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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1895
Page
2
Reading through a fragment from the Tombstone Epitaph highlights debate on coinage policy, mining booms, and regional finance. It notes U S mint output, silver free coinage arguments, copper price shifts, and Cochise county mining prospects among broader Western economic tensions. The column mocks printing habits and laments national mood toward bankers and dollar power.
December 12, 1895 Bisney reports arrival of Lawrence Austin and other visitors, trainloads of cattle, a street quarrel with rocks and gloves, and upcoming Christmas school exercises. It notes copper production in October at 36.1 million pounds in U S mines and 17.85 million pounds in foreign mines, with exports at 8.5 million pounds.
December 33, 1805 report notes many residents visiting the camp with McIntyre from Phoenix considering investment as real estate sales rise. A $500 bonus offer was rejected in a property deal and cattle shipments continue via the A and SE line. A clash among Mexicans over a financial matter led to pistols and daggers drawn, but no graves were dug and no coffins were needed. A Mexican worker was hurt handling slag pots but not seriously injured.
A prospector F Young returns from the Man Yana lands reporting exposure to cold and exciting experiences. He seeks supplies and shares findings of an old mine with tools indicating ancient extraction methods. Local business growth and copper prospects spark optimism amid border news and carnival plans.
The Turquois Mining company adds new locations in the turquoise district adjoining their profitable mines. Their effort signals continued activity in the San Simon valley area and broader southern Arizona mining interest amid regional resource prospects.
A vintage prospectus extols Cochise County offering vast lead deposits, rich fruit belts, rail access, and extensive turquoise fields. It touts favorable climate, water, timber, coal prospects, and a booming trade with Mexico, inviting families to settle and farm or stock raise as the land remains under government allotment.
Woman’s white lawn waist with ruched shoulder embossing in color. Bates celebrates white bed spreads for double beds with stylish striped wash silks in pink blue and fancy patterns. Men’s white laundried dress shirts with muslin bosoms and reinforced seams. suspenders with braided ends and flexible support. Sacramento sale note from Weirstock, Lurin, 400 Sacramento Cal.
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