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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
2
The Arizona newspaper announces a weekly Wednesday edition dated May 31 1911 with a subscription price of 2.00 in advance edited by L F Vaughn The paper lists advertising contracts through Duke Advertising Agency located at 427 South Main St Los Angeles and 12 Geary St San Francisco.
The Prescott Courier argues that if the recall questions return to Arizona voters the paper will stay passive on the general issue. It says the recall should apply to the judiciary and all officials, warning that a system advancing officials above the law would turn the country into a republic in name only. It emphasizes that higher officials make the recall more useful.
George Hunt and Brady O'Neill performed good service for Arizona in Washington. The report highlights their contributions to the Arizona Democratic effort in the capital.
Dr Wilde argues that good morals are the state’s first interest and praises moral gains in national life. He asserts the state can demand expert service from college professors and that universities should cultivate virtue and citizenship without excessive cost.
A missive from a delinquent subscriber arrived at the mailroom. The note expresses continued nonpayment and requests leniency while outlining ongoing financial difficulties.
A garbled excerpt from the Gila Valley Record shows a handwritten plea about not wanting the paper. The misspelled portion asks to stop delivery and to have it given to the writer, who promises to pay later if possible.
The piece notes Arizona's progressive constitution drawing national interest and the Rough Riders' fame. It lists eligibility for a Clifton Arizona post office clerk: physical requirements, gender rules for divorced or self supporting women, and directs applicants to The Postmaster for blanks, exams, duties, salaries, vacations, and promotions.
The Artesian Belt is a new weekly journal started by Renick White, editor of Paradise Record, moving his plant to San Simon on the El Paso and Southwestern line. The paper aims to promote the booming artesian belt as a developing farming region near Paradise mining camp.
Governor Mills names Sunday as Mothers Day in New Mexico, reportedly honoring traditional wash-day customs and aligning with local practice. The action assigns a ceremonial observance without creating a legal holiday.
Proceedings of the 6th Annual Convention of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association note the initial 69 charter members and steady growth. The record credits the association with improving cattle condition and expanding influence as the country settles more densely.
The Arizona magazine published in Phoenix by John A. Reaves receives high praise for its Arizona focus and inspiring Tempe scenes. The piece notes the large expense of production and urges all Arizona readers to support it to sustain its work, citing the Great Roosevelt Dam issue as worth a full year’s subscription.
Postmaster General Hitchcock is to designate Clifton as a post office savings bank. The note lauds Greenlee county as a neighbor city gaining recognition, marking the fourth such designation in Arizona. Arizona is described as receiving its fair share.
Safford Arizona hosts a July 4 celebration with a free-for-all trot or pace, $150 purses, a 2 to 3 year old colt race, and running races from Graham Greenlee Cochise and Gila counties. Entries close June 28 with races July 3 and July 4.
A witty exchange ends with the poet offering a $1 a fine payment for a short poem. The editor counters with a $1 per word rate, sparking a humorous bargaining moment as the poet departs and returns with a brief verse.
A string of fragments shows a rural scene with a farm owner instructing his apprentice William to tend the mare. The apprentice returns, misleads, and the farmer reveals the mare was shot and buried. Brief notes mention barber shop services and rates.
An initial examination for a clerk position will be held at the city post office on June 10 1911. Applicants must be 18 to 45 years old on exam day. Married women are not eligible for the position.
Ice cold soda offered at Duncan Ice Cream Parlor serves customers seeking retro confectionery. locals gather for a taste of classic flavors and nostalgic ambiance.
G T Richards of Richardson's Mills Alabama recounts how one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery cured his child of a year long bronchial problem once feared to be consumption. The remedy addresses coughs colds hoarseness lagrippe asthma croup and sore lungs with 50 cents to 1 dollar prices and a free trial bottle guaranteed by druggists.
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