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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1916
Page
6
A compact chronicle of notable events from around the globe, noting political developments, cultural happenings, and social changes in concise paragraphs for quick reference.
War dispatches report three neutral ships sunk by submarines and heavy bombardments on multiple fronts. Ireland faces partial law and Sinn Fein unrest as German and Austrian actions trigger new tensions. European battle updates include Verdun and coast skirmishes, with political shifts in Washington and legislative debates on immigration and war policy.
The article argues most owners will drive and maintain cars themselves, predicting simpler, more reliable designs with fewer parts. It notes American drivers often handle upkeep, unlike Europe where mechanics service many vehicles, and hints at future refinements toward minimalism in transmission and construction. It also describes a patent for a sliding car door and explains common causes of tire blowouts from stone damage.
Analysis shows 1 200 000 probable. half a dozen manufacturers plan 1 900 000 cars for 1916. US has 227 auto factories, 64 in Michigan. on March 1 over 2 500 800 cars registered. Tires, gasoline, and lubricants usage to rise sharply as a new year begins. Burgess bans auto repairs within Ashley borough. driver fined for stopping to repair. Italian truck firms operate 24 hours to meet war demand. pleasure car output largely halted. Watch indicators on electric systems as habit formation matters.
A wartime era market list shows cattle prices for steers cows and veal calves, hogs lambs and feed prices by region. It includes per ton prices for alfalfa timothy and other forage, plus grain and dairy product rates and fruit values for Colorado and nearby regions.
Market notes indicate gains in metals with quotes for silver at 7.37 by some units, Spelter and copper prices stated, and tungsten and other metals priced per unit. Chicago grain and provisions list wheat at various futures ranges, corn prices across several grades, oats and barley also given with ranges, reflecting a broad commodities snapshot.
Arizona state news notes a wave of developments from Chaniller to Yavapai. Mining and industrial projects expand at Oatman, Kingman, and Jerome while new schools, bridges, and court-house contracts advance in Tucson and Prescott. Local elections and road improvements prompt civic action as a Good Roads meeting nears Phoenix.
A fragmented editorial note warns that clear directions prevent misdirection on roads. Mentioned cues include a recently repainted red barn, a cemetery on the fight, a section line cross road, and a jog to the right, with distance data noted as dependable for navigation.
A Des Moines advertisement urges women to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to avoid surgical operations with confidential advice available from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass. It features a testimonial from Mrs Blanche Jerr Em Sox of 103 Lyon Street Des Moines and mentions a pocket-size electric fan as a cooling invention.
A vintage health ad explains removing dandruff by applying Cuticura Ointment and shampooing with Cuticura Soap, followed by hot water. It promises clearer scalp health and better hair growth, offering free samples by mail to readers and noting products sold widely. The text also oddly shifts to commentary on English usage and a stray joke about a leap year girl and a wine bibber.
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