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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1907
Page
2
One year. Six months never in the history of education was there such a frenzy among educators to add courses of study in public schools as today. That has caused physical and mental injury to childhood which it is now the desire to overcome. Children need outdoor play for natural physical training, while excessive home study during school hours forces fatigue.
The Kansas City Times reports on Johns Hopkins University trustees admitting women to graduate study for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, marking a step forward in higher education and signaling the gradual erosion of old prejudices against women's equal intellectual capacity. The piece ties the theme to enduring grit and perseverance.
The passage describes veterans of industry as the old people of good record who must turn to authorities for help. It notes the application process attaches to such aid, and emphasizes dignity, not ignoble dependence, persisting in life after seeking support. It compares the person to a government pensioner entering the home.
A tale about Missouri Governor Phelps reporting his concern over rations before a fishing excursion. When asked what the commissary had, the response listed forty nine dollars of whisky and one dollar of bread. The governor questioned why so much bread was needed.
A historical notice argues against habit forming medicines classed as patent remedies. It cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo praising non narcotic, alcohol free formulas and lists ingredients such as Golden Seal and Black Cherry Bark. Experts cited endorse Cure for throat and lung issues with Golden Medical Discovery and other compounds.
A French professor follows a strong onion scent to advance efforts revealing how plant life began. The pursuit is part of a broader investigation into the origins of creation.
Mrs Eddy urges society to obtain a charter for a new branch in St Peters burg, seeking organizational expansion and formal recognition for the local unit.
Some counties in Europe are cautious about microbes while rulers maintain ceremonial closeness. The remark notes unusual caution amid royal diplomacy, implying health concerns intersect with tradition in regional governance and international display.
A quoted statement asserts the speaker will do the talking no matter who thinks for her. The remark emphasizes personal agency and priority of voice over others in discourse.
William Rogers, a well known miner, left for an extended trip visiting points in California and Michigan before heading to England. He expects to return next fall after years with Tombstone Consolidated Co. and accumulating wealth from mining stocks. He reportedly owns sixteen shares of Alamet & Heola stock and other mining holdings yielding handsome dividends.
Near the Bradshaw mountains old Tiger mine, a three day hunt ended in a massive rattlesnake slaughter. C A French, the stone coreroor, reported thousands of wriggling remains after Hercules powder blew the den apart. Miners, angered by snakes on their path, destroyed the den and all snakes found.
The 0.001 board approved the coming year’s staffing for Tombstone public schools adding an extra teacher due to rising attendance. New hires include Thos B Butler as first assistant and Josie Critchley and Helen Benedict as primary instructors. Existing teachers retained form a strong team to sustain the district’s scholastic standards.
The article describes a return to the former homestead law effective May 1. It holds that a head of a family living in the territory may claim an exempt homestead up to 2,500 dollars. The homestead must be a compact body including dwelling and land, with the claimant required to file an oath and description in the county recorder's office.
Tombstone grammar school boys cheer baseball suits and arrange a game with Pearce school on the 18th amid delays for the interscholastic field meet to be held at Douglas next Saturday. Representatives include Eddie Simmons Victor Corbett Rinaldo Miano Percy Boxden Frank Sparks Filomeno Galvez Walter Yoho Jesse Sandere Walter Lombardy Anerico Pistonetti. The civic aim is to foster clean sport and character, with no Sunday games profanity or tobacco.
From Tuesday's Daily Batchelder the Dos Cabexas mining man has been spending a few days in the county seat on a business visit.
Miss Mamie Welsh of Palmertoe is spending a few days in the city visiting relatives while Nora Han ey of Bisbee is also in town on a short visit. A variety of local residents and visitors, including merchants, miners, and ranchers, are noted in yesterday and today’s movements with business trips, family visits, and social calls across Tombstone and nearby towns.
Chadwick & Co. founder Chadwick spoke to New Mexican ranchers at Socorro about using lanterns as night watch for flocks in Arizona lambing season. The lantern array, light from adjacent lamps, and a central fig create a light barrier reducing need for multiple herders, with one watcher to prevent outages. The report notes Chadwick lambing his sheep amid interest from local ranchmen.
A speaker urges youths to adapt to new conditions and seize opportunities. He predicts gradual bank account growth and rest. many nearby young men are advancing by focusing on business and doing the right thing. He claims no town offers more opportunity and support for those who persevere.
James Hamilton reports a new gold strike two miles from Tombstone in the granite belt. At 55 feet he found pockets of rich ore that may assay into thousands, prompting local claims and speculation of a regional gold boom. Previous indications and earlier minor finds in the granite area are noted, with development expected to draw national attention if further rich beds are confirmed.
An experiment in the United States court at Phoenix, urged by Rev. W. Hull among the Apaches at Fort McDowell, sought to teach Apache marriage norms. Quillam was arrested under the Edmunds Act, Dora Dorchester, with whom he lived, was also arrested and released with conditions to appear when needed. The report notes Apache views on marriage differ from white norms and describes an informal separation practice amid the court’s attempt to apply divorce concepts.
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