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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1896
Page
2
A Sunday bulletin from the Arizona Kicker column recounts political curiosities and social contrasts. It mentions Burt Dunlap near McKinley and Hanna, a misnamed five New England fellows, and a sensational Des Moines soup house note. It reflects on silver politics, territorial gains, and a town’s census of oddities with a mix of satire and local commentary.
A garbled list outlines exports by various lands and regions including beans gold sugar tobacco cotton tea and rice with scattered notes on individuals. It mentions prominent producers and firms and references a Spanish sculptor and royal commemorations amid jumbled phrases.
Town reports a windy cold day with showers as Haslewood and Mise Athe leave for Pearce. Warren Cam No 9 Woodmen hold a surprise meeting interrupted by Queen Grove No 3 auxiliaries who bring coffee and gifts, leading to a lively social luncheon and thanks to the ladies.
Chief Wiser escorted seven trampeont of tywo as they landed in town and were moved on after a strict tohie kept emigration in check. A Mexican was brought from Huachuca and placed at Hotel de iy for examination. A turkey shoot at Pearce drew sport followed by a social dance. Col. RS Halford left for Randsburg to join a rising rash. Archer, former Arizona policy company president, has died, with mourning creditors. Attachments were filed on his household property and he is said to be in Mexico.
A curious tale from Wissahickon describes a youth who drowned a dog to quench its thirst with a tub of water. The piece mentions local alcohol statistics, a Tombstone merchant advertisement by Jon Hoffer, and city affairs including the City Hall quarters for council meetings. Thanksgiving services were held at the M E Church. The Los Angeles Express reports a rush for Randsburg with many “old timers” among the miners.
The Tucson Citizen reports a planned meeting of 200 to 300 tramps moving east from California and westward from the east. They may join forces for a large confrontation, with jail inmates described as potential workers. City authorities fear strain if more arrive tonight. Citizens urged to lock doors and stay vigilant.
Instructions describe mounting a shade, aligning brackets, and adjusting the roller mechanism for a window. It mentions measuring molding, fitting to shutters, and unrolling a few turns to set tension. A stray bell and distant sounds are cited in a humorous aside about perception.
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