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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
4
A public notice from Winslow Arizona argues railroads remain essential to national industry. It praises earnings, efficiency, and service while warning rising taxes and regulations threaten progress and urging citizens to support railroad development.
Harper's Magazine writer Jack Black of San Francisco, a former convict, argues that more laws do not curb crime. He contends reformers misplace focus on legislation, fault lies with corrupt politics, underfunded police, and flawed prison systems. He calls for skilled, well paid police and firm enforcement to protect the innocent.
The Scurry County Times Signal reports Snyder is constructing a large airport with long lancing area and clear approaches, plus housing and fueling facilities, to accommodate air fleets and tourist traffic. It notes air travel growth and excits Winslow to follow the example, and mentions a new cooking utensil with automatic stirring and a service editor’s stance on prohibition.
A sharp quip notes that many politicians claim to strengthen laws while the line reads as a critique that such talk masks weaker enforcement. The remark frames policy talk as dental metaphors about bite versus bite-less bills.
A light verse in a 19th century tone contrasts a modest dinner with Deborah and a fine cafe, noting a large check versus low earnings, followed by a roguish glance and a whiff of perfume as reward. The piece ends with a playful nod to flirtation.
The piece outlines Arizona as the fifth largest state by area and fifth smallest by population, highlighting a 40 percent population rise since 1920 to about 470,000. It notes cultivation expansion to 600,000 acres, leading crops by farm value in 1928, strong livestock output, second and third ranks in lettuce and cantaloupes, and mining as the leading industry supplying taxes and farm markets. It references transport systems, a 1928 highway budget of 5,564,478, and tourism draws from climate and Indian heritage, plus fourteen new hotels built by mid-1928.
Senate session erupts as Ott toy Caraway of Arkansas clashes with Nebraska over civil service and census toller. Norris questions honesty while Caraway presses for clarity, with both sides disputing the central argument against civil service and expansion.
A brief, period tone dialogue excerpt from a Boston Transcript item noting plans for theater tickets and readiness to dress for the morrow.
Vague dialogue quoted features a reference to a partner jumping an ace and killing him. The speaker notes the act followed a reneging claim and mentions a dudge.
The excerpt notes Herbert Hoover as president and mentions a relative of Mrs Gann in a brief election caption. The text is fragmented and does not provide full context or additional names or locations.
A naturalist notes that animals may not grasp their luck in living. He asks if a family of rabbits realises they roam in a fine fur coat and a world of beauty in motion.
John C. Haynes and Ray Walker of Tucson are named as incorporators in articles of incorporation for Hacienda Nel Scl filed with the corporation commission.
Phoenix report that State Game Warden R. L. Ray plans to travel to Flagstaff for the State Game Commission meeting on July 1. The trip follows ongoing duties in Phoenix.
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