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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
8
Notice to subscribers announcing summer mailing for The Citizen at home or coast reports at carrier price. Leave address at The Citizen business office corner Stone avenue and Broadway or by phone Main 171.
Train speed marked by the side view and a watch provides a rough measure as one mile takes 60 seconds then 53 seconds and 70 seconds in sequence. Telegraph poles per mile vary from 33 to 49, making exact counts unreliable yet helpful for rough estimates. Another method uses wheel click counts, though rail joint spacing affects accuracy. This note blends rail lore with a quip about discipline in Vilna and a math puzzle about debt halving interwoven through the page.
An old fashioned advert claims Minute Cough Cure beats all other cough medicines for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It mentions Scott Currin of Loganon Pa and a Bell's Pharmacy advertisement urging customers to act quickly to cure grip and bronchitis.
Out of town orders given prompt attention. Slot machines, card and trade ma chines for sale or sented on commission. Cor respondence solicited. Office and salesroom 213 No Meyer Tucson Arizona Telephone 2281.
A reflection on how life’s major emotional moments are overshadowed by small details such as flowers gowns and invitations at weddings or mourning attire and crape questions at deaths. The piece notes the uncivilized irritation that accompanies these trivial concerns in moments of love and loss.
A verbose promotional passage explains The Sun as a leading Baltimore newspaper with modern equipment extensive global correspondents and strong market coverage. It notes daily publication seven days a week including a Sunday edition and pricing for Daily Sunday and Weekly subscriptions.
A humorous tale from St. James Gazette about a patriotic Irish recruit who struggles with fencing. When asked how to counter a feint, the lad replies that he would tickle the opponent with the point to see if he was shamming.
A Boston Transcript item recounts young Philip Evans ending prayers with Amen and explaining he did not want God to mix him with Brother Ed who "acts dreadfully" His mother asks why and the boy responds with the humorous remark reflecting family life and childlike wit.
The piece recounts John Philip Sousa’s name adaptation from Philipso to John Philip Sousa as a symbolic choice of American identity. It notes Sousa’s immigrant origins, a band member’s suggestion, and the resulting branding as a U.S. marching icon. Also mentions early ink research dating to 1798.
The Weekly Sun offers a comprehensive newspaper package with world news, market reports, short stories, household interests, and a women’s column. It promises attractive departments and special features, targeting club organizers with mail-in inducements. It is offered at one dollar a year with advance payment and free mailings within North America.
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