09 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
1
Local items recount visits, job changes, sales pitches, and notices in Duncan. Names include A. T. Layton, J. Craig Watt, Chas. Sands, J. Gale, and O. Taylor with references to Clifton, Globe, Duncan stores, and a big Billingsley sale offering discounted goods and premium dish sets.
The piece praises Hon. Geo. A. Olney as Democratic chairman in Arizona, praising his loyalty in Greenlee and promising fairness and diligence. It notes the editor’s departure to Phoenix after seven years in Duncan and introduces a separate report on Fort Grant site reform school, highlighting location, climate, irrigation, and planned facilities.
The article portrays Governor Geo. W. Hunt as exemplifying sound business administration and enjoying broad esteem across Arizona. It notes persistent criticism from some vested interests and privilege seekers, who seek fault and worry over his administration.
Dwight B. Heard of Phoenix Frank Munsey of New York and Medill McCormick of Chicago bought the Arizona Republican in Phoenix last Saturday night. The paper will move from Taft to Roosevelt Johnson support and is described as a substantial Southwest paper influential in Arizona politics and development.
The ARIZON IAN announces its retirement from active newspaper work after a four year and four month period. The decision follows a wish to pursue a different profession while acknowledging the value of journalism and the efforts begun with L. B. Stephens to start the Duncan Arizonian, described as a challenging early project.
W. M. Clark, president of the Clark Mercantile Company, departs this week for eastern markets to buy the winter stock of goods.
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