Tombstone notes on Arizona politics and mining issues
Tombstone discusses federal appointments and the Territorial office contest in Arizona. It cites figures like Hon. C. R. Drake and Judge Sloan while noting opposition from Mark Smith and Ben Goodrich. The piece covers Mexican monetary reform, mining industry gossip, and a Vermont bill barring Mormon eligibility in territories.
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Washington
Mark Smith
Ben Goodrich
Judge Barnes
Judge Sloan
Arizona Poem Praises Wealth and Warm Springs
A verse from J. E. Wharton published in Phenix Herald extols Arizona as a fertile, healthful land with gold and silver belts, fruitful orchards, and a perpetual springlike climate. The poem invites readers to come to the land of mountains and plains where beauty and joy banish pain under a glorious sun.
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J. E. Wharton
Phenix Herald
The New Industrial Era and Electric Power
The article discusses a British commission’s 18 year old inquiry on coal supply duration, predicting exhaustion in coal districts within decades. It envisions Switzerland Italy and Scandinavia rising as European manufacturing hubs via electrical transmission of water power, with rapid global changes in the next quarter century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Statistical Society
Newcastle
South Wales
Switzerland
Italy
Scandinavian
Europe
Swiss Republic
Location of the Soul Placed in Corpus Callosum
Dr A H Stevens of Philadelphia locates the soul in the corpus callosum at the brain base claiming it as the seat of the imperishable mind and the storehouse of electricity. Our Artist Thomas Delaney will enlarge photographs sketches and sign painting at reasonable rates leaving orders at the Darty Bprram office.
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A. H. Stevens
Philaelphia
Thomas Delaney
Darty Bprram
New Coin Reform in Mexico Debuts Decimal System
President Diaz approves Pacheco led reforms to replace reales medios cuartillas and tlacos with decimal coins. Currency exchange begins immediately with worn coins redeemed at par, fines imposed for noncompliance, and copper cents legal tender only up to 25 cents temporarily. Mexican reform aims to modernize commerce and standardize denominations.
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Diaz
Pacheco
The Frictionless World That Never Was
Translated excerpt contemplates a planet freed of friction. Without friction the land sinks beneath seas and buildings vanish. humans cannot move, burn fuel, or stop motion, and clothing reverts to fibers. Life collapses as air, water, and gravity reform the world in a lifeless ocean.
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Hele Shaw
Montena Lottery Offers Big Capital Prizes in 1890
The Montena Lottery began authorized by the Legislature in August 1887 and has operated since. Capital prizes total 15000, 10000, and 5000 dollars to be drawn January 18 1890 and monthly thereafter. Tickets cost one dollar and are sold through lottery dealers. J J Jacobs manager Butte Montana. The Montana State Lottery draws publicly with a committee from the audience supervising. The lottery claims fairness and integrity and has paid all prizes in full over nearly three years. The capital prize is 15000 dollars with ongoing monthly drawings.
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Inquirer
J. J. Jacobs
Butte
Montana
Wu, Wynne
The Grave Gets Tired Yawning And Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
The snippet denounces wasting invalids clinging to weak remedies and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic to boost digestion and energy. It also notes fresh fish, oysters, coffee, and buttermilk at local eateries, reflecting a period advertisement style.
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Maison Dore
Remembering a Pumpkin and a Wedding Anniversary
In a parlor, Mr. and Mrs. Billus celebrate their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. He recalls the Jasper County fair and a giant pumpkin, while she humorously claims she married that pumpkin. The couple jokes about memory and their long marriage as the canary sleeps.
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Mr. Billus
Billus
Maria
John
Jasper County
Absalom Wykoff
Jakey Dubois
Mr. Illus
Cal Hepperly
Mr. Bilis
Mari
Conversion to Buddhism in Colombo Surprises British Readers
A recent Colombo ceremony welcomed an American, Mr. Powell, into Buddhism under the guidance of the high priest. Powell recounted his journey from initial Buddhist attraction to embracing the law of right thought, recounting childhood encounters with a Buddha image and later study of The Light of Asia. The piece also notes a tale of the Lofting family and a thimble’s fortune in England, plus a casual homemaking tip about lemon sage for colds.
