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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
5
Eureka Mining in Hua chuecas moves machinery from Los Angeles to Patagonia camp for a new plant expected to become a producing bonanza. Trains Nos 5 and 10 ran on time this afternoon as local activity includes diverse events from a large AOUW gathering to civic improvements on Congress street.
An early morning explosion at the new Franklin building on Sixth Avenue and Congress Street in Tucson failed to destroy the structure. The heavy charge damaged a brick column, shook nearby properties, halted Western Union lines, and left police to interview suspects amid unclear motives.
Major John M. Burke, a longtime associate of Buffalo Bill Cody and a famed showman and diplomat, spent time in Tucson. Known as Arizona John for years, Burke helped bring the first theater company to Tucson after the railroad arrived in 1881 and later joined plans around the Ghost Dancers at Wounded Knee Creek. He departed for El Paso this morning.
A Barron physician with 45 years practice describes relief from sour stomach and dyspepsia after using Grape-Nuts at meals and Postum Cereal Coffee. He reports weight gain from 140 to 155 pounds, improved appetite, and sound sleep after nightly Grape-Nuts. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Paine's Celery Compound advertised as a cure for female ailments and insomnia. It claims to restore health, vigor, and elasticity of youth, with a testimonial from Mrs. L. S. Long of Flint recounting relief from protracted insomnia and rheumatism after three bottles.
The Wild West show assembles riders from England Russia Germany Arabia Cuba and Cossacks with Buffalo Bills Wild West and Rough Riders of the World as headliners. It features a San Juan Hill charge reenactment with 600 performers including Roosevelt Rough Riders and Cuban guides. A U S life saving crew from the Atlantic coast guard will demonstrate rescue techniques with mortar lines and breeches buoy.
Trainmaster J. G. Lindsey returned from Yuma on No. 10 this morning. Frank W. Jordan a prominent Yuma county rancher stopped in en route to Magdalena Sonora on business. J. K. Street arrives from the Stonehouse ranch near Benson. Inspector George Webb back in the city last evening. Mr and Mrs E M Jacobs expected home from Fort Grant in a cay or two. E W Bowers critically ill at Court street home after two severe hemorrhages. Sheriff James V Parks of Graham county arrived from Solomonville last evening. Mrs Charles R Drake and daughter Miss Seeley of Los Angeles plan winter in China. J F Byrnes of Dudleyville in town today.
Observer E. L. Wetmore reports Tucson temperatures today with a high around 65 and an 80 degree reading for another measure not fully clear. Northwest wind and cloudy change noted.
NEW YORK September 25 Mexican dollar trades at 40 percent. Silver quoted 51 6 cents. Copper price ranges from 11.59 to 11.75 per ounce. Market notes indicate currency and metal values for traders.
A nurse from the New York Children’s Home promotes Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children as a harmless remedy for feverishness constipation headache teething stomach issues and worms. Sold by druggists 25c with free sample and address for orders. Also notices on millinery openings and services in Tucson.
An advertisement claims Kodol cures all stomach troubles and dyspepsia with a testimonial from Rev. J. H. Holladay of Holladay Mississippi. Bell's Pharmacy promotes the remedy as the best for indigestion.
WANTED to buy good medium-sized mules. CHAS. A. HOFF secretary offers contact details Tel. 161 and address 28 S. Stone avenue.
Summer colds can linger for months if untreated One Minute Cough Cure promises rapid relief from coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Children favor it available at Bella pharmacy.
Owing to moving preparations to Congress street location, all harness saddles buggies and wagons will be sold at greatly reduced prices until September 1 by F. J. Villaescusa at 110 S. Meyer Street.
An old advertisement extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for piles and skin injuries. It cites testimonial by J. C. Phillips of Paris Illinois who says the product cured bleeding piles and restored strength. Bell's pharmacy is listed as a seller.
Apply to Mrs. McMillen at Dale's office corner Pennington and Church Street for free plans specifications and details.
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