The Tucson citizen., 1902-01-09
Cuceon a
Winter
Resort.%

the Southern part of the Territory of
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 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 battlcments 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 shrubbery sur
rounding many of the latter. Old streets
have been graded, new oneslaid out, and
other improvements made which give a
thrifty appearance to the city.
Foreign Element.--Of It's population,
however, consisting Of about ten thou
sand people, a large Mexican element re-
mains, and it's presence gives a foreign
air to the community as also do the
adobe buildings III which they mainly
dwell
Topography The location Of the city
in a vast amphIthcatre as it were, sur
rounded bv beautiful mountains. and
resting under the canopy of the loyehcst
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 eve, 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 enchant one.
Public Library. has well
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations THE hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those prcfcrrlng them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as a Health Resort --ltis how
ever of Tucson as health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
| and first of all let us say that il is 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 2, 400 feet above the
sea, and this by the way seems a medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf-
fcring from such diseases.
The Rainy Season. July August and
| September constitute the so-called
rainy season." but 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 cofhes out as bright as ever. In
tulv OF this wear there was scarcelv any
rain. In no country are there so many
days of sunshine as in Arizona.
| Exceedingly Small Rainfali.-At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year Is only
about eleven inches. Some years it ia
not even as much as that. During the
nine months. october to June inclusive
| l894-5 there were but twenty five cloudy
days and nine OF those were in one
month,
Tempcrature.-Durin the months o'
June. iuly and August the average tenn
perature is about 90 degrees, but there
is so little humidity IN the atmosphere
| that no inconvenience is experienced.
| There being but limited irrigation III the
neighborhood 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 irr'ga ton
reached a great stage, The tall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryuess of Ciimate.-Thcre
| = vt a i11a a hnFt4 he
climate of Tucson than it's dryness. 1t
is phenominal. There isno such thing as
what is called sultry weather as III the
east. A recent visitor to Tucson Joking
iy remarked that mot even the rams
seemed damp" 1t is a fact that the ct
feet of heavy shower is observable for
but few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant perspiration. As a mat
ter of course the supply OF fluid must bt
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 which
supply any quantity OF beautiful ice.
Effect of dry Climate on Temperature
Another effect of the extremely dry cii-
mate is that the sensible temperature IL
far less than that recorded by the thcr'
momcter would indicate. Some claim
that there is difference OF as mach as
fifteen degrees between the sensible tenn
perature and that recorded by the Their
| momcter.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption lht
only cure is that of climate, and i'll Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
be especially efficacious. AS to the specia
advantage which it's climate offers tot
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians o
the city saw:
DIR. w. b. Purcell, County Physician
Observes:-"It is an undisputed fact that
proper climatic conditions give the
greatest relief to those affected with or
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