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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement contrasts first class sewing machines with cheap models noting lasting lifetime and higher repair costs. It touts Inger Sewing Machines on 16 Street opposite Warnekros Block in Tesbetome Arizona as a seller.
Willis T. Megan a retired commissary sergeant from Rural Route 1 Concord recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King s New Discovery for his strong health. He claims it’s the best remedy in New Hampshire for colds bronchial troubles and all fog diseases, guaranteed by druggists with prices 50 cents to 100 dollars and a trial bottle offered.
Interviewed at Albuquerque New Mexico the subject of sensational stories about Mexican and foreign aggression says foreigners are as safe as in the United States despite strikes and danger. The piece notes deaths from appendicitis and endorses a patent laxative with a guaranteed claim.
Fragmentary 19th century clipping notes a patent remedy claim for lockjaw and minor medical cures, mentions a political forecast on Mexican governance, references the Arizona Territory unrest and a joint statehood movement, notes a newspaper change of ownership in Congress Arizona, lists forthcoming marriage licenses, and announces a new mining periodical, The Argona Mining Review, Prescott stock exchange publishing Co with E C Whalen as editor.
Agents waited everywhere to sell policies covering all accidents diseases and occupations. A new society offering easily understood coverage for 8 per year payable monthly. Large commissions paid immediately with exclusive territories. Address National Accident Society 320 Broadway New York established 20 years.
El Paso and Southwestern announces a summer tour via their rail network with exceptionally low fares on selected dates. Promotions list July 24 3d August 7th 9th September 7th and 10th to many points including Baltimore Wellington and Bt Joseph. Special round trip fares around 35 dollars available with further details from agent J Westervelt Tombstone Arizona.
An advertisement offers PAZO ointment claiming a cure for piles in 6 to 11 days with a money back guarantee. It lists terms and mentions a 50 cent price.
A cheesecream style advertisement lists purebred Single Comb White Leghorn hens and egg tests. Prices show 13 eggs at $2.50 or 750 eggs for $7.50, with address reference EB WCark at Fairvank.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church preaching is set for 11 a m and 8 p m tomorrow, with Epworth League gathering at 7 15 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. Congregational church services follow the usual schedule, with Sunday School at noon and Evening service at 8 p m, Young People at 7 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Mrs Berndt will lead a musical program similar to last Sunday’s, planned for next Sunday evening July 28.
Public is aroused to a knowledge stlect istene ont at grest med chal teric. Electric Bitters touted for sick stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Colum reports fever, nerves, insomnia, and stomach weakness improved after starting the tonic, claiming cure with guaranteed relief at druggists for 50 cents.
An Arizona cowboy Jack Williams, intoxicated, rode a pony on Second street at about 3 am and fired a revolver. He was brought before Police Justice Kove and fined 15 dollars. Williams claimed he was robbed on New High street and used the shot to attract help. Senior officers recalled old cowpunch days of town shootings.
An 19th century ad touts Eleene Buttere as a great restorative medicine for stomach and liver disorders including depression and fever. It claims the remedy cured a wife after years of suffering and lists uses for electric sand fever malaria convulsions back pain kidney and bladder troubles. Sold by druggists with a 500 price and guarantee.
County and adjoining territory position requires female applicants for permanent work. Salary twenty dollars weekly plus expenses, expense money advanced. No investment or experience needed. Write for full details and self addressed envelope to Coorxx & Co, 132 Lake St, Chicago, Ill.
Arizona is described as a premier mineral region with vast undeveloped wealth beyond any other U S area. The piece notes improved railroad access modern equipment and capital incentives fueling future mining, naming Hoss Heat Old Guard mine and T C M Co figures along with Mrs Cummings heading to Los Angeles.
The accident bulletin for the three months ending March 31, 1906, shows 15,296 total casualties to passengers and employees, with 1,126 killed and 17,170 injured. Train incidents killed 274 passengers and employees. 3,490 car and derailments occurred, including 1,921 collisions and 1,569 derailments affecting passengers.
H V Pierce of Denver reports a wallet containing 320 was dropped from his pocket while sleeping in the observation car en route to El Paso. It was recovered after a search of the train, found under ventilator screens. porter admitted handling it but claimed it was stolen. Pierce declined prosecution and arranged return to Denver.
Rain likely for Arizona as per Tombstone Prospector daily weather report from Denver Colorado dated July 28 1906. Also notices demand quick workers to represent a long established retail firm across two counties, offering weekly salary and expense advance with possible commissions. no prior experience required. respond with self addressed envelope to Superintendent Travellers, 325 Dearborn Street Chicago.
A Cumberland Maryland father recounts how his 11 month old daughter, stricken with throat troubles, was saved when two physicians gave up. After four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, she recovered to perfect health. A guaranteed trial bottle is offered.
Santry Sharp Construction wins first contract from Southern Pacific for rail line from Durango Colorado through New Mexico and Arizona to copper camps in Cochise County. Three to four years to complete, spanning 300 miles. Line will pass Santa Fe, Gallup area, to Cushson and Morenci, supplying coal to Arizona smelters and reducing haul costs from Dawson NM, Colorado, and Missouri.
An 1886 era promotional fragment offers one hundred dollar rewards for catarrh cures via Hall's Catarrh Cure. Included are testimonials for F J Cheney and Co Toledo and a notary sworn oath, with references to postal letters and advertising notices. The text combines cure claims, pharmacy endorsements and a list of names and offices.
Millinery shop sells present stock at reduced prices to clear room for new Fall and Winter goods. Announcement notes branch expansion and new stock order, with reference to Cincinnati Ohio and local town trade.
Over one hundred Apache Indians born encamped in the Catalina mountains near Oracle for twenty days on a leave of absence from the reservation. They gathered acorns for winter and will return to San Carlos. They brought basket work and pottery sold to tourists in Oracle-Tucson Post at low prices.
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of P. J. Cheney & Co that they will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement sworn December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Cure claims that Hall's Catarrh Cure reaches blood and mucous surfaces. Sends testimonials free. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Market brief noting £1 Paso Smeiter on July 23 1996 with a focus on metal trade indicators. Includes prices, demand signals, and potential shifts in supply chains. Entities include Paso Smeiter and the date, with emphasis on market activity and context.
Rumor places Walter Douglas with El Paso leadership at El Paso & Southwestern and Copper Queen Company. Upon completion of new offices, plans call for moving railroad shops from Douglas and Alamogordo to El Paso, signaling a shift in local industry.
All kinds of children's shoes offered by the Reliable Shoe Company at special prices to introduce the brand. Sale arranged by Miss Mary Cowles on Fifth Street next door to the Wells Fargo Express office. jy20-2w
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