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The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
ARIzoNA-cALIFoRNIA's GARBAGE CAN

Coconino county is the largest county in the
world.
The Grand Canyon, located in one corner of it,
is the largest canyon in the world.
The only desert in Coconno county is the
Painted Desert God painted that. If He hadn't,
the county couldn't have afforded it, and possibly
we would have voted against letting the govern
ment do it.
The government of the United States owns
about 80 per cent of the land in Coconino county.
Coconino county has some $500 miles of roads.
They are not short, but al-day roads leading off
to points of interest or to settlements
The government, despite our rather adverse at
titude toward that institution, has spent great
deal of money in helping develop this vast scope
of country which covers more out-of-doOrs than
quite flock of New England states.
In way Coconino county is an intellectual CEN
ter but seemingly lacks the financial aptitude Of
the average resident of the aforesaid New Eng
land The New Englander would have cultivated
the good will of such an influential person as our
rich Uncle Sam instead of endeavorng to remind
him of his bunions. 1t is very, very inappro-
pirate way to approach rich relative.
Coconino county is not flat like Illinois, Iowa
and Salt River Valley. Providence evidently
smoothed these latter places off for cattle, corn
and cantaloupes
To compensate Coconino county for the goug-
ing out the Grand Canyon over a mile deep, noun
tains $4,000 feet high on plateau sixty miles
wide were built and planted to pine trees. Pine
trees won't grow in a desert country. Despite the
fact that California newspapers will not retain a
reporter who can not so far forget his geography
and facts as to locate all California deserts in
Arizona a SNOWFALL fight, with real snow, was in
dulged in on the streets of Flagstaff last Fourth
of July.
Southern California has the only mosquito in
the world that sings bass. His tonsils are singed
by Caifornia's hot desert wastes.
California boosters are wondrous wise. They
never roast Arizona publicly They need our
'baek country" However, with much bank-handed
publicity they inadvertently dump all their un-
desirable garbage into Arizona-their backyard
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
REMARKS OF THE GANG
THE COURAGE TO DO THE
NECESSARY
(From the Lillibridge Viewpoint)

(From the Lillibridge Viewpoint)
During the World war the story
went around of q French commandant,
George Mellerai, who found himself
and a handful Of his soldiers ma
rooned in the village of Basileaux,
surrounded by an overwhelming
force.
Their retreat was cut off. Seem
ingly the only thing to do was sur
render. But to surrender meant that
the village would fall into the hands
OF the enemy and furnish protection
to them for several precious hours.
Resorting to the sole means of COM
rnunication left to them, a carrier
pigeon, they sent back this message
to their comrades behind the French
lines:
1--WE are lost, but we have done a
good job. Turn the guns on the
town."
1t was their death sentence, written
by their own hand, and dispatched
with that high courage which lends
the might of an army to the heroism
Of handful of patriots.
The French guns thundered, and
Basileaux crumbled. The chapter was
ended 81. Yet the chapter will
never be ended, for it contributed to
the victory.
Commandant Mellerai and his men
had had the courage to do the neces-
sary.
"The courage to do the necessary
is needed in business these days as
keenly as it was ever needed on the
field of battle.
In some whole industries, and in
many individual enterprises, it is
growing increasingly evident that
nothing will suffice but turning the
guns on old methods and policies and
leveling them SO that a new structure
can be built up that will meet the new
competitions and complexities.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

given an opportunity to effect this
reform, but we think that the next
legislature will be one which the
awakened people will elect for that
express purpose, and, further, to make
rigid provision for the safeguarding
of the funds Of all the state depart
ments.
The grand jury evidently believes
th,tt so far it has only scratched the
surface; that at a future sitting it
may acquire evidence which will pene-
trate further into the ill-smelling
mess. No doubt what has been dis
closed will bring out other witnesses
who have hitherto been guarded, reti-
cent or timid. "To him that hath shall
be given The grand jury having now
in its second report revealed that 1t
has learned so much, no doubt those
who have held back will now come
forward and add to the sum total of
the knowledge of official misdoings.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND
THE GAS TAX
prescott Courier)

