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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1918

Page

8

New County Food Administrator Appointed in Cochise

Robert Rae of Douglas is named county food administrator for Cochise County and will begin duties immediately under federal authority. He will enforce the food control act and oversee eating plates bakeries mills and dealers with direct reports for violations or complaints. Timothy Riordan federal food administrator for Arizona praises Rae for his Home Card leadership and readiness for the duties ahead.

Phoenix Fell Robert Rae Douglas Cochise County United States Rae el State Food Administration Timothy A. Riordan Arizona

War gardens expand as mining firms pledge plots

Globe Globe February reports that Old Dominion and Miami Copper will run war gardens in 1915 mirroring Inspirations success. Old Dominion plans six acres, Miami Copper seventeen, while Inspirations expands to sixty acres and plans crops of potatoes then vegetables and corn. The gardens engage employees, with seed and tools provided and produce shared locally. A separate note from Douglas details a World War I era letter from Chaplain Dickson with an oak leaf memorial for peace.

GLOBE Old Dominion Miami Copper Company Ol Dominion Miami Copper Inspiration Ihs J. H. Sandige Inspiration Gardens Miami Sandige Here Sandigo Chaplats

Resignation wires in by J C Ryan over Atwood

In Bisbee the resignation of County Engineer J C Ryan followed news that J M Atwood had been appointed state highway engineer. Ryan’s move prompts board action and possible shift of county prisoners already working on the state highway under Em eeer Rgan with board consent. The board telegramed Atwood promising county prisoners would come under county control if needed.

Bisbee J. C Ryan BLM Atwood Ryan Ememeer Rgan Board of Paper Exisers Vance Johnson Board of Supervisors 2 M. Atwood J C. Ryan Res Super Ochise

Roberts Seeks Democratic Nomination for Arizona Governor

Phoenix reports Senator C. M. Roberts declares his candidacy for governor and argues his wide experience in farming mining banking and ranching makes him best suited to lead. He predicts rivals like Judge Fred Sutter will join but says they mistake the field.

Phoenix Feb C. M. Roberts Roberts Mr. Roberts Arizona Fred Sutter

Arizona Tops Per Capita in Red Cross Seal Sales

Arizona bought more Red Cross Christmas seals per capita than any state, announced yesterday by the Arizona Anti-Tuberculosis Association in Tucson. The association will receive $10,000 from the sale for state work, with a proposal to divide among public sanitariums such as St Luke's Home in Phoenix and St Luke's in the Wilderness in Prescott to aid the new St Luke's at Tecson in its first year.

Arizona Red Cross Christman Seals Meteen Arizona Anti-Tuberculosis Association Tucson St Luke's Phoenix St. Luke’s in-the-Wilderness Prescott Uch St. Luke's Tecson

Registration of Shipyard Artisans In Arizona

Phoenix February 6 crews and workers are invited to enroll as part of The United States Shipyard Volunteers of the Public Reserve. About 888 Arizona craftsmen are sought including laborers machinists and tradesmen for shipbuilding. Enrollment starts February 11 with cards sent to county supervisors and unions. Early registration urged as yards now run one shift and state quota looks achievable.

Phoenix Arizona United States Shipyard Volunteers Public Reserve Thomas J. Croate County Boards of Supervisors State Council of Defense

Draft Regulation for Military Fitness Candidates

The text outlines medical eligibility criteria for registrants including abdominal conditions, limb injuries, vein issues, and dental criteria. It specifies acceptable exceptions such as preserved digits, absence of edema with leg ulcers, and minimum counts of serviceable teeth including allowances for crowns or bridges.

Wheat Conservation Sparks Public Cooperation Across State

Reports from across the state indicate the wheat conservation rules effective January 28 are in effect with firms and the public cooperating. Mills and dealers are supplying corn meal as substitutes, while efforts to balance supply continue under Mr. Smalley’s guidance.

Stanford Man Oil Ad Administrator for Arizona

The national fuel office, led by Mark L. Requa of Oakland, appointed Professor D. Folsom to oversee production and marketing of fuel oil and by products across Idaho, Montana, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, California, and the Alaska Territory. Attorney Norman Johnson of Globe is in Tombstone today to appear before the Superior Court.

San Francisco Cal National Fuel Off and Off Field Administration Mark L. Requa Oakland California Department of Minespera el Folsom Idaho Montana Utah Arizona New Mexico Nevada Oregoa Washington Atssks Norman Johnson Globe Tombstone Buperior Court

Arizona manganese production grows from nothing to shipment levels

Arizona has shifted from shipping no manganese to active ore shipments with numerous local and national companies listed as producers and buyers. The state’s manganese deposits are being studied by the U S Bureau of Mines, with a bulletin forthcoming, and the State Bureau of Mines offers to provide buyers with ore-quality lists for prospective shippers.

