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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1927
Page
4
A dated critique outlines three city crowds: faultfinders, the CODFISH ARISTOCRACY, and complacent business men. It argues progress requires proactive effort and persistent newspaper advertising to attract business and improve the city.
An editorial argues for a radio curfew to protect neighbors from late night broadcasting. It notes summer street noise from numerous loudspeakers and apartment bedlam, urging a policy to restore rest for those disturbed by prolonged radio use, while preserving owners rights.
A housing corporation proposes a profit sharing plan to encourage renters to stay longer by sharing half of the owner’s saving from reduced turnover and redecoration costs. Renters would gain from steadier rents and better investment stability, while owners reduce losses from vacancy and agency fees.
Mary Garden in Paris asked William Tilden to supply the words of the Star Spangled Banner for a Lindbergh reception. Tilden started with Oh say can you see but struggled through the rest. The piece ends with a light note questioning if Bill Thompson could help.
A confidential stenographic note records a mock dialogue among the Lugubrious Lucu brators, a satirical group of Republican presidential hopefuls debating whether a certain candidate will run. The exchange ponders meaning, hesitation, and whether silence signals intent or fear, ending with questions about choosing to run or not.
Arizona Gazette notes the Soviet proposal for complete disarmament of all nations presented to the League of Nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission. The piece argues the plan seeks to remove war making capability, but cautions nations will not surrender defenses. It contends Soviet aims may mask revolutionary goals while recognizing the proposal as a real solution only if the world is ready.
Prescott Arizona December 2 AP a coroner's jury verdict in the death of S P Pressler skull Vesley goat rancher faces a complete reversal at reconvening Saturday as the investigation continues and new witnesses are expected to testify.
A New York Chicago society woman advertised for a left ear offered 2500 dollars but one applicant demanded 4000. The donor must be light skinned under 25 with photos. Attorney Jay J. McCarthy said one married mother offered to donate for 4000 and the woman may pay up to 5600 if successful.
A collage of light verse and celebrity notes from 1927 includes Camilla Horn arriving in America with three English phrases, satire on intoxication tests, and a joking look at cultural quirks. Evangeline Booth heads to Chicago, Salvation Army actions, and a quip about world travel credits surface alongside a note on The Big Parade in China.
Sheriff George Ruffner of Yavapai county disclosed new details after autopsy of a Skull Valley rancher found propped under a pinion tree. The coroner's jury had ruled a bullet wound from an unknown shooter, but county officials say Joe B. Stillwell and Homer Stillwell were questioned and released as new bloodstain evidence emerged. County Attorney Patterson suggested the jury may reconsider and rule death by own action.
A collection of light anecdotes and gibes. Jokes involve a green clerk asking about ice for chisels a doctor dialogue with Sabmo and a family with a cups of sanitary drink. A rotating gallery of quips ends with a pun on liberty lights and a sesquicentennial joke.
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