In fighting for what he believes to
be right, State Treasurer J. G. Cal
laghan, in the gasoline tax litigation,
was forced to obtain the services of
attorneys not employed by the state.
The attorney generals office, which
should have been his, defender, was
found on the other side of the fence
vigorously striving to confound all &5s
Callaghan's efforts.
The attorney generals office should
not belong to any division of the state
government, but its attorneys ought
to be at the service of all Arizona of
ficials The office, however, has TAX
en- stand in the gasoline tax matter
which makes it wholly for the ones
who want the highway department to
stay as it has been since Thomas
Maddox made an effective political
machine of it, and Callaghan was left
out in the cold.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
WELL, WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?

The report of the Maricopa county grand jury
appointed some time ago by Judge Phelps to make
a sweeping investigation of Mari1opa's crime
wave also the conduct of several state institutions
and departments, brought in some forty-seven in
dictments and severely condemned the secretary
Of state and other state officials for their extrava
giant methods of conducting their offices.
If the charges made by the grand Jury are true
there is a CRYING need for reform Transferring
funds from one department to another, destroying
records and general disobedience to state laws
are among the charges set forth in the jurv's re-
port. IS
Apparently the people are helpless in the mat
ter and from present indications must wait until
the next general election before any remedy can be
applied.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
MOTHER AND SON

Charles Lindbergh would be the first to ac-
knowledge the debt he owes to a wise, courageous
mother who, while watching over him with
anxious care, has been careful never to hamper
nor discourage him, and never to hold him back
from any bold and brave enterprise; and always
has found strength to encourage and support and
.hearten him. no matter how secret anxiety for
his safety may have haunted her. Nobody with
such a mother could possibly be moly-coddle or
faint heart or could fail to live up to the best in
him and on the other hand, it is not possible to
believe that such mother could have son except
such son as Charles Lindbergh
The relationship between the hero OF the great
Atlantic flight and his mother is an example and
an inspiration for other mothers and sons
Detroit Free Press.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
DEBTS DON'T WORRY US
(Bisbee Review

Announcement that the national
debt Of the United States is now only
S18, ,704 100000 brings home to the
average citizen the fact that he is
most woefully lacking in time and
ability to understand the larger prob
lens of government. A debt of that
size should cause the country consid-
cradle worry. Something should be
done about it. But this red ink bal
ance is so unimportant that it is
barely mentioned in the newspapers.
The country was never more prosper
Gus, what with movies and rubber
tired auto carriages. Why should
the average citizen worry about the
national debt?
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Not Safe With Mother

The mother Of a very small girl was
laughing at lunch the other day about
some party at which the child had re-
ceived present.
Now" said the careful hostess,
you won't lose it, will you? Don't
you think you'd better give it to your
mother to keep for your"
The child considered this carefully,
and then shook her head.
Is. mo, thank you," she said. you
see, mothers rather a good loser"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
WHAT is ARIZONA DOING?

The following item is published elsewhere in
the paper this morning:
Ell CENTRO, Calf, June 16 (AP) Con
gressman Roy O. Woodruff of Michigan left
here today for trip through Imperial VAL
ley and down the Colorado river into Mexico
The legislator is here in response to invita-
tions of Boulder dam project advocates to
view first hand the area affected by the pro-
posed development
This item ought to make Arizona sit up and
take notice. This item ought to give the Arizona
Colorado river commission a severe jolt. This
item ought to make our congressman apprehen-
sive of the attack they will have to withstand at
the next session of congress- This item tells more
plainly than anything that has come out of Cali
fornia in months how determined that state is to
"put over" Boulder Canyon dam project.
By inviting legislators from the various states
to and see California; side of the river ques-
tion by taking them over the ground, and show
ing them only ONE SIDE of the argument, Cali
fornia is laying the ground work for an effective
offensive in the halls of Washington. Arizona can
rest assured that California is not presenting Ari-
zona's arguments.
What is Arizona doing to offset this strategy
Is Arizona making friends among the other
states? Is Arizona asking other legislators to
Is Arizona taking its case before the leaders of
other states who may have a vote in the next
congress?
What is Arizona doing?
Every day different eastern congressman is
getting Caifornia's view point-and not Ari-
zona 's-Tucson Star.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
CHANCE FOR PATRIOTIC YOUNG MEN

