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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
2
A ponderous editorial argues the tariff is the key economic issue facing the nation and praises Democratic leaders including the President and Culberson. It asserts the party must survive the tariff debates to deliver a strong record of statesmanship in four years.
The article foresees a major southern European war reshaping dynasties and the Turkish Empire in Europe. It suggests a Mediterranean shift in world civilization and hints at Greece and Rome influencing future cultural progress.
A letter argues the California legislature erred by discriminating against aliens and urges the national administration to pursue a treaty with Japan instead. The writer even entertains annexation ideas, noting Mexico could join the United States to improve conditions for Americans and Mexicans alike.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous Main Street shops and substitutes in Duncan with names like Bank of Duncan Briley J H Bullard J K, Duncan Hotel Main 231, Duncan Meat Market Main 161, Duncan Lumber Co Main 281, White Front Saloon 841, and various individuals and subs including Cosper J E Sub 815 and Evans John F Main 501, reflecting a streetward catalog.
Loretta and Mrs. Dingle shopped for inexpensive toys for a church bazaar then left the wrapped items behind after a long day. A mystery ensues as the large parcel and toys disappear, with Mrs. Dingle reportedly ill tempered about the loss.
A local ad notes Avery plows and Thomas mowing machines from W. W. Wilkey. Fishing in the Gila becomes a fad with Duncan promoted as a destination. Corduroy pants sell for 2.50, men's work pants 4.75, boys' Sunday pants 4.75. Clark Mercantile Co. hosts visitors Steve Kemp and Emmet Buck from Shedon on Thursday.
The passage traces the American party evolution from the Whigs revival in 1834 after the Federal party ended in 1817, noting factions led by Adams and Clay favoring protection and internal improvements, versus strict constitutionalists allied with Jackson. It explains the National Republicans under Clay, the 1834 coalition restoring the Whig name, and the northern and southern Whigs as a coalition rather than a single party.
Steve Corley of Steeplerook Grant County New Mexico declares that he and a co owner have performed the required annual labor on the Kentuck and Anaconda mining claims. If Schaibel or heirs fail within 180 days after first publication to contribute 22.5 percent each worth 22.50 per claim, ownership will transfer to Corley who has expended the labor and costs. First publication March 5, 1913. 13 publications.
Bank balance sheet lists assets including due from directors overdrafts and cash items. It shows deposits and capital figures with liabilities including time deposits and certified checks. affidavit by Cashier I. B. R. Lanneau asserts accuracy.
An assortment of small items appears in this notice batch including a sale of orchard and garden property on reasonable terms, Apple Tod, and Fowler. Shoe ads boast high class men’s and boys’ footwear at low prices from G. W. Phillips. The Billingsley store offers summer dry goods, Ira Spoon’s Clifton visit last week, Mrs Charley Beam visiting Blue Creek residents, and Frank Graves’ business trip to Lordsburg on Friday.
In Greenlee County Arizona the Superior Court summons defendant James Everett Marcell also known as James Andres Woodbury or Critchell to answer the complaint filed by plaintiff Mary K. Liles. The summons requires appearance within twenty days if served in Clifton or thirty days otherwise under the court seal dated March 1 1913.
A critique of living a "simple life" argues it demands endless labor and lack of specialization. The author notes the hausfrau must sweep wash and mend while managing meals and servants, questioning whether more work for oneself truly frees others. A quote from K F Gerould in Atlantic Monthly is cited.
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