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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary report discusses a provisional government manipulating events to restore a queen, mentions mock plans for liquor control in Congress, and argues education should teach intoxication science. It lists famous nicknames and moves on to fashion notes and a medical patent cure for teething and diarrhea.
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative with gentle cleansing action. It claims comfort, improved health, and broad acceptance by druggists, praising its pleasant taste and effective properties for headaches and fevers.
Public notice states that on December 19 1853 between 9 am and 4 pm at the Sheriff office Tombstone Cochise County Altona Territory the property of James Reilly will be sold to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a decree and costs. The land and appurtenances in the described parcel are to be sold to enforce the judgment and to cover taxes and expenses.
An assorted clipping reports that the little toe may disappear from the foot, city noise may cause disease, and Canada’s berry yield reached 12 04171 dollars. It cites Blackstone on capital punishment, daily liquid intake, and a jokey calendar line. It also announces J A Mien’s bakery opening in Bisbee offering wedding cakes and fruit cakes.
Fresh cranberries and new Oregon cider advertised alongside new crop popcorn and Mrs Potter's mince meat. A choice line of cigars offered at a women’s agency, plus Improved Whits sowing machines on installment plans and for cash, by P B Wamuaxnoe.
Wire service notes the death of former U S agriculture secretary Jerry Ruskie. Amid mixed items a Brazilian revolt and US recognition questions ripple through global headlines. References include a trotting race result, Florida fight ban, Bank of England concerns and a Hawaiian provisional government.
A fragment recalls Wantap Housework duties by Mrs Collins on Third Street near Branch's nursery. It then narrates a tale of two French gentlemen, Jules and Alphonse, who suffer poverty yet stay hopeful, with a line about buying a box and brushes as plans unfold.
A jumble of notes touts vintage products and local shops. Mentions old root beer, fashion influences for hollyhocks and pampas grass, a plant cross between Agalya mollis and A viscons, azaleas, Simmons Liver Regulator, Buster’s grocer, pipes and amber goods, and a closing out sale. Also references trunks from Hoetler, a home on Tt street, and shoes at eastern prices.
The New York market quoted Silver at 69. Copper at 49. Lead at 80. The report notes daily price levels for metals and their trading values.
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