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The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
BUT CAN JONAH SWALLOW THE
WHALE?

The above caption is ours. The
original caption by the Tucson Star,
a democratic paper, read: "Out On
the End of Limb" While we don't
know the sex of the limb, we do feel
that there is branching out of the
democratic party in the state, from
the old original trunk. The leaves are
falling fast. And, the last fellow to
leave is the goat. The people of the
state have begun to demand results
regardless of political complex.)
"Well, well, the Arizona Gazette,
Phoenix, has changed its editorial
mind again.
"The Gazette, be it remembered, is
the paper that the governor asked his
state officials to do circulation pro-
motion work for-half an hour a
week, or something like that.
'The Gazette has been THE admin
| lstration paper in Phoenix, off and on,
mostly ON, though it bursts out now
and then in bitter denunciation of the
capitol crew. On the whole, it bends
to the governors wishes; when in re-
volt, it finds fine phrases for an alibi.
Consistency is not its chief virtue.
'This week it blooms editorially
with an opinion under the heading,
| Arizona Democrats Must Determine
Whether the Party is More Important
Than Personal Interests Read some
of the paragraphs:
The welfare of a political party
is more to be desired than the per-
sonal advantage of any member or
members of that party. The main
tenance of justice and a states integ-
rity should take precedence over the
promotion of political party.
""There has developed in the ad-
ministration a situation we believe is
inimical to the welfare of the demo-
cratic party, and we believe is inimical
to justice and to the integrity of Ari-
zona. This situation centers in affairs
of the state highway department
""The bill commonly known as the
| Prison Labor bill provided funds that
are available for the emergency ex-
listing in the Apache Trail When, at
the citizens assembly, insistent ap-
| peals were made that this fund be
used in part for completing the trail,
| direct opposition was expressed by
State Engineer Lefebvre, and Secre-
| tary Zander of the board of directors
of state institutions made itfclear that
he supported the state engineer. They
evaded the direct issue, which involves
the question of whether a contract
signed by the state shall take preced-
ence over understanding and ar-
rangements' made by Mr.. Zander and
Mr.. Lefebvre.
"These state officials evaded the
issue for political reasons. Their ac-
tions demonstrate obviously and con-
clusively the need of highway COM
mission This form of highway direc-
tion is needed to keep the democratic
party intact. 1t is needed to render
independent service to Arizona. The
democratic party must be elevated in
Arizona above personal ambitions and
personal advantage.
"The present administration is
pursuing a wrong policy by demand
ing that the highway department be
kept under the control of individuals
who insist that their understandings
shall thwart the purposes of the Ari-
zona legislature. The Gazette is GER
tain that it can best serve the demo
cratic party by giving full facts upon
what moves are being made behind
the curtains
"It is really difficult to believe that
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
ANOTHER CASUALTY"
Tucson Citizen)

The state highway department,
builders of political fences, has gam
bled and lost, and the taxpayers pay
the forfeit. Nine miles of the world
famous Apache Trail, scenic highway,
has been flooded by the rising of the
waters behind the Horse Mesa dam. 1t
is not the result of any unforeseen
catastrophe, but of The gradual filling
of the reservoir, thing easily fore
seen and computed
When this happened the governor
of the state, who vetoed the state
highway bill, which carried appropri-
ations which would have averted the
disaster, was out of the state.
The highway department apparently
had planned to make use of the twen-
ty-five per cent of the incoming gaso-
line taxes which it enjoyed under a
statute which had expired but the state
treasurer, questioning the legality of
the allotment, refused to transfer the
money to the credit of the highway
department and he was upheld in his
position by the supreme court. The
treasurer, in taking that action, was
merely protecting his own office
against illegal use of funds for which
he is responsible.
The flooded highway is an event
which could easily have been prevented
had the governor not vetoed the high
way measure,f so that the disaster
which has overtaken the scenic high
way is just another Casualty if the
governors war by which he has been
trying to impose the executive will
on the law-making branch of the gov
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
LET BRAINS CONSOLIDATE THE ARIZONA
GROUND OUR PIONEERS WON

