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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
3
A collage of items including courtroom squabbles about evidence and verdicts, a streetwise tale of a sewing machine man and a fence, a swallows wager, notes on the suspension bridge, a tour of the Escorial, and brief notices of fraternal orders in Tucson.
The article argues that folding pocket scissors are more convenient than pocket knives for daily tasks. It claims scissors are useful for manicure work, clipping papers, and cutting string, and that once accustomed to them a person will part with a knife first.
A teacher tests her training with a question on adages asking Birds of a feather do what. A small boy interjects with an answer about laying eggs, prompting a moment of classroom humor as pupils react.
The Detroit Journal notes a milk man quipping that many people cannot distinguish spring water from other water when buying milk. The remark highlights consumer skepticism about dairy quality and water use in dairy production.
A humorous Brooklyn Eagle item reports a minister reading a wedding service in which Hans Frankfurter responds to the vows with a sly bargain quote. He says the bride has $40 and he has net things, highlighting a comic edge in the nuptial moment.
A brief street exchange shows a doctor offering aid to a woman in need and a beggar asking for a quarter in return for public praise. The exchange captures a slice of urban life and social dynamic.
An advertisement promises free medicine and no sickness with no fasting required. It urges readers to call Capt. G W Smith for free medicine and details at room 37 Windsor hotel.
A promotional note asserts that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures chronic coughs and lung issues, even with hemorrhage. it cites Miss Dorcas A. Lewis of Washington DC and mentions the Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by Dr. R. Pierce of Buffalo NY.
Frank E. Murphy sheriff of Pima County announces a public auction of all right title and interest of George L Johnson in lot 2 block 189 Tucson City Pima Territory. The sale to satisfy a 1901 judgment of 672 17 with interest and costs will occur January 6 1902 at 10 oclock am at the Pima County Courthouse. Public notice dated December 11 1901.
City records show Block 158 in Tucson deeded to School District One but not recorded. Mayor approves sale by public auction at City Hall on December 17, 1901 at 11 a.m. to H. Drachman, L. Holiday and W. C. Davis for the district’s benefit, subject to council approval.
Thousands of sufferers have proved their match for sick and nervous headaches by using Dr Kings New Life Pills. They purify blood and build up health. Only 2 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by L Zeckendorf Co wholesale or Geo Martin retail druggist.
A 1890s overview promotes Tucson Arizona as a health resort for pulmonary disease. It praises dry bracing air altitude about 2400 feet, high sunshine, low humidity, little rainfall, and outdoor life year round. Doctors laud climate benefits, local water and hotels, with testimonials by physicians and observers.
The ad promises payments totaling 500 dollars in four monthly installments of 125 dollars. It instructs readers to redeem by sending the brown coupons from Schilling's Best baking powder tins only and to avoid colored coupons from other Schilling's products.
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