There is a splendid opportunity for young men
to obtain military training under Captain John
Matthews in Company |. Co. has a splendid
arnory, with latest guns and equipment. Cap
tain John has an enviable war record and was
wounded in France 1t is an honor to serve under
him and he has room for number of patriotic
young men. Co. is one of the oldest military
organizations in the state and has splendid rec
ord The company needs you and Flagstaff has
always been proud of the company.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

x
Barefooted, the Georgia Nester sat
shack, sucking the stem of an empty
corn-cob pipe. A stranger, stopping
for drink of water and wishing to be
friendly, said:
"How is your cotton coming on?"
"Ain't got none," said the hester.
Didn't you plant any?" asked the
stranger.
Nope" said the man, "fraid o boil
weevils." I"
"Well," said the stranger, 'how is
your corn"
Didn't plant none," said the man,
!" sfraid want goin' to be no rain." +"
The stranger was abashed, but
cheerful still
"Well, how's your potatoes?' he
asked.
"Ain't got none," came the answer,
"scairt o. the tater bugs"
We'll, what did you plant?" asked
the stranger.
"Nuthin'," replied the man. Il jest
played safe"
What's the trouble, SOM" asked
the kindly stranger.
"My pa and ma won't take me to
the movies" sobbed the oppressed
child.
aDo they ever take you when you
make noise like that?" inquired the
stranger.
Sometimes they do and some
times they don't" sobbed the poor
boy, but it amt any trouble to yell. F"
There's at Least One in Every War
During the early days of the trou-
bles out in the east a good many Brit
ons who knew little of military disci-
pline were pressed into service. On
one occasion an infantry colonel
passed certain barricadc at which
stood sentry smoking cigar.
"Do you know who | am Z" asked
the officer
The pseudo-soldier glanced agitat-
edly at the others rank bandges and
shook his head
I'm Colonel snapped the
officer.
"Oh, good Lord!'' muttered the re-
cruit. Hold this cigar while have
shot at presenting arms"
He: rs she progressive or con-
servative?"
J She: I don't know. She wears
last years hat, drives this years car
and lives on next years income"
Jones: 81 never was more pleased
in my life than when | heard my
neighbor's piano going this morning. !"
Smith: "Is he such a fine pianist -
Smith: "No, heard it going away
in van.
! fortune Teller: see tall, stout
woman between you and your hus-
band. She follows him everywhere.
Client: I'm sorry for her, thetl--he's
a postman!
Next t. stumblin' over a wheel
barrow in tn dark, the worst. thing
is bein' re-arrested at tn end OF q
long prison sentence. indianapolis
News.
Jonah (inside the whale): | wish
I'd brought my camera along. Mo-
body'll believe this.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Hard to See Too

Mrs. Babcock had social aspirations
and tried to impose extreme respect
ability on all her family. She was
anxious about the studies of her son.
What are they teaching you now r"
she asked him. 'sWe are investigating
molecules" he said. Every, very suit
able said Mrs. Babcock. Il long
endeavored to persuade your father
to wear one, but he is an awkward
person and could not keep it on his
eye"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Comic Relief

1t was George S. Kaufman's pun
gent joke in the New York Times.
In recording a soggy musical comedy
this season he wound up his report
with: Laughter coming from the
rear rows indicated that somebody
was telling joke back there"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
***+**@@v*+***+* =
OF Course

OL Course
The youthful bugler wore d proud
smile as he turned out on parade for
the first time He was accosted by an
officer and asked if he knew all the
bugle calls.
Not all, perhaps sir" he admitted
fnodestly, "but know most Of them" /"
well now" continued the officer,
what would you do. in case Of fire =
Z Blow the call for lights out, sir 2"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
WHY NOT?
(Prescott Conrierl