The letting of the contract for the construction
of the Lees Ferry bridge over the Colorado river
marks another epic in the history of the winning
of the great Southwest. 1t is almost equally as
important as the drivingiof the golden spike which
connected the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by rail-
road.
1t viii be the highest wagon bridge in the
world and aside from that will connect up great
section of Colorado, Utah and northern states with
the state of Arizona, providing an inlet and out
let to those sections of the west about as little
known to the east as darkest Africa.
1t is the last of the real Indian country of Amer
lea and even here the Indian is rapidly adopting
the white mans ways
The development of Arizona has always rested
with Arizona and the hardy old pioneers. The
present generation of Arizonans are not required
to undergo the physical hardships of their fore
bearers but will be required to put forth their best
mental efforts in the years now here and coming
to consolidate and develop the ground broken by
the pioneer.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
GENERAL WOOD WELCOME

The sincerity and the friendliness of the recep-
ton which President Coolidge gave to Gen. Leon
ard Wood in the Black Hills has warmed the
cookies of the heart Of all. The general, Who has
a wonderful record of achievement, is an able sol
dier fine friend, true blooded pat-iot, was sent
to the Philippines to follow democratic admin
istration which had vi~,ually destroyed American
control and responsibility He has given the best
that was in him to the people of the country, and
restored the dignity which marked United States
rules. General Wood has carried on during a
period of intense physical suffering and distress,
and it can be said here that the words of apprecia-
tion which President Coolidge voiced to the gen.
eral on his arrival were only the repetition of ex-
pressons which the president has made to other
people while Wood was still in the Philippines.
The president is anxious the general should re-
turn to the islands The work started has not
yet been finished
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
ARIZONA THE @BRoNoo STATE"

While Arizona is tame enough in the ordinary
voting bystander that she is plumb bronco when
it comes to our strenuous game of politics.
Legislatures and governors differ in all states,
but in few instances is it utterly impossible to
make concessions in the interests of all concerned
aside from pure political plunderers.
Merely as suggestion to settle the present
deadlock in the state why not have the Legislature
appropriate $10,000,000 and split it 50-50-half
for politicians and half for roads? Past records
seem to indicate this is about fair BY this method
we could keep up our roads and political quarrels
at the same time
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
A NON ESSENTIAL
(Bisbee Review

DlSDG6 hGNIGWJ
That the so-called Blue Book which
has been published by the secretary
of state for the past several years, re-,
ferred to in recent editorial repub-
lished in the Review from the Coco
nino Sun, is not SO popular as the au-
thor would have the public believe is
indicated in a letter written to the
Camelback Woman's club of Phoenix
by the manager of the Tombstone
Commercial club. After an investiga-
ton which included personal talks
with leaders in six counties, including
Cochise, the Tombstone club manager
reached the conclusion that the book
was generally considered to be a
worthless expenditure of money, and
so informed the Phoenix women, who
previously had passed resolutions in
favor of its publication again this
year and had distributed the resolu-
tions to various other civic organiZa
tions in the state.
Permit me to say that after max
ing inquiry among not only the people
of this county and city, but also of
five other counties, have just visited,
in regard to the advisability Of con-
tributions from the boards of super
visors for publication of the Blue
Book, wish to state that not one per-
son was in favor of its publication,
they deeming it an unneedful expend-
iture of public money" the letter
stated in substance. "One woman tax
payer replied, when / asked her views
on the question, that we will be blue
enough when we get our 1927 tax
notices which will cover essentials, SO
why add to our troubles by bringing
out the Blue Book, purely non-essen-
tiar." The Tombstone club official
asserted that it's members heartily
concurred in these views.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
YOUR SUCCESS DEPENDS UPON SUCCESS
OF OTHERS

