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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1921
Page
4
A northern mining column argues that a western mining boom is coming driven by rising capital, cheaper labor, and improving metal demand. It highlights gold and silver prospects, wartime price declines fading, and a shift toward higher production, with experts predicting a long era of elevated output.
The piece argues the Republicans failed to deliver on key promises since gaining power on March 4 1921. It cites needed tax and tariff revisions soldier bonus law and armament limits as unaddressed issues. With only a temporary tariff measure passed the party risks voter discontent and a difficult congressional election season.
A newspaper editor laments endless criticism for every publishing choice from jokes to original content to church attendance. He acknowledges accusations of laziness, hypocrisy, and even theft when using exchanges. The piece ends with a wry admission that they did indeed swipe from an exchange.
A hometown paper laments those who break deer hunting laws, noting six western businessmen arrested for shooting a female deer to protect a fawn. It urges adults to model lawful behavior to teach youths respect for the rules and avoid crime.
A compact essay mixes folk tale and social commentary. It recalls Marys Lamb and Johns village store, then contrasts bravado in trade with advertising, noting crooked world tales and a Shakespearean quip on ale and safety. Senator Reed is cited on American intelligence.
Copies of this paper tell the story of G A Martin the man who knows and the completion of the Bankhead sunkeay Old Spanish Trails and the Dixie Overland highway from El Paso to San Diego Los Angeles. Local boosters mail these papers nationwide to highlight the progress from early pioneer days when travelers faced mud ruts to today when a fully built desert route exists with engineers road builders and tax support. The route connects El Paso Deming Lordsburg Rodeo Douglas Bisbee Tombstone Benson Thesen and more with standard roads and culverts attracting hundreds of tourists and travelers singing gladsome tidings as they verify Mr G A Martins observations.
A Los Angeles Times excerpt outlines the federal inquiry into Senator Cameron's campaign expenditures. Arizona Democrats and Republicans clash over responsibility as the case nears Phoenix with a verdict anticipated in coming weeks.
A moral reflection urges honesty amid hardship and the choice to assist those who struggle. The adage cautions against complicity through inaction and highlights valued effort to aid others in decline.
Maurice Clark field manager for Southwestern Bankhead reports the Ajo route is in good condition and 49 miles shorter to Yuma than via Phoenix. He notes 20 miles under contract west of Yuma to El Centro and 49 miles planned to connect with the Pima county line. Bridges on the Phoenix to Yuma leg are mostly out and detours required.
Auto daredevils enter the Cochise County Fair at Douglas November 17 18 19 with racing plans and hopes of cash prizes. Tombstone drivers expected to shine. Sheriff Hood endorsed local entrants. Northern county owners prep cars as organizers consider building a circle track instead of street races for southern Arizona’s top event.
Grant H. Dowell, manager of the Copper Queen branch of Phelps Dodge, told Warren District Luncheon Club members that copper production is likely to resume slowly but steadily. He cited eastern railroad anxieties, potential freight rate cuts, and wage trends affecting housing and building trades, noting a Chicago effort to ease labor limits. Also mentions Prescott placer claims sold to National Products Syndicate, bakery coating value, and valley cotton seed prices, with Oatman assaying high per ton.
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