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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1920
Page
2
A letter to Cochise County officials urges a broad retrenchment in public spending while safeguarding essential departments. The writer cites readers’ letters and notes that tax reductions should not undercut core services, proposing a careful year‑over‑year budgeting approach and urging a decisive plan from county leaders.
The article discusses two Christmas customs in many communities the Christ Childs candle and carolers touring streets. Candle signals hospitality symbolic of welcoming the Christ Child and blessing until Christmas Day. Carols heard outdoors create lasting festive spirit beyond church or home.
The 1919 global gold output fell to 8.285 million ounces, down 18.5 million dollars from 1918, with the United States producing about 60 million in 1919, a drop of 38 million from the previous year. Experts warn of continued declines and growing concern over gold parity maintenance.
A 1920 Christmas sermon extols the birth of Jesus Christ, recalling Bethlehem, the manger, and nativity themes. It frames Jesus as timeless Lord and King, calling on Christians and others to observe the holy day and honor his life and resurrection.
A proposal by Doe D. Appiie to the Southern California Bason Company seeks a preliminary permit to develop 3,50,000 horsepower of hydro energy from the Colorado River. If approved, vast dam projects in Utah, Nevada, and California would generate power for railroads, industry, and agriculture, with significant regional economic and energy implications.
Washington and Arizona officials report population tallies with references to a wide range of states. The document lists numerous regions and cities, including California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Iowa, Michigan, and more, highlighting the census-like data and related notes.
The article notes a major operation targeting Sper Coyote in Pima County, detailing a lengthy investigative and enforcement push led by local authorities. It mentions the involvement of A. Glishriet and CH. Brog county PWNATAD agent, with aims to seize or dismantle illicit activities and safeguard residents.
A historical notice lists patent and pension items and new postmasters including George W. Noring Youngs Wark in Pinal County and others in Graham and Yuma counties. It mentions a new Nadaburg post office with B Berry named postmaster and various resignations and appointments across Maricopa, Graham, Cochise and Pima counties along with a land and public works project near Bagdad and Eureka districts. The document also records the commission of a three year estate establishment and a gathering of residents for a January event.
Notice records that Frank Fowler, Herman Trapp, and Joseph Me neither filed intention to make Three Year Proof to establish claim for a homestead entry No 68103 in Tombstone Arizona. The hearing before Willam Powter, U S Commissioner, will occur January 30 1929 at Tombstone.
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