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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1919
Page
4
The fragment indicates pricing for single copies and a one year six month term for a newspaper in Cochise County. It lists amounts such as $1 for a single copy and $2.50 for a longer term, with unclear text around master or total copies.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes silver’s historical role as money linking Britain and India during wars. It describes a high silver price of 1.37 an ounce after World War I, widespread hoarding, and government measures including a 400 million dollar coinage limit. It also mentions melt value, coin circulation loss, and penal acts in France against silver handling.
The Publishers Association signals a potential widespread shift to smaller newspaper formats to curb rising newsprint costs. Editors warn ads and rates must adjust as space tightens, impacting circulation, advertising revenue, and overall paper size nationwide.
The text notes soaring print paper and paint prices reaching record levels. It urges conserving wood pulp, cutting Sunday papers, and reducing printing to curb shortages as mills cut production. Many printers may fail or pause operations due to stock shortages and resulting financial strain.
The article declares a looming surge in western copper, lead and zinc demand driven by the mechanical age. It highlights autos, tractors, aircraft, marine engines, and electrified industry as future drivers, noting past reverses shape character in individuals and communities.
A fragment from a 1930s newspaper column extols advertising as the paper’s most useful section. It argues ads inform readers about jobs, shopping, prices, and economic activity, noting women and consumers rely on ads for family purchases and planning.
The edition issued by JHL Westover as editor of the Sim. in Cames marks a notable opening of the Vince Mesa hinds project. The Sun and fellow Vint boosters have toiled for years, and the piece praises the Sun’s role in presenting premier resources to the world audience.
A cryptic late night raid by local groups is described in fragmented lines. Names are unclear but references to authorities and ongoing investigations surface amid rumors of illicit activity.
Phoenix November 22 State Engineer Thomas Maddock sent a letter to Harry Welch of the federal highway council opposing the Townsend bill for a national highway system. He cited six reasons including the $425,000,000 appropriation not exceeding 15 percent of the needed total and the initial two year funds not covering existing state and county roads on the contemplated routes. He noted right of way costs, missing provisos for Arizona, and that the bill would not be operative here without regional ratification and timing.
Palmer defeats Kid Palmery of Douglas by foul after two warnings. Referee awards the bout to Palmer as Herman of San Francisco bleeds from the nose and Harris lasts the round. Amid confusion developers plan a publicity push for Hed Mountain property in Phoenix.
Local men in the Border States Oil Company include Tombstone businessmen many from Arizona and a veteran Texas operator John G. McKenzie of Wichita Falls. Parker, the general manager, seeks stock sales to begin drilling in 15 to 20 days with thousands already sold. The firm claims acreage and confident prospecting ahead of others.
November 25 Phoenix report notes U.S. land office sale of eight Arizona tracts in multiple counties. Listings include Reginald Wo acres in Yacapal, Alberty Aragon 4% acres in Fars, Mrs JH Getaiwalter 0 acres in Cochise, and Harry W Christianson 40 in Cochise with prices per acre and bidders.
A reformer connected to Hte Nov. 220 group, led by organizer H. Mekhi from Leavenworth, reportedly faced a federal pty and $5000 fine. The figure traveled to Phoenix amid flag related disputes, declaring he would work with LWW and state authorities to appeal a B1u60K debt.
Reports say Mexican and some American believers anticipate world end between December 27 and 56 based on Porta the astronomer’s theory of planetary alignment. Panic grows after an earthshake scare, though experts warn the predicted fate is asphyxiation by gases, not earthquakes.
Nov 28 reports from Cochise county indicate rain damaged hay and wheat fields in several areas. In some ranches with uncut hay the rain ruined crops while other wheat sowings seemed largely unaffected. Local business and ranching communities weigh the weather impact on yields and markets.
Phoenix gains a new construction firm planning 26 homes. The Kingman Bridge site near the Grand Canyon lies eight miles north, while the Phoenix region opens mining leases across nine state Indian reservations.
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