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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
2
The text states the item was entered as second class matter under the Act of Congress at the Tucson Arizona post office.
The editorial urges a full investigation of Hoey's accusations against McLemore and postal tampering claims. It warns that inaction would imply guilt and calls for grand jury action or Nave's intervention, arguing for accountability among post office officials and government agents. It also criticizes President Roosevelt's leadership style and policy.
A partisan tirade condemns critics of meat prices as unpatriotic. It attacks Canadian and Mexican beef, defends high tariffs, and praises the American Beef Trust for keeping domestic meat costly, while accusing eastern papers of waging war on the monopoly.
The text notes growing public weariness with Theodore Roosevelt as he embraces the role of successor to McKinley, casting doubt on his readiness and fit for the presidency amid changing sentiment.
A satirical defense of protectionism asserts that the Beef Trust keeps prices high to defend domestic cattle from foreign competition. It argues Americans should accept hunger and higher costs to vindicate the doctrine of protection while foreign markets benefit from cheap American beef. The piece ridicules the idea of consumer relief as a sacrifice for national industry.
The Albany Argus notes widespread errors in famous quotes from Gray, Shakespeare, Butler, and Merchant of Venice, highlighting the correct forms such as the noiseless tenor of their way, falleth as the gentle rain, and the going guest. It cites common misquotations and urges accuracy in quoted language.
A London Spectator reflection contrasts modern Anglo Saxon energy with earlier views of work as central to life. It notes intense keenness in pursuing distraction and the appearance of constant labor among rich and poor alike, followed by a Chicago Tribune quip about rheumatism cures.
In Brooklyn Life a scene shows an heiress pressuring her father over marriage for wealth. The father objects to the suitor’s 800 money and debates practical, parental approval. The exchange reveals tensions between romance and finances in a family dispute.
The article suggests lightning bugs survive by deterring birds and bats with their bright flashes. It proposes the insects’ glow as a distasteful, protective trait that prevents predation, arguing that without this defense fireflies would become extinct due to predation.
Silver in daily use may be cleaned by immersion in strong borax and water for two or three hours. The water should be boiling when the borax and silver are put in. After it is taken out and dried rub with plate powder and polish with a chamois. If ornaments are not kept in a case they tarnish quickly. To brighten them dip in a strong ammonia and hot water solution. Never rub silver with flannel or cotton. Stored plate should be wrapped in tissue to exclude light and air, which cause tarnish.
The first continental lighthouse was built at St. Augustine Florida to watch for ships and approaching foes. Francis Drake spotted the tower while sailing home from the Spanish Main and halted his fleet to loot the town and destroy what he could not seize.
The agent demonstrates an improved sewing machine that even a child can handle as he shows the working of the wooden mechanism. The wife of the paragrapher it seems impressed while watching the tin needle. The machine is loaded onto the wagon and the agent drives away slowly.
An editorial description touts The Sun as a high minded, comprehensive daily and weekly newspaper with global correspondents, strong Washington and New York bureaus, reliable market coverage, and a commitment to public life. Subscriptions range from daily to weekly, with varied annual prices.
The Baltimore Weexty Sun announces its farming reports stories and household column as part of a varied page. It invites club organizers to join and notes subscription terms with mail delivery in the United States Canada and Mexico and advance payments requested.
A four year stubborn leg ulcer in J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Claims it cures soils burns bruises cuts corn scalds skin eruptions and piles. 25c at all druggists.
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