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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
2
The notice lists subscription and advance terms from L. F. Vaughn, editor, for a July 5 1911 issue. It states the paper is kept on file at the Duke Advertising Agency in Los Angeles and at 12 Mary Street San Francisco where advertising contracts can be made.
Descendants of nine presidents were invited to attend the silver wedding celebration of President and Mrs. Taft, marking a ceremonial gathering with notable guests and dignitaries.
The ARIZONIAN praises the country and its hopeful future, thanking friends, patronage, and the spirit of home building citizens for upholding pride in living in a land with bright prospects.
Predictors push back Congress adjournment to early August though no agreement exists among speculators. With ongoing work stalled and no major bills decided, it is likely Congress remains in session through the summer.
The speaker argues against taking a newspaper without paying and urges readers to consider the impact of unwilling payments. He compares the feeling to delivering goods and awaiting payment only to receive grudging responses, asking readers to place themselves in the seller’s position.
The silver wedding reception of President and Mrs. Taft drew about five thousand guests to the White House lawn. The grounds lit with thousands of lights showcased elegant gowns and military uniforms as the Marine Band played a wedding march. Presents were among the costliest ever given to a U.S. president, and the following evening the White House was opened to the public by Mrs. Taft's request.
A Missouri activist argues for Joseph W. Folk as the 1912 Democratic presidential nominee, praising his anti graft record and leadership. The piece dismisses rivals Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson as less capable, urging Folk to unite the party and secure a decisive victory from the start.
The Arizona Gazette reports Judge Kent plans to address the Senate Committee on Territories to push immediate approval of the joint resolution admitting both Arizona and New Mexico. He emphasizes serving Arizona’s welfare over federal officeholder interests and is currently before the committee. This move, amid local resistance to statehood, is noted as significant and memorable.
The University of Arizona unveils its latest catalogue with a larger page, improved typography, and clearer format. It announces a new four year agriculture degree, a new electrical engineering department, and leaves of absence for key faculty. It notes low costs for students, dormitory plans, and future campus buildings including mining metallurgy and a student clubhouse.
40 acres with 25 cultivated, 20 acres alfalfa ready. $1000 hay sold this season. No Johnson Grass. Good water from soft-well. Four shares water stock in top Valley ditch. Corrugated iron hay dam, horse shed, corral. Includes horse, wagon, mowing/grinder gear, harness, and more. Terms cash plus one or two year balance. Exclusive agent L. F. Vaughn Duncan Arizona. Read The Arizonian.
Emma I. Corbin warns James B. Close and all heirs and assigns that $200 of annual labor was expended to hold the Center mining claim in Grant County New Mexico for 1909 and 1910. Co-owner paid $25 toward your portions of two years. If you fail to contribute within ninety days, your undivided one eighth interest may be forfeited. Dated Silver City April 16 1911. First publication Apr 19 1911.
Notice from the U S Land Office Phoenix announces Willis W. Holder of Sheldon Arizona has filed intent to make final commutation proof for Lots 2 and 3 Section 21 Township 7S Range 31E G S Meridian. Proof will be made before J L T Watters U S Commissioner at Duncan Arizona on July 18 1911. Witnesses: John K Chilton Henry B Harris Samuel L Daniels Charles C Edwards all of Sheldon. First publication June 28 1911.
A historical note describes John Jacob Astor buying Manhattan waste land and reinvesting elsewhere. It highlights rapid development in a new New York City residential district on Long Island, with a choice high ground tract forty two miles from New York and near the ocean offered at fifty dollars per lot.
15 acres with 9 in cultivation about 412 miles above Duncan. Three room house, papered and painted, many outhouses and a good water well. Price 1175 dollars with half cash and balance on time. Jim Casper listed. contact this office for information. Also FOR SALE old papers 25 cents per bundle. Describes items suitable to go under carpets or in cupboards and for kindling fires.
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