The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-22
Wbere the Climate is pure
Hnd the Hlr is Balmy.,&
Juc6o1l a
W(nter
Resort.&

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That it was first settled several centur-
les ago has little to do with what we
have to say here, but yet its story tull
of adventure and romance lends an ia
describable charm to the old town.
Evidences of Thrlft.-Its antiquities
are, however, fast disappearing before
the march of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlenents 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 oeauti-
full gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
nave been graded, new ones laid out, ana
other improvements made which give d
thrifty appearance to the qitF
Foreign Element.-Of it's population
however, consisting OF about ten tnou-
sand people, a large Mexican eietileht ie-
mains, and its presence gives d i9ielSn
air to the community as also 40 Tue
adobe buildings IN when they nlal"1y
dwell.
TonooraDhv.-The location Of the CITY
In a vast amphitheatre as II We're sur
ounded by beautiful mountains and
.-esting under the canopy OF the ioveiest
of blue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads in the vicinity make driving and
bicycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eye, and at the sunset hour
gorgeous and resplendent colors cover
the western sky, the departing OF the
sun casting shadows upon the tops OF
the mountains which fairly enc1ant one.
Public Library.-Tucson has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations he hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those preferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as Health Resort.-1tIT how
ever of Tucson as a health -esort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
and first of all let us say tho. it is sltuat-
ed almost in tie centre If the climatic
belt recommended by tIs United States
Medical Commission, AS the most favor
able region in the U,.ted States for those
afflicted with puln onary ailments.
Altitude Abov the Sea The altitude
OF Tucson is abuut 2, 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited to those SUIT
fering from such diseases.
The Rainy SeaHon.-July, August and
September cons ltute the so-calied
rainy season" nut the rains during
these months, VIII 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
tuly of this year there was scarcely any
rain. In no country are there so many
t11r in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small Rainfall.-At Tue
SON the rainfall for the whole year IS only
about clever inches. Some years it is
not even as much as that. During the
nine months, October to June inclusive,
1894-5 there were but twenty-five cloudy
davs and nine of those were In one
month
Temperature. re.-During the months OF
Iune. iuly and August the average tenn
nerature is about 80 degrees, but there
so little humidity in the atmosphere
that no inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation in the
,eighborhood of Tncson there is no
humidity produced in that way, AS is
notably the case in the neighborhood of
Phoenix. where agricultural develop
ment has through the aid of irrigation
reached a great stage, The fall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
ds,r;ng the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness of Climate.-There
Is nothing more remarkable about the
climate of Tucson than it's dryness. 1t
;s nhenorninal There isno such thing as
what is called sultry weather as IN the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
~ remarked that mot even the rams
seemed damp" 1t is fact that the ct
feet of a heavy shower IS observable tor
h1t a few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. Inc dry ar
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant persplration'' AS mat
ter of course the supply OF nu1d must De
maintained, hence one drinks great
deal of water here.
Good Water at Tucson. is
aware of the Importance OF GOOD water
amS this Tucson certainly has. More
amer there are two ice factories which
snnn1v anv quantity of beautiful ice.
rff-rt Of drv Climate on Temperature.
-Annther effect of the extremely dry eli
mute is that the sensible temperature is
ta, less than that recorded by the ther-
r,,,nIrrer would Indicate. Some claim
mar there is a difference of as mach as
ftteet. degrees between the sensible tenn
ner ,ture and that recorded by the ther-
mometer.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease 1t is admitted that no medical
+reat,uent has yet been discovered that
1v;ll cure pulmonary consumption. The
onlv cure is that of climate, and in Tue
SON the warm dry atmosphere seems to
he especially efficacious. AS to hespecial
advantage which its climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
;ng from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians o.
the city say:
Dr. w. B. Purcell County Physician
Observes:-"It is an undisputed fact that
nroner climatic conditions give the
preatest relief to those affected with OF
5aving tendency to phthisis.
"When a phthisical tendency exists
GREAT care should be exercised to prevent
It's development. As humidity is such ar
..,L c,ctor in the ca11se of com