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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
2
The article notes the Tucson post office listing the publication as a second class matter under the Associated Press arrangement, reflecting standard press distribution practices. It confirms AP content distribution and legal acknowledgment of the paper’s status.
The Citizen announces the start of a new serial story titled Not Like Other Men by Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey. The western life tale will be published daily and touted as a literary treat, urging readers not to miss its appearance in the paper.
The piece argues that true settlement comes only with moral resolution, citing Lincoln and the Philippines, then contrasts with Boer War outcomes. It notes British humility after Boer resistance, mentions indemnity estimates and the likely terms of peace, and reflects on national ethics versus conquest.
Negotiations between England and the Boers have shown that unconditional surrender is unlikely. The Jameson raid and prior conflicts failed to teach Britain that the Boers will not yield political liberties, even against imperial power for six months. The British premier voiced this resolve publicly.
A newspaper critique mocks popular song lyrics as gibberish and tommyrot. It cites examples like Bessie and Carrie noting shallow rhymes, suggestive references, and an alleged young woman’s “jag,” while praising plain speech and cautioning against sentimental excess.
Carlo confesses jealousy to Liza while claiming other men are his intellectual superiors and likely to win her. Liza is urged to call the police amid a public push to curb such trashy songs by collective action and social pressure.
Citizens and the Chamber of Commerce call out persistent post and rail delays for Tucson mail. They demand reports, accountability, and prompt corrective steps to restore efficient service and end neglect.
The National Review recalls the sledge dogs usefulness for pulling and company in isolation. It notes affection between masters and dogs, and how the dogs' struggles aided the group. It also records a brutal pack violence when 70 dogs killed one, forcing the doomed creature to seek refuge until a fatal attack.
A Boston area church society held an evening of charity entertainment. After the program, a male organizer paid several participants for their services, then asked a boy organist named Wes Willie how much he was owed. The boy replied with astonishment that others had given their services.
The piece recalls gamblers carrying mascots like coins hairpins and bullets with personal stories behind them. It then recounts an anecdote from a German emperor and the Duke of Cambridge observing magpies and a quip about superstitions and signs including a joke about a fifth magpie implying twins.
A historic note explains pin money as an allowance given to wives for costly pins in days of old. It recalls London street peddlers singing verses about pins, noting Ten rows a penny and silver heads, golden points as a rhyme from five centuries after pins were invented.
A Kansas City blacksmith reports relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes severe pain, difficulty in work, and disrupted sleep, with complete relief and no recurrence since treatment. Similar testimonials are noted in Tucson. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The passage recounts Patti listing nine qualities she valued in herself for operatic success. She cites not beauty but overall appeal, grace, dress, piquant charm, public liking her, a good voice, personal singing method, musical knowledge, and decent acting in relation to her roles.
Announce a local butcher shop boasting best quality meat in the city and the lowest prices. Promotes an inspection of their refrigerator room and notes expert meat cutters. Emphasizes service first.
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