The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-06
Cucson a
Winter
Resort.*
Wbere the Climate is pure
Hnd the Hir is Balmy.%

Arizona, and on the edge of the Santa
Cruz Valley, lies the City of Tucson.
That it was first settled several centur-
les ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet its story full
of adventure and romance lends an in
describable charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrft-Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march OF progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlemcnts 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 bcauti-
full gardens, flowers and shrubberv sur
rounding many of the latter Old streets
have been graded, new oneslaid out, and
other improvements made which give
thrifty appearance TO the citT.
Foreign Element.-~Of its population,
however, consisting of about ten thou
sand people, a large Mexican element re-
mains, and its presence gives foreign
air to the community as also do The
adobe" buildings IN which they mainly
dwell.
Topography The location Of the city
IN vast amphithcatrc as Il were, sur
rounded by beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy Of the loyeliest
OF blue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads Ill the vicinity make driving and
bicycling All especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eve, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and rssplendent coiors cover
the western sky. The departing of the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly euchant one.
Public Library. ry.--Tucsou has a well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations. The hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those preferriug them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Resort 1T is how
ever of Tucson as health resort OF
which we wish TO speak especially here,
and first of all let us say that il IL situat-
ed 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.
Altitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Tucson is about q, 100 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems a medium
altitude particularly suited to those sui-
fcring from such Diseases.
The Rainy Season. July, August and
September constitute the so-calied
rainy season." but the rains during
these months, when there are any, while
hey are often violent are nothing more
than showers. 1t soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
tuiy Of this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country arc there so many
days of sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.--At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years it ii
not even as much as that. During ths
nine months. October TO June inclusive
Is94-5 there were but twenty -fivecloud,
DAYS and nine OF those were in on,
month.
Temperature.--Dur the months o
June, tulv and August the average tenn
peraturc is about 90 degrees. but there
is SO little humidity in the atmosphere
that no Inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
neighborhood OF Tncson there is no
humidity produced lH that way, as is
notably the case IN the neighborhood OF
Phoenix, where agricultural develop
nlent has through the aid ot irrigation
reached great stage. The fall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryuess OF Climate There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than it's dryness. II
10 pi,cnominal There is no such thing a
what is called sultry weather as in the
east recent visitor to Tucson Joking
iy remarked that mot even the rains
seemed damp" It is fact that the eff
feet OF heavy shower is observable for
but few hours. In this dry climate
are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. As mat
ter of course the supply OF fluid must be
uiaint aimed. hence one drinks a great
deal OF water here.
Good Wafer at Tucson.-Everyone is
aware of the importance OF good water,
and this Tucson certainly has. More
over there are two ice factories which
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 Their
nomrtcr would indicate. Some claim
that there is a difference of as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature and that recorded by the Their
mometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease. - 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
viii cure pulmonary consumption. The.
only cure is that of climate, and in Tue:
son the warm dry atmosphere seems TOT
be especially efficacious. AS to the special
advantage which it's climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ng from pulmonary complaints. note
what different prominent physicians of
he city say
DIR. w. Il. Purcell, County Physician.
is an undisputed fact that
proper climatic conditions give the
greatest relief to those affected with or
laving tendency to phthisis.
"When phthisical tendency exists
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