Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-07-18
"REMINISCENCES OF ARIZONA
LIFE

we know or no subject that VIII al
ford more interest to our readers gener-
ally than that embraced in the caption
Of this article. Yesterday We dwelt
somewhat upon the advantages, which
our climate afford in the relief of pull
monary disease, subject Of special in
terest to many people. We could not,
in the space of an ordinary newspaper
article, 60 into the details of many cases
which would prove of general interest;
but under the head we are not writing
We shall claim the license to diverge
from time to time, as our judgment may
direct, and bring in such instances as
will illustrate the hygienic excellence of
our climate. 1t is our aim to furnish,
to all DESTROYS of obtaining it, informa-
tion OF the resources, both developed
and undevelOped, Of Arizona, and more
particularly OF this southern part, en-
bracing the counties of Yuma, Marco
pa, Pinal, Pima, Cochise, and Graham.
We shall not attempt to treat this SUBJ
ject ckronologically, or with regard to
system, further than to arrive at facts,
as We shall be able to gather them by
means OF observation, and the testimony
OF living authentic witnesses. We be-
lieve this course will awaken more inter
est, and come nearer satisfying the in
quries made, not only by people abroad
but by large per cent of our population,
whose residence here has been of COM
parativciy brief duration. To say that
we have the finest climate in the world,
the best and most productive soil, and
can grow every product of the temper
ate zone, and very many of those in
genious to the tropical regions, is not
far from the truth; yet it is infinitily
more convincing to the inquirer to be-
hold them growing, or be furnished with
some authentic evidence that they do
grow, than to hear SO much about what
can be done.
In every county above named there is
abundant evidence, in an experimental
way, to show the capacity of our soil,
and climate for the production of every
thing usually claimed for them and We
shall be obliged to our patrons
and friends for whatever estimates
OF the yield Of the several varieties of
products best adapted to their localities,
that we may make use of the same in
this article, TO be continued in a sort
OF desultory manner from day to day as
circumstances favor. We have lately
visited and examined the orchards and
gardens surrounding the homesteads of
several Of our fellow townsmen, who
have much to exhibit that will dem
onstrste the claims of this locality in
the propagation of great variety Of
products. Among these are the places
OF Judges T. d. Satterwhite, w. j. Os-
borne, W. M. Lowell and Messrs. B. G.
Parker and Samuel Hughes. From all
Of these reliable and substantial citi-
zens We have obtained much valuable
our treatment Of the subject before US.
We shall require much more assistance,
and be under obligations to any who
volunteer 20 help us to make the best
showing possible as to the inducements
southern Arizona offers worthy people
to make home in our midst. We have
number of old timers, whose practical
knowledge of our country and thrilling
experiences encountered in their good
service of putting the country in the
van of American civilization, will be of
inculculable aid to the accomplishment
of our purpose. Some of the noble
pioneers have already generously pro-
fered their ready and efficient aid. Let
more of them come to the front.
Tomorrow we shall pursue this sub
ject by opening with a general view of
southern Arizona, and follow up the
same IN the manner already indicated.