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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1918
Page
4
A brief readers note or advertisement references a time period and copies from the Bingle publication. The fragment hints at a duration of one year and six months tied to Bingle copies, without additional context or names.
A fragmentary piece by S W Straus urges Victorians to endure wartime sacrifice and self discipline. It argues for testing every action against its wartime utility and notes trimming costs, yet mentions a figure of less than $750,000 for a new project amid war duties.
A garbled text passage discusses wartime rhetoric from Governor Harding of Iowa, mentions English in public life, and touches on patriotism, liberty bonds, and German threats. It weaves in disjointed quotes about soldiers, Lenine, and women’s fashion while referencing U S war effort and public policy.
Arizona to July 1 1918 Sen ator Fred Sutter announces his Democratic ticket candidacy for governor. He vows to govern for all people and outlines policies on labor rights roads irrigation and progressive reforms while stressing American citizenship and war effort. Sutter cites his legal background in Coconino and ties to Woodrow Wilson era governance.
Ten Class 1 servicemen from Cochise County along with two transit men departed Tombstone at 4:54 AM for Vancouver Barracks Washington. They join the aviation division’s spruce production cars for aeroplane manufacture after reporting to the local board Saturday afternoon. The group includes Wm. F. Nuttall Cecil C. Edwards Wm. Rebt. Fitzgerats Earl B. Hicks Wil Skinner E B. Monmonier J. H. McMillan Sinclair A. Davis George WW. Walters D. L. Lofgreen with transfers Otto F. Raaz Verville Texas Michael Farrel Ventura Calif.
John Rock of Tombstone seeks re election to the Board of Supervisors under the Democratic banner. The long serving incumbent touts his record, fair governance, and advocacy for roads and taxpayer interests across the county, earning broad local support.
Tens of hundreds attended the Benson celebration with events at the Auditorium and grounds. Proceeds to the Red Cross reached several hundred dollars. Mille F. Bush of Tucson delivered the principal address on the Fourth’s meaning for the United States. The Tenth Cavalry band from Fort Huachuca provided music. Highlights included a 20 mile Ford race won by Billy Bennett, a noon barbeque, and a Tombstone rifle match victory over Benson.
Vance M. Johnson, current Cochise county board of supervisors chair, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. He cites decades in business and a record of county service including war effort support, bridges and roads, and public works, urging voters to back his continued leadership. A separate entry notes Mrs. Frank Creasey of Bisbee wins 25 dollars for best near-wheatless yeast bread recipe, a prize sponsored by the Arizona federal Food Administration to encourage substitute-use in homes.
A military transfer notice lists Lieut. Las bows and Harry Me as moved to Camp Hicks and Camp Lee in Texas from Camp Lee, with Mrs. Medluskey accompanying them. Reeves will be stationed in Dallas for months and plans to spend several days nearby before deployment overseas.
The United States Land Office in Phoenix issues a five week period protest notice for indemnity land selections by the State of Arizona under the 1910 act. It lists multiple townships and sections across cases in 16 5 and 18 5, with tracts in Sec. 15 25 36, Sec. 27, Sec. 28 and Sec. 2A but includes garbled text. Protests or contests may be filed to the General Land Office Chief at Phoenix. May 26, 1918. L. Irvin, Register. Scott White, Recorder.
The State of Arizona appears to select desert and agricultural lands under multiple acts and grant selections. Notices detail land descriptions in T 12 S R 8 E and other townships, including sections 12, 25, 17, 18, and 20, with dates of publication and protest deadlines. Officials Joan L. Irvin and Scott White oversee the process. Also included is a brief local item about Mrs. F K Marshall returning home from Douglas after a family visit.
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