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Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
Prosperous Duncan

In Duncan there is also a good
brick school building of four
rooms, a good weekly paper that
keeps the people posted on local
happenings. and a bank that -.as
been more instrumental in local
development than n-anything elses
It has a capital Of SIS 900, .d...re-
serve Of nearly. ZOO, deposits
t nearly $4,000. Captain B. II:
! anneau is the cashier ard it is
conducted on broad yet consert
,vative lines. The institution is
owned by. local men who made
their money right here. There
probably is not another such sec
ton Of country i'll. the United
States that owes 81 little of it,
development: to oqtsidescapital.
Nearly everybody camehere p or;
the.cattlemen wrestedthe ranges
from the Indians and the farmers
their homes. from ma ture.
Owing to.the. Number Of rich
ninesAa. d large reduction works
ii the county, it has the lowest
rate@of taxation in the. state, and
this viii be further reduced in
1913, as ORDERS have been given
f" assessors TO tax everything at
it's full value,,. which will be to
the advanta~e. of the man who
does not own as much as his rich
neighbor. The corporations have
heretofore been getting off light.
The Ocean to Ocean Highway
comes through Duncan, this being
the next town after Silver City in
Grant County, NM, going west,
AID open rogte all the year round.
A good substantial iron wagon
bridge across the Gila r yer has
lust been Completed and is the
first bridge from the source Of
the rjjy,ers and e ee*second wagon
bridge over it il. this state,
Duncan is the center of one of
the richest open stock ranges in
h southwest. The grandeur of
Is trees and>the verdure of its
rain. and alfalfa fields and mar
ket gardel gladdans the heart
II the travelcr. Sunstroke is un-
Known; summers always pleas
ant ard winters delightful.
II any person would like to
hear any mere about Duncan, r.
will Se glad to answer any ques-
ion. J. L. T&WATFERs.
NJ Pos master.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
L0tsAE AND PERSONAL

a sssey- . L.
Mr.. Lynn went to Clifton this
week.
ar. Parks is in towr this week
from his ranch.
Miss Clark and mother, this
week moved into their new home
Capt. Lanneau expects to make
a business trip to Clifton the last
of the week.
MRS. James Gale, who has been
Ill for some time, is still in ser
lous condition.
Bart Upton and Floyd High
tower went to Clifton, on busi-
ness, Saturday.
Mems and Boys shoes Of the
highest class atthe lowest.prices.
y. w. Phillips. 38t
DR.. Briley, one of our progress
slve young physicians, made q
business trip to Clifton this week.
Miss Maudie Gooch is expected
home this week, after a protract,
ed visit to numerous friends ir
Oklahoma.
Our popular Mr.. Evans went
to Clifton Sunday, concerning
business with the Greenlee coun.
ty supervisors.
Harry Fiddler has installed 8
completely equipped bath room
in the rear of his barber shop.
lie IS now prepared for his work
with one Of the finest tonsoria
parlors to be found in this section.
Mesdames Kemp and Cook are
expecting to be ready for theil
opening of ladies' fashionable ap
parel within a few days. This es
tablishmeut will be we'll received
by the ladies' of the Dh~
try.
It is likely that Mr.. Billingsle,
will attend the Good Roads con
vention at Birmingham, Ala.
Campbells for ladies and child
ren s hats 29t
DR.. Moore was called, on Tues
day Of this week, to attend Mrs
George Allen, seriously burned
on the face, through an explo.
sion ola bottle containing carbolic
acid. The injuries, though pain
tul are not serious.
Mild summer drinks at Spaw's,
Mr. Swain, from Morenci, was
here this week, visiting his wife
VINO is at present residing in
Duncan for the benefit of he,
health. From here Mr.. Swain
went to Needles. Calf. where
ne will remain several weeks be
lore returning to his home at
Morenci.
The stockholders of the Duncan
Building Association have deci.
ded to erect their handsome new
CIVIC building upon the lot ad-
joining the Bank of Duncan
This IS indeed a wise select
for no more beautiful locat,o.,
could be found than this. The
building, with the beautiful bank
building adjoining, will add
greatly to the commercial looks
of Duncan.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
Vo ing Places
Candi- N. Clifton Hills Add.

