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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1917
Page
2
In Vincennes the frontier stirs as Tecumseh the Cougar, Shawnee leader famed for oratory and leadership, rises in legend amid Harrison era tensions. A solar eclipse and tribal fears mix with militia drills, political aspiration, and destiny guiding David Lawrence toward a vast western future.
David Lawrence and Ike Blackford pursue Indian captors who seized Toinette, racing north from Vincennes toward Tippecanoe and Malden. The two youths endure a brutal, daylong chase through rain, cold, and exhaustion, risking death to rescue her with Judge Parke aiding quiet preparations.
A tense question about Blackford's fate and David's attempt to rescue a girl held by a sick man. The wilderness setting heightens peril as the rescue mission unfolds with uncertain odds.
An advocate of moral uplift urges restraint, while a practical mother asserts she will raise her children by tending to them. The exchange contrasts idealistic guidance with realistic parenting in a brief dialogue fragment.
Copper casting brand at 3424 dollars per unit. Cripple Creek district March output 67,467 tons, average value 15.49 per ton, gross bullion 1,044,952. Dividends totaled 165,000 with Cresson and Golden Cycle paying monthly. New ore finds at Cabriia near Salome and Glory Hole tunnel. Chloride Cerbal Four Metals reports rich ore near 15 feet wide at 135 feet depth with zinc and gold values. Wrigley tunnel in Kingman district shows lead silver ore in solid shipping grade.
Reports from Telluride Telluride district indicate Black Bear mine yields about 179 tons daily. Bulltame at Silverton resumes, rain adit surpasses 1800 feet. Breckenridge Lucky mine advances steadily on Min hill. Pioneer Consolidated Mines keeps front with free gold discoveries. Newman tunnel at Aspen to resume operations per San Juan Valley camp. San Juan Valley district total tonnage since December 1, 1916 about 54 000 tons. Major petroleum pools noted in midcontinent fields. Arkansas valley oil in 1916 valued at 42 316 053 to producers. Luna county New Mexico sees oil strike near Columbus. Sam Lewis ranch southwest of Hope reports oil. Three test wells planned in Nara Visa country. many oil claims located in Otero county with soon development. Oil found in over thirty sites in state to date. Phelps Dodge directors declare 1917 dividends at 26 per share, same as last year. 1916 total distributed 92.50 a share. Brown oil well southeast of Artesia, once famed, now producers.
In the Lander district interest in oil lands grows. Producers Oil Gas Company reports drilling about 1800 feet in Buffalo basin. Southern Montana Company plans its first Elk Chas well. Embar Oil geologist Richards filed on 2500 acres at Crystal Creek, ten miles east of Himes.
A bold individual displays resolve as he endures a difficult task in a hazardous setting. The account emphasizes personal courage and resilience, noting the risks faced and the steady attitude shown throughout the ordeal.
An ad touts Freezone for quick corn and callus relief. Apply a few drops to a tender spot and the corn loosens and lifts away without pain. The copy claims instant soreness relief and skin safety, urging readers to ask their pharmacist or order via a wholesale drug house.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for smoothing pimples and Cuticura Soap for cleansing. It promises daily use to keep skin clear and mentions free sample offers by mail from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, tastes pleasant to children, and provides clear directions in a 50-cent bottle.
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