The Tucson citizen., 1901-12-27
Tuc9on a
Winter
Resort.%


That 1t was first settled several centur-
les ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet it's story full
of adventure and romance lends an in
describable charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrift Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march OF progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlements of the old
Mexican Pueblo have crumbled away
and the mission ruins are falling to
pieces. Prominent public buildings,
churches, stores and handsome modern
residences have been erected with beauti-
full gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter Old streets
have been graded, new ones laid out, and
other improvements made which give
thrifty appearance TO the city.
Foreign Element.-Of it's population,
however, consisting of about ten thnu-
sand people, "A large Mexican element re-
mains, and it's presence gives foreign
air to the community az also do the
adobe buildings in which they mainly
dwell
Topography location Of the city
in vast amphtheatre as II were, sur
rounded hv beautiful mountains and
resting under the canopy Of the lovellest
Of blue skies. is beautiful. The splendid
roads III the vicinity make driving and
bicycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eye, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous aud resplendent colors cover
the western sky. the departing Of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly enchant one.
Public Library.-Tucson has a well
selected library.
Hotel Accommoda tons. The hotel
accommodation are ample. and for
those preierring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Rcsort.-~Itis how
ever OF Tucson as a health resort of
which we wish to speak especially here.
and first of all let us say that il is situat-
cd almost in TIE centre of the climatic
belt recommended by the United States
Medical Commission, as the most favor
able region in the United States for those
afflicted with pulmonary ailments.
Attitude Above the Sea The altitude
OF Tucson ID about 2 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited to those sut
FIRING from such diseases
The Rainy Season. July, August and
September constitute the so-calied
rainy season. hut the rains during
these months, when there are any, while
hey are often violent are nothing more
than showers. II soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever In
tuIy OF this year there was scaroeiy any
rain. la no country are there SO many
days of sunshine as 10 Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.--At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years IL IS
not even as much as that. During the
nine months, October to June inclusive,
ls94-5 there were but twenty five cloudy
DAYS and nine OF those were in one
month.
Temperature During the months OF
June, July and August the average tenn.
perature 10 about no degrees, but there
is so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience 10 experienced
There being but limited irrigation in the
pcighborhood OF Tncson there Is no
humidity produced IN that way, as Is
notably the case IN the nciRhborhood of
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
ment has through the aid oi irriga tion
reached great stage. The fall, winter
and spring months can he compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness OF Chmate.-There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate OF Tucson than it's dryness. II
ia pl,enoniinal There isno such thing as
what is called sultry weather as in the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
iy remarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp" II is fact that the ei-
fcct of heavy sho wer 10 observable for
but a few hours. Ia this dry climate
sunxtrokcn are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation ot
the abundant persparation. As mat
ter of course the supply OF fluid must be
maintained. hence one drinks great
deal OF water here.
Good Water at Tucson.-Everyone is
aware OF the importance OF good water,
and this Tucson certainly has. More
over. there are two ice factories winch
supply any quantity OF beautiful ICE.
Effect of dry Climate on Temperature,
Another effect of the extremely dry eli~
mate is that the sensible temperature is
far less than that recorded by the ther-
mourter would indicate. Some claim
that there is a difference OF ns mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature and that recorded by the ther-
mometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. II is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. he
only cure ~ that Of climate. and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially ctfichcious. AS to the special
advantage which its climate offers tor
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians oi
the city say;
DR.. ". b. Purcell. County Physician.
Obscrves:--"It is an undisputedta tact that
proper climatic conditions give the
greatest relief to those affected with or
having tendency to phthss
when phthisical tendency exists
great care should be exercised to prevent
its development. AS humidity is such an
important factor i'll the cause OF com
sumption, those affected with or having
predispostion to lung disease should
Immediately seek the proper climate tav-
orablc to their condition.
L ~ l., he. Asas