The Tucson citizen., 1902-05-12
Cucsotl a
Winter
Resort.R
Wbere the Climate is pure
Hnd the Hir is Balmy.&

Arizona, ana on tnS SukS VI zig oaHses
crnz Valley, lies the City of Tucson.
That it was first settled several centur-
400 has little to do with what we
have to say here. but yet its story full
s adventure and romance lends an in-
describable charm to the old town.
evidences of Thrift.--lts antiquities
are. however, fast disappearing before
ah,. march Of progress. The adobe walls
that formed the battlements of the old
Wsx;can Pueblo have crumbled away
and the mission ruins are falling to
n,eces Prominent public buildings,
rburches, stores and handsome modern
res;dences have been erected with beauti-
tnl gardens, flowers and shrubbery sur
rornding 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. its population,
boweyer. consisting of about ten thou
sand people, large Mexican element re-
mains, and it's presence gives a foreign
air TO the community as also do the
adobe buildings in which they mainly
dwell.
Topography.-The location of the city
rounded bv beautiful mountains, and
resting under the canopy of the loveliest
of blue skies, is beautiful. The splendid
roads in the vicinity make driving and
hcycling an especial pleasure. In every
direction charming mountain views
greet the eve, and at the sunset hour
Gorgeous and resplcndent coiors cover
the western sky, the departing of the
..:,,.x La Jo,rys ,,,<,v. -.-Sco ~x,. ~
the mountains which fairly enchant one.
Public Library.-Tucson has a we'll
selected library.
Hotel Accommodations hotel
accommodations are ample, and for
those preferring them there are cottages
and rooms for rent at reasonable rates.
Tucson as a Health Resort.-Itis is how
ever Of Tucson as a health resort OF
which we wish to speak especially here,
ard first OF all let us say that it 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.
Altitude Above the Sea The altitude
of Tucson is about 2, 400 feet above the
sea. and this by the way seems medium
altitude particularly suited to those suf-
iering 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 arr often violent are nothing more
than showeraM II soon clears off and
the sun comes out as bright as ever. In
80 hat-s4 "a "a rely
ram. In no country are there so many
davs OF sunshine as in Arizona.
Exceedingly Small RainfaIl.-At Tue
son the rainfall for the whole year is only
about eleven inches. Some years it is
rot even as much as that. During the
aine months, October to June inclusive.
is9+-5 there were but uttwcnty-sivcc cloudy
days and nine of those were in one
month.
temperature. the months OF
unc, luiv and August the average tenn
peraturc is about 80 degrees. but there
IS So little humidity in the atmosphere
that no Inconvenience is experienced.
There being but limited irrigation IN the
ncighborhood 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 great stage. The fall, winter
and spring months can be compared
with the Italian cline Flowers bloom
during the entire winter months.
Wonderful Dryness OF Climate.-There
is nothing more remarkable about the
climate OF Tucson than it's dryness. 1t
is phenominai. There is no such thing as
what is called sultry weather as in the
east. recent visitor TO Tucson Joking
IL remarked that mot even the Iains
seemed damp" 1t is fact that the cE
toct of heavy shower is observable for
but a few hours. In this dry climate
sunstrokes are unknown. The dry air
induces exceedingly rapid evaporation OF
the abundant pcrspiration. As mat
ier 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
tar less than that recorded by the ther-
momcter would indicate. Some claim
that there is n difference of as mach as
diteen degrees between the sensible tenn
pcrature and that recorded by the ther-
mpmetCr.
Climate the Only Cure for Pulmonary
Disease 1t is admitted that no medical
treatment has yet been discovered that
will cure pulmonary consumption. The
only cure is that Of climate, and in Tue
son the warm dry atmosphere seems to
he especially efficacious. As to the special
advantage which its climate offers for
the relief and restoration of those suffer
ing from pulmonary complaints, note
what different prominent physicians OF
the city say:
DR.. 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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