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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1949
Page
2
The 1900 issue recounts a New Year theft from Mrs. Santa Cruz and a murder nearby, alongside charity praise. Ezra C. Bartlett's generous year end gifts are highlighted, with thanks from Orphan Home sisters and numerous donors. The piece notes copper mining filings, broad national items, and Boer War dispatches, framed by editorials and local commentary.
A look back at 1900 Tucson advertisements shows vivid claims of cures for bronchi tis and dyspepsia across four pages. Editors reportedly teamed with clients to persuade hardy pioneers their constitutions needed drastic remedies.
A 1900 newspaper page blends a Transvaal war note with a Hostetter’s Bitters ad and a travelogue of period prices. R P Olivia of Barcelona praises Electric Bitters in warm Spain, while local ads tout meals for 25 cents and $10 weekly hotel rates.
The piece reflects on past decades with nostalgia, noting a whiskey boast quoted from a 50 year span. It previews selected items to give readers a peek into history from Arizona’s territorial days, avoiding exhaustive review and focusing on readable, remembered moments.
Mrs A Santa Cruz, living near Convent and McCormick, lost a substantial sum on New Year's Eve during a watch meeting at C H Tully’s home. The thief took money from her bureau but left her valuable jewelry untouched, suggesting prudence or sufficient funds to cover holiday needs.
Information indicates a body identified as E. W. Derry, partner of Brown, was found near Mio san Sonora. Exhumation revealed bullet holes in the skull, confirming murder. Further details expected as investigations continue.
Eugene W. Smalley died at his St. Paul home on December 29, 1899. He was the father of Geo. W. Smalley, city editor of the Phoenix Herald, who later led the Citizen and was active with the Pioneer historical society for many years up to 1948.
The editorial urges readers not to underestimate advertising and states the newspaper remains the strongest channel to reach buyers. The writer reflects on a harsh winter and the paper's role amid economic pressures.
The 1900 Tucson Daily Citizen column blends personal observations with news notes. Arthur Still, employed by city councilman Bail, plans a marriage voyage tomorrow. Capt. Smith of Casa Grande arrives from Benson seeking a new home site due to scarce water.
The notice promotes Ralph Pittock as Scroggins in a library benefit performance at the opera house on January 5. It also notes that next Sunday Rev Henry will receive new members and administer infant baptism, with services expected to be unusually interesting.
The Redmen anticipate a royal good time for themselves and friends next Thursday with a smoker event in their lodge room.
Manager Burt Orndorff prints ad cards featuring the poem How Arizona Was Made and Who Made It. Mrs W W Allis responds with a clever poem, printed side by side, for free distribution to friends, drawing readers with the novelty and wit.
The Carlisle Indian School football squad arrived in Phoenix last evening for a game with the local Indian school team at Phoenix Park on Monday. Described as the best in the United States, they claim wins over all visitors and promise a historic Arizona showdown.
Two redwood blocks about 15 feet in diameter travel from California via Southern Pacific to the Paris exposition, expected to draw crowds and advertise the state’s prodigious production. The item notes holiday crime comparisons with eastern towns for calendar period reflections.
The erection of neat modern houses of moderate cost in Tucson could yield fair returns and meet a pressing demand. No such rental homes are currently advertised in the city.
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