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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
2
L. F. Vaughn states the Duke Advertising Agency maintains files at 427 South Main Street Los Angeles and 12 Geary Street San Francisco for advertising contracts.
Carl Hayden named as a member of Congress in the national directory. Record notes his state and role with no further context.
The piece cites the Democratic ticket of Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president. It notes a nationwide tendency to mock backseat commentators while implying strong opinions on party line and public discourse.
A humorous remark notes that after reaching 160 pounds a woman would rather share her age than her weight, reflecting social attitudes toward aging and body image.
A brief note describes a young fellow approaching a large business figure to seek responsible employment. He does not question the boss on irrelevant skills such as dancing or elaborate tricks, focusing on the job itself.
Cattle selling on eastern markets at prices higher than ever before known adorp in the history of the country. The average beef producer wears a smile that won’t come off.
A Colorado editor cites a motto about constructive civic effort. He argues live communities grow by boosting each other, not knocking. He asserts towns reflect their people's spirit and progress comes from ambition and teamwork. Vim, ginger, self reliance, and cooperation drive prosperity and happiness.
The paper notes the burden of fixing every local issue and defends publishing straightforward news with minimal sensationalism, leaving gossip and public order to the police who enforce law and are paid to do so.
A traveler notes a July visit from Moville to Derry, describing orange parades near Raphoe with about a thousand marchers. He highlights Derry as morally troubled, with few local jobs, many beggars, and groggeries. the city walls and industrial limits frame the scene.
Paul, a nineteen year old Eskimo from Point Barrow, visits Seattle aboard the Victoria. He comments on a woman in a hobble skirt and asks about expensive white attire. He would rather hunt foxes than own a costly white wife.
Washington reports two prehistoric mosquito larvae recovered from Brazilian rock. Alvah Adee, secretary of state and chemist, analyzed the fossil and sent samples to the agricultural department. Under treatment the larvae grew into large mosquitoes, suggesting an earth age estimate of 60 to 200 million years.
The 1645 Sayre house, built by English settler Thomas Sayre near Southampton, is being torn down by order of authorities. Decay, local timber and nails were produced nearby, the home’s timber and brick once supplied the village, and British officers used the house during the Revolutionary War. The property remains in Sayre's direct descendant ownership.
Paris reports dietitian Dr. Fletcher completed 58 days living on potatoes and margarine with a small protein portion. He consumed 1500 drams of potatoes daily and 250 drams of protein to test comfort and work capability. American Minister Dr. M F Egan observed similar vegetable-diet experiments in Copenhagen and will report findings to the government.
Paul Strozky seeks divorce from his wife alleging infidelity and drunken behavior. He showed judge a pair of No. 6 shoes found in their flat and said they do not fit him. He stated his wife rode taxis with other men and described a troubled marriage since their June 1910 wedding in St. Joe.
Blanche L. Cole age 48 of Middlesboro Massachusetts and Wyant E. Brocklebank age 50 a bachelor farmer of Quincy Washington married in Spokane after a three decade courtship. They plan to live in Quincy where the groom operates a large ranch.
Attorney Hanna Quimby told the annual committee on equal suffrage that women living with men in daily life means voting with men cannot hurt them. The remarks were made during discussions in Columbus, Ohio.
Montclair New Jersey officials announce an advance $2000 for mosquito control and outline plans to issue bonds to raise up to half a million dollars. A corps of mosquito inspectors will check every estate for stagnant water and prosecute owners who fail to drain it.
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