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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1921
Page
4
Classified snippet from The Tombstone Daily Prospector shows subscription rates in advance at 82.50 and mentions publication details. It references Cochise County content and lists the advertising representative as The American Press Association.
The draft proclaims Sid Smyth to be reappointed as a county engineer on the new board headed by Jol B. Hart and J. . amid praise for two years of steady road and county maintenance. It notes Smyth’s focus on trunk line improvements, prompt attention to street needs, and his expected two-year continuation under the new board.
A rambling column on early telegraphy and imagined future tech sketches: nationwide picture transmission via wires, color moving pictures, and electric energy from space. It notes a St Louis to New York telegraph image, California electricity myths, and the promise of limitless progress with remote sensing and wireless communication.
The piece urges a return to simple living as 1921 ends and 1922 begins. It argues restraint from luxury will improve health and finances, praising oatmeal over rich foods, plain clothing over tailored finery, and expecting a shift away from Jazz and artificial living toward a normal, healthier lifestyle.
Editorial discusses license tax collections in Tombstone. Porter McDonald and C L Blackburn claim authority as city marshal while city clerk Cavanaugh and Mayor Cummings dispute signatures on license receipts. Petitions from council are missing. legal action expected to settle the dispute amid turmoil.
The Douglas International reports that a mine assessment bill was signed in time to relief mining claim owners in Arizona who faced deadlines for development work. The bill extends the completion time to July 1 and preserves relief for those serving in the war, though some have yet to fulfill development obligations.
A Pennsylvania arson wave near Pittsburgh has destroyed multiple school buildings with fires discovered fully alight, leaving investigators mystified. Authorities report a large organized gang behind the burnings, raising fear yet promising law enforcement will prevail to restore security.
Reports from Europe describe a growing Jewish movement toward Palestine driven by religious and practical hopes for a future nation. The land’s fertility could support a large population with irrigation and industry, though currently under French control of Jordan and other water sources. More than 6,000 emigrants arrived in 1920 with many more expected in 1921 as reconstruction reshapes global dynamics.
A reflective piece quoting Yale professor William Graham Sumauer on limits of paternalism in government. It discusses how excessive control may fuel unrest, while prudent restraint fosters self reliance and equal opportunity, aligning with Lincoln’s ideal of limited government.
County officials drop publication of delinquent tax lists to save money citing economic strain. The move risks misbilling and delays as taxpayers cannot verify accuracy or detect payments, while collectors worry it removes public incentive to settle accounts.
A columnist notes Chicato charges one dollar for a marriage license and three dollars for a dog license arguing a wife is worth more than a dog. The clerk jokes a raise is due though the cost of marriage has just begun after issuance. A man fires blank cartridges to frighten a woman, causing hospital shock that proves the prank unfunny.
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