City News in Paragraphs and Local Updates
The Citizen reports various items including service to readers by mail at the same price as carrier delivery. County treasurer notes a $41,184 treasury balance. Board of supervisors approves a county road across the valley near Iner’s Mill. Stratton heads to the Catalinas to inspect copper properties. Nat Hawke oversees city water duties in his absence. Old Dominion company considers new machinery to cut costs at the camp. A. Adams of Cochise markets cyanide plant gains. Foresters plan a meeting. Klaw & Erlanger stage Foxy Quiler in Tucson with Richard Inigen leading a comic detective company. A major fire threat at Mvancovich block is contained. Ping pong interest grows as Allen B. Jaynes plans games with friends. Pedro Aguirre and Lucy Catlett wed at Copper Queen in Bisbee. Fire committee forms for Fourth sports at City Park. Moderns hold a meeting as oil exploration eyes Davidson’s canyon with promising paraffine prospects. Judge Purcell and wife announce Tucson arrival on Thursday. Haymakers prep to greet No. 10 and welcome back a traveler. A wheel left at 266 North Meyer can be retrieved at W A Jillian’s plumbing shop.
Personal Mention Highlights Local Notables and Visitors
Charley Bell returns from Colorado with brother Dr H A Bell who plans Tucson relocation. Henry Gates visits the local lodge and will join Tucson group to Bisbee on the Fourth. Mrs P B Purcell returns from the coast. W A Langhorne visits from Estrella. J W Garden arrives from Oracle. John Wickes Thames, Phoenix physician and miner, stops en route to his property. J E Gilnaugh, Yuma mining man, travels from Mohawk Summit. H H Ellis and G M Spragine register at the San Navier from the Philippines. Dr H W Fenner heads for summer vacation. Dr Lennox covers practice. B Zeigler returns ill from the coast. J H HeBookkeeper to Ivancovich Hoff Company heads away. James Vanderath from Nogales on business. Frank Hereford departs for the east.
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Charley Bell
Colorado
H. A. Bell
Tucson
Henry Gates
Bisbee
P. B. Purcell
Xit
W. A. Langhorne
Estrella
J. W. Garden
Oracle
John Wickes Thames
Phoenix
J. E. Gilnaugh
Yuma County
Hope
Mohawk Summit
H. H. Ellis
G. M. Spragine
San Navier
Cavite
Philippine Islands
H. W. Fenner
Lennox
B. Zeigler
J. H
Ivancovich-Hoff! ‘Monpany
James Vanderath
Nogales
Frank Hereford
East
Infants Republican Club Formed Amid Tucson Rift
In Tucson a split in the Republican community erupted as a new division formed during a meeting led by John Metz. Old officers Kirk Patrick and John B. Wright were surprised to learn of the move while Metz presided and claimed temporary control.
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Republican Club
John Metz
Old Republican Club
Kirkpatrick
John B. Wright
Ene
Metz
Infants’ Republican Club
Mets
Franchises Are Valuable Why Not Charge for Them
A petition for a new franchise sits with the city recorder awaiting council action. Dr Emil Dorn of Chicago seeks permission to install a new telephone system in Tucson promising modern, connected service and long distance benefits once independent exchanges are completed. He also asks about locating an electric utility.
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City Recorder
Emil Dorn
Chicago
Tucson
Dorn
Tucson Street Rail Plan Sparks City Debate
The proposal shows a doctor promoting an electric street railway project with one plant in operation and another planned. Some council members and business leaders doubt granting privileges on weak promises from largely unknown promoters. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to check the promoters' credibility and intentions.
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Tucson
Chamber of Commerce
Peculiar Silk Cry Described by Textiles Experts
The article explains the rustling sound in manufactured silk known as the cry or scroop. It notes the sound is linked to the yarn before weaving and becomes audible when skeins are manipulated. Silk producers seek to enhance this quality through treatment and handling.
