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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1892
Page
4
The report notes mixed trains carrying passengers arriving at Benson at 245 PM local time. It states Pacific time is one hour behind Tombstone time. The thermometer range for the 24 hours ending 1 PM on November 19 is listed with maximum and minimum readings.
Skating at the rink tonight as residents share updates from Jake Trobridge’s illness to travels for faith and health. Highlights include Kitty Rafferty’s California retreat for health, Greek water storage surveys near Dos Cabezas, and local moves by Mrs. Meale and Judge Gooding. Also notes on Sheriff Kelton’s sale certificate, Nichols family travel, Green’s water storage push, and a brief city council bill audit ending with officer pay.
The city swore in new officers after adjourning the old council last night. Fred Fuse and J W Bartholomew were nominated for treasurer with Bartholomew elected by the mayor's decisive vote. Tarbell chosen clerk, Hugh Pugh sworn in as chief of police with bond set at $3,000. The meeting adjourned to Monday for routine business and bond actions.
Miss Sarah Herring was admitted to practice in the district court this afternoon. On motion by C. S. Clark a committee was appointed to conduct the examination. The court named Messrs. Clark English and Barnes to conduct the examination in open court. Miss Herring answered all questions intently and was warmly congratulated by the bar and many prominent citizens present. A brilliant career as an attorney awaits Miss Herring, whose many qualities will crown her efforts with success.
An assortment of notices and advertisements references Chamberlains Cough Remedy can cure colds and croop and highlights local events such as a Thanksgiving ball invitation and church services. Also mentions dining at Can Can restaurant and details about irrigation plans, hair care products, and various store offerings in the area.
The article documents a distinct trout form in Twin Lakes identified as Salmo mykiss macdonalii, named the Yellow Fin for Marshall McDonald. It notes habitat on gravely shores, spring spawning, and a paler watery flesh than the green-back trout, with yellow fins and numerous small black spots.
The text reports on folk beliefs and rites to ward off cholera among Persians and Turks. In Meshed a boy atop a tiger skin horse led a procession with amulets and red clad girls shouting Ali Houssem, followed by self-flagellation. Crowds feasted by the riverside seeking divine protection, unaware the rites may invite the epidemic.
Pirate leaders from the Wang King-man faction were captured by troops disguised as merchants near Ningpo. Agents seized Siao Laumatze and six followers, a brass cannon, rifles, and ammo after a staged encounter. Li, the main chief, eluded capture until later being seized at Footoo mountain temple. The Canton viceroy reports 109 piracy executions in the past year.
Advertises a broad line of ladies and children footwear along with men's and boys shoes boots and slippers offered at eastern prices. Mentions P B Waxsexzos as the seller for call and examination.
A garbled OCR passage cites parrots costing ten cents to Central American dealers and cork from Algeria. It mentions 2,380,000 acres of cork forest in that country and an estimate of 20,000 passive bookmakers paying dues to the sultan of Turkey, though details are unclear.
Remedies claim to purify blood, stimulate liver, strengthen kidneys, and regulate bowels. Introduced in the United States in 1835, over sixty million boxes used with numerous testimonials. Pills are described as purely vegetable, harmless, and safe to take at any time.
A miscellany notes jokes about gendered nouns and census questions. A cholera scare at Helmetta proves to be severe dysentery. Mentions Jamesburg merchant Water Willard and a large marquand piano library valued around £50,000, with Alma Tadema designed pieces and Gunoue the bandmaster noted for swift script and vast orchestral scores.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted remedy for teething pain, gum swelling, wind colic, and diarrhea in children. It promises pleasant taste and global availability, urging buyers to insist on the genuine product.
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