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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1919
Page
4
A brief poetic notice from James P. Dim expressing seasonal greetings. The piece reflects on a sublime time when truth, rhyme, and love align, linking Christmas to heartfelt gifts and the old-fashioned spirit of celebration.
The article argues proper child nutrition is crucial for future strength and resilience. It warns undernourishment affects poor and rich alike, urging education for parents across all social strata to ensure healthy diets and avoid long-term harm.
Prospective operators and investors eye the Tombstone mining district as virgin ground with many leaseable properties. Timely sales are hinted as markets may shift in the next twelve months, offering chances for small owners to capitalize amid evolving holdings.
Bradstreets reports living costs on ninety staple commodities climbed 13 percent in November, pushing overall war-time levels to 131 percent. Groceries and teens drive the rise as prices for shoes and clothing jump sharply, with profiteering blamed and government action urged.
The piece notes the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that wartime prohibition remains constitutional, dashing hopes of a quick repeal. Potential presidential action could end wartime bans, but a national amendment looms, leaving distillers little time to liquidate stocks and labels whiskey for medicinal uses.
The escaped prisoner Chet Moon was tracked to Mart Peoples ranch near the Mexican line in Cave Canyon. After a brief run, Moon was found hiding in a cabin and captured by Deputies Haverty and Parmer, then returned to Hereford for custody. Moon described a night trek with the Mexican Garcia and claimed luck aided the near capture.
An account from Imperial shows a dredge captain signaling Walnet States soldiers who crossed toward Mexican land to retreat after a near confrontation with Gov. Cantu's men. The detachment had wandered along the Colorado River area near Andrade, firing near Mexican posts before being redirected.
United States engineer Frank L Hess argues in Engineering and Mining Journal that tariffs would not spur tungsten mining. He favors using Orient ores now and conserving for future use, warning against boosting domestic production and risking mine closures. Hess cites reciprocal trade and limited US supply as key points. Local notices follow from Bisbee and Tombstone, including assailants, court actions, and community events.
State Engineer Thomas Maddock proposed that Yuma County commissioners invest $150,000 to $250,000 toward a road project to the Maricopa county line, with federal matching funds. The Yuma commission refused, citing lack of state funds, ending plans for a 801000 project cost and regional highway linkage to Tucson and Douglas.
In Douglas on December 18, Mrs. John Armstrong sustained severe facial and hand burns when a kerosene can exploded while she tended the furnace at 1449 Ninth Street. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. no structural damage occurred to the home owned by Rey E. Moore.
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