Arizona E. J. Jones United States Bureau of Mines Federal Bureau State Bureau of Mines

University of Arizona asked to supply Gila testers and monsters

The University of Arizona is pressed to perform various services with public demand unclear until requested. Hogan Douglas Fairbanks Company wired from Hollywood asking if two live Gila testers could be provided, and a future picture featuring Douglas Fairbanks will reportedly show two University of Arizona Gila monsters.

University of Arizona Hogan Douglas Fairbanks Company Hollywood Douglas Fairbanks

Warren Resident Indicted by Jury

From Tucson reports, Harry L. Kohlberg a former Warren resident has been indicted by the federal grand jury for writing a threatening letter to President Wilson. He is free on a 5000 dollar bond awaiting trial in Tucson this month. Kohlberg is married to Georgia Willcox formerly of Tombstone.

Tucson Harry L. Kohlberg Warren District Federal Grand Jury Wilson Kohlberg Tombstone Georgia Willcox

Hunt Sees No Reason for Extra Session in Arizona

Governor Hunt indicated no prospect for a special legislative session in Phoenix. Three reasons have been discussed for a potential call: voting rights for Arizona soldiers in the fall election, funding for patriotic work supported by voluntary subscriptions, and a proposed state labor commission to handle labor disputes.

Phoenix Hunt Arizona

Campaign for War Savings Stamps in Arizona

Arizona gears up for a February War Savings Stamps drive led by the Phoenix Lodge of Elks and state leaders. Governor to issue proclamation. county chairs urged to report weekly and enlist county-wide participation. prizes, school essays, and hotel and drugstore partnerships noted to broaden reach. Harry R. Tritle, State Director, emphasizes rapid statewide spread and strong local organization.

Arizona Phoenix Lodge of Elks Phoenix Elks Boone Iowa Washington Lincoln Alabama Drug Store Pateletic Harry R. Tritle

Arizona to skip holiday on Adoption Day for thrift bond drive

State institutions commission approves no holiday in Arizona on Adoption Day February 14. Gov. Hunt to proclaim a statewide thrift bond campaign, urging citizens to volunteer services to boost the drive. Campaign aims for a record statewide effort with local leaders coordinating finance and outreach.

Arizona Gov. Hunt State War Savings Committee Earry H.R Tritle Walther

Tire Firm Enters Arizona Cotton Market Amid Bloomfield Los Angeles Ties

A large tire company with plants in Bloomfield, New Jersey and Los Angeles, California is negotiating for cotton land in the Salt River valley Phoenix and says it will be in the market for the balance of the current year's crop.

Bowie Off Clove Corporation Dda Sea Financial Bowie OM Basin Pittsburg Arizona John J. Birdne United States Land Office Phoenix Mr. Birdno Chicago Los Angeles Bloomfield N. J Calif Salt River Valley

Registration of Skilled Workmen in Cochise County

Clerk A C Karger of the Board of Supervisors coordinates the registration of skilled workmen under the Department of Labor. The effort currently moves toward Arizona as it begins county wide registration of volunteers, with full details reported in The Prospector yesterday.

A. C. Karger Board of Supervisors Cochise County Department of Labor Arizona

Fragmentary note on science curing stages and rector doubt

A damaged fragment notes relief that science may cure all stages and that rectors show doubt about the claim. The text is incomplete but suggests concern over medical progress and ecclesiastical skepticism.

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NEW County Ryan Wires Vance M. Johnson Robert Stanford Man Oil Manganese Production Iportant Buckingham and Wright Globe Bunker 11 Mines Co Helps Dodge Corporation Burwister and Bunker, Mayer Calumet and Arizona Mining Co Warren FA Chamberlain Florence Copper Queen Consolidated — Mining Co Phelps Dodge Corporation Biabee J Glibin Wickenburg Thomas Hirring Hmabee Jamieson Basey Manganese Development Co Girand and Crabe Jack Marden Prescot Noble Electric Steel Co Francisco Califoria Shattuck Arizona Copper Co Dishee Superior and Globe Copper Co Wheeler Property J. B Girand Phoenis Woods, Hidardt and Gunn San Incisco, California Gila Monsters For Movie CO Warren Campaign For War Savings Commission On State Institutions Hoa. Lowdermik Willcox Cochise Howle San Simon Joe A. Lockwood Libery Francisco Elias Gabilondo Hermosillo Sonora Maricopa County Sheri W. M. Marka Rudd Glendale Agua Fria Bridge Hoodestera John Wingfield Camp Verde Maricopa Harold Bergman Scout Arthur C. Jones Globe City Council Hloc. Legross el Paso Metory Frank Luke Henson Luke Federal Land Bank of Santa Cruz County F. and. A.M. Grand Lodge of Phoenix Order Apache Red Cross Nursing Service Rosa Darcey RB von KleinSmid James A. von KleinSmid United States Army von KleinSmid Illinois BIG Tire Company ARIZ
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