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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1895
Page
2
A long column of curio items from the Tombstone Epitaph surveys health quackery in tubercular fears, Turkish-Armenian crises, climate praise for Arizona, and a string of amusing anecdotes. It cites Tuberculosis researchers, cloves as a remedy, a New Jersey clergyman’s salary clash, poverty arrests in Chicago, dog-killing crimes, and Arizona gold and metal outputs with a wry, satirical tone.
The Bisbee Sunbeams institute opened with president pro tem George A. Metcalf presiding. Miss Maggie Hill elected secretary. Prof. McNaughton and Rev. J.G. Prichard addressed teachers, committees on music and papers organized, and afternoon sessions planned with Miss Edith Stowe and Miss Maggie McCormick presenting essays.
The COCRILE COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE convened at 10 o'clock with County Superintendent Bradley presiding. Nineteen teachers answered roll call. Afternoon discussions covered Primary Penmanship led by Prof McNaughton and Primary Summer Work led by Prof Ray, with participation from McMaughnon, Meo A, Genith, and others.
An 1895 Bisbee item discusses Levi Strauss sales and a long university lecture at Bisbee Tucan with notes on evolution and patriotism. It covers local letters, a teacher’s discussion on penmanship, music in school, and adjournments plus assorted regional anecdotes and notices about county issues and a new port of entry.
An advertisement touts Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and a promised cure for piles. Sold for 50 cents per box at Tombstone Drug Store.
A fragmentary description extols Cochise County outlining vast mineral wealth in mountains and coal fields near Sonora, abundant water, extensive timber, and multiple valleys. It lauds mining, stockraising, farming prospects, and rail connections, urging settlement and development with promises of stable wages and ample government land.
Detected readable items list men’s white laundry shirt and suspenders offering reinforced val terrain. Mentions best women’s garment and braided items with den WeaNSTOCK. Sacramento California appears as location.
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