24 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
1
Public indignation pushes eight hour days for the canvass of December 12 votes. Governor Sloan Chief Justice Kent and Secretary Young agree to speed the tally with full daily hours, aiming for completion by January 25. Paul Krueger the only Democrat allowed to participate estimates the faster schedule will prevent further contest delays.
James A. Smith and Geo B Arnold have returned from an extended trip through Mexico. They traveled as far as Tampico and visited many notable places along the way. Jim praises the country’s beauty and opportunities and notes many Americans reside in several towns. He enjoyed discussing local conditions and speaks enough Spanish to obtain information. He also brought back keepsakes including bottles of native fire water. The ARIZONIAN reveled in mescal tasting and received a Mexican penny from Jim.
The advertised sale opened yesterday to a full house with heavy shopper traffic. Clerks worked hard and the first day brought in several hundred dollars. E. W. wore a pleased grin as the event continues through Saturday.
Ranchers around Yuma report the 1912 alfalfa season starting with a four mile from town ranch producing a ton per acre in the initial cutting. The early yield signals a productive season for local hay growers.
Local and personal notes list buyers, sellers, and arrivals in Duncan. Items for sale include a Jersey cow, an oil heater, a Singer sewing machine, and cord wood. Several residents travel from Clifton, Grant County, and Lordsburg for markets, mines, and schooling. probate, land, and business matters are noted alongside a transcribed political piece by Little James.
National Moose organizer Jos. M. Eppstein arrives in Duncan to discuss forming a lodge with a planned initiation in Lordsburg around February 10. The article details the Moose's large national presence, benefits, dues, and a grand social event with dozens of attendees from miles around.
Bill introductions in Senate address transfer of U S furniture from Phoenix capitol to the State of Arizona upon admission. Other measures include funding school facilities for Navajo children and authority to repay unused balances from prior Arizona constitutional preparation.
A town effort pushes a road project from the current location to Apache Box, the site of rich ore strikes. With a steel bridge planned at Duncan over the Gila River, local companies want to unload machinery there to ensure year round crossing. Duncan citizens and farmers are urged to help, promising thousands of dollars in local benefits from the improved transport link.
The speaker argues government should take over telegraph services from Brooks Vail Mackay and others and run it via Civil Service exams. He claims many bright youths could answer key questions and supports removing the current private management.
Kirk T. Moore territorial superintendent of public instruction and legislator from Pima county married Friday night to Katherine Devine, a prominent Phoenix resident. A supper followed and the pair left by 7 0 for a wedding trip to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara before returning to settle in Tucson after the legislature adjourns. Moore, longtime Phoenix figure, has led in education while Devine has been a well known social presence in the city.
A collection of witty quips contrasts hustle with chance and weather with honesty. Farmers, hens, senses, and months mingle in humorous exchanges about milk yields and plow readiness, ending with a comic sketch about Tom and a lady discussing dairy.
A compact critique noting that wedding ceremonies frequently include repeated vows beyond the initial promises. The ironic trend highlights ongoing rituals and expectations surrounding marriage vows in contemporary society.
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