Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-01-16

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DR.. Harrison L Stroud says of the
Climate of Arizona. The summers are
( not. There are some warm DAYS in May,
/ gradually increasing into June, and from
then On until the end OF August the Their
mometer ranges high but with Septem-
Der comes cooler days and nights.
( The heat is peculiar, it is never close
7 ana oppressive; there is never sense OF
sniiocation. The summers are the most
+ htalthtui period OF the year. The dry
/ heat oXidizes and dcsiccatcs refuse mat
ter and prevents fermentation that is
the great cause of disease, especial,
among children, in most countries during
the summer. To my knowledge there
has never been case Of cholera nfan-
tun in the territory. nor has there been
case of sunstroke, except drunkards
incbriated at the time. 1t is Uncommon
custom to sleep out of doors from the
middle OF May until September, and
many las the writer) sleep out during
the whole year. There are not five days
III the whole year but the most delicate
invalid can spend part of the day, at
least, ont of doors. In this climate in
lures and wounds heal very rapidly:
contagious diseases are usually very
mild. There has been no epidemic, ex-
cept IN whooping cough, for years.
he winter months, from the middle
ut September to the first of May, are III
this locality the finest in the world. One
bright Sunshiny day succeeds another;
the nights are cool and celebrating; the
whole country green with the richest
vcrdue and the brightest flowers. Truly
II Is JOY to live.
At present have never known a per
son coming to this Territory in the early
stages OF pulmonary disease and locating
III I he altitude suited to their particular
case that did not get we'll nor have |
known of one in he second stage that
did not improve But cannot refrain
from raising my voice against the out
rage et sending advanced cases to this
or other sections to die among strang-
ers."
DIR. a. ". Olcott, health officer of TUG
son. says:-"Thc climate of Tucson is
characterimd.by pure, dry, invigorating
air; small amount of rainfall, and an
ever-shining sun. 1t is surrounded by
mountains which cut of the chilling
winds Of winter, and the dreaded sand
storms Of most arid regions. Its south
ern position gives il q mild winter eli
mate. These conditions render pleasant
an out-ofdoor life the entire year, and
permit those suffering from lung and
bronchial diseases daily exercise and life
III the open aig. This treatment, ia spite
of numberless cures for consumption, ex-
plotted monthly, stands first IN the CON
hdence of the people and of the medical
profession as the best single means
known OF combating the dread disease,
tuberculosis. The out-of-door life, with
proper nedica, treatment. has afforded
relief to numbers of sufferers who are be-
yond hope of cure, and cured many in
the carrier stages OF consumption.
DIR. A. {. Jones. of Tucson. said:-"The
past seven years have afforded me large
opportunities in the observation and
study Of the climatic treatment Of pul-
nionary tuberculosis. Within that time
] have visited tho resorts OF Florida.
Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Califor-
MIA and Arizona Five years OF that /
have devoted to active practice IN two of
the most frequent resorts of Colorado
and one year ia this city.
Tucson, II, my Judgment, possesses
advantages over all the resorts of my ac-
| quaiutame. else should not be here
came in quest OF the best possible CHI
matte advantages for an sgravated
case OF bronchitis and for pulmonary
| tuberculos is in the second stage. For
SIX months ! had been unable to dis
charge my professional duties Tor a sin
gle day. The former tlree months OF
this time WAS attended by two trained
nurses and haifa-dozen doctors. Have
| been disappointed No. am in bet
ter condition than when ! came and
have had years respite from the ter
Tors of n bronchial cough have been
able to resume practice and have, the
pas lew months. rcinvaded the trying
field of heavy surgery. Had / given up
my professional work entirely on my ar
rival and engaged in some more active
line of business physically should now
be lar along the road to recovery of my
former weight and strength"
Hon. Wiliteiaw Reid in his journal, the
New York Tribune. on Arizona in Win
ter, among other things says" During
q i've months residence III southern Ariz-
ona in winter there was but one day
when the weather made If actually uTl-
pleasant for me to take exercise in the
open air at some time or other during
the dav. OF course there were a good
many days which weather observer
would describe as cloudy, ana some
that were 'showery;' but during the FIVE
months from November, 1895 to MAY,
1850 there were only four DAYS when
we did not have brilliant sunshine at
some time during the day. Even more
than Egypt, anywhere north of Luxor,
Arizona is the land of the sunshine.
The nights throughout the winter arc
apt to be cool enough for wood rires,
and blankets. Half the time an over
coat is not needed during the day. but II
is never prudent for stranger to he
without one at hand.
The atmosphere is singuiarly clear,
tonic and dry. | have never seen it
clearer anywhere in the world. 1t seems
to have about the same hracing and cx
hilarating qualities as the air of the
great Sahara in northern Africa or OF
the desert about Mount Sinai, in Arabia
Patraea. 1t is much drier than any part
of the valley of the Nile north of Gatar-
act. 1t seems to me about the same il,
quality as the air on the Nile between
Assouan and Wady Halfa but some
what cooler.
As to food, there is plenty, and it IS
good. From here the markets of Los
Angeles. and even of Denver, are largely
supplied. Good beef, mutton and poul-
try are plenty and cheap. Quail, ducks
and venison from the vicinity can also
be had Vegetables and fruits are abund.
ant in their season. and sometimes the
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