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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
11
Lawmakers discuss measures to extend the Industrial Relations and Wage laws, replacing judges with a 65 member lower house split 23 Republicans and 65 Democrats in a proposed structure. Provisions address adult probation, marriage restrictions and inheritance taxes amid legislative talks on prohibitions.
A National Geographic Society war geography bulletin based on a veteran journalist’s observations describes Bedouins as the larger and more interesting group in Arabia. It details tents made by women from goats hair, nomadic camps, tribal chiefs, and the Emir as final arbiter. It outlines desert life hardships, travel routines, meals, and the stark simplicity of homes built from sun dried bricks with little furniture.
A long list of visitors, residents and officials arrive or depart the city for Christmas and holiday travel. Names include Major Herbert Mates, Harry Lawton, F. W. Jaynes, Prank Proctor, and many others from Indiana, Arizona, California, and beyond.
Messages to the general assembly have been prepared by the retiring governor George A. Carlson, a Republican, and the incoming executive Julius C. Ganter, a Democrat. The two leaders aim to prevent elopment of young couples.
The article describes simple procedures for preparing milk, a favored dessert of dates and butter, and notes social customs in Arabia. It explains how dress signals wealth, the host’s role at meals, and gender norms including women’s seclusion in cities yet participation in villa life and household work.
Agricultural summary notes that all cotton varieties may be grown under irrigation in southern Arizona, with long staple Egyptian types favored by longer seasons and higher prices. Egyptian, Yuma and Pima strains require eight to nine months, avoid frost risk, and harvest from September to December. Durango, a long staple upland, offers lower price but shorter growing period and later planting options, with limitations from climate and elevation.
G. W. Barnes, Livestock Specialist, discusses cotton seed meal as cattle feed. He notes its high protein content and value when combined with corn silage, warns against excessive daily amounts, and cites varied results in different herds.
The Second Annual Dairy Product Show will be held in Portland during the last week of the season. The Western Dairy Product Show is conducted under the Western Dairy Instructors Association. The first show at Spokane drew butter and creamery men and dairy products from a wide area. This year cheese and market milk are included with a broad scope. Professor W Cunningham of the University of Arizona serves on the publicity committee and will push for Arizona butter and cheese at the 1917 show. He has judged Arizona dairy products at the State Fair the past two years.
The university hosts two day Poultry Days during Short Course Week January 16 and 17 with lectures on marketing breeding feeding and incubation. notables include Prof J B Dougherty and Dr R H Winnes from California and local expert W W Carney. An excursion to Baker and Bates Farms is planned.
A letter from C. Norton president of the Arizona F. I. A. commends the farm short course at the University of Arizona. He lauds lectures and conferences and urges many county farmers to attend to gain practical instruction from experts in livestock and agricultural development. He hopes to attend a few dates this peer.
A school Anti Pest Club formed to combat infestation. a list of pests and poisoned bait was circulated. Within days, the effort expanded, but details remain incomplete in the fragment.
Santa Fe reports a 15 to 10 vote on constitutional amendments including statewide prohibition equal suffrage and election law changes. Legislation on primary law road bonds and state budget systems are expected. groups push education land grants reform and anti literacy measures. Republicans hold a narrow state Senate majority and House edge.
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