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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
4
The Kansas City Star signals a policy shift away from the Republican party. Citing Beveridge's “young blood” phrase, the paper argues the party now defends special privileges and trusts, contrasting past reformist stance with current influence of big interests.
In Elkhart Indiana Socialists plan a co operative department store run by a manager under a board with profits shared quarterly among members by business done. Membership costs 25 dollars per person with one share limit and the venture aims to start within five to six weeks.
A vintage testimonial style ad stating blemishes and eruptions from impure blood are cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Patients including Mrs. J. Koepp of Herman Oregon report lasting relief after fourteen bottles. The copy extols cures of scrofula and chronic diarrhea, urging use of the discovery and its companion Pleasant Pellets for dizziness and headaches.
Jim Billets of Anderson Kentucky lost a gold watch while clearing brush. A deep crawfish hole swallowed the watch. days later schoolboys found the enormous crawfish and killed it. A gold chain with the chronometer attached was found wrapped around the crawfish, suggesting the watch fell in earlier.
New York on October 8 reports a rear end collision between trains near Menlo Park caused the death of bridge-tender Courtney Sylpatha and injured twelve others. A number of passengers suffered serious injuries while others were lightly hurt.
Jaspar Dankers diary of 1679 New York visits highlights an extraordinary peach crop across Manhattan and Long Island. The observer records vast orchards, heavy yields, and consumption of peaches with apples, cider, and rum, amid travels through Harlem and Spuyten Duyvil, with hogs feeding on fruit.
Field and Farm notes compare the overcheck to a county jail in limiting the trotting horse. It argues the horses at trot require a device to keep the head aligned with the neck to prevent windpipe constriction, while running naturally extends the head and neck. Utility horses supposedly need no check rein.
Advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures eczema skin eruptions blotches and sores while improving complexion. Claims to heal sore lips chapped hands chilblains and piles with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Help wanted for street car conductors. Apply to Chas A Hoff secretary at 38 S Stone Ave. Valencia moves carriage stand to Congress and Stone corner at Alex Rossi's saloon. He can be reached at phone 661. open for 1 month.
The Greenland shark follows a dead whale to whaling ships and shows no fear as crew cut the carcass. It bites lumps as big as a man’s head but does not attack the men, focused on the whale’s flesh. The shark often loses sight from a parasitic worm three inches long that blinds it partially or wholly.
Those seeking tragedy should avoid the show but audiences will find an evening of amusement with clever wit songs and dances. The Tucson Opera House hosts the production on Friday with ticket prices of 1 and 75 cents.
The piece cites an English cook who refuses to weigh ingredients or baste meat, preferring the oven or fire. It also offers clothing care tricks for out of shape garments, ironing guidance, and borax rinses. A whimsical section asks what could be possible if the rainbow were reachable, and notes folklore about color and sex change in Greece.
Mothers fear approaching winter as children catch cold easily. Croup costs many lives, but One Minute Cough Cure acts immediately. It claims to cure coughs colds grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Available at Bell's Pharmacy.
A shabby tale describes a tramp stealing a pie from a farmhouse window while a chained bulldog struggles. It promotes the comedy A Chicago Tramp at the Tucson opera house next Friday with tickets at Kimball's, 1 and 75 cents. Also notes jewelry orders by E G Capp Jeweler and C A Stevens returns to his express business at the People’s Store with prompt service.
An advertisement note from The N. K. Fairbank Company promotes Fairy Soap with mentions of its Chicago origin and distribution in New York Boston and St. Louis. The maker highlights Fairy Soap's brand identity and manufacturing by a prominent Chicago firm.
First class alfalfa pasture offered at Allis ranch priced at 3.90 per month. Horses called for and returned. Send a card to W. W. Allis to arrange pickup or details.
The dialogue pits a hobo and a young man in a humorous exchange about legacy. The tramp quips that his father left him the entire United States to live on, while the young man mentions a fine farm.
Observer E L Wetmore notes today's temperature in Tucson with a maximum around 75 degrees. Winds from the northwest, clear skies. Forecast calls for a change on the 7th, 9th, and 11th with similar conditions.
CHAS A HOFF secretary offers medium sized routes for sale. Contact Tel 161 at No 288 Stone avenue for details and arrangements.
Biliousness and liver disorders may be prevented by clausing the system with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These famous little pills do not gripe. They move the bowels gently but copiously, and give strength to the glands. At Bell's Pharmacy.
An old advertisement claims dandruff stems from a parasite and that Newbro's Herpicide kills the germ, stops itching, and restores gloss to hair. It urges buying from druggists and sending stamps for a sample. Also mentions Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a household must.
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