While the millennium has not yet arrived, men
and groups of men are realizing that their own
success and prosperity depend upon the success
and prosperity of others.
The interests Of workers, of stockholders, and
of executives are mutual. The interests of groups
in iron and coal are the same as the interests of
the groups who work in rubber and concrete. The
interests of the bankers and the manufacturers
and the agriculturists and the transportation
groups have much in common.
With realization of a far-reaching dependence,
each upon the other destructive political action
such questions as the tariff is discouraged by the
people, Workman farmer and manufacturer
know that fair tariff is essential for certain
crops and industries All they ask is tariff that
will give them an even break with cheap labor
foreign production This is business proposition
and not political issue.-Ex.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
THE AGE OF BETTER THINGS

Gradually but surely the old order Of things
change. Better homes, better business buildings
better streets and better living conditions are de-
manded now. A few years ago any old thing was
good enough"
Flagstaff has been growing rapidly the last few
years and while there are some criticisms as to
our shaggy looks from visitors, they of course
that it was impossible to build a city without
water. We now have an abundant supply of the
purest water in the world. 1t cost money and
raised the tax rate for the city temporarily Now
that we have this vefitable gold mine which will
eventually pay the greater part of the citys run
ming expenses, curbng and paving our residence
streets is appealing more and more to those who
live on dirt streets where automobile traffic stirs
up the dust, necessitatng constant cost for re-
pairs. The right kind of paving pays big in the
end.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
JUSE ANOTHER ONE

Senator Ashurst denies the statement attribut-
ed to him by California newspapers, to the effect
that the Swing-Johnson bill was bound to pass
at the next session of congress, and declares he
will continue his fight against it in hopes Of de-
feating it. We were inclined to think there was
something wrong with the statement, knowing
that the senator was very much interested in Ari-
zona with at least no announced intentions of NOV
ing over across the Colorado river.
If the Hunt-Cameron McCluskey-Mad
coalition gets into good working order, Senator
Ashurst may need whole lot of republican votes,
but the California variety would do him no good.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
Exonerated the Girl
+ + + + + + + + + + :. + + + i

The young man crawled into the
august presence.
"Er-I would like to speak to you
on very important matter"
'fWell, what is it," growled the
father of the girl, in no very encour-
aging tone.
II want to marry your daughter
want to marry my daughter
That's a good one. What on earth
gave you that idea, you poor nut"
"Now, now,' soothed the young
man, who saw defeat and who wanted
to get some satisfaction from the in.
terview; "you are prejudiced against
the girl-she's all right, really"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

CALIFORNIA; Congressman Joe Grail has at least
furnished the newspapers of Arizona great deal
of amusement by his ludicrous proposal of dump
ing Arizona right out of the Union, because it
objects to being Owenized on the plan of the
Owens River valley. Joe is a fresh, new congress
man who lives down in the gimme" belt Of Cali
fornia and he wants his constits to know he has
arrived with his taking ways. :
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

We hope the warden of the state penitentiary
does not take it into his head to turn all his wards
loose in case he felt peeved at the state legsla-
ture Of course, if he did turn them all loose the
people could file referendum petitions and get a
vote on it within a few months, then publish a
notice to all freed prisoners that they must return
within thirty days or take chance of getting a
living as best they can without hope of further
help from the state.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Take Your Choice

Doctor: my dear young lady, you
are drinking unfiltered water, which
swarms with animal organisms. You
should have it boiled; that will kill
them"
Patient: Good gracious, doctor, l
think I'd sooner be an aquarium than
a cemetery!"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
SOME WAR .
(El Paso Herald)

They may be having some sort of
skirmish over in China, but the real
war is being fought along the Los
Angeles acqueduct. The Owens val
ley farmers intend to fight it out on
that line if it takes all summer.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Miss Dorothy Mackaye, who was convicted Of
helping to camouflage her husbands death, and
who is now wearing denims in the Los Angeles
JAIL says the suit did not fit and wants new
trial From evidence in the case, divorce suit
would have been much better fit and saved a
lot Of time"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

