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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1922
Page
4
The Tombstone Daily Prospector notes ongoing county courthouse upkeep in Tombstone with repairs and new carpets, despite local digs from Douglas readers. The piece defends local improvement spending and mocks external critics while emphasizing enduring county infrastructure.
A Douglas editorial attacks Cochise county court house renovations in Tombstone accusing the Dispatch of muddled logic and seeking to profit Douglas contractors. The piece argues the carpet digging tale is a political maneuver tied to county seat removal fears and Douglas taxpayers.
Prominent Tombstone residents push for a corporate group to collect and preserve local historic artifacts. The plan aims to display relics like Bird Cage Theater, record early mining and frontier life, and spark statewide interest in Tombstone history as Arizona develops rapidly. The Tucson Citizen notes broad citizen support and the desire to safeguard artifacts for future generations.
The Daily Prospector reports Col. James H. McClintock endorsing Tombstone preservation efforts. He notes Tombstone’s unique history and suggests capitalizing its past as a tangible community asset, urging local action to protect old walls and borders for future memory.
Prescott Courier comments on federal prohibition enforcer Mike Cassidy accusing county and city officers of failing to cooperate against bootleggers in Arizona. The piece argues state enforcement varies, urges united action, and warns accusations may hamper cooperation despite efforts to curb rum running.
The Financial Review of New York reports 1921 silver use at about 2.5 times world output, with 148 million ounces mined and 356 million consumed. US output fell due to April mine closures, while demand grows for coinage and East Asian trade. The Pittman Act leaves 121 million ounces to purchase at $1, with expectations prices may rise before bottlenecks clear. Capital returning to mining signals expanded Western development.
An old discussion on car longevity noting 1910 cars kept weathering at bay due to copper and brass, unlike modern steel screws and nickel plated headlight trimmings. Water intrusion through cracked windshields and fittings caused rust, highlighting brass and copper as superior for permanence and strength in harsh conditions.
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