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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
4
A regional verse mocks dry laws in Arizona and the South. The anonymous piece contrasts thirsty culture with prohibition, referencing governors, colonels, and a fading era of drink. It paints a nostalgic, satirical view of alcohol bans and bootleg mood across states.
Notice from the United States Land Office Phoenix dated November 1 1914 announces Sena Fe Pacific Railroad Company represented by John H Page seeks selection under the 1897 act for lands NW Section 28 Town 9 Range 18 E G AZ. Adverse claimants must file affidavits by January 1 1915 with Register Thomas F Weedin.
Serial No. 026071 Sates Land Office Phoenix announces that Son's H Page of Phoenix Arizona acting as attorney in fact has filed to select under the 1837 act and amendments the NW SW Section 15 Town South Range East. Anyone opposing or wishing to object must file affidavits of protest in this office by January 1, 1915. First publication Nov 29 1914.
A fragmentary poem and jumbled notes accuse Hearkiah Streeting of past acts while praising his public life. The piece hints at church, collecting offerings, and local politics with unclear specifics about misconduct. It urges readers to report subscribers not present and mentions magazine subscriptions.
Announcement of Application for Survey No 19 by Lana Chee at Papens Atle Toma. The United States Attorney General of Arizona and the General Land Office move to survey and withdraw lands in Arizona including Fort Gaskarik area. The notice dated Oct 45 19, from the Receiver John Birdno at Phoenix, public for the first time on Oct 18, directs that withdrawal remains in effect until expiration of the specified period.
The article notes sweet potatoes as the valley's big money crop with large stored tonnage in Webb and nearby farms. Despite lower current prices, expanded plantings and prolific growth yield sizable upcoming supplies, rivaling prior years in the Sulphur Spring district.
Short notice advertisement from IVANHOE MFG CO in St Louis Missouri seeks women to sew at home or spare time with pay. Send reply stamp.
The article outlines a broad stamp tax plan to fund war expenses. It details a $0.50 per barrel beer tax, stamps on bonds stocks notes and many legal papers, and annual taxes on brokers bankers pawnbrokers and various public venues. It lists rates for wine, champagne, liqueurs and other goods and specifies recording duties starting December 1 and penalties for noncompliance.
Legal notices describe compliance for war tax stamps on retail packets including chewing gum with penalties for evasion. Multiple brief items note pioneers and public figures in Arizona, Thanksgiving gatherings, dance, local office moves, court business and deputy travels across Tombstone Bisbee and Naco with mentions of Kirby, Wheeler, and local officials.
Government plans for an Indian hospital near here move forward with a contract awarded to Walter & Lovell at 14466 each. The project aims to provide treatment facilities for Indigenous people and reflects a policy shift in the region.
Judge WG McFarland blames open gambling in saloons for driving Prohibition victory as miners and companies face wage and labor pressures. Exloons impact on copper firms and Mexican labor, with key figures Douglas Diepsteh noting economic strain and wage disputes amid a shifting labor market.
Lowell representative Billy Graham is forecast as next speaker of the Arizona House. Political insiders note he has kept silent while active behind the scenes, gathering support from district friends to push for favorable opportunities and recognition.
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