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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
2
The notice lists where the publication is kept on file for advertising contracts. It notes locations at 427 South Main St Los Angeles and 12 Geary St San Francisco and identifies Jack C. Page as manager with subscription price of $2.00 in advance.
Directory item lists national member of congress and state and supreme court figures including Alfred Franklin D L Cunningham Henry D Ross and chief and associate justices. It quotes a mix of aphorisms and historical quotes reflecting period voice.
A quirky political cartoon caption compares money to a force driving a horse, while the Democrat mule grows bolder, larger than an elephant and a moose combined, signaling rising confidence in the party. The piece blends satire on funds and political strength.
Scientists warn that kissing can be dangerous yet many brave men pursue peril for love. The text highlights reckless pursuit and the enduring allure of danger in romance.
Amid political tensions, locals unite to discuss a shared early Christmas shopping proposition, emphasizing unity and cooperative spending as a priority in the current period.
Witty line about family secrets and a polished approach to keeping scandal hidden. Subtle humor hints at quiet reputations and the irony of clean facades versus hidden truths.
A plain statement on deception notes that liars often encounter at least one person willing to believe their story, illustrating the ease of spreading falsehoods when trust and gullibility align.
Papers and people of the northwestern states convene to demand the next Secretary of Interior come from the public land states. The editorial uses a vivid simile about an orphaned child to stress disappointment at empty stockings and a missing father on Christmas morning.
A congressional committee inquiry exposes significant acts and highlights the urgent need for new laws to curb the power held by a small group of New Yorkers who dominate the nation’s finances.
Editorial notes President Wilson will likely pick William Howard Taft for the first vacant Supreme Court seat, but argues practical politics favor many qualified Democrats ready for possible vacancies during the next four years of a Democratic administration.
For sale ten acres good land nine acres cultivated near Valley Canal one mile from Duncan ideal for home site. For prices and full information call or write L Granjeto Duncan Arizona. Advt.
Edward A. Filene argues for Governor Wilson as the path to lasting prosperity and tariff relief. He credits Wilson with understanding tariff ties to business stability and suggests Taft and Roosevelt offer only continued tariff agitation, while Wanamaker’s call for a continental business rally favors Taft.
Jesse R. Grant, son of General Ulysses S. Grant, appeals to voters, especially newcomers, to back Woodrow Wilson over monied interests. He argues a return to the people’s government is needed and cites Lincoln era principles as guiding measure. He urges old and new voters to judge by principle, not party name, in the November ballot.
The article criticizes a 47 percent cotton thread import tariff aimed at infant industry protection. It notes most capital and profits in the US thread industry flow abroad via the American Thread Company and foreign labor use, with rivals like J and P Coates operating partly in England. It argues tariff protection benefits foreign capital and labor at American consumers' expense.
Dr. Fisher argues Taft and Roosevelt deadlock, Wilson can secure tariff reform with a sufficient Democratic majority. He praises Wilson on economic policy, pure foods, and democratic ideals, warns against third-term Roosevelt, and notes Roosevelt and Taft merit respect but lack Wilson's clarity on reform.
Sale notice lists old papers offered at 25 cents per bundle at this office. Suitable for insulation under carpets cupboards and kindling fires.
Dock E Wilkins of Franklin Arizona filed intention to make Final Three Year Proof for land described as N1-2 NE1-4 SE1-4 NE1-4 NE1-4 Section 5 Township 9 BE Range 32 E G S R Meridian. Proof to be presented before Ben M Crawford Clifton Arizona December 23 1912. Witnesses Garnett Gilliland Owen G Odell T J Nateans James F McGrathanl all of Franklin Arizona. FRANK H PARKER Register.
Notice of contract let for Sun Set Ditch with bid deadline December 20, 1912. Board of Directors sets terms on ditch cleaning, maintenance, breaks, stockholder team work, inspection rights, and bid acceptance at Sunset Ditch Co Box 42 Duncan Arizona.
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