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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1902
Page
4
An old-time advertisement cluster touts King’s New Life Pills, Heckins Amica salve, Dr King’s New Discovery, and other remedies. Claims include liver and bowel detox, constipation cure, pain relief, cough and lung disease cures, with trial bottles and guaranteed results advertised from Tombstone Drug Store and Osborn’s Lumber.
Benton merchant Miguel F Castenada visits Tombstone while the Tombstone Terpeichorean Club plans a Mining Exchange ball tonight. Marriage licenses issued in Douglas and Bisbee. probate judge Bostwick approves unions. Cattleman Frank Racesey aged in Tombstone. James Walker ill with pneumonia. Chamberlains Cough Remed y praised. Schilling's Best baking powder advertised. Fund for consumptives noted. baking-powder claims and pricing discussed.
A 73 year old woman from Peterson Iowa recounts how Electric Bitters ended persistent gloom sleeplessness and fainting spells. The tonic supposedly cured constipation and back pain enabling her to resume all housework. Sold at local drug stores for about 50 cents.
An editorial responds to many inquiries about Tombstone camp prospects, climate, water, and future mining activity. It notes no mining boom yet, but says Tombstone will grow as pumps and machinery arrive, potentially employing up to a thousand miners. The town promises pure spring water, a high elevation climate, scenic views, and a healthful resort environment as preparations proceed.
An old remedy advertised for over fifty years claims to soothe teething pain in babies, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhea. It is said to be pleasant tasting and sold by druggists worldwide. Buyers urged to request Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and avoid other kinds.
January notes from Fairbank recount visits and movements of local figures. Eugene Biddison returns from Cananea and Tombstone visit. Axel Bulle passes through to Meco and Cananea. Tom Dwyer heads from Bisbee to Mogalee. John Henninge returns from Tombstone after a Bisbee trip. Fred Neilson's gang resumes iron work after Benson trip.
County Recorder reports numerous instrument filings this past week including mines listed for J Futler and O H Wiles, J AM Hooker and TK Mitchell, JM Hooker, TK Mitchell, JE Baconet al, Coes P Grant, J 4 Biebel, War Dawson et al, FL Harrington, and others. Local property transfers include Bisbee and Douglas properties with multiple dispositions and land deals, alongside a Cannon Ball crowd heading toward border cities and arrivals from Bisbee and Phoenix.
The note says you cannot make top soup with a pig ear and weak powder. Schilling's Best baking powder is presented as good for your reputation and your cake, suggesting it improves results and signals quality for bakers.
A $1,000 reward is offered by the undersigned for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties responsible for the murder of Ben ? Smith at Pearce Arizona. Reward guaranteed by F. T. Ramsey and W. A. Young who sign the notice.
A sensational description of Eugene Sandow's feats claiming immense strength. It lists lifting 400 pounds with one finger, standing with a man on his head, breaking boards and ribs, and impressive demonstrations like lifting a man aloft and supporting a plank across the chest.
Advert explains that Syrep of Figs permanently overcomes habitual constipation, urging buyers to avoid temporary taxatives. It touts the genuine product made by the Califorr Fig Syrup Co as best for lasting results, contrasting with inferior remedies.
The article argues yearly improvements in treating consumption through common sense and timely care. It promotes fresh air, climate, proper nutrition, clothing, and exercise as essential. Scott's Emulsion is praised as a powerful restorative, especially for lung health, though its exact action remains a mystery.
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