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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note from a newspaper page mentions M Hattich as editor and proprietor and includes a terms of redemption ad with a One Year subscription price. It also quotes a critic about dishonest methods and a reference to Roosevelt as a zoological candidate and admirer stance in Washington Stan.
A noted irrigation and farming expert spoke at the National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento, asserting that no other region in the United States can cheaply grow staple crops like the arid zone. He praised rich soil and favorable climate that suit outdoor farming.
A movement aims to restore forests at the Ohio headwaters damaged by lumbermen and settlers. Two million trees will be planted next year with more in future seasons to reduce floods and recover the region's magificent forestry,though full restoration will take time.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses nursing mothers and fathers, medical practice, and treatments related to women’s health. The text references various remedies, authorities, and proscribed guidance, with unclear context and many garbled terms. The piece hints at medical debates and the era’s public health discourse without clear events or outcomes.
A fragmentary column of satirical maxims and aphorisms on manners vices and marriage from a newspaper page. It wryly observes vice temptation honesty and relationships with playful misprints and clipped phrases. The piece hints at social norms and the irony of human behavior through short, pointed lines.
A quip notes that the book How to Become a Sucessse ful Author is newly published. It jokes that if its author truly were successful he would have written something different.
An Oklahoma farmer asserts a tornado picked up a cow and carried it a quarter of a mile. He claims to have the cow and the evidence, presenting the remarkable demonstration of the event as proof.
A French newspaper suggests walking on all fours for thirty minutes daily to prevent appendicitis and misleads readers with quirky health tips. The piece playfully adds walk first on one ear then the other to avoid coins on feet.
Discovery in William H. Seward correspondence reveals in July 1861 General Garibaldi was offered a major general’s commission in the U S Army. The terms demanded abolition of slavery and appointment as commander in chief, ending the negotiation.
The piece argues irrigation and drainage will be two major phases of agricultural development. It envisions vast land reclamation turning tilled land into productive resources, providing homes for thousands and boosting national wealth. By the next fifty years every foot of tillable land will be needed to feed the population.
The President plans a Mississippi journey avoiding Indiana cocktail belts and preferring the waterway route. This decision emphasizes staying to waterborne travel and sidestepping the Indiana corridor. The move shapes logistical considerations for security and schedule.
A cryptic Philadelphia scene underscores tensions in voter sentiment and legal commentary, highlighting how money and persuasion influence political discourse. The fragment hints at a skeptical view of campaigning and allegiance among local citizens.
Amid talk of predatory wealth the United States omits listing billionaires while the alfalfa Kings of Glob Democrat race toward rapid qualification for the honor.
Four Kansas gamblers were fined $100 each, the penalties directed into a school fund. The money will support teaching methods intended to deter gambling by youths and promote constructive skills over casino games.
Feared heavy contral to the defense of America’s cup by H. Harriman against Sir Thomas Lipton. Speculation rises on whether Harriman could be labeled an undesirable element amid the looming challenge.
Tempe News notes Arizona supports New Mexico statehood amid debates with Beveridge. The piece praises Arizona for resisting subjection and predicts a strong future for New Mexico as a sister territory making a great state.
Professor James Douglas discussed copper markets with a Biss ya Miner representative. He said future copper prices are unknowable and that Copper Queen will retrench as market balances shift. He noted about 200,000,000 pounds on the market at 15 cents, with output expansion paused for development work and uncertain staffing. Marriage licenses issued included C E Forrett to Kova Bowles, Malcolm Burne to Josefe Harris, Edward Harris to Belle Gardner. A large new arched front is planned for The Schiefte Innova tion. Deputy Sheriff Frank Bauer from Lowell attended county board business. An assignment recorded shows F G Gwyan and Morris High transferring their drug business to EW Haum for creditors, liabilities listed at 3,646.19 with assets at 2,700.
The Tombstone boys are invited to Tucson on October 20 for a carnival of baseball with generous prizes totaling 750. Teams from Ariana, California and New Mexico may compete. Three imported players allowed, players must have lived in the designated district for 30 days prior, and managers must confirm residency. A government grant of 40 will defray expenses.
Diavedo, a Mexican wood hauler employed by Louie Olen, was jailed by Max Jolman Blevins on cruelty to animals charges. He reportedly delivered fuel to the city and left workers without food or water for forty eight hours, harming borers and tree canes.
A noisy collection of local notices reports a regent’s regional governor, a murder suspect from Pina county, a rural route carrier injured, a high school vote planned for October 11, and a thrilling freight accident with miraculous passenger survival. The town reports shop burnings, market changes, jail population highs, ore and lumber price shifts, and rail prices linked to a large Arizona coal complex.
Delegate Mark Smith arrives from Nogales and tours Tombstone recounting his longtime ties and Arizona statehood drive while crowds greet him with warmth. District Attorney George Bullard rules that liquor selling requires proper licensing, limiting wholesale sales under a retail license and narrowing unlawful large quantity sales.
The Papago Indians gather at Coyote settlement for the St Francis feast, the first celebration in the new church there. Previously Papagos traveled annually to Magdalena, Mexico, but stricter immigration rules made return trips arduous, prompting the current gathering.
Mr E T Boucher and family occupy the old Kane residence Toughnuttreet Tombstone. Ed Curtis, engineer on the Tombstone branch at 18 W, is transferred to the Douglas E Paso run. Boucher was known as the engineer when the road arrived in Tombstone and will be remembered by many citizens.
Arizona mining districts map highlights new connections across Western and Southeastern Arizona. It marks every mine and property with exact locations, notes on agricultural zones, mountain ranges, and altitudes, and reflects updates from latest government surveys.
An Apante buck named Zee Abner killed his mother in law with an axe after a quarrel with her daughter Annie. The incident occurred near the Navajo country boundary. the murderer was arrested and confined in the Navajo county jail.
The funeral of Anton Banke was held this afternoon with a large crowd, including over 250 miners in a long cortege. The service at the grave was led by Rev. Senediet under the auspices of the I O O F, honoring a devoted husband and father as the community extends sympathy to his widow and two infants.
Wednesday’s Daily Me reports Pewter stoned at Poaren, with Vester HOU and Gray appearing before the board amid court matters. Notes from the city describe front-page activity as lawyers, merchants, and ranchers from Tombstone to Lowell move through business and property concerns.
Maj George H Kelly, president of Consolidated Printing and Publishing, visits Tombstone and speaks of renewed mining activity and future growth. He predicting Tombstone’s former prominence will be restored as the district experiences increased mineral production and public benefit from ongoing operations of the Eg M Co. He notes a surge in pumping, a watering period, and widespread interest from the mining world. A local statistician highlights high travel to Europe from Globe compared with other Arizona towns.
Notice dated July 22 1907 from Leadville Mining Company warns that John Gleeson and Dougie Gray and assigns operate the Leadville Gray Mute Copper Hug Western Belle Turydoive Karl Solomain and others within Cochise Territory Ariz under a mining claim option. It states no liability for damages injuries or other claims against Gleeson and Gray and assigns in working said lode claim. First publication July 25 1997.
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