War News From Overseas Fronts Across France and London
From Paris and London reports dated Aug 19 to Aug 23 describe French and British offensives along the Oise, Aisne, Somme, and Picardy fronts. French troops advance on a ten mile front near Fontenoy and Nampel, with land gains west of Latsigny. British forces push from Arras to Moyenville and Beaucourt, taking prisoners and capturing key positions. Haig’s operations expand, while German resistance remains stubborn. German retreat indications appear as the Allies press on.
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Merchants oppose Misree price rule for goods
Merchants and business groups across the state oppose a rule requiring sellers to mark all goods at actual cost plus a fixed margin. They argue varied goods and imputed markups would confuse customers and limit price increases. Court battles over similar orders are noted.
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Merchants Face State Order To Mark Costs and Prices
Phoenix merchants prepare to comply with a state defense council order to clearly mark both cost and selling price on every merchandise item. They say they do not oppose showing original costs, but argue that costs continually change, making constant marking impractical.
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Local CAPD calls for more men for military service
The Local Board reports a telegram from the Provost Marshal General seeking a large number of white men with legal training for restricted military service. Eligible registrants should present themselves to the Local Board. names of those to be sent to Camp Bowie, Texas, are listed, with many Arizona residents and other states represented.
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County Hospital Praised For Drug Addiction Treatment
A Lowell Island educated stenographer thanks County Superintendent Sparks for access to the county hospital for addiction treatment. She writes that she can live without drugs, praising the hospital’s care, the staff, and the program's perceived success in treating withdrawal and supporting recovery.
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Cobb Withdraws From Governor Race in Favor of Osborn
Lamar Cobb state engineer withdraws from the Democratic nomination for governor and endorses Sidney P Osborn in Phoenix. Cobb cites inability to continue campaigning and aims to unify support to improve state affairs, urging voters to back Osborn for the public tally.
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Franklin Marvels at State Progress
Chief Justice notes pride in Arizona's growth, cites vast improvements from desert to fertile farms in Yuma valley and Somerton. Describes paved road, prosperity, and hopeful outlook for the future amid territorial development.
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Death of Former Part Owner of Phoenix Townsite
Rie IX Aug 22 of Nelsson former part owner of a Phoenix townsite died at Camp Cody during a visit to his son. He was 73 and had heart trouble. Survived by a widow and many sons living in Arizona Texas California and Iowa. Surviving names span Paul Ratti Hereford Caud Hard Edwin Lee Rooch Herschel B Eiston Antonio Pine Herbert E Locke Best Davenport Geo E Powell Gen W Pierce Haugh Gabbie Loyd Saxon Carlos Chavez Spurgeon Foreman Joe Dunkerson Willam Martens Otto Bauman Fortunate Padilla Robert M Cummins Albert Vietti Thomas Savier Alva Barnes John Koski Bowmen Stephens.
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Sutter Wens Elated By Suburban Race Withdrawal
Aug 21 Senator Fred Sutter and supporters in Bisbee cheer as a Phoenix report states Lucas Cole withdrew from the Democratic suburban race. The move is seen as boosting Sutter by weakening Cobb, while Osborn may split Cobb votes and strengthen Molter’s position.
Too Slow on Draw Arrested by Marshal Jerome
Aug 22 deputy marshal Harry Carlson credited with life saving quick draw in halting Hano Gomes who drew on him. Gomes, charged as a stacker, had records under Gomez and Ravilla across Clifton and Miami.
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