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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1896
Page
2
A compilation of excerpts argues for silver and gold standards, denounces demonetization schemes, and cites figures like McKinley, Bryan, and Secretary Carlisle. It discusses the impact on farmers, calls for international silver support, and urges mining reports from Cochise county to attract capital.
August 26 1896 Bisbee notes travelers returning from Tombstone La Morita trips. Local deaths include Frank Knapp’s young son from diphtheria. Updates on Mr Murphy’s recovery and plans for an E P dance with Uniform Rank sword drill. Geisenhofer’s sprinting feat sparks rivalries. Bisbee column mocks rival press while inviting pastry and donation contributions for community charity efforts opening September 1.
Evening crowd enjoys new bicycles at Blackburns shop and comments on bicycle craze. T. Hi Jones returns from California leaving family for a month. Edith Stowe and mother back from Southern California with plans to endure Bisbee climate. A dispute with the Orb staff leads to a cautious pause before further remarks. Woodmen auxiliary members complain about a man who overheard lodge secrets near Bisbee Rink. A warning about dynamite rumors and a correction on E M Clarks reported death in Mohave desert.
Mia Miller and children came back from a brief trip to Tombstone. Mixa Alace Brady also returned after visiting Tombstone for several weeks. The outward travel on the train this week amounted to almost nothing.
The Globe Silver Belt defends Arizona heat as dry and tolerable, contrasting deadly eastern heat waves that killed hundreds in New York and other cities. It cites a physician who asserts Arizona’s climate is superior to other North American regions, and warns readers about health risks from indigestion and related ailments, urging use of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. Market notes include regionally strong stock demand and prices for cattle and feeders in Arizona and New Mexico.
Frank J. Cheyney of F. J. Cheyney & Co Toledo sworn to, promises ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any catarrh not cured by Hi Catarrh Cure. Notary A. Gleason. Catarrh cure taken internally and directed to blood and membranes. Also seeks Lady Agents for tombstone business. address Los Angeles.
The Star reports renewed prospects for the Gila Valley Globe and Northern railroad expanding in six months toward the San Carlos reservation, with Captain Myers stating earlier holdups may be swiftly removed. The Geronimo terminal at the port office shows the line may not linger as the northern terminus, as mail service to San Carlos and Globe shifts from Fort Thomas and a bid for extension to Geronimo is being considered.
An advertorial letter praises S S S blood remedy for deep seated blood diseases like sciatic rheumatism. It features Asa Smith of Green Castle Indiana detailing years of suffering and dramatic recovery after using the product, claiming renewed health and weight. The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia invites readers to request full cure details and informational books.
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