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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1921
Page
4
A historical report notes the government intends to mint silver dollars to replace melted coins sent to allies during the war. It discusses Pittman act purchases, 1914 mint cessation, and debates over exporting or retaining silver for domestic use plus the pricing and imperial transfers involved.
The Douglas International reports that Cameron pledges to fund Charleston dam and build military posts, but critics say no Senate action or construction work has followed. It notes doubts about promised irrigation and border security efforts and questions delivery to voters in Sulphur Springs valley.
An editorial urges support for house bill 83 proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the state to issue bonds as needed for large reclamation projects. It argues irrigation investments would boost taxable wealth, lower future taxes, and expand farming, claiming the people must vote on all bond issues and property taxes.
The article describes 128 families, 0 persons listed, heading from New York to Idaho to take up irrigated farms at a bargain. They travel in three automobiles with 230 tons of supplies, using trains and camping along the way, a modern pioneer's caravan aiming to settle empty western lands.
An article argues resuming Germany’s Olympic Games as a grand home-coming to unite Germans worldwide and bolster national spirit for potential future conflict. It warns foreign nations may feel privileged in competition and notes the war’s lingering divisions and the enemy’s political aims.
The piece notes persistent superstition about weather and celestial events guiding human action. It cites Winnecke’s comet as an example, explaining the earth is not struck by comets and asserting fear persists among educated people.
The Board of Supervisors invests limited funds in only essential road work choosing Cave Creek and Ramsey Canyon roads as priority resort routes. They have rejected numerous applications for canyon and other location projects, citing sound business judgment and the need to focus on areas with the clearest necessity.
The piece argues that GOP efforts to pin 1921 mining relief failure on Senator Ashurst and Congressman Hayden misstate facts. It notes Ashurst supported the relief bill, Hayden lacked a House vote due to committee shelfing, and questions the Cameron-Douglas claim of action for Arizona.
The Cook County Real Estate Board reports more than 8000 vacant apartments in Chicago. Landlords now offer strong incentives to attract renters as war workers leave cities and families regroup. The shortage appears overstated, with doubled up tenants and returning residents easing demand.
A fragmented note discusses coal, consumer behavior, and surplus storage for next winter. It mentions investigations, propaganda, and the need for public demand, arguing a congressional bill, non confiscatory, could help business and government while avoiding worse outcomes.
A reflective public note argues that preserving children's lives should outweigh fireworks profits and celebrations. It urges calm teaching by parents and authorities to foster true patriotism without loud explosions that risk injury.
Nogales Herald reports oil may have been struck east of Nogales with claims split between Santa Cruz and Cochise counties. The disputed location suggests Arizona holds its first oil discovery, spurring drilling activity and potential regional economic impact for Nogales, Santa Cruz, Cochise, and the state overall.
An advertising expert in Chicago argues Americans bathe more than others and that Saturday bathing is no longer universal due to soap ads. He claims household furnishings breakfast cereals styles and phonographs are largely shaped by newspaper advertising.
A preacher declares from the pulpit that no gum chewing will be permitted. The writer hopes movie houses will follow suit to stop discarded quids beneath seats and on floors, a measure seen as a boon for troubled men.
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