Arizona Irrigation Growth and Political Echoes
The extract from Gov Hunt at the national irrigation congress in Salt Lake City highlights Arizona irrigation gains, with 228000 acres under cultivation and potential expansion to 1,000,000 acres. It discusses Salt River, Verde, Gila, and Little Colorado valleys, plus political commentary on Woodrow Wilson, ballot reform, and the need for capital. The Tucson Citizen praises the Boost and Build edition and urges support for the Wilson campaign fund.
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Gov Hunt
National Irrigation Congress
Salt Lake City
Utah
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Salt
Verde
Colorado Valley
Yuma
Gila Valley
Colorado
Cade Sam
State news from Arizona and New Mexico updates
A patchwork of reports from Arizona and nearby areas covers new law changes in Greer zone, new United States commissioners, university events, birth rates in Bisbee, arrests near Warren, General Sanjinez’s riding accident, a Tucson fire near E B Cases, and university staff reshuffles. Also noted are cattle ranges praise, immigration detentions, gold finds near Rich Hill, Senator Mark Smith’s tour, an inquest into a boy electrocuted in Tucson, local politics in Bisbee, Fort Grant building use, and upcoming irrigation congress in Phoenix.
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Interior Department
United States Government
Hust
Fort Grant Military Station
State of
Arizona
Benson
Fort
Congress
Cosmopolitan Group seeks representative for Tombstone area
The Cosmopolitan Group requires a representative to Tombstone and surrounding territory to look after subscriber renewals and to extend circulation by methods proven unusually successful. Salary and commission. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Whole time or spare time. Address with references Cheries C Scherr The Cosmopolitan Group 381 Fourth Ave York City Sorghom Seed for sale at Meovea Fead Store.
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Tombstone
Cheries C. Scherr
Cosmopolitan Group
Fourth Ave
Yore City
September Banner Month Falls Short for Arizona Revenue
September was not the banner month for Arizona revenue from core corporations. Projections estimated $20,000 monthly, but August receipts exceeded that and September receipts are expected to top $16,000. Saturday alone yielded over $150 in checks and cash.
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Arizona
Corpore Commission
Jsbout
Rebels Fight At El Tigre Shocks Tucson Crowd
Oliver Colessa, a University of Arizona senior, reports from El Tigre mine where rebels clashed for a day and a half. He describes rebels entering town, seizing weapons, and firing near police as reporters note public belief in the rebels' fighting ability. A Cochise County juror provides patriotic commentary on jury service.
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Oliver Colessa
University of Arizoom
el Tigre
Tucson
Hiestuf
Tigre Coles
Tow Bar
Bein on the Jury Ain't the Best Job in Town
A first person, gritty account of being called for jury duty describes long hours, dull meals, and the tedium of listening to a case. The narrator laments the strain of weighing words from a weary lawyer, feeling trapped in the jury box and the slow grind toward a verdict.
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Wiley Ox
Cliff Dwellings Unearthed In Northern Arizona Discovery
Protegor Burn Cummings returns from a Northern Arizona cliff dwelling exploration with a 75 room site not previously entered by whites. Prof Cam mind notes most rooms cleared but some rock roofs blocked access. pottery fragments and relics found, including a large jar with over a bushel of shelled corn. The expedition faced hard work but reports rich discoveries and collection additions.
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Protegor Burn Cummings
Salt Lakes
Arizona
Camminds
Desert News
Rojas Rebels Rob Citizens Near Cananes
Antonio Rojas led about 150 men who attacked Bapamachi citizens returning to their homes along the Rio Sonora frontier. They were overtaken 35 miles south of Cananes and forced to turn back, with many fleeing to the border for safety before being sent on their way toward Cananes.
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Antonio Rojas
Bace
Cananes
Rio Sonora
Rojas
Bridge Bid Notice for Hereford Ridge in Cochise County
Tombstone Arizona October 8 1912 the Board of Supervisors of Cochise County invites sealed bids for a steel truss bridge across the San Pedro River at Hereford. Bridge length 580 feet width 16 feet on steel columns 40 feet high with cement fill. Bidders must include a certified check equal to 10 percent of bid and abide by contract terms. Bids to be opened after October 17 1912. send to R S Mace Clerk and mark envelope Bid or Hereford Ridge.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Board of Superviore
Cochise County
Arena
San Pedro River
Hereford
Cochive County
Board of Supery Snore
Board of Supervisors
Seom Orterer
Mace
Arizona
Hereford Ridge
Hickey Che
Farmers Face Lower Prices Despite Higher Living Costs
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a larger drop in prices paid to farmers from Aug 1 to Sept 2 than a year ago. Major crops including corn wheat oats barley rye flaxseed potatoes tobacco cotton and hay fell 7 percent for the month, versus 4.4 percent last year, with four year declines averaging about 38 percent. Prices on Sept 1 were about 28 percent lower than the prior year, showing a widening gap for farm incomes.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Truth About the Trust and Third Term Politics
A critique of industrial monopolies and the danger of trusts, arguing efficiency does not rise with size and that profits stem from market control. The piece contrasts Taft, Roosevelt, and Wilson, mocks the idea of a third term, and sketches political loyalties with sharp, partisan commentary.
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Louis D. Brandeis
America
American Truste
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Woodrow Wilson
Marshall
Middle West
Republican Party
New York City
Tariff Chamber of Horrors
Los Angeles Tribune
Canada
United States
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Wilson Campaign Fund
Greerizone
Toocco
Streete
R E Storn
Henry Heorion
Bowie
Samuel Day
St Michaels
UG Wilder
Rai
Curtain
University of New Mexico At
Turkey
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CH Hunt
Cavalry
Parol
Warren
Phoenix
Augustin Sanjinex
Sovora
Agua Prieta
Sanjinez
Toccon
E B Cases
C A Donnelly
University of Arisopa
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Colvin
Shin
Arivaca Junction
Mazatlan
Mexico
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Prescott
Pittsburg
Wilton
Ohio
Kentucky
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Toccoa Lato
Tuctoo
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Edward Carrill
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Roswell Avenue
Tycson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company
Charles L Jones
School Hill
John T Quick
W T Fitzgerald
Naco
Port of
Climax Mining Company
Haesayampe
Claridge & Fisher Company
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Lynx Creek
Henry F Ashurst
Pasadena
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Santa Barbera
San Francisco
Elizate
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Flagstall
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Los Aneles Capitaliste
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George M Holmes
Mra AJ
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France
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Mie
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Europe
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Southern Pacific
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Arisons
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University of Arisove
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J E Murphy
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Popuier
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Maclay
Washington
Wilson
New York Press
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Democrate
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