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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
2
The Duke Advert hosts advertising contracts and subscription details for the Duncan Arizonian. A Stevenson quote on love and friendship appears, with notes that the paper is kept on file for ad contracts and subscription in advance.
In a campaign oriented appeal the newspaper urges county residents to back capable farmers for the Board of Supervisors. The piece stresses county pride, representation, and the value of a chosen leader to reflect Greenlee County’s farming valley interests.
An opening in Duncan for a live energetic practical sober printer to run the Duncan Arizonian. The paper is a founding but nearly on its last legs due to ownership changes and mismanagement. The current owner left to practice law. an apprentice and later a hot air operator with ballooned ambitions followed before a capable printer took over, yet personal habits derailed progress. J L T Watters was urged to produce this issue with Manuel Reyes setting copy and Mrs. Fannie Cook supplying news items.
Shikaro Takemoto, a Japanese passenger from Suisun City, asks the Hon. 8 Pacific Company why the locomotive whistle must be so long and loud at 9 30 p m arguing a short whistle could wake his baby. He also offers suggestions about Pullman cars and back end brakemen addressing the engineer.
A Japanese passenger Shikaro Takemoto urged the Southern Pacific to reduce night noises at crossings and in Pullman cars to prevent waking travelers and potential robberies. He proposed a safe deposit box in the smoke room and cheaper lower berth rates with key return to improve safety and quiet on long evening trips. The company responded it would strive for safer travel with less “awak ing of almost the dead.”
A personal note expresses sorrow over a friend’s departure and the writer’s hardship finding work. The speaker from San Carlos says they will wait, send flowers, and hope for a reunion, ending with farewell.
Co-owner Steve Corley of Steeplerook Grant County New Mexico states failure by George Schaibel to contribute his share of annual labor on the Kentuck and Anaconda claims will forfeit Schaibel's interest to Corley. Publication dated March 5 1913 with first notice March 5 1913.
The Famous offers old papers for sale at 25c per hundred.
Amson prepared to take any size photographs and postcards start at 1.25 dollars, large sizes 4.50 and up. An enlarging agency in the east is available with guarantee. Harry Fidler calls at homes to take pictures. Kansas flour sold 3 dollars per 100 pounds at Campbells. New fall children's hats arriving soon from The Famous.
State of Arizona counts Greenlee ss. B R Lanneau cashier swears the statement is true to the best of knowledge and belief. The document lists surplus capital stock paid in 15000.00 under undivided profits 8487.16, individual deposits 105318.39, demand certificates 15000.00, time certificates 7916.97, certified checks and cashier's outstanding 2620.93, due state and national banks 1343.64, totaling 105318.39.
House and two lots in Duncan with orchard and garden offered on reasonable terms. Apply to J. R Fowler.
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