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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1923
Page
2
A campaign led by Game Warden Willard and Deputy Hicks promotes enforcement of strict vehicle hunting laws. Deputies recruit ranchers to aid in stopping quail and dove shooting from moving cars, with penalties including county jail and license suspensions for violators.
Town Cats plan to aid university and high school teams with events and fundraising. Members discussed entertainments and a benefit dance to boost support and money for the season. Details pending a future meeting. aims include backing pigskin squads and improving city team morale.
Tucson mayor Rudolph Rasmussen issues a citywide observance for the death of President Warren G. Harding. Flags at half mast, businesses to close, labor to cease from 1 to 6 pm, colors worn, and public services at the University of Arizona campus at 3 pm with bells tolling. Citizens urged to show respect and participate.
Crowds line Pennsylvania Avenue to pay tribute as Warren G Harding lies in state at the capitol. Senators Lodge and others attend the tolling of the nation’s leader with Marines, band music, prayers, and dignified ceremonies marking the transition from president to history.
The Southwest Museum executive committee rejects transferring the Munk library to the University of Arizona and vows to keep the collection at the Southwest Museum. Supporters say no meeting of trustees has occurred and efforts continue to place the library where Dr. J A Munk wished.
Tucson citizens are urged to participate in a memorial service for President Harding. Everyone should wear red white and blue and pause all activity for one minute at the designated time. Memorials will be held on the University platform with broad attendance expected as stores and workplaces close from 1 to 6.
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce asks city organizations to observe one to six Friday afternoon for the Harding memorial services at the University of Arizona. Businesses and employees pause work as part of a cooperative citywide observance with speakers and singing to mark the president's burial in Marion Ohio.
King George of Greece decorates eleven American relief workers with the cross of a Greek order. The ceremony honors their service and humanitarian aid efforts in wartime Greece.
An Arizona university horticulturist reports the discovery of black rust on a date palm at the Yuma campus. Early treatment with offshoot removal and Bordeaux spray shows no new infection, with hopes for statewide cleanup to curb the outbreak.
An old advertisement urges readers to suspect kidney problems as the cause of backache headaches dizziness tiredness nerves and depression. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills and claims a user testimonial from Mr Vermilyen about irregular kidneys back pain and improved strength after taking the pills.
County agent C. B. Brown reports experimental grape plants on RR Nally’s dry land farm in Empire Valley thrived despite drought. Emperor, Gros Coleman, Melages and other varieties show varying survival rates, with Red Malaga and Sultana failing. Results are preliminary. additional plantings and a second-year observation planned.
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