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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented newspaper item mentions a tombstone epitaph and subscription terms. It references a candidate saying he is in the hands of his friends and notes a six month subscription price of one dollar. The readable text lacks clear dates or locations but preserves the cautious political and commercial tone.
The Agricultural Department urges beer as a productive industry and notes venison prices near beef. Copper outlook is touched. In the first half of 1908, immigrants total 186,586, down from 732,748 a year earlier, while steerage departures to Europe reach 377,664 versus 155,792 in 1907, signaling a potential net immigration loss for 1908.
The passage notes absence of references to the Full Dinner Pail and soup houses for the unemployed in this year’s Republican campaign literature. It argues Republicans must persuade millions of unemployed voters that Democrats bear responsibility for the country’s dire condition.
The piece mocks Taft as the Republican nominee while accusing supporters of blindly backing him and touts influential trusts urging their lieutenants to mobilize supporters. It laments voters as credulous and criticizes political manipulation with taunting language about Taft buttons on campaign rolls.
A sensational early 20th century ad-style piece touts a so called Favorite Prescription for women claiming cures for irregularity and female weakness. It quotes medical endorsements and urges readers to mail for pamphlets and consultations. The fragment mocks medical examinations and promotes a secretive remedy with a dubious herbal composition.
A Texico, New Mexico farmer died when his wagon was overtaken by fast growing pumpkin and sweet potato vines after he drove beside a patch with a water tank. The vines choked him as he tried to reach water, ending a tragic accident.
The article laments the gradual loss of Tombstone's pioneer Cochise county bar as aging veterans depart. It praises their vision and integrity from Geronimo era prosperity and notes a new generation rising to take their place in justice halls. The tribute hopes for their safe passage and reflects on Tombstone’s rehabilitation ahead.
Two Cochise County cowboys Sherman Krump and Edward Dowdle were bitten by a hydrophobia coyote while sleeping outdoors near a windmill near Bowie. The animal appeared rabid and attacked in a frenzy, biting Krump on the nose and Dowdle on the left hand. both wounds bled. Dowdle went to the Pasteur Institute in Austin, followed by Krump today to deliver cattle at Beneoo.
Cochise county central committee delegates receive instruction to support Mark Sorith at the tree cat convention. The list includes Benson, Steve Roeme, Biber Henderson, CA Bailey, LA Brown, ER Alten, James Hagan, Geo S Gage, JS Bowen, and many others from St David to Tombstone with Joe Bignon, Curtis, Fairbank, and Naco named among signatories.
Advices from Denver report Col. C. J. Jones known as Buffalo Jones shipped seven full blooded Arizona buffaloes and twenty five mixed breed animals with five mountain lions to Kansas City Missouri. The animals, captured in Arizona, caused commotion at the yard as they were unloaded. the lions and buffaloes were confined in cages and resisted confinement. A public gathering is planned for the Opata Tribe wigwam gathering tonight at 8:30. A license was issued for a marriage between Perry Golding of Douglas and Miss Jennie Waters. News reached here of the death of Mr. Anderson, former owner of the Anderson cigar store, at Long Head from consumption.
An editor recounts a runaway among horses belonging to a respected citizen near the office, shattering the front columnar and threatening the sanctum as plans for a new canal, tariff solution, labor settlements, and single statehood ideas were interrupted by the incident. The event occurred just as a telegram of congratulations from Mr. Bryan was anticipated.
D W Hawkins awaits a death sentence due August 14 in the Tuc son jail yard. He writes Governor Kibbey at Phoenix asking no petitions be heeded unless they seek commuting to life. His wife Mrs Hawkins collects signatures while he urges the governor to ignore any appeals.
Rumors swirl as Mrs Gwynne Van derbilt contemplates separation after complaints about her husband returning home each night smelling strongly of horses. Neighbors note tensions rise amid social chatter at the estate.
A quote reflects on how a man who claims he never worries may be backed by his wife or her relatives, suggesting unseen support behind vanity.
Joe Bush hosted Gene Larriew at the Prospector office yesterday praising his local ties at Huachuca Siding and Tombatone. Larriew, a Socialist party sheriff candidate, enjoys broad popularity though his letters of acceptance are not yet secured. Friends aim to push him into the race this fall despite ill health rumors about Indy.
The new mining law with anti foreign clauses has sparked protests from foreign and Mexican miners. It lies with President Diaz and will not be sent to Congress for passage or consulted with the legislative branches. It may not be acted upon.
The idea that a tired feeling is genetic implies most burdens are inherited from ancestors who cannot defend themselves, challenging blame and accountability for present fatigue.
Admiral Rojestvensky, who commanded the ill fated Russian fleet in Japan, died at Badnebulm Germany, of heart failure.
Martin KeCcombe a pipeman at the Lowell shaft of the Copper Queen company was shocked by a live wire on Sunday morning while uncoupling pipes. He was taken to Copper Queen hospital where he recovered after several hours of care from the attending physician.
Under the Tor etone Orchestra auspices a series of dances is offered to Tombstone residents. Friday marks their regular dance with plans for ongoing biweekly entertainment. Breckenridge of Mauldin Music Store supports the effort and leads the orchestra in this new musical venture.
A clipped editorial excerpt depicts a contest of blows and bravado where the narrator recounts fending off an aggressor, then portraying themselves as the victor. The narrator describes pinning the attacker and using a press bed for leverage, ending with a boastful, self-aggrandizing tone.
Sheppard wins the 800 meter race in 1 54 setting a new world record. Reports mention Korean insurgents killing 50 Japanese on the Russo Korean border. Bishop Potter dies in Cooperstown after a lingering illness. A Likely and Alturas stage holdup is reported with two masked men taking a small booty. One negro striker is killed in Birmingham. Three arrests occur in Gould divorce proceedings over alleged manufactured evidence. Millionaire stores seeks assembly candidacy in New York 8th district on socialist cricket line.
A national brief notes scarce horse supplies forcing the quartermaster to seek new arrangements in Texas forts. It recounts major railroad work toward Culiacan and Mazatlan, rail bridges over Yaqui and Sinaloa rivers, and the promise of vast agricultural development in the Yaqui and Sinaloa valleys.
The article argues that Dragoons district is underadvertised compared with other southern mining areas. It notes explorers travel long distances to remote Mexico districts and still find half the inducement in Dragoons, predicting better property realization with targeted, sound advertising. It laments limited newspaper attention and promoters exposure, urging more promotional effort to accelerate development.
Cananea is overrun with workers returning home and reporting hundreds already on the ground awaiting openings. Current force is small and will grow slowly, making early October primaries and convention likely. Republican and Democrat hopefuls favor a shortened campaign to avoid lengthy departures from offices or business.
Charles Landon, 76, blind fourteen years, at Yuma county hospital, invents a pleat protector for frost and wind that could advance cantaloupe planting from February 15 to February 1 and allow April cucumber shipments to Los Angeles. He has rejected a $25,000 patent offer as eastern capital buyers show interest.
The Populists issued a call to meet in Chicago on July 28. The notice emphasizes gathering of supporters to discuss party matters and upcoming political activities.
Notice states that The Texastown Puos crow will be mailed upon request to any subscriber temporarily leaving the city and that the address will be changed as often as desired. Requesters must provide both old and new addresses by writing or calling the circulation department.
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