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Poskernen
Svyers
Early career of actor Wilson Barrett and a Fenian echo
The Philadelphian anecdote recalls Wilson Barrett starting in Dublin with a small role at Theater Royal. His first speech drew applause, then a scene shifter teased him by linking him to the hanging Fenian Barrett. The remark underscores an era of sensational criminal echoes in theater culture.
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Wilson Barrett
Bboys
Barrett
Allen's Foot-Base Promises Quick Foot Relief
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Base powder to ease swollen hot tired feet and sweating. It claims nerves and burning sensations disappear, ingrown and corns improve, and promises rest and comfort with a trial offer and substitutions discouraged.
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Allen
Ajien
Practice at Carrillo's Gardens Wednesdays in July
Mulford Winsor, captain, announces practice at Carrillo's Gardens every Wednesday evening starting July 2 and continuing each evening at 5 60 p.m. He urges attendance and warns not to miss the session.
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Carrillo’s Gardens
Mulford Winsor
Bisbee Fourth of July Excursion Fare Advertised
The Southern Pacific will offer round trip tickets from Tucson to Bisbee for $3.50 for the July celebration spanning July 3 to 5. Tickets go on sale July 2 and 4 and are valid for return through July 7. Barfans, buggies, harness, saddles, and supplies priced low at F. Ronstadt, who invites customers to compare prices.
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Bisbee
Southern Pacific
Tucson
F. Ronstadt
F J Villaes osa Great Removal Sale on Meyer Street
Local promotion advertises harnesses saddles brides spurs bits and related riding gear at greatly reduced prices. Alex Rossi offers meal tickets discounted from 11.50 to 10 and 5.75 to 5.0.
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F. J. Villaesosa
S. Meyer Street
Repairing Fine Watches and Jewelry at Capos
For repairing of fine watches and jewelry go to E. G. Capo's. Every watch is guaranteed. Only first class work turned out.
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Gorham Mfg. Co
Sterling
Rogers Bros
E. G. Capo’s
Emma Busch
West McCormick Street
San Francisco
Proper Food Patter for Cool Mornings with Grape-Nuts
In hot weather breakfast on Grape-Nuts aids digestion with least resistance and high nourishment. It claims to be well adapted for both meat eaters and vegetarians, offers a crisp taste and grape sugar flavor, and is ready to use with cream. The summer breakfast with Grape-Nuts and Postum eliminates the need for hot stoves and adds a recipe book with many dishes.
Steeple Climbing Demands Skill and Nerve
The Boston Transcript notes steeple climbing as dangerous and meticulous work done at height. Climber must heave, fasten hooks, manage swinging chairs, and cope with wind. Top dangers include corrosion, loose pals, and shifting anchors, yet a skilled climber prevails when far above the ground.
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Boston Transcript
Picks from fiction and quips in a periodical
A collection of satirical lines and quotations from various works. It cites titles such as The Conqueror The Giant's Gate Twenty six and One The Wind ing Road The Misdemean ors of Nancy The College Student and The Black Cat Club. The snippets cover wit on truth lies love fear and courage.
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Max Pemberton
Nancy
Black Cat Club
Life Span Rule from Gen Yeman's Magazine
An article quotes Gen Yeman's Magazine arguing, with proper seasonal food and intervals, humans should live to a hundred. It compares animal lifespans to maturity, suggesting four times the age of maturity, estimating maturity at twenty five years for humans.
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Yeman
Likeness of Sphinx Mark on Surrey Mountain
In Surrey county North Carolina a mountain displays a striking likeness to the sphinx of Egypt. The formation lies in the northwestern state near the Blue Ridge and rests on the Piedmont plains. From ten miles away the figure resembles a giant lion with its body perpendicular to the ridge and head raised as if rising.
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Surrey County
N. c
Egypt
Blue Ridge Range
Playwright and Critic Discuss Ending the Hero’s Arc
A theatre dialogue contrasts the writer’s call for a final line of triumph with a critic’s suggestion of a relieved sigh. The exchange, echoed in Tit-Bits, highlights audience resonance as the emotional peak.
