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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
8
The real estate and insurance firm of Breathitt and Manning is dissolved by mutual consent. J. R. Breathitt and J. R. Manning sign the dissolution dated October 24, 1902.
F. J. Villaescusa moved his carriage harness and general implements business from 110 South Meyer Street to 27 31 West Congress. No repairs will be made until stock is rearranged in the new building. 10 11 tf
Miss Tula Moline relocates her dressmaking parlors to 26 North Stone Avenue at the Parisian Millinery and offers up to date styles in dressmaking. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and sores, claiming it clears eczema, pimples, and chapped skin. price 25 cents. Dean's Ointment is advertised for scalp eczema with quick permanent results at 50 cents.
Charles Mason, a Confluence area farmer, narrowly escaped death when a pack of wildcats pursued him near Confluence and forced him to seek refuge in a mountain dwelling. Dogs deterred the predators, but hunters plan a mountain expedition to bay the growing feline population.
A warrant outlines misappropriation of church funds by Rev J B McDonald pastor of First Baptist Church Spring Valley. He left town after collecting for a new church then went to New Jersey and resides there. Creditors and laborers await payment while church ladies raise money. Authorities plan extradition.
Colonization Agent Spears reports that hunger and sleeplessness have driven the Doukhobers beyond reason. Efforts to move them fail and Ottawa authorities have been notified of action. Two women are described as helpless lunatics as the group camps on ditches and railway tracks.
The article recalls Edgar A. Poe Matt H Carpenter and James MacNeill Whistler as brief West Point cadets Whistler lasted three years and reportedly failed an exam after describing silica as an elastic gas The piece also notes Herophilus Erasistratus and early ideas on the heart veins nerves and Harvey-like discoveries Counted are early medical knowledge and missteps with ancient vs modern understanding.
A clever Mexican bird named Melanarpes has adopted telegraph poles as a multi chamber home. It digs a large hole at the base for nesting, builds an observatory higher up to watch all horizons, and stores food in a hidden upper chamber, turning the pole into shelter, a pantry, and nesting site.
The piece argues precipitation and cold drive glacier formation not cold alone. It notes Tibet and parts of North America lack ice springs despite cold, then explains snow accumulation in valleys, avalanches, and repeated deposits create pressure. Water infiltration and freezing advance ice mass that begins to move downslope.
The article notes typographical slips in American author Aldrich work. A phrase “A patent medicine for gods and men” was misprinted as “A patent medicine.” In another piece his serious line “Now the old wounds break out afresh” became “Now the old woman breaks out afresh,” upsetting him.
The text mixes a comic garden exchange about burying a hen with a historical note on Louis XI and a lengthy description of the Japanese sacred nut. It covers origins in 1888, usage in worship, burning oil with blue flame, underwater growth, and a chestnut like flavor once cooked. It notes long shelf life and ceremonial association.
Willard Simms, noted comedian singer and dancer, appears this evening in the leading comedy role with the new revue Pickings from Puck at the opera house. The versatile entertainer has a strong reputation on both sides of the Atlantic.
Wanted a reliable man to work as night porter at the San Augustine hotel. Applicant must provide references. Position available for a 30 to 31-year-old.
Notice states Frank Massoletti prepared a petition to Tucson's mayor and common council seeking opening of a retail liquor store and saloon at 38 Gay alley. Compliance with ordinance No 158 is claimed and submission proceeds to city authorities.
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