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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented health ad argues that busy men risk collapse from poor meals and weak digestion. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as restoring digestion and nutrition absorption, enabling recovery and strength. Includes misprinted names and offer details for medical advice and free paper covers.
An early 20th century advertisement claims Kings New Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches, improve blood, and build health. It warns medical claims are not guaranteed and directs readers to a Tombstone store for purchase at 29 cents.
An old time advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative remedy. A testimonial from a Christian evangelist's mother reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased a child's cramp and fever, claiming early use prevents attacks and is safe for babies. Osborn’s famous remedies and Welcott’s sales are cited.
A Wheeling West Virginia reader attests to relief from severe cough, chest pains, and fear of pneumonia after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He notes three bottles cured his cold and praises the medicine, while thanking local dealers and mentioning a local pharmacy.
Washington dispatch says President Roosevelt opposes immediate statehood for Arizona and Oklahoma, citing population and possible jealously among territories. He considers New Mexico more deserving, suggesting silence on Oklahoma until Congress can act. Delegate Flynn expects statehood for Arizona later this session.
An editor touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as curing eczema on hands. Updates include Chas Douglas leaving for Bisbee, Attorney O Gibson opening a law office on Lawyers' Row, Miguel Castaneda visiting Tombstone for probate business, and Wan Herring traveling from Tucson for professional matters. Catholic services and community notices follow amid talk of Consolidated Company employment and ore strike implications.
The item claims Schilling's Best baking powder has soda and cream of tartar particles closely packed for immediate action. It also mentions Arthur W. Davis of Providence Rhode Island and a Tombstone visit. The report notes Davis as a prominent attorney and a traveler who praised mining prospects in Arizone's Ucchise county. It references W. E. Harbeson of the Great Western Co. in a brief encounter.
A mining feature notes Southern Arizona as a busy mining region with Eastern capital and modern methods spread across Cochise, El Paso, Silver City, and Pueblo. It mentions a 208 ton smelter at Cochise, plans to buy twenty more stamps for Old Terrible Mining, and Pearce miners halting then resuming due to miners' union issues. Also references a gold ledge near Tevis and a local advertising bit for Schilling's Best baking powder, plus a list of letters at Tombstone post office and a brief tale of a Chicago husband's plight and museum offer.
Fairbank notes from Nov 22 recount visits by G G Lopes of a manufacturing company on the way to Bisbee, and several locals and travelers from Tombstone and Fort Huachuca. A Cloud group claim near Hasheucas shows promising ore samples, Texas-sounding projects, and hoped deals. Thanksgiving events include foot races, jumping, tug of war, base ball, and a grand ball with invitations to all.
A review notes no odor of baking powder in biscuits made with Schilling's Best, yet all the virtue of baking powder is present in the final product.
George R. McDowalp of Legas County West Virginia reports his wife’s recommendation led to recovery from partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side after two bottles of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The remedy is claimed to ease rheumatism sprains and bruises with many cures cited by dealers.
A brief note invites readers to obtain Cascarets candy by asking directly, emphasizing the product as a treat associated with satisfaction and quick relief. The item appears as a small consumer notice in the periodical.
Instruments recorded include transfers involving Arrew Giffin and Jose S Urad shaw Mire Mr Brown and Edward Car Tombstone properties with values from 12.16 to 500 dollars. Multiple entries cover lands in Douglas Naco Bisbee and Tombstone, with firms International and Tewkstone involved and sums ranging from 25 to 500 dollars for various property deeds.
Governor Murphy issues a Thanksgiving proclamation following the usual annual sequence. The formal notice outlines ceremonial observances and public acknowledgments, reaffirming state priorities and community gratitude.
Governor Murphy urges Kine residents to observe Thursday November 28 as a day of thanksgiving and praise. The proclamation lauds national unity, blessings and Providence, requests suspension of business, and calls for prayers in homes and churches for continued guidance from the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
The text promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure for undernourished children, claiming it can transform a pale scrawny child into a healthy, growing one without harming the stomach. It hints at dramatic personality changes and mentions unrelated items like a garbled phrase about goods from New York.
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