One Time a Man Is Satisfied to Take Back Seat
A reflection from the Philadelphia Record noting a man’s rare contentment with stepping aside when he attends church, implying humility and social grace as a notable virtue in public life.
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Philadelphia Record
Weather report for Tucson by E L Wetmore
Observer E L Wetmore reports a low of 2.7 and a maximum of 0 with mean temperature around average. Wind is light to calm with clouds and a south wind expected.
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Tucson
E. L. Wetmore
Directory notice for Charles T. Connell in Tucson
Copies of Tucson City and Southern Arizona Directory available from Charles T. Connell at 137 West Pennington Street. Publication date listed as 6-16-27.
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Tucson City
Southern
New Plant Enables Better Blacksmithing at Lower Cost
The firm announces current higher costs for irons and wagon material will lift prices, yet with the new plant they promise superior work at considerably less expense. Work will be prompt and carefully done by F. Ronstadt at 204.
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F. Ronstadt
Local shops advertise meals, jewelry, and tailoring in warm weather
Barbecued meat at 141 East Congress and lunch at 014 school house promote meals and coffee. Austin & James offer hot weather catering while EB G Capo sells Tiffany glass at low prices. Smith, the leading tailor, urges spring suit cleaning or replacement. Lex Rossi quotes $11.50 meal tickets for $10 and $5.15 tickets for $5.
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East
Congress Street
School House
Austin & James
Lex Rossi
Removal Sale at 110 S Meyer Street
Removal sale offered by F J Villaescusa to dispose of stock including saddles harnesses bridles and related equipment before moving to a new Congress street store. Purchasers can save money by buying new items during the sacrifice sale.
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Congress Street
F. J. Villaescusa
S. Meyer Street
Auction Sale of Mrs McCroson Household Furniture
Household furnishings from 289 North Church Street to be sold Wednesday at 1 pm. Items include iron bed with springs and mattress, bedding, linens, toilet sets, dressers, rugs, curtains, oak extension table and chairs, rockers, silverware, dishes, stands, gas stove, cooking utensils, bookcase, cots, tubs, large music box and more. Richard Starr, Auctioneer.
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Richard Starr
For Sale Lots in Tucson Additions Near Railroad Reservation
Property offer for sale in Bruckner and Manlove additions to Tucson near the railroad reservation. Plans and prices available, two dollars or more monthly to hold a lot. Soil deep and productive, water good, university analysis line promised. Limited lots, inquire at Charles A Hoff 124 Hoff Street Main 1051.
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Bruckner & Manlove
Tucson
University
Charles A. ‘Hoff
Hoff Street
Ee Main
Tee
Arnica Salve Promoted as Superior Cure All
An advertisement touts Muellen’s Arnica Salve as a proven remedy with thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cassards bruises and skin eruptions proving it best and cheapest at 25¢ at all druggists.
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Muellen
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County Recorder
Los Angeles PLC
J. H. McNeil
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San Pedro
Casa
M. Beal
Ia Valley
Globe
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Herts
Old Dominion Company
A. Adams
Contion Cyanide Works
Cochise
Court of Foresters
Klaw & Erlanger
Foxy Quiler
Bentern
Richard Inigen
Golden
Theaer Goers
Mvancovich
Allen B. Jaynes
Pedro J. Aguirre
Lucy Catlett
Copper Queen
Mr. Aguirre
Cananea Company
Naco
City Park
Moderns
Davidson’s Canyon
Eastern Capital
BE. Enciso
North Meyer
W. A. Jillian
Clare
E. G
CAPO
Philadelphia Bulletin
Alex Rossi
Mae Sheveld
Local Weather Report
Smith
Affirutture
Absolute Safety Pioneer Transfer Co
Stone Ave
Caxtom Building
Mines and Mining
Mines and Development Company
Arizona
J. D. Burgess
Joseph Bell
Jennings & Watson
Havana
GE. W. Childs
Seal of
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Cuke
North Stone Avenue
Bell’s Pharmacy
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