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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1894
Page
1
A portrait of Arizona journalists as tireless workers who endure financial strain and public suspicion. The piece recalls defeats, subscriber losses, and advertiser withdrawal yet highlights unwavering resolve, resilience, and ongoing efforts to publish despite hardship and the glow of local respect.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative that cleansing the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims universal satisfaction from millions and medical approval, noting price of 1 bottle and availability through druggists.
Wolcott line of hardware joins grocer stock with crews and tools at fixed bedrock prices. The rural merchant maintains the same low rates across his varied offerings, reflecting a cautious approach to inventory and pricing.
Admiral Avelan of the Russian squadron visiting Tobion narrates a Baltic era tale. A former captain, demoted for assaulting an admiral, is rescued by a compassionate midshipman who fakes a shipboard fall to spur the other to brave acts and regain rank. The ex-captain rises again and honors his rescuer at a fiftieth service anniversary dinner.
Fragmented letter discusses whether scorpion bites or self harm cause death and questions observations of self inflicted stings. It cites Ray Lankester and experiments on rattlesnakes and a scorpion confined in fiery elements, arguing that apparent self injury does not prove suicide or self destruction.
A collage of brief notes from Holly Springs Minnesota to Allentown Pennsylvania mentions a coronin woman with eight feet six inches hair, a Vermont prison sale netting $13000, and a Allentown woman allegedly shot thrice with survival by corset. Also listed are peculiarly named Pemiveet daughters and quirky aphorisms on value and happiness, reflecting a sinewy, humorous archive of minor curios.
A chaotic dispatch reports Criep casting a decisive vote on a mission involving Corrigan and a four death tally. It notes New Mexico land interests and cattle, a Pacific railroad tunnel blast near Santa Margarita to San Luis Obispo, and Brazilian insurgent defeat with heavy casualties. Also: US currency conditions, Carnot’s autograph letter to London, Tammany figures heading to Australia, Southern Pacific stopover concessions in California, Gladstone's resignation, and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised for children with a 25 cent bottle price.
The article notes Rev. Mr. Mitchell will preach a farewell discourse to Tombstone residents next week. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Sunday school at 12 15 p m. Rev C R Nugent, pastor. Services at 11 and 7 30 p m with Communion in the morning and a sermon on Selling the Birthright in the evening. Sunday School at 9 43 a m. Mil are cordially invited.
An assorted catalog of offers and notices includes a $120 price for a two or four horse wagon, dressmaking lessons on Fifth Street, sewing machine agency, gun accessories, and free prepaid outfits. Additional items list hunting gear, groceries, imported wines, and recently quoted metal prices.
Advertises for used equipment including a Bruckner Roasting Cylinder 6x12 with iron work smoke stack and charging hopper, a filter press, and a Johnson press. Interested parties should provide location price weight and other particulars to Virginia Gold Mining and Mill.
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