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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
2
The Associated Press material is carried under congressional authorization as second class mail at the Tucson Arizona post office, marking its official distribution in the region.
Editorial argues the beef trust did not cause higher prices, noting rising cattle shipments from ranges to markets, steady U.S. production signals, and strong House support for trust exactions. It criticizes Rooseveltian rhetoric and calls for discreet English restraint amid South Africa war ties.
The article praises Senator Bailey of Texas for his House and Senate service and his fit for the Presidency, noting a postbellum tradition that may hinder a southern candidate in 1904, but arguing Bailey meets high presidential standards and stands strong among possible nominees.
The article notes ongoing mule shipments from New Orleans despite a halt in hostilities in South Africa. British and American efforts continue with supply camps in the United States, while a high ranking British officer tours the country as part of allied support.
The piece argues irrigation can reclaim 600 million acres of western public land, turning barren expanse into 7.5 million eighty acre farms. With 30 million people fed or housed, irrigation is pictured as essential and financially viable, noting $200 million in private capital already invested and the high potential land value once properly irrigated.
In a broad argument the author urges immediate large scale reclamation of arid western lands to house a growing population, arguing it is cheaper than conquering the Philippines and would benefit 30,000,000 Americans. A Lynn dispatch reports alleged water cure abuses against a priest tied to Filipino gold, with further outrages cited to critique “compulsory civilization.”
Colonel Dennison recounts in Sol diering In Canada an event with Sir Henry Liavelock Allan who visited Hyde Park with his horse. He notes the rider spoke to a busy editor from the horse and later joked the editor would come down to him mounted.
The text explains varying climbing abilities among animals and humans. Dogs fear stairs due to forelimb fragility, foxes climb high, rats and guinea pigs swim well but don’t climb, bears and cats show mixed climbing skills, and big cats like tigers and lions rarely climb due to weight and fear of falling.
An 19th century ad-style piece touts Electric Bitters as the cure for Malaria and other ailments in Virginia and wetlands, with testimonials from John Charleston of Ohio and claims of fever, weakness, and bone aches. It also advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Burdock Blood Bitters, noting money-back guarantees.
The Sun Baltimore proclaims itself a leading modern newspaper with extensive global correspondents and strong Washington New York bureaus. It highlights comprehensive markets sections serving farmers merchants and brokers and offers a Sunday edition and annual subscriptions including a weekly Sun.
The notice outlines a periodical offering with sections on world news agri reports market data short stories a woman's column and household interests. It promotes low introductory price and free mailing in the United States Canada and Mexico with advance payments requested.
A Chicago Post snippet recalls a girl asking a boy about prayers. The boy admits praying only when noises from Bob and IT wake them and they fear someone approaching, prompting them to drop to their knees and pray.
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