Tucson News Notes and Local Developments
The Citizen hires L L Wyatte as territory representative. Juanita Temple installs officers including Honorine Maker and Emelia Rosenstern. Henry Beyer’s body is shipped to New York. A Mexican band is expected for Fourth of July celebrations. Tucson reports 110 degrees at a southern resort and Pa n Art Tile plans with Los Angeles partners. Deep sewer work on Congress Street progresses with assessments to follow. Oracle reports a new water well on a ranch. Proposals consider a food inspector and a dog tax ordinance. Elk’s Ladies Night and Knights of Pythias tonight headline social notes.
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Copie
Los Angeles
Te Mous Resort
Tucson
Personal Mention items from the day in the territory
A list of residents and visitors includes Joe Sresovich of Norton-Drake leaving for Marcopa on business, Frank King the cattleman from the south, J H Bauman returning from the coast, Miss Abie Parrott and Miss Rose Parrott heading to Oregon, and others arriving or departing via the Burro and stage. Several officials and local figures are noted, with Frank Hergford, John Campbell, and Robert A. Lewis among those mentioned. Paton is taken to the hospital but not expected to live.
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Frank King
J. H. Bauman
Land Office
Miss Abie
Miss Rose Parrott
Oregon
Miss Rose
Robert Hanna
Nogales
Phoenix
George Scholefield
Pantano
J. P. Taggart
Jerome
Don O'Keefe
A‘ins
Frank Hergford
United States
John Campbell
H. W. Altman
Los Angeles
Robert A. Lewis
Tombstone
F. G. Hawks
Wilbur H. Winters
Oracle
Dr. Paton
Mammoth
License Ordinance Step in the Right Direction
City council adopts a new liquor license ordinance that imposes a tax on dealers and requires a ten day public notice before granting licenses. The provision mandates posting outside the premises and newspaper publication to inform residents of pending applications.
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Roscoe Dale
City Recorder
Mavoer and Common Council
Tucson
City Liquor License Rules Highlight Mayor Council Approval
The document details the mayor and common council review required for liquor license applications. It notes affidavits and proofs of posting must accompany the application, and that licenses for new or unlicensed establishments require formal order after proper filings.
Licking Thumb Pledges Across Cultures
A Chambers Journal excerpt recalls historic and regional uses of thumb licking as a pledge. It notes Goths Iberians Scots Moors rustic lovers Ulster men and a 1642 lieutenant who pledged to duel by tongue and thumb as a parole.
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Chambers
Early Jewish coinage and weights in biblical references
The passage explains that ancient references to pieces of silver likely denote weights rather than coins. The Mosaic oblation used a half shekel, while Josephus links the shekel to four Athenian drachma, about 54 cents in modern money. Simon the Maccabee issued the first Jewish coinage circa 140 B.C. featuring shekels and half shekels with the inscription Shekel Israel in Samaritan script.
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Josephus
Simon the Maccabee
Voting Rights Exchange Quip From Washington Star
A dialogue quotes Mrs Tor kins asking if women should vote and Charley replying strongly against preventing voting In the exchange the pair discuss attempting to vote at the polls with a sharp poke at suffrage debate attributed to the Washington Star
Feathers on Fans Across Eras and a Prodigious Manor Fan
An old Ashmolean manuscript notes Sir Edward Cole rode the circuit with a prodigious fan that carried a jongetick used to correct his daughters. The piece traces pans in Shakespearean times made of ostrich and other feathers and mentions Gem Hemen and later German figures carrying fans.
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Ashmolean Museum
Edward Cole
Jong Etick
Weather Drives Men To Clean Gear Or Buy From Smyth
If this weather continues you may need to search for last spring salt and have it cleaned or purchase a Bev from Smyth the leading Tallor. F J Villees removal sale offers harness saddles bridles spurs and bits at greatly reduced prices from 1208 Meyer street.
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Smyth
F. J. Villeesven
Meyer Street
Fronstadt
Watch and Jewelry Repair at B G Capo’s
Repair services offered by B G Capo’s for watches and jewelry with a guarantee on every watch. Only fret-chase work completed.
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B G. Capo’s
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Ladies praised Allen's Foot Kase powder to ease sore feet and fit new shoes. It claims relief for swollen feet bunions corns blisters and callouses. The ad asserts it cures foot troubles and offers a free trial by mail from Allen & Gledited Le Roy N.
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Allen
Alien & Glineted
le Roy
Marvelous Escape from Death and Paine's Celery Compound
Panics over pain and relief narrative describe Paine's Celery Compound as a single trusted cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. Testimonial from Mrs Margaret Bethel details decades of agony ending after use, claiming renewed life and extending longevity through the remedy.
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Paine
Margaret Bethel
Brainerd, Moon
Local Weather and Advertisements From Tucson Area
Local weather notes a clear day in Tucson with a 65 degree low and steady barometer. Advertisements include Alex Rowe offering meal tickets and a removal sale on harness saddles and bridles at 1108 Meyer Street and 106 S Meyer Street, with prices and store relocation details.
Blacksmithing and Wagon Work Priced Lower
The author states that rising iron and wagon material costs will not raise prices. Instead, they can now deliver better work at substantially lower costs. Work will be done promptly with extreme care. Signed F. Ronstadt.
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F. Ronstadt
Grape Nuts Helps Lawyer Recover Health and Focus
A Seneca Falls lawyer recounts how switching to Grape-Nuts improved digestion, cleared headaches, and boosted study power after months of decline. He reports better blood, clearer thinking, and renewed momentum, thanking the product though preferring anonymity. Look for a free receipt book in each package.
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Seneca Falls
New York
Postum Co
Battle Creek
One Minute Cough Cure Tops All Remedies Says Currin
D Scott Currin of Loganon Pa declares One Minute Cough Cure superior to all medicines for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He says it acts immediately and is perfectly safe with croup yielding to cures for grip bronchitis and cough. Sold at Shells Pharmacy.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganon
Shell's
For Sale Lots Near University Site By Hoff
Austin and James advertise sale of Lots n Truckner Manilove near railroad reservation Tucson. Pay two dollars monthly secures a lot with view of ground higher than University, soil deep and water good. Streetcar line to extend soon. Apply Charles A Hoff 124 Hoff Street Main 1051.
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Iruckner & Manilove
Tucson
University
Charles A. Hoff
Hoff Street
Mexican Circus Comes to Tucson With Atarde Brothers
Atarde Brothers bring a new big circus to Tucson in a few days. They promise the greatest show on the road with new performers grand costumes a clever troupe a magnificent orchestra and a big tent seating 2000. Watch for bill posters.
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Atarde Brothers
Tucson
Novelty Co Announces Slot Machines for Sale in Tucson
Out of town orders invited and prompt attention promised. Corres- pondence solicited for slot machines card and trade machines of every description. Office and salesroom at 213 North Meyer Tucson Arizona Telephone 2281.
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Pease Novelty Co
North Meyer
Tucson
Arizona
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Beckons Willow Grove Resident
R. S with Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware testifies DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and heals skin issues. The advertisement urges choosing DeWitts over counterfeits at Bell's Pharmacy, promising relief from piles and various wounds.
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DeWitt
R. S&s
Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
Bell
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