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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary text indicates an Act of Congress classification for a periodical or publication and its second class mailing status at the Tucson Arizona post office. The snippet notes official entry conditions and postal authorization.
The Citizen notes summer mailings for residents, offers address for delivery, and urges voters to oppose duties on hides or other commodities. It argues cattle growers do not benefit from hides duties, blaming Republicans for such duties at packers' trust demands and campaign contributions in 1898. The Boston Shoe and Leather Association is criticized.
The New England Shoe and Leather association met in Boston and urged Congress not to admit Arizona New Mexico or Oklahoma as states now arguing that each territory should be judged on its merits. The group warned of political incentives to push three states at once and criticized tariffs on hides while defending tariffs on leather and shoes.
A Septem ber Salt Lake City gathering of Brigham Young's widows and orphans is described as the most interesting convention of the year. The piece muses on polygamy, historical marriages, and the notion of syndicates in modern times, contrasting past practice with contemporary views on monogamy and monopoly.
The Dallas News frets over a recent fashion resort scandal and argues the era’s vices reflect pampered elites, while the writer contends society improves with time and urges cheer. It cites historic figures’ flaws to challenge bleak mood and ends urging optimism.
A satirical tale contrasts a man who ends his life with Brigham Young as a planter of rivalries among wives. The Salt Lake convention of the widow Youngs is planned as an annual affair, likely to become noted for sturdy life, though readers are urged to leave old wounds behind.
A rumour links John D Rockefeller and the meat packing firms in a possible consolidation to extend their control. Observers note packers may have operated as a de facto monopoly, raising fears of a massive corporation. The Chicago Tribune warns such a fusion would provoke fierce criticism, given meat’s essential role.
A Tribune critique argues against consolidation of meat packers to escape antitrust scrutiny. It warns public sentiment will judge harshly any effort to rig meat prices through corporate power and ties to Rockefeller, stressing that greed, not philanthropy, motifs such alliances.
A Success magazine writer argues that conquering morbid sensitiveness requires mingling with people freely and praising others impartially while forgetting self. Will power and unbending determination can transform this arch enemy to success as many have risen to commanding positions after years of being held back.
A psychological writer reports that suspending a watch by its chain and concentrating on a motion makes the watch swing in the thought’s direction. The observer claims no hand movements, yet cannot resist small motions while concentrating on the movement.
A Nottingham clergyman praising a tailor is told that if he wants a good sermon he goes to London. The tailor quips that London makes both coats and sermons, implying superior quality there.
Raynor declares belief in ghosts and claims to have seen at least one. Shyne counters saying TP has never seen any. Chi cago Tribune reflects a casual, dialogic exchange about paranormal experiences.
Graffsky jokes about finishing the afternoon as Well and Wise Jr. notes the difficulty of facing the boss afterward. The Los Angeles Herald quotes the exchange between the two men during a break.
Mrs Krank and Mrs McCall share a playful quip about pets. The scene centers on a speaker admiring a household ruled by five cats and four dogs, illustrating the phrase reigning cats and dogs. The Philadelphia Press snippet captures a light conversational moment.
A foreigner asks about a national air and the native explains a republic has no national belt. The second snippet notes a Chinese compositor needing a very long type case and walking many miles daily, with a reflection on desire and anticipation.
The essay argues jealousy arises from deep love and affects all genders. It notes jealousy can be reasonable but often leads to absurd or violent behavior. Pride, though listed among sins, underpins much virtuous action and shapes breeding, bravery, courtesy, magnanimity, humility, and industry.
A dialogue contrasts male and female crowds. Jones argues women lose distinction in large groups while praising men’s power in crowds. Mrs. Jones counters with questions about men. The piece ends with a wry note on gendered crowds and social roles from the New York Tribune.
Clara Morris in Mc Clure's Magazine recounts Henry Bergh stopping an overloaded horse drawn streetcar. He orders unload despite hostility, wrestles a rude passenger away, calms the scene, and receives cheers as riders acknowledge the crowding and his restraint.
A collection of anecdotes from old newspapers notes rulers like Caesar Napoleon Cromwell Washington and Alexander the Great allegedly picked generals by physical traits such as finger length noses bowlegs cheekbones and teeth. It cites era quotes from New York Press Memphis Commercial Appeal.
A witty collection quotes a Chicago Post remark about marriage reform and a Chicago News jab at fools losing composure. The snippets illustrate humorous attitudes toward marriage and temper in early journalism.
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