The departure Of Mr.. Howard
for Bisbee this week was regro t.
ted by every citizen. Mr.. Howard
is a man who is cas- ly recognize
IS a good citizen, no matter
where he may go. We have a
strong hope that we n ay gain
count him as one of our own.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
Orange Blossoms

All the gqald owes a lover. And
Q2esides . at'fo7ers love the maid
ems OF their'chofce From every
where there comes the joyful
news that Duncan is happy that
the time has come when two
more Of its old families have
Peen, though marriage, IN tied
with ties that will bind forever.
On last Tuesday evening, at the
nome of the bride $ brother, MIR.
.Cosper, with Justice, BulIard Of
fclating, Mr.. iThos. Chiffon was
united in marriage with Miss
Maude GosP@r The only regret
of, their numerous friends was
that they should choose privacy
ln this sacred ceremony. Mr..
Chiffon is a young man who has
the the friendship Of all thegood peo.
PIE, OF the entire Duncan country
tYhere he mas spent the years of
ms ms life, and where his family
has the distinction Of being
!. among the founders of the pr.
fperons state we enjoy TODAY.
His is happy bride has gained the
hfoVe ard admiration of all the
people of her acquaintance, be.
ofTher sunny disposition ard
gentle ways of kindness Miss
4 Gospel, through seyefalyearS OF
courteous accomada6isos-o of the
patrons Of the Duncan bostoffice
gained the admiration of the
every patron Of this institution
tits well to say that the good
wishes of all the Duncan people
go out to these happy young folk.
who have bravely entered on the
matrimonial sea. 1t is not wei
that their many friends should
wish them happiness, for the
happiness is already theirs,
Spaw sells fine whiskies.
The construction of the new
Methodist church is rapidly near
S5la2 g con7platiel4.
Mr. Sanders was in town yes
terday.
Captain Lanneau returned from
Clifton Monday
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
Clifton News

All, but listen to this We beautl-
fu ladies Of Clifton: The advent
of the gentle sex in Arizona's
political plain. was in Clifton.
last Saturday, the occasion OF
much that was int resting, for as
the world has always known, any
thing that co Germs ladies is al
ways sweetly and undeniah 3 y
interesting. In Clifton the office
of school trustee fell vacant, and
the mere men of the town, ably
assisted by their gentle superin-
tendents, marched to the polls,
there to exercise the choice, that
by inherent right has always be
longed to the wicked males, and
now. thank goodness, is possess
ed by the real rulers OF this old
world. But now our theme be-
comes tinged with vein OF sac
ness. Mr.. Kelly, who has alWaNs
been DOS essed of a reputation OF
discreet judgment, was SO emoar-
ased by the presence OF SO much
feminine beauty, that he actualy
asked the ages Of the ladies.
Now. it is not that the l9d dies ar
old. for a lady in the opinion Of
q gallant man, and Mr.. Kelly IS
a gallant man, never is possesseo
Of that elusive quality called age.
But. the fact remains that n"
man has any right to ask the age
of any lady. 1t is thought not un-
likely that this foolish indlscre-
tion of Mr. Kelly is most enough
to cause him to lose his chances
Of success, before this deploraole
occurrence unusally god, IN the
next election. Mr. Kelly your du-
tvboth as a man and as an Office
go ,ker. is to repair t IS injury td
the bright flowers Of Clifton s
womanhood, and at the first op-
portu ity. Do your duty, not only
for, the sake of what a man owes
to lovely woman, but also for the
sake Of gaining that next election.
The names of the Clifton ladies
who have the distinction Of being
the first to register as qualified
voters i ! that city. are as follows:
Cora Kerby, wife Of James H.
Kerby, county tax assessor; Mo-
lie Ingl4s, wife Of t. B. Ingles,
assistant cashier Of A. G. Co.;
Nattie w .bster, wife of George
Webster, sup 4rvisor Of Creealee
county; Katherine Horton, wife
of E.V. Horton. district attorney,
Matilda Hutchins. wife of w R.
Hutchins, ENGINE Lucy KerbJ,
sister of j. E! ~ rby, county
tax assessor; tn.4 n Trumpas,
principal Hills Addition school;
Mrs. FIJI. Springer, wife of F H.
Springer. Well, here's to the po-
litical femininity of nthe mining
town of Clifton. God bless the
ladies. Come to Duncan.
The School election Of Distric
No.3 of Clifton for the election
of one trustee proved to be the
most interesting and enthusiastic
one ever held in Clifton. The
names of the candidates Tor the
office of trustee to fill the vaoan
cy Of the expired term Of job
Grimes were as follows: jobs
Grimes, C. H. Love, Walter Tap
pin and E. M. Williams. Numerou.
circulars and cards were distrie-
uted about the town in behalf Of
the election Of E. M. VIII iliams.
stores manager Of the Arizon9
Copper Co. Ltd, but after the
count, the result shows that tht
peoples and ladies choice DIFF
fered. Results are as folIows
Vo ing Places
Candi- N. Clifton Hills Add.
dates School School Total
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
41st WEEK

