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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
2
Duncan Arizonian notes a gag about the resemblance of Woodrow Wilson and the Mexican ambassador, then mocks Mexico’s rapid leadership changes. A public printer is lampooned for printing “Romero's revolution against Diaz.” The item uses sharp, period voice.
In Clifton last week Editor Watson tamed a stubborn badger in a tense rat tling fight. His next steps include a snipe hunt and initiation into the Ancient and Noble Order of Haymakers to become a seasoned Arizonian.
The Clifton-Morenci Mining Journal from Jones Printing Co. Clifton issued its first edition last Thursday. The sixteen page magazine-size paper offers bright, newsy reading and is welcomed as a robust addition to the local newspaper field.
The passage notes that money worries were feared this year but are eased by Secretary McAdoo revealing $500,000,000 in emergency funds to meet such contingencies. It also mentions editorials on the Mexican situation and a sharp critique of tariff legislation, arguing the tariff benefits few and costs many.
The article reproduces President Monroe’s Monroe Doctrine statement to Congress from December 2, 1823. It asserts that the American continents are not to be colonized by European powers, and that the United States will resist any European effort to control or oppress emerging republics in Central and South America.
Washington dispatch reports hours of orthodox tariff discussion with Republicans failing to win amendments. Minority leaders grew tired as the chemical schedule neared approval. Senator Ledge protested the Whiting cut and duty on ithobone, while Smoot likewise refused to offer amendments, deeming them futile.
State land commission issued refunds of rentals on school lands with expiring permits. County treasurers received checks totaling 11 305.52 for Apache Cochise Coconino Graham Greenlee Maricopa Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai and Yuma. The refunds cover balance unpaid for year ending March 15 1913 with many rentals not yet renewed and more collections anticipated as the commission will cover the full year. Of 1100 leases nearly 300 have not applied for renewal yet.
A large shipment of ribbon arrives and is offered at a low figure by The Famous, promising bargain stock for customers seeking inexpensive ribbons.
The Phoenix police chief has banned skirts with side or front slits longer than two inches above the ankle. Blossom Browning was fined in Richmond for showy stockings. officers will arrest women wearing longer slits as indecent exposure.
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