Tucson Citizen Historical Data Intro
The fragment shows header details of the Tucson Citizen newspaper from its early era. It lists ownership, publishing, and Associated Press credit lines typical of a 19th century Arizona newspaper page.
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1918
Page
9
The fragment shows header details of the Tucson Citizen newspaper from its early era. It lists ownership, publishing, and Associated Press credit lines typical of a 19th century Arizona newspaper page.
The Citizen announces a new rate card to take effect December 1st testing a switch from column inch to agate line measurements. Rates rise slightly, but reflect higher circulation and align with metropolitan daily practice.
The letter from Lt. Thomas Maddock, nominated by his party for Congress, outlines doctrines on peace terms, national defense, taxation, conscription, tariffs, and government limits. He argues for universal conscription, a strong army, a tariff to foster self sufficiency, and penalties for treason in war material fraud.
Two Armenian men bought extra edition copies of a peace issue, then kissed the American flag as they left the Citizen office. The scene reflects gratitude for liberty and Allied victory, with calls to renew devotion amid peace celebrations and to acknowledge foreign-born soldiers who helped in World War I. The piece also critiques Hayden's campaign and urges more voting precincts in Arizona cities to ease election logistics.
The article discusses factors behind Fred T. Colter's weak statewide showing, citing the Breen trial, "My Dear Mike" letters, propaganda, and perceptions of ineligibility based on Colter's vote to raise the governor salary. It notes his term ending December 31, 1918 and governor taking seat January 6, 1919, with legal opinions deemed inconclusive.
A garbled Tucson column describes new heavy steel from the Southern Pacific, a costly placer washing machine exhibit on Concret, and a pending arrival of a health coup. It notes hotels and mansions for rent and daily arrivals of voters as streetcars return with a changed city outlook.
A notice invites applicants for a printing trade apprenticeship. Candidates must be over 16, understand English, and be willing to work. Apply to Foreman Citizen.
Seed dealers advertise fall sowing with Barney and Aisifa gravanierd seed offers. Call Ronstadt Grain for details and ordering.
A reader argues against the term policeman for street corner traffic devices and favors the label traffic monitors. The writer explains monitor better conveys caution and warning, noting drivers sometimes misplace the devices and risk striking them.
Public documents list articles of incorporation for Narra Bank and several Mercantile firms with par values, stock shares, and mortgage details. Multiple properties and parcels in San Pedro and McKintey Park districts are noted, including mortgaged lots and improvements with various lenders such as Keais, Morgan, and Ziegler.
An old remedy claims to fight kidney trouble with symptoms like pain in the back and abdomen and urinary difficulty. The ad promotes Gold Medal Capsules imported from Holland, asserting two centuries of use, availability at drug stores, and a money back guarantee for non relief.
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