Tom Chiffon went to Sheldon
Monday.
N Mrs. Harris visited Mrs. Parks
at the Parks Ranch, lastIMonldcIa:,-v17..
Oh bark, oh, hear, how
sweet and clear, the weddino
bells SO softly ringing.
Messrs. Turney and Evans are
engaged in surveying on the
public roads across the bridge
from Duncan.
Mr.. Gooch has returned from
the Parks ranch, where he was
employed in erecting a house on
Mr.. Parks property.
Mr.. Kerby, one of the RISING
young statesmen of the Conn
ty OF Greenlee. and who is at
present tax assessor of the same
county, was a business-like arri
val from Clifton Monday.
Harry Fiddler, our popular ton
sorlal artist, is making more I'M
provements to his already we'll
appointed shop. Nothing is too
good for the customers Of Mr.
Fiddler.
Three of Duncan's most gra-
clous ladies, Mrs. Wilkey and
Misses Maude Casper and Dora
Beavers, made pleasant trip up
the ella Sunday, where thev Wis
tied at the home of Mr.. J.E Cos
per and wife.
Just received, ladies and chill
dreus' Springand Summer Hats
SSt |. F. & M. E. Campbell.
Ihere are many rumors in the
air, to the effect that this horse
can beat that horse, also that that
morse can beat this horse # is >
TACT that half dozen races are
scheduled to come off in Duncan
during the next few weeks.
Work is beginning on the hand
some building of the Duncan
allding Association. This build
ing will be worth all the efforts
OF It's builders. Let these same
progressive men turn their ener-
gles toward tn building of a ho
tel which will be more commep
surate with Duncan's S needs
am going out of business
and will sell very cheap for cash
38tf John y Ho,m;.o.
Dealer in general merchandise
Miss Capitola Gooch has re-
turned home, after a visit to
Twin Peaks.
1t is proposed that all the ditch
S ckholders of this section mite
fo the purpose of consolidating
their property into a whole It
is considered advisable to build q
dam across the Gila, and thus
lrrlgate thousands of acres that
are at present without the reviv-
ing effect of water. It is also
thought that such an arrange
ment would be Of a distinct ad-
vantage to the owners of land
that is already under irrigation
The proprietors of the Duncan
Meat Market are equipping their
shop with a refrigerator of the
largest size. The carpenter work
is being done by Mr.. Clem, one
of the most skilled carpenters In
the Duncan country. Messers
Sullivan and Cosper, the owners
OF this shop state that their mark
ct ships more than $1,000. This
includes all shipments from their
shop here to the towns up and
down the valley. All these prod
lcts are grown IN the rich valley
Of the Gila. Such prosperity.
A business change of consider
able Importance was the trans
.er OF the City Meat Market.
rom It's former owner. Mr. w w
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
Where /. is Uncle Joe?.
Fragrant cigars at Spaw's

You have cur petgaission to
shed your flannel when you want
to It will be warmer rext
month,
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09
Advisory Election Urged

10 The Duncan Arizonian.
| am anxious to see an advisory
election held in Arizona at earliest
practicable date in order that. Tho
people may have an opportunitv
TO oexpress their choice for fedora.
Judges. Constitutional amend
ment allowi@g the people directly
to choose their senators will soon
be ratified by the required mum
Der of the states and snrelv The
people have the same right to
make an expression as to their
cholce for federal judge especial
~ 10 view of the fact that the
federal Judge holds his position
Tor all practical purposes for life
VIII you kindly, though the me-
dunn Of your paper, urge that
proper petitions be- prepared,
signed and filed calling for advi-
sorry election, to the end that the
two senators from "A arizona NAV
present to the president of the
United States the name of the
gentleman who'll be the people s
choice, Kindly publish this tele-
gram and any cooperation or as
Slstance you can give in bringing
about the avisory election in or
der that the people may have an
opportunity to vote in this mat
ter, will be earnestly apprecia-
ted by,me, I wish an advisory
election might be held to ascer-s
tain the people, S choice on all.
federal appointments in Arizona
H. +. AsHaG ST,
u. S. Svnator
The Arizonian sees no reason
that the people should be pre-
vented from expressing their
choice for any office that affects
them. However, choice Should
be made after very mature delib
GRAFTON: We would'be glad to see
such an advisory election as Sen
ator Ashurst mentions, held
throughout Arizona.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09

