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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
7
An urging essay extols civic patriotism as the force building Tucson. It defines the hundred percent Tucsonian as loyal home buyers, tax payers, bond supporters, optimists, and active boosters who back local enterprise and public works. It calls readers to join the bandwagon and help Tucson reach growth.
A House resolution by Representative McFadden calls for an in depth inquiry into the War Risk Insurance bureau. The text argues for exposing failures and reforming administration to ensure faster, fairer handling of insurance allotments and compensation for soldiers and sailors amid wartime strains.
Postmaster Burleson, five days after the armistice, assumed control of mine lines and George Creel was sent to Europe to manage publicity. Suspicion grows that American opinion could be influenced through the cables. Creel denies censorship, but fears persist of government control over news flow. Paris reports claim dispatches pile up and run days late.
The article outlines a plan by Baron d'Estournelles de Constant and Senator Bourgeois for four sanctions the League of Nations might use against a recalcitrant nation. Diplomatic, judicial, economic, and military sanctions are discussed, with notes on group dynamics and historic examples involving Austria Serbia Germany and Russia.
The piece notes a Senate move to impose a 10 percent tax on interstate child labor goods to bypass constitutional limits after a Supreme Court ruling. It argues Congress and the country largely back federal anti child labor laws, with Southern and New England interests shaping votes. The House may approve this tax, inviting court challenges over legality and the reach of constitutional power.
In 1857 Sonora Exploration opened Tubac HQ and Charles D. Poston acted as Alcalde, marrying, baptizing, and granting divorces. The tale recounts Mexican senoritas shaping frontier society, Tubac's Gretna Green status, and a Vatican sanction to legalize marriages at a cost of about 8760 to the company.
The piece argues the war remains unsettled despite a temporary armistice. Germany’s plans, propaganda, and secret communications are cited as ongoing threats that prevent a return to normal munition production. Observers warn of renewed conflict unless peace terms are fully secured.
The New York Sun argues Representative James R. Mann of Illinois should not be chosen as Speaker of the House in the Sixty-sixth Congress. It criticizes his health and qualifications urging the Republicans to select someone else for the influential role to avoid embarrassment and missteps.
Airplane mail service across the country aims to slash Chicago to New York travel from about 21 hours to nine hours and potentially extend to Los Angeles. Postwar trunk routes are outlined with New York to San Francisco and feeder links, while winter flying gains include heated gear and snow operations for reliable daily air mail service.
Twenty Years Ago column recalls Levi of the Fawn saving a lumber walk to the San Augustine hotel. Colorado families travel through Tucson to Phoenix. health benefits noted for a Womah. J S Hopley, ex Pantano resident and Yuma guard, visits Tucson and plans to return to duties. Hopley will resign his juvenile court post at year end. Pima teachers at the Phoenix teachers institute include C H Tully and T A Cooley. Tully opens a discussion on what children should know. Tully also serves as Arizona Pioneers Historical Society secretary.
An early 20th century advert touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as mild yet effective for a clear bowels and head, claiming better digestion and a good morning start. The copy urges taking the pills tonight for a fresh day.
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