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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1900
Page
2
The Los Angeles Times notes midwinter edition influence on Pacific coast journalism and praise for California resources. It cites Arizona senators questioning statehood eligibility and awaits Congress action, while referencing figures Sam Hill and David B. in a reflective editorial tone.
The Albuquerque Citizen notes New Mexico holds 57 059 550 acres of public land and Arizona 62 million acres. It suggests modern irrigation could support a million farmers.
The New York Herald notes a strong chance of conflict as the new year opens, with large U S insurance companies preparing for potential upheaval. Analysts warn existing agreements may unravel as firms act independently, reshaping the market for insurance interests nationwide.
Mr John Hyles of St Louis arrives in the city and praises opportunities for development while Mr Helm resists Arizona trainer rumors and may seek county involvement. Mrs Scott White and Mrs Emil Sydow host New Year gatherings with festive decor, punch, and season’s greetings. Supervisor Allaire reflects on board experience as a Republican appointment is made, with Democrats hopeful for good service despite the outcome.
A fragmentary lexicon lists Afrikaans and related terms with definitions and origins. It notes prairie meaning for Dery Te, Spruit as soakable phrase, Voortrekkers for pioneers, and Brembock as a whip strip from Malay slave history. Mentions Pissel-boom and Toes as Dutch Cape terms tied to social identity.
Buses and trains aside a burst of social activity marks the season with multiple marriages noted on the tape. The Fraternal Brotherhood hosts an apron and necktie party at Opera House Hall, while townsfolk greet the new year with bells and fireworks. News from Nava Ariz reports the body of E W Derry found near Macleavan Copper Co camp after a disappearance last August. Brown is jailed in Tucson for forgery tied to a missing partner draft at Bank of California for 1000 dollars.
The Fraternal Brotherhood dance last evening drew good attendance and featured aprons matching gentleman neckties. Visitors from San Diego to New York attended, including Roguat Darris and Geo Navarra, while Alfred Nyman has taken the Haven Hours. The text notes Boer sympathy in the community and ongoing recruitment talks, with remarks on local lodging and amusements as the season advances.
A scrambled 19th century note catalogs famed figures with distinctive eyes. It cites Wellington Audubon Byron Lamb and others noting varie shades and shapes, plus a contemporary line about John F Williams of the Dragoon mining district Arizona organizing a copper claim venture near El Paso Times.
United States production estimates show gold at 71 694 increase from last year 230 070 while silver reaches 74 244 096 up 311. Tombstone marks a quiet New Year as past New Year restrictions ease amid prior scares and arming of the populace is restrained by local authorities.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors meets to adjourn at 2 PM and reviews claims for the year. They approve audits for multiple officials including clerks, bailiffs, and jurors, arrange tax collections and bonds, and discuss district road needs and public notices. The meeting notes reference December proceedings, tax deeds, and vacancy procedures for a county supervisor.
Eastern investors seek to buy or bond promising copper and gold prospects. Prospects and mine owners urged to list mines with full location, work done, terms, and bond descriptions. Also includes a notarized oath from F J Cheney of Toledo asserting a business claim and marketing Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
Drycoe Economist notes new Lizard brooches set with olivines and diamonds paired with two toned velvete article. Shoppers see velvete trim, rhinestone accented silver fixtures, plaid and spotted woolen waists for girls, ribbons with colored figures, velvet hats, venetian and broadcloth suits with white braid, and novelties like tickpins and chateaines. Collarettes and muffs use pheasant feathers. Damask satin reception gowns in white and ivory with rose accents. Mink shoulder capes and scarves, short carriage coats with lace reveres, blue serge girl outfits with trellis ribbon yoke.
The Los Angeles Times notes about 100 acres will be planted to navel oranges in Riverside this year. Riverside Press places dried peaches at 1200 to 1300 carloads, California Vineyardist cites 1460 carloads of seeded raisins, and over 6000 carloads of fresh deciduous fruits shipped this season. Riverside shipments of pickled olives from Southern California total about 2000 barrels. Harvest of early varieties starts soon, with editorials joking about ripe October oranges. Orange County horticultural commissioners report law enforcement on orchard cleanliness is rare outside nonresident or heavily mortgaged landowners.
A 100 reward is offered by the owner for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who entered the Conyer ranch house around July or August 128 and stole a new harness set. A second note references a theft around July 16 this year involving sole provisions and a bed at the same location.
McBill and Harper of Colorado Springs Colorado advertise 25 ete per mineral for gold silver and copper with free mailing envelopes. The notice outlines availability and contact details for potential buyers.
The article notes 37 gold producing counties within California's 156000 square miles and describes a 335 year old Hope Indiana family cane. It also cites a constitutional California ruling on wages for corporations, Manitou California residents as 75 percent invalids exiled from homes, and Boston licensing quirks for home peddlers with even versus odd numbers.
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