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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1920
Page
4
The Tombstone Daily Prospector notes farm labor shortages worsened by war. City men increasingly seek summer farm work, with about 1000 applications weekly anticipated in New York City. Benefits include health, extra money, and easing harvest needs, though skill and endurance vary and city workers return to their regular jobs afterward.
Freeland registrar of vital statistics proposes a tax on unmarried men and women over 30. The idea suggests a penalization for lack of partnership and income, arguing many single people contribute less to families. The proposal notes that family status affects exemptions, with a single person receiving fewer tax benefits than a married one.
A critical harsh piece warns that speculative investments lure eager but vulnerable people. It emphasizes insiders scoop up meritorious propositions, while the public loses savings in dubious ventures. It urges seeking advice from bank men to preserve capital and character.
A reflective piece urges readers to pause and listen before proceeding in life. It warns of moral and financial injury and discusses dollar purchasing power, saving habits, and future money value changes, urging prudent financial planning.
A Red Cross bulletin notes 140 men under a renowned French landscape gardener are tending Argonne Cemetery where 23,000 American soldiers lie buried. The worker has served French presidents for thirty years, linking to local losses from the sector drive that killed and wounded Tombstone and Cochise County men.
A fragmented wartime tribute laments four fallen friends Warren Grimm, Arthur McElfresh, Ben Hubt, and Dale Hubt killed on Armistice Day in Centralia Washington. The letter condemns the murderers and mourns the loss, recalling comrades and the ongoing sorrow as spring returns.
A garbled early 20th century warning imagines aerial flivvers overrunning cities. It foresees mass production of aircraft and engines strewn through air and on roofs. Debris, wrecks, and danger from falling parts overshadowed by absurd visions of visitors and authorities reacting to the airborne threat.
A column argues against judging orphans by looks noting that a homely baby once nicknamed the yellow kid grew into a beautiful, charming woman. It cites foster faith and patience amid biases and warns against attractive bias in adoption. Also jokes about gas prices and hay costs.
The passage notes banks resist raising rates despite general price increases. It cites taxes, asset valuation, and legal limits as burdens, yet banks show little inclination to advance rates. The piece argues banks are slow to adjust to economic shifts and deserve credit for restraint.
A garbled 1920s style passage condemns delaying justice and calls for enforcing the law in Arizona. It references Simplicio Tor Chris Melick and a writ denied, urging that the state’s authorities pursue punishment for perceived crimes and uphold legal consequences.
The article critiques Britain and the United States for defying and delaying League of Nations norms. It cites the London Morning Post on German provocation and France’s response, arguing U S ratification matters to deter aggression. It notes Republican opposition and warns nullifying the treaty risks war and a weakened press system.
The Douglas International reports that Bisbee mines and local smelters risk shut down as railroad stoppages continue. With trains idle, copper demand slack and a large unsold surplus, operations run at bare profit, threatening long delays before mining and smelting resume in Bisbee and Douglas. This could deal a fatal blow to Cochise County and create a gloomy outlook for Douglas and Bisbee.
Clay Fairmap, Commissioner of the General Land Office, says oil claims under the placer law are invalid unless $260 has been expended on each claim. The ruling cites prior claims located before October 1929 must show $230 plus $200? expended for each claim before February. The exchange references Bowie holder Kratebore and the impact of the new prospecting law. The answer indicates no work was recorded on claims last year or this year, affecting holders under the placer act.
April 13 report notes high demand for state game laws booklets. Warren Joe V Prochaska urges reprint of copies including amendments rules for taking fish and game. Adds article by game warden and guides on game preserves camp fires and outing details. Requests may be sent to the state game department Capitol Phoenix.
Palmer defeated Red Byrd of Oklahoma in two rounds, with the sponge stopping the bout to spare Byrd from further punishment. The semifinal Hartman versus Fiasco ended in a draw. About $11,000 was wagered on the main event amid the largest crowd this city has seen.
April 12 The Irish Mag Leasing company plans to resume operations of the C. and A. lease under a trust formed with local backing. Interests in the trust are non transferable and there will be no trading in the shares.
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