work.
Wishing dental work will do well to call on Dr Goodrich soon as his sty may be short. Elegant arrangements for hot drinks at Kern and Luke's saloon. Call for Boca beer at the Boece Sucre Licput.
Social Silvers and private dinners fill the social calendar as young men mingle. Tempe hosts a social dance to aid a library and reading room project while the Episcopal Guild meets at Mrs Thibodo’s home. Thanksgiving services are scheduled across churches and many plan home visits to eastern communities.
Mr John Thompson of Liverpool, a veteran dealer, praises St Jacobs Oil for conquering pain. He notes a growing demand in Liverpool and surrounding areas as the remedy secures general satisfaction among the public.
At a regular meeting of Arizona lodge No. 2 F and A M W, officers were elected M W Kales as W M John Y T Emith as W S W H H ScNeil as J W E Ganz as Treasurer and J B Creamer as Secretary Installation is set for the evening of St John s day December 27th.
A playful tale about a boy choosing feelings over hurt fingers ends with a winter promo. Dillion and Kenealy offer blankets and comforters as cold weather nears. Purvesix Nursery advertises eighty thousand rooted vines and assorted fruit trees at California prices, with acclimated stock and a noted seller R. Fanntxeror.
A mispelled and sensational 19th century scam advertisement promises a cure for youth errors and nervous weaknesses. It claims a great remedy discovered by a mission in South America and offers to send a free receipt to any reader who mails a self addressed envelope to Huy Josuva T. Inman Station D New York.
A special meeting of Phoenix Lodge No 2 Knights of Pythias is set for Friday evening the 28th. Officers for the ensuing term will be nominated. J E Warton serves as V C.
Soldiers from the Huachuca area visited the Yellowstone Mark dance house run by Jim Clark. A quarrel led to Elatia striking Della Clark with a beer bottle and Della firing twice with a pistol, one shot hitting Elatia in the arm and the other in the abdomen. Della Clark was arrested and detained in Tombstone jail while the wounded woman was taken to Charleston Hospital.
Local pest control action uses Rough on Rats to address a range of vermin including bed Luzs rots mice gophers chipmunk and ants. The report notes fire gas and fly concerns tied to the infestation and cleanup.
In King County Washington Territory a single woman serves as justice of the peace and another as constable, marking notable female presence in local governance and law enforcement.
A Wisconsin farmer endorses planting one to two flaxseeds per potato hill to repel deadly beetles, describingLife Preserver Well's Health Renewer as a misleading aid for fragile grips.
An advertising snippet touts Wells Stealth Renewer as a solution for those who feel failing worn out or nervous. The brief snippet offers no verifiable details or claims and lacks context or certification.
The treasury estimates show that this month’s pension payments exceed $13,000,000. The figure reflects the government's ongoing outlay for public pensions and related transfers.
An OCR fragment advertises a tooth powder called Hough on D Pratisi a with claims of smooth cleansing fragrance and preservation. It notes an price of 5c and references Drugwisia as the seller.
Auction sale of home grown fruit set for Saturday Nov 29 in front of the suction store at 10 o clock a m. Pure apple cider at Family Liquor Store opposite post office. Best Men’s and Boys’ Boots and Shoes at the Phanox Boot and Shoe store.
The California Fig Syrup Company promotes its famed Syrup of Fiei ng as a cure for habitual constipation biliousness indigestion and kind dredd ls. Through agent Dr J Thibodo in Phoenix it offers free sample bottles and urges trial, noting that larger bottles cost fifty cents to one dollar.
The article discusses how UNKNOWNS and public indifference help decide elections. It argues that fame and force breed enmity among leaders, causing rivals to undermine each other. It notes Republicans praise a top political figure while Democrats back a little experienced reformer.
A Lewiston Journal report claims a Boston observer saw a $25,000 check sent to the St. John's State Committee before an election. It notes $2,000 from Hen Trunk Jones of Portsmouth, described as a major brewer, amid friction within temperance circles over funding and alignment with opponents.
A reader notes a local political maneuver as a figure contemplates converting to the Prohibities party. The St John vote is seen as drawing only from Republicans, affecting his subscription and strategy. The piece mentions a long Thanksgiving meal offered at the Venarpo building for 50 cents, available all day.
Tar editor of the Citizen reports an observation that the great rivers flowing into North America have heads lying very nearly together, suggesting a noteworthy hydrological pattern for regional geography analysis.
An old ad touts Syrup of Figs as nature s own tonic for constipation bilious issues and stomach relief. It claims to cleanse the system purify the blood regulate the liver and aid the bowels while also breaking up colds coughs fevers. Sample bottles and large bottles offered by DJ Thib odo Phoenix A T.
A Massachusetts article details Ben Butler traveling in a private campaign car valued at about £22,000. The vehicle mimics workingman lines and includes a porter cook and waiter. The car's dining room features an arched leathered roof, carpets, beds, a fourteen-seat table, large mirrored windows, decanters, and silverware with abundant beverages and provisions.
Dakote pays tribute to the New Orleans Exposition with a pumpkin weighing 185 pounds advertised opposite the post office at Family Liquor Store selling fine old sherry.
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