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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1919
Page
4
The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector publishes subscription rates in advance. One year and six months options are listed with a single issue price, noting Cochise County as the publication area and Post Office as mail matter of the second class.
The article argues safety is the key to preventing deaths and injuries in U.S. industry. It cites high accident rates, warns that workers face danger even off the job, and urges constant vigilance and personal responsibility to avert harm. It emphasizes that safety devices help but individual behavior remains the strongest protection against preventable incidents.
A reader outlines a plan for a Liberty Iuin calendar with 13 months and 28 days, eliminating 30 and 31 day months. New Years Day becomes a holiday outside the months, and an intercalary period separates years. The calendar aims for simplicity and scientific regularity, though some find it odd.
An article on war risk insurance argues the Sweet Bill will bolster faith in government coverage, calling it more desirable than before. It criticizes discrimination between profiteering insurers and government bonds, noting concerns about cost shifting to the consumer and the need for reliable protection for four million men.
A short poem urges telling loved ones appreciation now rather than after death noting that praise cannot reach a tombstone. It emphasizes timely kindness and encouragement as a source of heart and courage.
Reported statements from picket leaders declare the steel strike a failure while blaming the Gary troops commander. Colonel Mapes denies interfering as workers visiting homes are labeled intimidation, with factions split on striking and safety fears shaping public perception.
The article notes the annual Red Cross roll call from November to urge gifts for disaster relief. It highlights the organization’s quick response to storms epidemics and fires, praising its efficiency and nationwide leadership in aiding victims since 1900. Citizens are urged to contribute again, as disaster relief remains a civic duty.
The Bisbee Review lauds the American Legion for its growing influence in local affairs and its role as a unifying force among four million young veterans. It praises the organization’s peaceful service potential and strong commitment to national welfare beyond wartime service.
A lengthy tribute to Tombstone in the Saturday Evening Post series Stories of the Old West by writer Beehholdt cites his vivid material from the town as it stood in Hart days. The reviewer praises the portrayal of the old west spirit and the frontier town’s lore.
A garbled 19th century style piece argues federal judges may release seized whisky despite prohibition claims. It contrasts war powers with constitutional limits, suggesting Supreme Court action is blocked while war persists and condemns confiscation without compensation as tyrannical.
A jagged passage discusses voting rights for women, skepticism about majority support, and debates on social equity. It mentions a Baltimore man jailed for sleeping in church and notes shifting traditions from green apples to jelly. The tone mirrors a period columnist pondering public morals and reform.
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