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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1890
Page
2
The Ardently argued reforms touch Cochise and Graham counties and a proposed fourth judge. Arizona statehood debates reach Congress while division talks over Yavapai and Apache counties spark legislative friction. Local press criticizes the Florence irrigation stance and Democratic officials blamed for hindering progress as Republican gains loom next fall.
The Board of Supervisors last Tuesday considered a petition for an election to abolish the current city government. The meeting opened with prearranged plans and the testimony from opponents was ignored. Supporters claimed the petition should proceed, while critics argued the petition lacked valid signatures and was dismissed. The board acted in line with prior practices, dismissing dissent and pushing the reform agenda forward.
A humorous piece follows James William Van Arsdale a bank cashier who hides behind multiple names and a temperance pledge while a friend Bill leads a reckless bachelor life. A ruse with the Widow Cliquot and a note from a friend sparks jealousy revealing temperance consequences and a pair of unintended downfalls. Florence E Pratt signs off with a herbal remedy pitch for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promising swift cold relief and vivid health claims.
In Mohave Kingman and Pima regions miners report activity. J H Campbell buys hoisting gear in San Francisco for Flores mine while John Thomas, David Southwick, and M D Howell advance claims on Stockton Hill and nearby mines. Copper ore, rich gold ore, and salt deposits are described along with new tunnel work and bond deals. Local water and transport issues hinder operations. English capitalists plan tests in Mexico and Arizona districts.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a gentle effective remedy for a sluggish liver digestion and regular bowels, claiming malaria nervous debility and neuralgia relief. It also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies as a trusted remedy from a leading nurse physician duo, priced 52 cents a bottle.
Detailed instructions govern shippers to Mexican ports, including the need for separate invoices per consignee, four copies, and accurate packaging counts. It outlines weight reporting, prohibitions on markups, penalties for corrupting invoices, and duties, consular fees, and passenger allowances and duties. It also covers consignee responsibilities and consular certification procedures.
Scene shows G. Gat-Foreman dictating an edgy line for the editorial column. Foreman resists, then suggests printing a snappy county-ad style piece titled Damn Berry as a potential late editorial push.
A young gentleman in our city was asked by a young lady to rearrange the letters of enough to form two words meaning not enough. After much effort he wrote One hug. He is now traveling for his health. Flagstaff Democrat.
William Munro, former Com stock man, writes from South Africa describing Johannesburg and mining life. He critiques hype about the country, notes low mine profits, high living costs, native labor, typhoid, muddy water, sand storms, and lung inflammation from dust. He plans to stay until he earns enough to leave.
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