Rev. Watt was in town from
his ranch home thos week.
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09

A sure indication of our com
nlercial activity is to be found in
the swa, ms Of travelling sales
men that.infest our streets every
day. these active disciples Of the
principles of the Jews are to be
enyled in reguard to the fruitful
held they have found in Duncan.
Like Silverstein, they see a sale.
out unlike him, they also make
that sale.
Mems and boys shoes Of the
highest class at the lowest prices.
G. W. Phillips. 38tf
Duncan Arizonian., 1913-04-09

Work ls,in progress on the new
civic building.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25

and uses alfalfa as the only rough
age, raising the hay himself. HeAhas
grown alfalfa for IA years and SAYS
that in that time there has not been
a year that he could afford to sell
a seasons crop for less than SIS an
acre and that it has often been worth
$125 an acre a year.
Most Iowa farms need two things
alfalfa and silage. These two feeds
go together, each supplying what the
other lacks. Together they make a
rough feed so rich that it reduces by
one-half the quantity of grain need
ed to fatten beef cattle and to force
dairy cows to high yield.
An acre of alfalfa will produce
about as much hay as four acres of
timothy. An acre of corn in the silo
has about the same feeding value as
two acres in the shock. Mr.. Iowa
Farmer, what does this mean in in
creasing the revenue from your high
priced land?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
SHOULD RAISE ALFALFA
Experience Proves Alfalfa can be
Raised Successfully in Every
Iowa County.

The experience of Hon. H. c.
Brandes, Avoca, Iowa, answers this
question decisively. In 1912 he
harvested the same number of tons
OF hay from II acres of alfalfa that
he did from 40 acres of timothy
Each ton of the alfalfa was worth
to feed much more than ton of the
timothy.
Had Mr.. Brandes secured all his
hay from alfalfa instead of half of
it from timothy, he could have had
29 acres more to plant in corn.
Should all the timothy growers of
Iowa raise alfalfa instead of timo-
thy and get his returns, they could
raise the same amount of hay as they
now do and have two and a quarter
million acres to add to their corn
fields.
Iowa farmers are stock growers
and feeders and use a large quaint
ty of hay each year for home feed
ing. Iowa land is so high in price
that it should be made to return a
large revenue every year. The need
ed supply of hay can be obtained
from alfalfa on about one-fourth as
much land as is required when it is
secured from other hay crops. The
land that could be saved by raising
alfalfa could be added to the acre
age of Iowa's favorite crop-corn.
An Iowa farmer rented his farm
and moved into town. He got 5000
an acre rent. There was good
field of alfalfa on the farm and in
1912 the tenant cut four crops on it.
The owner of the land offered the
tenant SIS an acre for the fourth cut
ting standing, the owner to harvest
the crop The tenant refused and
that cutting made a ton to the acre
The more alfalfa grown on an Iowa
farm the greater will be the profits
of both owner and tenant, and the
owners will have the satisfaction of
knowing that the alfalfa is improv-
ing the soil every year.
c. c. Palmer, Eddyville, Iowa, fat
tens 1900 or more cattle every year
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25

The people must have a guide. No
Journey lis taken by thoughtful wo-
man or man without some reference
to the time table of the roads that
must be travelled. There are good
guides and bad guides. Some lead
to safety and some to destruction.
In every age we have had false
teachers and PHILOSOPHERS full of fall
lacies. Twenty centuries ago the
people fiocked to follow the Master
He taught them in the open fields
and by the seashore., He fed them
while he taught. He healed their
sick and raised their dead. They
believed in Him. He proved that He
was worthy of their faith when He
died for them.
Whatever may be said or thought
of the divinity of this Master, the
world comedies that He was it's great
est teacher; He spoke a message of
peace and good will, of hope and of
comfort. He was true and faith
full friend of the people.
Compare His message with those
we hear today. The would be lead
ers of the masses go about the coun-
try preaching a gospel of unbelief,
unrest, distrust and dishonor. Read
the gentle words of Him who was
lIaster of men, who, though born
rich, for their sakes, became poor,
and who, for their justification, suf-
fered the most cruel of all deaths.
Compare His words of encourage
ment, hopefulness and kindness with
the false accusations, the SANDERS
and libels with which the false lead
ers of our day are beguilding a
thoughtless people.
Is there not something to think
about as we make the comparison
between the true and the false?-I
Leslies Weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Notice in Probate.

