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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1901
Page
4
An early health advertorial urges young women to seek guidance from Dr. Pierce for female ailments. It claims his Favorite Prescription strengthens weak women, regulates illnesses, and treats inflammation and uterine issues, offering privacy for confidences and personal letters for orders.
Local records note the Younger brothers of the Jesse James gang, once sentenced to life in 1876 for the Northfield bank robbery and murder, have been paroled by prison authorities. A separate item reports a Phoenix woman striking a boy with wood, breaking a plate window, and paying the bill, while a rash of odd health and subscription notes fill the page.
An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills cure consumption sick headache lassitude jaundice malaria fever and all liver and stomach troubles. The product is described as purely vegetable and not causing griping or weakness at Tombstone Drug Store.
The article notes ongoing preparation for a major mining abatement in the territory with extensive building and machinery work, delays due to bowing machinery perfection, and labor activity. It also mentions travel health tips with Syrup of Figs, court moves in Tombstone, a butcher shop opening on Fifth Street, a Terpsichorean club dance, a supreme court mining property ruling, local arrests, medical ads, and railroad company meetings in Deming regarding the Arizona to New Mexico expansion.
Cochise County emerges as a leading mining region with several multi million dollar transactions. Notable deeds include the Calumet & Arizona Co acquiring the Costello group for 1.6 million and bond ratifications in the Bisbee district totaling 2.225 million. Other rapid activity includes smelter operations at Bisbee and a flurry of property and mine transfers across the territory.
A letter praises Chanberisinte Cough Ramedy as the best in the world for bronchitis. William Savory of Swacremven England says it saved his wife of six years who suffered chronic bronchitis and was often confined. Fortier Tem gailow k gefor sale Avatin's.
A fragmentary 19th century item mentions Cota Manion Rooke as manager for T M Thompson importer at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue. It cites a severe cold relief story about Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and references a watch theft and a returned chain found in a package near a doorway.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast remedy for rheumatism with a testimonial from D N Binks of Troy Ohio praising rapid relief after failed remedies. It notes the product is sold by all medicine dealers and mentions circulation figures and population estimates for May.
A fragment recalls J W Sullivan of Hartford Connecticut who scratched his leg twelve years earlier and suffered inflammation and blood infection. Bucklen’s Arnica was advertised as a remedy in the outhouse of Electric Buyers, mentioning its boxes and use in healing.
A vintage note on infant care highlights that growth hinges on proper nutrition and that Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil aids a baby’s digestion. It emphasizes feeding as key to preventing minor illnesses and boosting development. The passage references medicinal tone and brands in a period-appropriate voice.
Local items note Mradawe of Sao Francie located and pleased with outlook of the town. Willerly of Bisbee employed B Walker to erect a house on his property. Mrs Short and daughters return from Campu Station with Mrs Williams. Willingham of Bisbee injured his hand in an accident. James, telegraph operator, in Gilling vacancy at Neco V. Mr Marks covers. WW Cain returns to Bisbee after a day’s visit, plans for new land near town. De Baas’s building nearing completion for second grand hall of the season. Marburg of Hermosillo represents a commission house sending 150 Mexican laborers to the Mostezuma Copper Co. Bydow of Dougines Lumber Co on flying trip to Bisbee and Naco. American Custom House pole installed. stripes soon to fly. Engine No. 7 arrives but is dilapidated. could only manage a tip. Postmaster Overlook returns with a few days in Bisbee. Gee W Waitt of South Gardiner praises Chamberlains Cough Kennedy for chills and grip relief. recommends it. For sale by all dealers in medicine.
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