17 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1907
Page
1
A jumble of 19th century ads extol Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr Wiles eye tests. Charles G Johnston advertises safe hatch incubators in Fremont and Tombstone, urging constitutional remedies for deafness. The text warns inflammation of Eustachian tubes causes hearing loss and touts a money offer for cures.
Arizona supervisors debated and approved recommendations to repeal the Arizona Ranger law and the parent primary law, pass Bullard’s fee bill for precinct officers, cut printing costs, and elect county officers for four-year terms. They argued the current primary law burdens taxpayers and prefer the old system. A separate blurb touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach, liver, and kidney issues, citing a testimonial from S. A. Brown.
Mezzan pemor for sane on rext quick action will secure soap bargain stands of bees in Langstroth movable frame hives well painted with tools and fixtures includes cattle and mules and other items for sale or rent three small ranches with artesian wells for sale or rent call or address Geo. S Matteson St David Aris Feb 13
Opera House program lists Lorenzo XVII Prince of Piombine Ben Lodge Prince Frederick in love with Fram mete MG Rayneld Rocco s Farmer Rob t Alright Vippo shepherd boy in love with Bettina CN Holmes Matteo C Williame Prince Frametta Clyde Roberteon Bettina Carlotta Gilman Chorus of peasants hunters pages courtiers etc 01 Rocco s Farm ACT I Lorenzo s Palace ACT 111 Matteo s lan Yard Specialties by Lea Marlowe Pranche Fish and Georgia Stout Wm J Clover Musical Director
Unusual activity in homesteading government land in Sulphur Spring Valley continues for weeks. Commissioner Lanes reports three to ten new filings daily. Tombstone Knights of Columbus plan to join Bisbee contingent in Tucson to form a lodge. Immigration Inspector Connell visits for land matters as more applications and contests appear. Texans constitute many homesteaders, with Douglas residents also active. Bisbee and St David attorneys travel for district court business.
The Roosevelt Rough Riders association plans a June reunion in Prescott with most members attending. The unveiling of the Bucky O Neil monument is planned as part of the event. President Roosevelt has not yet accepted but is likely to attend if rail rates allow distant members to travel.
List of names remaining in general delivery for week ending February 2 at the Tombstone post office. Also church notices: St Pauls Episcopal and Methodist services with times, Epworth League, prayer meeting, and Christian Science services with location on Fremont Street.
Chas Ovwald, merchant of Innerville, reports a neck sore that festered, while the advertisement touts Bocklen Aries Salve as antiseptic for wounds and sores. The note mentions Rich Seth Burch and a drugstore contest promoting Tacos Cure products for wounds, borns, and sores.
Vague OCR fragments mention a remedy for constipation and a caregiver or doctor. The brief suggests a product or treatment named Cure and cathartic options. No clear dates, people, or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
Local readers in Safford are amused by a playful rivalry between two weekly papers as editors spar with light hearted nicknames Honest John and Dopey Sam. Amid the chatter, readers recall health campaigns from prior conflicts and praise a recent operatic performance at Schieffelin Inez Theater. A veteran notes Dr King’s SSS and nostalgia for camaraderie in war era.
Legislative action drags at the capitol with multiple bills passing in the house and awaiting council review. Measures include a 3 cent fare proposal, fines up to 200 dollars for disturbing the peace, show licensing thresholds, and salaries for officials. A movement to relocate drift fencing and a rangers bill draw debate, while Druggists promote PAZO OINTMENT and Electric Bitters garners public interest.
The Columbia Comic Opera company closes its run in Tombstone with La Mascotte an up to date production praised as the funniest and most entertaining work. Audiences are invited to enjoy long laughs and pleasant melodies during the show.
Reports from Bisbee indicate hundreds more miners will be discharged and several shafts closed by tomorrow. Business leaders fear further discharges and possible mine shutdowns across the district, while management remains reticent about future plans. No street violence reported. A Cumberland Md girl’s recovery story praises Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds, with a guaranteed $1 trial bottle offered.
The Nogales Gossip argues that the U S government should not easily discard mining ventures as wildcats as pay ore may lie far below the surface. Faithful promoters, patient investors, and deep drilling turned many wildcat mines into dividend payers despite doubters.
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