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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
8
The speaker recalls a stroll with his father along a dusty country road by a brook. Luminous memories rise as the river, willows, and graves glow with golden light. The narrator longs for home and hears his father speak in sweet balm like memory.
The 1902 Yavapai county assessment roll totals 5 220 785 91, up from 4 546 826 34 in 1901, enabling a tax-rate reduction. Ground was broken on the Tombstone branch of the El Paso Southwestern railroad, with three trading posts opened near Fairbank and Tombstone. The Verde mines fire continues as crews fight the blaze while plans for a new hoisting plant and a Bisbee Deming passenger service move forward. The Democratic central committee plans a primary, and Globe Bank will merge into the First National Bank of Globe with 50 000 capital.
The article notes birds reaching speeds up to 640 miles per hour during migration with routes from Egypt to Helgoland and Labrador to Brazil, traveling at 625 miles per hour or more at high altitudes. It also reports Genoa marriage brokers who catalog local girls by figures and fortunes and charge 2 to 3 percent commissions on dowries.
In Turkey a strange account says the partridge is detested for betraying the prophetty of Hassan and its red legs come from the flood. The tale claims killing a prather earns 24 hours imprisonment followed by a reward, a practice described as a code to all.
The text discusses crocodile skull and jaw articulation and a visitor remark about wealth altering friendships. Mrs. Cumrox responds that wealth changes perceptions, noting that rich people may still feel the same while old friends act differently. The source includes casual dialogue and references to Job’s turkeys and a newspaper tone from the Wasinneton Star.
Salt butter extends keeping power by adding salt to reduce micro organisms in butter. The piece notes bacteria in milk, the use of boracic acid in England, and a U S belief in salt butter versus America’s preservative choices, highlighting regional practice and bacterial counts in milk.
Abigail Adams writes from Puirapenenta in December 1797 about -dusthouse modifications to create a dairy room - for winter plans and avoiding mixing with daily affairs. She notes Congress resuming business, the vice president’s discomfort, cold weather halting cheese, and a fasting day with mixed church attendance. She sends regards to Mrs Tufts and friends.
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a girl from last summer and a term “poen” used in memory. The rough, stylized lines hint at social chatter and local color in a bazar setting.
Citizens can have The Citizen mailed to summer resort addresses at carrier rates. Leave the address at The Citizen business office corner Stone avenue and Broadway or call Main 171.
The Territorial Democratic Central Committee calls a convention in Tucson on September 3, 1902 at 10 am to pick a Delegate to Congress and a Territorial Central Committee. It invites all reform citizens to join, with counties ordered to elect delegates based on Marcus A. Smith 1900 votes and proxies allowed only for county residents. The committee urges primary election law for selecting county officers and appoints Ellinwood and Trott as leaders.
F J Villaescusa announces a buggy sale to reduce stock before moving to Congress Street. Interested buyers should call for pricing. Location listed as 110 South Meyer.
Rome shoppers are offered tiffang etvas at low prices by H. G. Cape's Dr. Jeweler located at 83 West Congress. The ad highlights affordable pieces and invites customers to visit the shop.
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