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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
2
Democratic County Ticket lists candidates for Legislative Assembly L Q O Cowan N W Bernard Harry Cody Treasurer Nat E Hawke Supervisors Harry A Drachman Fred Ronstadt Justices Wiley E Tussing W S Bartlett and Constables Joe Manciet Jesus Provencio noted as of 18 ink
The Washington Post backs Statehood for Oklahoma but warns a Democratic win this fall could doom the Statehood bill. Republicans fear the blighting effect of a Democratic Delegate, while a Republican Territorial Senator McGuire is urged by some Democrats. A New Mexico-Oklahoma compromise, keeping Oklahoma Republican, is seen as essential to progress.
The piece urges Democrats to vote straight for the entire ticket. It lauds Frank Murphy as an outstanding sheriff, Charles Blenman as a capable lawyer, and the legislative slate as strong. It emphasizes party loyalty and asks voters not to scratch the ticket.
The Republicans plan a meeting in town tonight. The master was here yesterday and instructed the group. Bob is deemed capable though Oakes directs him and the others. It is uncertain if Bob will discuss the Pima Narrow Gauge bonds.
The Wilkes Barre arbitration debate weighs compulsory arbitration as a public protection. Australian practice shows wage loss limited during disputes while tribunals decide cases. Governor Stone urges adoption in the United States as strikes threaten public policy and economic stability.
Governor Stone argues voluntary arbitration fails to curb strikes in mining disputes and urges state action. He cites Australia’s compulsory system as a model, noting public welfare overrides private interests when industrial strife harms the community. He warns that if voluntary methods fail, states may demand compulsory legislation.
The passage argues that Democratic candidates elected to the legislature will implement the party platform. It claims the platform is sound and pledges honest and equitable government, urging voters to support the Democratic ticket straight.
The piece humorously contrasts familiar proverbs to show how opposites coexist. It cites compact examples like Penny wise and pound foolish versus Take care of the peace and the pounds will take care of themselves, and contrasts absence with sight, early bird with waits.
A Pennsylvania farmer clings to his old suit until he buys a new one to surprise his wife Eliza. On the way home a bridge mishap drops the new attire from the wagon, leaving him cold and teeth chattering, while Eliza remains unaware of the planned surprise.
Julian Hawthorne argues that fear of death shapes society and institutions from law to funerals. He asserts death leads to emancipation of spirit, while fear persists due to ignorance, proposing enlightenment will spark revolutionary social change.
A Philadelphia Telegraph tale recounts a porch scene where a city girl muses on fireflies igniting haymows. The others laugh as she recalls a recent paper headline about firebugs setting a barn ablaze.
In a London Tit-Bits quip a vicar chides his cook for claiming no brother then jokes that after a sermon about all being brothers the cook reveals he is his brother. The exchange frames a humorous misunderstanding about kinship and fellowship.
The excerpt contrasts a daughter’s joke about worms with a financier father, and then reports Virginia voters giving odd answers in registration tests. It notes a negro misreading on the meaning of the general assembly and comments on ignorance of press freedom.
A traditional English dish is outlined with veal and smoked ham stewed to tenderness. Remove the bone and strain the stock, cut meat into strips, layer in a dish, season, cover with stock, and top with a quick baking crust. Served cold the meat forms a delicious jelly.
The Ver sailles keeper fed six bottles of burgundy daily to a feeble dromedary under Louis XVII. Despite lavish care the animal died. The nurse petitioned the king for the “succession of the dromedary,” seeking all benefits attached to the post.
In Finland a religious sect enforces arranged marriages and a vow of wifely obedience with women selecting a leading member to govern the dead and oversee male conduct. Similar practices exist among Liberia’s Purificants who also honor female supremacy.
A father teases his son about a birthday dollar and a new one given. The boy jokes that his mother might borrow the first dollar as she did before, then repays it. The exchange shows family humor over small gifts and money.
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters promotes 60 years of public use as a reliable family medicine. It claims to cure loss of appetite insomnia indigestion dyspepsia malaria fever and ague. One bottle will convince you it is the best medicine in the world for the stomach. Be sure to try it.
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