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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1894
Page
1
A blurred line of mockery and political chatter questions whether Queen Lil will perform on stage. The text teases a seasonal earnings claim and hints at tariff politics and seignorage, all amid muddled references.
Postmaster General Bissell states no further postmaster nominations will occur until after the spring elections. Washington insiders believe Cleveland will refrain from changes in the city department of the service until Congress adjourns. debate continues over income tax, with critics arguing it unfairly targets the wealthy. major newspapers push for reform but doubt passage of a law.
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. It claims broad medical approval, targets the liver and bowels without weakening them, and notes availability in 50c and $1 bottles from the California Fig Scrap Co only.
Reading from a Petmera era issue, the text describes an owl pair, a crow encounter, a hospital admission in New York City, a Cleveland household with cooking and laundry duties, and the demolition of a house in Marblehead Massachusetts for spruce lumber. The torn OCR reveals scattered names and events with little coherence.
The article notes Ethiopians drying and preserving bodies for a year, later displayed to priests. It mentions Chinese worship with bells at temple entrances to summon deities, and headgear in Chinese fashion. It describes ancient marriage customs with brides and grooms riding away on backs. It recalls lavish Latin feasts after the Gallic wars with vast numbers of tables and guests.
The article contrasts two money personalities. It praises the careful, honest man who carries coins in separate compartments and values money, while warning against the mean, theft prone saver who clutches coins and never parts with them. It portrays trust in others as a virtue and links money habits to character.
Wire dispatches recount a blanket registration decree for Chinese citizens by six companies, a Kansas fruit-farm buyer relocating to California, Chihuahua rebels seizing control, and President Cleveland vetoing a timber loss reimbursement bill. Also noted are a Pasadena captain’s mugging, stock market shifts, and debates on bi metalism and silver. A personal health anecdote praises a remedy amid flu.
The passage presents garbled musings on virtue bias and self restraint. It mentions Heine, Britains, Kaltrarnan obstacle, Mine de Stel, Monier Williams, and a cryptic aphorism about atheistic demands versus true self. A claim about a Jewish spanguloque in Moscow costing forty themeunet appears, followed by a government desertion remark and a call for charitable turning.
A fragment indicates a sale or notice offering a wagon and horse class items. The ad mentions an order for a two or four horse team and directs interested parties to apply at the Post Office. Details are partial and unclear due to damaged text.
An assortment of local ads lists improved sewing machines and installment plans at P B Wanxegnos, shot guns, hunting coats and knives, Pride of Livermore lanterns, Sherry Wint Prize medals, and trunks from Jo Hoetter’s Choice line via Paul Warnekros. Fresh cranberries, Oregon cider, corn, mince meat, buckwheat and raisins feature alongside general groceries. New York Silver and Copper prices noted as market references.
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