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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1917
Page
6
A compact survey of notable deaths and obituaries from nations abroad and close by. It notes the passing of various individuals, with dates, places, and affiliations where readable, preserving the event’s neutral tone and basic facts.
Western Newspaper Union reports Italian and rebel clashes near Tripoli with heavy losses, plus Russian and Bulgarian fronts active. British raids in France yield gains. Turkish and Romanian fronts see mixed advances. Domestic notes include suffrage progress in North Dakota, Navy promotions, armor piercing contracts, Danish West Indies transfer, and a mix of political and crime items across the United States.
An automotive advisory warns drivers not to use calcium chloride as an antifreeze. It notes calcium chloride damages radiators and engine parts, favors denatured alcohol with glycerin as an antifreeze, and provides proportions for different temperatures. The piece also covers quieter car operation, wire wheels, and clutch issues to reduce noise and wear.
A belt of chain wide enough for a wheel is fixed to a stake or tree on one end and to a wheel on the other. No matter how a car is stuck it will follow the chain to safety, according to World’s Chronicle.
Alfred Gohn attempted to drive an ordinary auto from Warren to New York using kerosene as propulsion. Despite freezing radiator and adverse weather, he averaged two miles per gallon. Fuel was purchased along the route and not specially refined for the car. If kerosene proves viable, it could aid the oil industry by reducing stockpiled illuminating oil.
The Western Newspaper Union reports Senate and House employes for the Third Arizona Legislature. Senate selections include Rules Claridge Sutter Vinson etc with many named committees. House attaches list includes Amy Greenless Nellie Hayward and J P Phillips among others. Also notes Arizona Masons will meet Feb 12 in Phoenix due to border conditions.
A compilation from Union News Service covering Arizona events. Highlights include 1916 copper mining value in Yavapai county, state senate leadership for D H Claridge, gifts to the University of Arizona, industry notes on copper and vanadium discoveries, new game laws, and plans of the Arizona State Bureau of Mines. Also reports on a gold strike near Ajo, ostrich stocking talk, and various local incidents.
Senator Ruth erford introduces a bill to appropriate 200000 for completing the original capitol plans. The plan proposes repayment from lands granted to the state, avoiding taxpayer expense. A Capitol Commission would be created to manage the project.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline to stop dandruff, claiming it restores life and gloss to hair within weeks. It touts a 25 cent bottle and notes improved texture, new downy hair, and a healthier scalp. Also mentions a fly swatter and Castoria for infants, plus a Siam government savings bank report of 1,880 depositors with 138,977 in credit.
Cuticura Soap cleanses and smooths the skin and scalp while Cuticura Ointment heals and softens rough areas. A free sample by mail with a book is offered by Cuticura, Dept. 1, Boston, with advertisements indicating availability everywhere.
Four swarms of wild bees were removed from Earl Berriman’s two story home on the East side of Rockwell City per the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Three swarms settled under shingles on three corners and one behind weather boarding on the south side. About three bushels of combs were taken. white comb honey was not as abundant as the good year for nearby hives. A fifth swarm tried to enter the building through the south caves but clustered around a four inch drain tile in the grass nearby.
In a playful Kansas City Star piece, a dialogue features Proud, Philo Purpelly, and others trading quirky lines. The exchange touches on infants, tea fights, and coffee mills in a lighthearted, humorous tone.
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