"Who will drive this car away for
$100?" read the sign on the dilapi-
dated flivver in the dealers window.
A COB passed, read it through twice,
then entered the store. "I'll take a
chance" he offered. where's the
hundred bucks ?"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Mdewed Mildred says she is unable to compre-
hend just why the people down in Salt River Val
ley built the Horse Mesa dam and then complained
because it flooded the Apache road, while reports
of engineers indicated this would be the very
probable result
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
The Bedtime ninlomaf

Grandma-No, Eleanor, not another
story tonight
Eleanor Well, then, grandma, just
tell me about your operation.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
TWO sTATEs-REsT AND UNREST

A California congressman would have Arizona
made a territory again. Why not just change its
name to Estate of Unrest ?"-"Root" digs this
up, for the Albuquerque Journal.
Naturally, they do not take Root" seriously
over in the manyana state We Hunt for things
to worry about in Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Good Either WAY

Congratulations | hear you are
going to be married"
"Who told you that? / am not GO
ing to be married"
Congratulations!
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Rather Personal

Dad-"I'll not have this. You must
come home earlier. Why, what on
earth would a college educated girl be
doing out this late in carr"
Coed: "Now, daddy, don't get
nasty"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
they're Like That

Sorority Billy proposed to me last
night ! wonder if he loves me. He's
only known me a few days.
Fraternity that event, he prob
ably still does.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Those political economists who have maintained
that there can be no such thing as overproduction
had better go and tell it to the oil men.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
The .Jazzeteria

'FlI tell you what lets do, Janet.
Let's go out and get bite to eat"
mot tonight, Jimmie / don't feel
in the mood for dancing"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

We hear something occasionally about intelli-
gent crooks, but it is our opinion that if they we're
really intelligent they wouldn't be crooks.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

The Douglas Dispatch issued fine big edition
July 3 celebrating its 25th anniversary. Douglas
none more worthy than the Dispatch under the
progressive management of Editor James Logic.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Here is fashion hint: those old-fashioned
shades from the big piano lamp make fine skirts
for summer evening wear.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

The lady superintendent of public instruction
at Santa Fe put her foot down on carpet beating
on the capitol grounds. She probably is fond of
the political dust from the feet of the previous
administration.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Laundries charge big prices because
they have to hire extra help for pull
ing off buttons.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Obsolete

'I've good mind to send this old
Nah Jongg set to the rummage sale. =
What's the use? Nobody would
know what it was for"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

The Turkish president has prepared a speech
which is two days long. Wait till Tom Heffin
hears about this!
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

With a six hundred million dollar surplus in
sight for the end of the fiscal year June 30 Uncle
Sam is so well off he could even afford to buy
few things on the instament plan if he wanted to.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

1t may also be noted that William Hale Thomp-
son has been mayor of Chicago for several weeks
now and despite predictions there have been no
earthquakes in that vicinity.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Arizona may develop lot of Buffalo Bills when
they turn loose portion of the Arizona herd
north of the river as victims for slaughter by the
licensed buffalo bull fighters
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

''Is she dumb ?"
Dumb? Why, she's so dumb she.
thinks royal flush is king and
queen blushingp
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

British general says that they would have
won the war without us but our recollection is
that along in 1917 they were asking Uncle Sam
to hurry little.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

The automobile industry should look into re
cent reports from California that more accidents
occur when automobiles are standing still than
when running.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Virginia Reel

He-Teach me the Charleston?
Shelf | can remember it. Let's
sect was one Of those quaint old
dances they were doing last summer
wasn't it?
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

An exchange painfully asks: rs civilization
decaying?" No. brother, it is not-not at the
root-anyway.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Sky sweepers and fog absorbers are going to
be necessary before aviators successfully tame
the Atlantic air.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

The hackers of unfortunate Aviator Grace say
they want more details as to the damage to his
plane We guess it really needs more fan-tails.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Never Gnu ANYTHING

