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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1919

Page

4

Germany Accepts Harsh Peace Terms After Versailles Treaty

The article surveys the punitive Versailles peace terms imposed on Germany. It lists surrender of colonies, dismantling of fortifications, reduced army and navy, long enlistment, transfer of ships, dismantling of fortifications at Melgeland Kiel, internationalization of Danzig, and reparations. It notes Germany’s obligation to surrender military assets, cede territories, and face allied oversight under the League of Nations.

Schleswig Germany Versailles Rhine Smal Olish Melgeland Kiel Pup Lorraine Belgimm Poland South Sea West Prussia Sile East Prussia Danzig France China

Undue Alarm Over Warren District Highway Commission Choice

The Bisbee Review is accused of undue alarm over the Warren District representation on the highway commission. The letter argues Lowell's appointment from Warren District ensures countywide road funding fairness, noting Cochise County taxes fund roads and the commission allocates expenditures statewide. It contends any board choice will grant Warren, Douglas, or northern county a share of road work.

Bisboe Review Warren Emil Mar Lowell Bisbee Johnson Bekerville Cochise Douglas

Poor business to wait or purchasing power to Huntley's history

Rural districts face a rush in building and farm improvements as labor and materials become scarcer postwar. The piece argues farmers should act now to secure barns, silos, houses, and other projects before prices rise and supplies tighten. Delaying could leave farmers paying higher costs and missing needed upgrades.

Huntey

Benson Misses Link to Bankhead Highway Plans

Letter from Arizona residents corrects misimpressions about Benson’s stance on the Bankhead Highway. George H. Kelly H A Gerstenkorn of Douglas Dr Bledsoe V E A Gardner of Tombstone with Super Adams Roberts and Sparks of Benson defend a resolution on highway affiliation. Benson did not join the head Highway organization nor have a representative at Mineral Wells.

Moe Benson Bankhead Tucson George H. Kelly H. A. Gerstenkorn Douglas Bledsoeve A. H. Gardner Tombstone Super- Adams Roberts Sparks Aert Arizona Mineral Wells

Bond issue row argues for Borderland highway completion across Cochise

Opinion piece urges bond funds only if the Borderland state highway is finished from county east to west, warning against partial projects. It cites Douglas as gateway to Sonora and Tombstone as a gateway to the Pacific, Atlantic, Canada, and the Gulf, and wonders if wartime prohibition will last. It questions rapid county road progress without full trunk-line completion and warns against overenthusiasm for more roads financed by bonds.

Cochise County Douglas Sonora Tombstone Pacific Atlantic Canada Gulf of California Heaven

Arizona College of Agriculture praises wheat development milestone

The State lauds Early Baart wheat for hardness and production as experiments yield another superior wheat. The cultural college claims credit for the million bushel milestone and its contribution to feeding a hungry world and strengthening the commonwealth.

Arizona College of Agriculture Cultural College Stockman

Sign removal urged to protect Arizona scenic canyons

M O Eldridge of Bankhead pathfinders spoke in Tucson urging a state law to remove large painted signs on canyon rock walls and along highway rights of way. He warned Arizona would lose its scenic beauty for auto tourists if signs remain, calling for swift action to ban new signs.

M. O. Eldridge Bankhead Pathfinders Tucson

Unknown Verse and War Time Query in a Fragment

A fragment cites a light verse about Perkins loving gherkins and a wartime question about Tombstone's driving ability. The text combines a humorous nursery rhyme snippet with an inquiry on military performance, reflecting mixed content and unclear sourcing.

States Rights Again Fight Over Telephone Rates

El Paso Herald notes that states push back on rising telephone rates, arguing Postmaster General authority clashes with interstate commerce. Arizona and New Mexico anti rate moves seek to shield residents from surcharges, while Massachusetts and South Dakota challenge increases as unlawful. Editorializes that Burleson's control fuels controversy, urging public vigilance amid price hikes.

South Dakota Massachusetts Evence Com New Mexico Ari Arizona Commission New Meinst Achusetts Ay Rooporation Commission Ad.ared United State Burleson Control Ad Administration Railroad Fry Ente Wublic el Paso Mr. Burleson

Packers in Grocery Trade Clash at Retail Ring Meeting

Chaotic proceedings at a retail circle gathering to discuss grocery trade tactics. A speaker named iety alleged a conspiracy involving United States commercial bulletins and large Chicago stores as packers resist entry into the retail field. Tensions rise as plans surface to form a cooperative and charge that big brokers aim to block packers from expansion.

Wasiety Epenly & Company United State Coral Bulletin Ste Chicago

Silver outlook boosts Tombstone mining prospects

The Tombstone district looks for a surge as silver prices jump from $1.015 8 per ounce, with predictions of $1.50 by 1920 and China bidding $1.20. Leasers may resume work across the district, and Bunker Hill is expected to accelerate output, signaling long term improvement per New York metal markets.

Tombstone China Bunker Hill Metal Center of the World New York City

Highway Commission Likely to Design Essential Roads

The text argues the Highway Commission should, by law, designate essential roads rather than rely on mass meetings. It notes commissions study matters more closely, cutting nonessential roads for business and taxpayer interests. It urges support and participation.

New Highway Commission

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