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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
4
Reports from Arizona Territory cover railway tobacco bans, political moves for sheriff and party conventions, grain elevators and river power plans, and notable crimes. Cattle losses from drought, disappearances, and court cases mix with mining deals, water franchises, and upcoming sports and public events across towns like Phoenix Bisbee Florence and Tombstone.
Citizens of Tombstone anticipate a wave of development by August with the start of large pump operations. The town expects the railroad to arrive along with a telephone system linking to the long distance line and the Postal telegraph line.
Colin Cameron owner of the San Rafael Hereford herd in Southern Arizona uses top bloodlines from leading herds. The range cattle, smaller than eastern stock but strong for breeding, are affected by ongoing weather trends. The piece also notes tailors and meat markets as local commerce references.
A West Highland parish minister rarely allows outsiders to preach. An Edinburgh divinity student visiting the area asked to preach next day and was told that if his sermon beat the minister’s, people would be satisfied with him. otherwise he would not be listened to.
A patient visiting a Boston dentist to have a tooth pulled received nitrous oxide. Though he seemed hypnotized the patient kept one eye open. The doctor increased the gas and asked him to close it, but the man replied that the eye was glass.
A homemade mix deepens light mahogany using water four ounces of madder and two ounces of rastic. Boil and apply hot, then while wet streak the grain with black to imitate aged wood tones.
Exchange suggests a humorous family moment as Willie, a boy, is believed to resemble his father and overhears a maid's remark about looks, provoking the mother and nurse to speculate on the cause of his crying.
The exchange presents Pilcher unable to work due to health with a punchline about him being a rental agent. An aside from the Indianapolis News quips about the Duc de Roquelaure and a petition to Versailles, noting a joke about ugliness and obligation to Louis XIV.
A mother points out the moon in the afternoon but the boy doubts its visibility. He concedes yes it is there above the trees yet quips that it is not illuminated. The exchange captures a playful moment between parent and child.
A humorous dialogue on marriage parts. mentions Dr Schell the optician delaying a trip until June 1 for eye tests. Advertisements promise free tests, satisfaction guaranteed, and promote colored glasses and leather goods at Capo's. A clean shop with clean counters is noted at the Palace Meat Market.
George S. Marsh of Nocona Texas describes severe dyspepsia and failed medicines before finding relief with Kodol digestive aid. He notes dieting unnecessary and after a few bottles he feels sound and well. Advertisement by S. D. Bell & Son.
The Southern Pacific will sell round trip tickets from Tucson for 3.50 on Sunday May 18 for an excursion to Naco. Ball fights are billed as superior to prior events and the baseball match features the Bisbee team versus Fort Huachuca for a 150 purse. For details contact C. M. Burkhalter, District PA.
The great pacer Black Paddy with a 1:05 half mile record at Phoenix is entered in a raffle. Value listed with new rubber tired buggy and harness. Chances priced from 1 cent to 4.25 dollars. For details contact R D Woodell at Club Stables.
Slot machines, card and trade machines of every description for sale or wanted on commission. Out of town orders given prompt attention. Correspondence solicited. Pease Novelty Co office and salesroom 344 South Myer Tucson Arizona Telephone 2281.
Notice from the Board of Supervisors of Pima County Arizona dated May 15 1902 orders a re registration of voters in the county per Territory laws. C O Rouse Clerk certifies the order was entered April 7 1902 and seal affixed May 11 1902 with publication spans May 14 to October 11 1902.
Tucson Arizona May 14 1902 sealed bids due by 10 am June 2 1902 to transcribe six real estate deed index books in the County Recorder office the work to follow tithe lx chapter il rb 1902 each bid must include 25.00 certified check forfeitable if no contract is entered bid time to complete the work to be stated by bidder by order of the board seal Co O Rouse county Arizona Territory first publication 5 15 last 3
By direction of the Culver Universal Power Company Board a general meeting of stockholders is called for May 31 1902 at 3 p m at the temporary office 707 H street N W Washington DC to fill the vacancy in the office of president and to transact any other business.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe, fast acting remedy for coughs colds grip bronchitis and lung troubles. The blitz promotes immediate effects and lists D Bell & Son as the advertiser.
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