The funniest thing in the zoo
Is the little horned horse called the
gnu;
For although he is born
With a practical horn,
There amt a blame thing he can do.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

England seems to think, SO Secretary Kellogg
seems to think, that canoe is good enough for
u. S. Well, we've padded our own since 1776.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

When they get this telephone-vision thing per-
fected maybe it won't always be so bad to get the
wrong number.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

What real good is prohibition going to do the
United States when the people are hopping all
over the globe in airpanes for weekend parties.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Futile Fury

1t has been discovered that earth
worms come to the surface when the
fiddle is played to them. Doubtless
they regret for the first time in their
lives that they are not supplied with
fangs like rattlesnakes.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

The u. S. treasury has a surplus of over $685.,
100000, yet hasn't reduced postage dafned cent
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Not In His Right Mind

Haven't you ever thought Of going
to work." asked the farmers wife.
"Yes'm," replied Hobo Harry 81
thought of it once-but I was delirious
at the time"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Charlie Chaplin charges his wife with infidel-
ity Probably Charles lawyer told him what the
word meant.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
Exceptions

Even the smallest villages in the
country contain few persons who
have not written poems about Lind
bergh.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
The Arizona Central Bank
FLAGSTAFF WILLIAMS -KINGMAN
OATMAN-McNARY
ARIZONA

Condensed Report State Superintendent of Banks at
Close of Business June 80, 1927.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Lindbergh gets 100000 air mail letters of con-
graduation, and he hasn't even a secretary.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Getting the air. don't mean what it used to
since the coming of the radio and Lindbergh.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Father (at a. M )-Is that young
man asleep, Marie?
Daughter-Hush, father! He has
just asked me to marry him and
make him the happiest man in the
world.
Just as / thought. Wake him up.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

From all reports Prescott did itself proud again
this year as per usual.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

man asleep, Marie?
Daughter-H father! He has
just asked me to marry him and
make him the happiest man in the
world.
Just as / thought. Wake him up.
Lawyer--You are sure that you
can't trust your wife, and yet you
don't want to divorce her?
Desperate Darkey-No, sab, but All
would like to get out a injunction or
somethin' against her.
Barber Ito little thirteen year old
girD: Are you sure you want your
hair shingled that far up, little girl?
Little Girl: You're darned right.
And snap into it; gotta dinner date
at seven.
"Yep, I've read all of this guy Mil
toms poetry, unless he's writ some
lately" remarked the plow hand.
Why, Milton is immortal" said
the farmers daughter.
Il didn't see anything bad in his
works" was the reply.
Mrs. Henpeck, nudging her snoring
husband: "John, you would make less
noise if you kept your mouth shut"
Husband (sleepily): $50 would
you"
Sweet Stenographer-W Why is it that
good looking men never have any
money.
Boss What makes you think I'm
broke?
Frosh-W What's the favorite drink
among the students of this university?
Soph-Half and half.
Frosh-Do you mean half milk and
half cream?
soph-No, half turpentine, half al
cohol.
"Mah bredren," shouted Parson
Potluck, "'yo want t be ready to jump
when yo' heahs Gabriel blow dat
horn"
go goodness sakel' murmured
Brother Simpson, "am he a-comin' in
er autymobeel 2"
It's easy enough to be pleasant
When life never gives you a frown,
But the man worth while
Is the man who can smile
When his garters are coming down.
"Come and dine with me tomorrow
evening, old man.
Fraid can't. am going to see
Hamlet"
Never mind, bring him along"
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Lawyer--You are sure that you
can't trust your wife, and yet you
don't want to divorce her?
Desperate Darkey-No, sab, but All
would like to get out a injunction or
somethin' against her.
The Coconino sun., 1927-07-08

Barber Ito little thirteen year old
girD: Are you sure you want your
hair shingled that far up, little girl?
Little Girl: You're darned right,
And snap into it; | gotta dinner date
at seven.