To whom it may concern
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court
House in Winneshiek County, Iowa,
on the 22d day of September 1913
at 1880 O'Clock, p. NJ. to attend the
probate of an instrument purport-
ing to be the last will and tesla
ment of Nils Jogerson late of Decor
All township, in Winneshiek Coun-
ty, Iowa, deceased, at which time
and place you will appear and show
cause, if any, why said will should
not be admitted TO probate.
In testimony whereof have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said Office, this 10th day
of June 1913.
OLAF KALLEVANG,
Clerk of District Court.
BOlCE HOOK, Attys. 25-3.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Where Is He?

Several Oklahoma papers are run
ming this want ad, without charge to
anybody
'Wanted-An editor who can
read, write and argue politics, at
the same time be religious, funny,
scientific and historical at will, write
to please verybody, know everything
without asking or being told, always
have something good to say about
everybody else, live on wind and
make more money than enemies. For
such a man a good opening will be
made Tin the graveyard.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Masonville Has $3.50 Fire.

Masonville, a town of 400 situated
sixteen miles east of independence,
was visited by fire that destroyed
four business buildings and one res
idence, causing a loss estimated at
$4,000.
The fire started in the postoffice,
and was of unknown origin. 1t was
quickly communicated to adjacent
buildings, all of wood, and all were
a total loss, with their contents
Independence Conservative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Winneshiek County Farms.

! have for sale 25 farms surround
ing DEBORAH, ranging from 40 acres
up to 800 acre farms at very reason
able prices and terms. / also handle
Becker County and Red River Valley
lands and city properties, for prices
and particulars, write or call at my
Office over Mott & Co. store.
ED K. HOVDEN, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
June Examination.

The regular teachers examina-
toms will be held the 25th, 26th
and 9th of June. On account of
the large number desiring to take
this examination, instead of being
held at the county superintendent
examination room, the examination
will be held in the DEBORAH High
scnool assembly room 25-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Opportunity and the Wolf.


Opportunity and the Wolf
Met at the door
OF an humble cottage.
The one knocked,
And the other howled.
Behind the door
Lived an optimist,
Full of hope.
He was expecting Opportunity,
And not the howl.
And then the two,
The Wolf and Opportunity,
Went to another door.
The one howled,
And the other knocked.
Behind the door
Lived pessimist,
Full of despair.
He was expecting the Wolf,
And heard the howl,
But not the knock.
William j. Burtscher in Lip
)incott's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Christian Science Meetings.

Christian Science services are held
every Sunday morning at 10:45 and
a testimony meeting every Wednes-
day evening at 500 o'clock, ct the
Marsh hall, corner Mechanic and
West Water streets. Everybody cord
tally invited. 9tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25

Nothing is more disagreeable
than eczema, or other skin diseases.
1t is also dangerous unless speedily
checked. Meritol Eczema Remedy
will afford instant relief and perma-
nent results. We have never seen
remedy that compares with it. Sold
at E. J. Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Notice to Land Owners of DEBORAH
Township,

Township.
That the weeds growing on your
farms along the roadside must be
moved down by or before July LIST
as required by the state law. If
not cut by above named date the
road superintendent will cut them
and charge the cut up as taxes
against the land. 25-2.
By order of township trustees.
E. l.. BEARD,
CLAUS VISTE,
JACK PEARSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25

-Meritol Tonic Digestive, the
great rejuvenator and builder, tones
up the system, improves the appe-
tite, aids digestion, cleanses the sys-
tenn of impurities. Just what you
need when all run down. Sold at
K. j. Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-25
Rock Island Jumps Track.

The rear coach on the noon Rock
Island passenger jumped the track
Thursday between the Junction and
Clermont, and had the coupling be-
tween the coach and smoker not
held, the coach and passengers would
have been precipitated down steep
embankment. AS it was the coach
remained upright and no one was in
jured. The coach and smoker were
cut from the train, the passengers
were crowded into the baggage car
and the train continued on it's way
after a delay of one hour.-Postville
Review.
No man ever assumes the pose of
a political reformer as long as he is
in Office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Oranges lOc dou at Powers. l2-2O-st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20
DERSONAL MENTION

The best store is the Globe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-20

Miss Matte Walker, who has been
the guest of friends in Chickasha this
week, returned last night to her home
in Minco.