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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
4
A San Francisco drummer recalls a Mexico City spectacle where hearses decked in gold and silver rival ordinary streetcars. Poor mourners use basic carriages drawn by mules while the swift, noisy process keeps traffic moving. A Querétaro coffin peddler sells pine coffins to ready residents for winter.
An early 20th century ad claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures female weakness and related ailments. It features a Jacksonville Illinois testimonial detailing dramatic weight gain and restored health after eight years of trouble. It urges using Pleasant Pellets as a laxative with the remedy.
A September 30 appearance by Buffalo Bill's Wild West promises a grand, realistic show featuring real west men, the Congress of Rough Riders of the World with diverse national riders, and a coast guard life savers exhibit. The production is lauded as splendid, earnest, and unrivaled entertainment.
La Crosse agent Andrew Thompson found a bottle in the Mississippi at Genoa containing an ancient parchment map titled the Garden of Eden. The chart places Eden between the Chebar Tigris and Euphrates rivers north of the Persian Gulf and suggests it was drawn after much study. It may be sent to Field Columbian Museum or Milwaukee Museum.
In New York on August 30 Savable won the Futurity with Lord of the Vale finishing second and Dazzling third.
NEW YORK August 30 Mexican dollars 41 44c silver 52 2c copper weak 11 40 to 11 62 14.
Observer EK LL Wetmore records a warm day in Tucson with maximum 97 and mean about 71 degrees. Southwest winds bring cloudy skies and rain effects noted in the mountains. Change expected on August 31 September 2 and 4.
The advertisement promises high quality hana carved leather goods in a new design from BE G. Capo. It emphasizes very low prices and urges shoppers to visit the store for the latest styles.
City labor unions meet at the city hall to organize Labor Day celebrations. A basket picnic is planned at Garrillo's Gardens with a morning ball game between machinists and boilermakers and a ball and social at Century hall in the evening. Public offices and banks will close per Governor Brodie's proclamation.
WD Bricker from Dragoon for a few days. Maull returned to Pantano yesterday on the International. Savage is in from camp in the Sierritas for a few days. Fenner and wife returned from Los Angeles after a two months coastal outing. Bush came in from camp in the Sierritas last evening. Conn was in the city yester day on a brief visit. Staunton stopped over en route to Congress yesterday. Heffner up from Empire ranch yesterday, returned on the International. Annie Hughes, hello girl at the local office, off duty for a thirty days vacation. Mrs. J L Hatham of Nogales visiting her sister. Sam Bauman back from coast vacation. Sleischman returned from San Francisco. son Herman entering a pharmacy course. F W Brown returned from summer vacation. Strete up from Stone House ranch for a few days. Voslecke drove in from Sulphide camp. plans to leave for Galveston soon. Kendall Witt back from a month’s coast eating. Talton in the city. Campbell returned from Nogales on the Burro. Mrs James Barter sick for a few days.
Sunday mass schedule at eCucson Churchese includes 5 30 a m 7 a m 9 a m and 7 p m devotion plus weekday low mass at 5 30 a m Episcopal services offer Sunday school at 9 a m morning preaching at 10 a m and 7 30 p m the mornings sermon title The Reasonableness of Faith The public is invited A marriage license issued to Andres Arequives and Carmen Galas from Tanque Verde They wed by Judge Purcell St Josephs Academy reopens next Tuesday September 2 for the new school year Pupils must attend opening and remain consistently in class to compete for honors and prizes to be awarded by the Academy.
A Tucson reader shares a testimonial via Doan's Kidney Pills from George Martin's drug store. A Kansas City carpenter reported seven years of back pain and kidney trouble, but after three boxes his back pain subsided, appetite returned, and overall health improved. The ad advocates Doan's Kidney Pills and urges readers to inquire locally.
Governor Brodie has proclaimed Labor Day as a legal holiday in Arizona Territory. The city urges all businesses in Tucson to close on Monday September 1 1902 in observance of the day and its principles. Co F Schumacher mayor attested by N E Hawke city clerk.
An advertisement from Bell's Pharmacy touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy that cures colds quickly. It claims to ease inflammation clear the head soothe the mucous membrane and treat coughs throat and lung troubles.
Advertisement from The N. K. Fairbank Company promoting Fairy Soap features the Gold Dust Twins as helpers for domestic chores. The copy highlights ease and efficiency in cleaning tasks and positions the brand as a trusted household name across major cities.
A Viola Iowa resident Geo W Fry writes that months of stomach treatment improved after using Kodol. The ad claims Kodol cures stomach and bowel troubles indigestion and dyspepsia and promotes Bell's Pharmacy as the seller.
An ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills boosting digestion and mood with claims of improved health. It urges readers to buy at 25c from druggists and notes other local business promos including a Smith tailor and a New York Restaurant at the Baldwin stand offering 25c meals.
CHAS. A. HOFF, secretary, invites applications for street car conductors at 38 S. Stone Ave. Dr. H. E. Cronin has returned from two months in California and will resume practice in the old A. O. U. W. building.
Short notices list individuals and businesses with services for sale and contact details. CHAS A HOFF promotes mule purchases, Pease Novelty Co offers freight savings on typewriters and machines, C V Rinehart Shop quotes painting and hanging services, D S Valencia relocates carriage stand, a summer laprobes closeout is offered by F Ronstadt, all at specified addresses and phone numbers in Tucson Arizona.
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