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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
7
A quaint Castletown clock on Castle Rushen’s tower has kept time for over 300 years. The crude rope and pulley mechanism still marks hours for Isle of Man residents, with rare repairs yet ongoing. The single hand on the dial remains the town’s primary time source.
A tale tells of a donkey raised by a master who becomes vain from his clever tricks. An owl reminds him that despite talents he remains an ass, warning that vanity blinds judgment. Moral cautions that self praise distorts reality.
A weary servant asks a passing man if he wants a wife. A Welsh farmer's daughter blurts out the question in Welsh. The startled man also from Wales answers yes and follows into the ballroom. Wedding bells soon ring as the couple wed.
A historical survey traces famous biblioklept figures led by inspector Libri of France and figures like Don Vincenzo and Catherine de Medici. The piece links thefts of sermons, theology, and rare incunables to notoriety, with dramatic episodes including a burned shop and a priest’s confession.
A park keeper in Yellowstone narrates a tale of a young beaver tamed by humans. The beaver, left alone in a room, demonstrated its instinct for industry by constructing a dam across a corner using chairs books boots and an empty pistol left within reach.
In a witty exchange the idea of love marriages is debated with the notion that all marriages hold love. The speaker dismisses sweeping claims by listing types of love such as adventure luxury and advertising, then argues details are unnecessary in defining a love marriage.
Ad claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve heals dangerous wounds and long running sores. A user from Indiana testifies a leg sore of thirty years healed after trying the product. Warns against counterfeits and lists D. Bell & Son as sellers.
The Sun emphasizes its sixty four year record of high private and public standards. It highlights modern mechanical equipment and worldwide correspondents ensuring daily news, plus strong Washington and New York bureaus. Market reports, complete columns, and Sunday editions are offered with annual rates listed for Daily, Sunday, and Weekly Sun.
An old prospectus style notice describes The Daily and Weekly Sun with world news reports market data and household interest content. It promotes attractive departments and inducements for club organizers while detailing postal mailing and advance payment terms.
Advertisement claims the pills aid thin folks by improving digestion, expelling poisons, enriching blood, boosting appetite, and promoting healthy flesh. Priced 25 cents at all druggists.
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