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Ceylon
Colombo
Americs
Selec
Buddha
Powell
Mr. Powell
Asia
London Times
Lofting
England
London
John Lofting
Boston Journal
Wantel Agents Seek Towns for Free Outfit Offer
Advertisement urges male and female agents in every town to join a money making opportunity. Promises a free outfit and favorable terms. Instructions to write for particulars to P. F. Collier at 65 Warren St New York.
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P. F. Collier
Warren St
New York
Home hints and household recipes collection
A varied recipe and health tips roundup includes a lace patchwork pillow sham, a cream pudding with lemon sauce, guidance on wellness and safe medication, spiced cranberries, a tomato omelet with sauce, oyster chowder, stuffed sweet potatoes, slippery elm as an emollient, and a tangy lemon custard with meringue.
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Boston Herald
Ladies’ Home Journal
Literary and cultural notes from 19th century press
A collection of brief remarks on the Chautauqua Circle roll count, references to a Dictionary of Fossils, praise for De Witt Talmage, Wilkie Collins, Henry Russell, John Bright, Whittier, Longfellow and Lowell, Helen Gladstone turning to journalism, Miss Mary L Booth’s early career, a New York World anecdote of a writer in a title insurance office, Sir Edwin Arnold on the Mahabharata, and notes on the epic’s length and sanctifying influence.
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Pennsylvania
de Witt Talmage
Wilkie Collins
Henry Russell
Royal March of
Britain
Mr. Russell
London
W. Clark Russell
The
Free Press
John Bright
Whittier
Longfellow
Lowell
Helen Gladstone
New York World
New York
Sir Edwin Arnold
India
Bug Bear and Louis the Fourteenth Joke in Old News Text
A student essay on the bug bear discusses fear and manipulation across society from nurses to brokers, noting it never bites. The piece shifts to Louis XIV's court about a noble eager for Spanish mastery, ending with Don Quixote in the original. Also mentions growing female student presence at Vassar and a busy modern campus.
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Louis the Fourteenth
France
Madrid
San Francisco
New Submarine Boat Goubet Described by Cologne Gazette
A French private venture built the Goubet a small 5.00 meter submarine of bronze single piece body, powered by electricity with backup from land or ship via wire, carrying two sailors, 24 hour air supply, and capable of sinking to about 10 meters and changing position. It weighs about 6000 kilograms and can be transported easily.
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Peral
Cologne
Harris the Tailor and practical cutter
Nobby suits and pants a specialty. My will is good, my work is just, I use you well, but ask no trust. Allen street, Tombstone, Arizona. Latest periodicals at Monmonier's.
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Allen Street
Tombstone
Arizona
Baldridge Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy in California
Es Bondido druggist Mr W H Baldridge declares Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is the best selling medicine he handles. He notes he sells more of it than all other cough medicines combined and reports glowing terms from users for its efficacy. Sold by H J Peto.
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W. H. Baldridge
Esbondido
California
Chamberlain
H. J. Peto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tombstone Epitaph
Meek & Madero
Fourth Street
Fremont and
Allen
Cochise County
Pont Office
C. R. Drake
Herbert Brown
Georck W. Cheyney
Phenix
R. H. Part
United States
Shaw
Pima County
Congress
Surevos
Wolfley
Mexico
el Paso
Walker B
Blaine
Clark Churchill
Kibbey
Supreme Court
Mr. Stewart
Vermont
House of Representatives
Morrow
Mining and Scientific Press
Granite Mountain
Granite Mountain Company
Syfuriking
California Fig Syrup CO
Costa
Luthers
Alvo
Youresland & Seat
Autres
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
Barnum
E. B. Collins
Texas
Vassar College
Louisville Courier-Journal
Frances Power Cobbe
George Ebers
Harris, the Tailor
Monmonier’s
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