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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented page blends political graft tales with lodge announcements. Witness exchanges on voting influence mix with housekeeper remedies, peppering the issue with frets over agents and bribes while fraternal orders mark meetings and roles across Tucson.
A scientist notes noon sunlight, body blood estimates, and heart output per beat. Tornado formation links to cyclones, lightning distance rules are given. Sun diameter loss quoted with a reassurance about future size. Liver and bowel health advice leads to DeWitt's Little Early Risers, sold at Fells Pharmacy 22 N Church street.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring strength to weak and ill women. It claims to regulate pores, dry enfeebling drains, heal inflammation, cure female weakness, nourish nerves, and improve appetite and sleep. The copy touts testimonials and urges use of Pleasant Pellets if bowels are inactive or irregular.
The article extols Tucson as a dry, sunny health climate for pulmonary diseases. It cites altitude around 2,400 feet, low humidity, and minimal rainfall as factors aiding recovery. Physicians from Dr. Purcell to Dr. Olcott tout outdoor living and climate treatment, noting pronounced sunshine, clear air, and comparisons to Italian, Egyptian, and Sahara conditions.
Frank E. Murphy sheriff of Pima County announces a public auction of the undivided one half interest of Geo L Johnson in lot 2 block 189 in Tucson Arizona. The sale follows a district court order in the case Frank B Wightman vs Johnson et al for foreclosure and mortgage satisfaction. The auction is at the courthouse steps on January 6, 1902 at 10 am for cash.
City records show a May 14 1890 deed lost or mislaid for Block 158 Tucson. S H Drachman and W C Davis seek city title clearances and will auction Block 158 on December 17 1901 at 11 am in front of City Hall for School District No.1 Pima County. N E Hawke City Recorder. First publication December 65 last December 16.
The advertisement claims the pills cure headaches and nervous complaints by purifying blood and boosting health. It notes the price of 25 cents and a money back guarantee, with Zeckendorf & Co. as wholesale and Ge Martin as the retail druggist.
The advertisement promises a total prize of 500 dollars paid in this county. Winners receive 125 dollars monthly for four months and must send only the brown coupons printed in Schilling's Best baking powder tins to claim.
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