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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
1
The two story Duncan Building Association structure is nearly finished with paint and varnish. It measures 254 by 60 feet and offers ample space for business. The upper floor houses lodge rooms for Masons and Rights of Pythias while the lower floor awaits tenants.
A $50 million timber sale of Mount Graham forest for Mt. Graham Lumber Co of Thatcher Arizona creates a six year contract with a three year readjustment. flumes will transport Douglas fir Engelmann spruce and other timbers to the Gila river area for local markets including Copper mines at Globe Clifton Miami Bay and Morenci. government access to flumes is guaranteed.
The Famous advertises an American Tally corset urging readers to own one to enhance their appearance and confidence. The short copy emphasizes style and desirability without additional details.
The El Paso Times argues that rising demand for arable land in the Southwest will attract settlers from eastern and midwestern cities. It urges persistent, organized advertising to inform prospective buyers about opportunities in the Mimbres Mesilla and upper Gila valleys, with Duncan as a commercial center.
The state of Arizona received 2 300 000 acres of institutional grants for university buildings prisons asylums schools deaf and blind etc totaling multiple allocations. A further 2 000 000 acres of school land lies in Cochise Pinal Pima Maricopa Yuma Mohave and Yavapai counties awaiting survey and selection by the land commission.
A brief notice lists rabbit metal for sale at the Arizonian office priced at 20¢ per pound.
Duncan residents unite funds and efforts to finish a new Methodist church in the center of town. Rev. S. M. Cheek aided in winding up finances, and the church opened for worship on July 27 with a sermon from Luke 11 23 24. A union meeting with the Presbyterian church is planned for August 11 with Rev. R N Sanders preaching.
Sunday school at 10 o clock with preaching at 11 o clock. The Ladies Aid meets Friday at 3 p m with Mrs Aker. Sunday evening preaching at 8 20 by the pastor with a special sermon to men. Every man is urged to attend. RosAL K Acurr pastor.
Optician Dr Schell from Tucson will be at the Duncan Hotel this Saturday for one day only. He offers glasses for headaches and weak eyes with satisfaction guaranteed. Contact local shoppers with eye care needs.
We received a shipment of ladies black and white silk gloves that were late arriving on July 1. The gloves are now on sale at a very low price. The Famous.
Report notes the cabalistic number eight forty seven thirty brought luck and dishes to Mrs W T Witt at Billingsleys Tuesday. The clock face was uncovered and stopped precisely at 8:47:30 to the second.
The Lordsburg Liberal notes Jack Page, recently departed to New York to learn the linotype trade. He finds the city impressive, though his roots in Duncan and Lordsburg make New York seem like a small town by comparison.
A historical critique argues ambassador Henry Lane Wilson of Mexico is thoroughly discredited for his role in supporting Huerta and aiding the overthrow of the Madero government. The piece contrasts Wilson with the current U.S. president and condemns his actions as un American and repudiated by both government and people.
A list of hotel arrivals includes A. M. Turner and daughter Clifton Arizona N C Worrell Clifton New Mexico A W Hadley El Paso Texas Miss Lucy Daemion Thatcher Arizona Tom Braun city W E Kelly Charley Brooks Clifton Arizona J O Philipps city J K Allen Lordsburg New Mexico H B Harris Charley Harris W W Holder Sheldon Arizona W J Price Sayre Oklahoma J W Sherin Deming New Mexico d W Corady Clifton Lee Beavens J T Carter Josh Clark city.
A recruiting sergeant will visit Deming August 5, Lordsburg August 6, Benson August 8, Tucson August 9, Douglas August 10, Bisbee August 11 to answer inquiries about service and examine applicants. Men accepted will be transported to El Paso for formal processing. minors need parental consent on proper forms. Postmasters provide blanks and more info.
If its new we have it, featuring The Famous brand lineup for the season. Retail walls showcase fresh arrivals across men’s and women’s wear, accessories, and footwear, with exclusive items highlighted in-store this month.
A verse praises the Duncan girl, highlighting beauty and charm. It extols graceful movement, varied hair colors from black to auburn, eyes dark or blue, and compares her to violets and dawn light. The poem reveres her as peerless and angelic.
Mr. L Cameron stops at Stephens Hotel. Dr Briley visits Twin Peaks Mining Camp. Jim Campbell family spent days in Safford. Mrs Ella Stephens visits daughter in Clifton. Kansas flour sold at Campbells. Various residents travel to Clifton York Safford Lordsburg and Duncan. Officials visit Phoenix for tax business. Clara Clark to Dallas. Harness shop to open in Duncan. Mrs J H Gooch ill at Duncan Hotel. Stephens Hotel adds 9 by 40 foot porch for summer dining and lodging.
Local residents and visitors frequent Sheldon with trips to Clifton and Duncan. Names include Jim Smith, Mrs. A L Schendler, Ed Dormand, Henry Martin, J K Chilton, A B Helmes, J S Kimp, and Mrs. Daniels. Events mention farm visits, dance attendance, and a birth of a seven and a half pound boy.
House and two lots in Duncan with orchard and garden offered on reasonable terms. Apply to J. R Fowler.
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