What Arizona should do is to build
a first class highway to the Boulder
dam site so that regular procession
of inspectors can make the trip in a
hurry and get out. They take look
and go away satisfied, although no
engineer or anyone else with know
ledge of the river, ever recommended
the place. If politicians can build a
dam, and ignore the advice of experts,
they might try to solve the problem of
perpetual notion
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Sfnck in Trada

Who's the gent with the grand and
gloomy scowl?"
That's our senator He amt in
favor. of anything"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
No References Reauired

Before giving you final answer, F"
she said with a becoming blush, II
shall refer you to papa"
ssBut | am perfectly willing to take
you without any reference" he said
magnanimously
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
The Office Boys Grandmother to
nafa

Office Boy (to employer): Well,
you see, sir, my grandmother just
swan channel and | want the
afternoon off so l can see her in the
News Reel.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Cause for Alarm

5.e A local parent has become suddenly
concerned over the younger genera
tion. Last night his five-year-old boy
said: Papa, give me thousand dol
lars
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

Over in California new law goes into effect
August / requiring three days notice before
couples can marry There should be an addition
to the law positively prohibiting either divorce or
murder of either of the contending parties until
they have been married at least three days.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

This is only one of dozen instances where
eastern congressman are Investigating" the Colo
rado river project, all at the Boulder Canyon dam
site under the strict supervision and entertain
ment of the California committee financing their
Boulder Canyon dam junketing trip.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24
Destructive Dreams

Daphne-Paris will always have
bitter memories for Ethel.
Joan--A love affair, was it?
/ Daphine--Not exactly. It was the
place she was going to for her honey
moon if she ever got married!
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

We are sorry for Aviator Byrd and his weather
troubles. Bet he could fly in any kind of weather
if he would only substitute an II for the " in
his name.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

"Say, what's timber cheese COM
posed off,"
at amt composed. It's decom-
posed"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

AB C-Why do those old Scotsmen
look so sad?
x Y They've just recalled the
fact that they spent their youth to-
gether.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24


Governor Hunt declares that Los Angeles in de-
nlarding the use of the Colorado river to water
the people of that city, is asking for more water
than is used IN New York, Chicago, Philadelphia,
Detroit, Cleveland, st. Louis, Baltimore and Bos-
ton. These figures would indicate that Los An
gees is either the dirtiest the thirstest city in
the world, or as a last resort, the most hoggish
A Los Angeles man has invented new life pre-
server, which truthful Los Angeles paper, says
will support $50 pound man for six hours. This
new invention should go good in Hollywood if it is
guaranteed to support any sized woman that long.
|, Even the National Guard at Phoenix does not
seem to be immune from political manipulation.
Evidently if the guard can't come through polit-
ically for the good Of the cause, it is OF no USE
Maricopa county has collected over 100000
back taxes under the new delinquent tax law
Looks as though such collections were possible
vhen payment is properly insisted upon.
Will Rogers was recently operated upon and had
a half reck or more Of gall stones removed. This
shows conclusvely that no man can be humorist.
and politician at the same time.
From all reports King Ben Purnell made the
mistake of his life in not locating at Hollywood
instead of up in Michigan.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-24

From all reports King Ben Pulnell made the
mistake of his life in not locating at Hollywood
instead of up in Michigan.
Evening star., 1927-11-20
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Sterling Silver Candle
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Evening star., 1927-11-20

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on style P. X. sewn. with Bolton thumbs and in mode,
wood oak and nut All sizes.
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-09

POMONA BEATS TECH.
PASADENA, Calf, Oct. Up
California Institute Of Technology
was outplayed in the last half of it's
gridiron defeat today by Pomona
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-09

Today marks the beginning, of Fire
Prevention Week, officially proclaimed
by President Coolidge and TO be OBJ
served throughout the country in an
endeavor to reduce the number of
deaths and injuries and vast property
damage caused by fires.
Thousands of persons were killed
and injured last year and property
worth more than $560,O0O,OO0 was de-
stroyed, according to the Chamber Of
Commerce of the United States, which
offers the following suggestions desig-
mated to eliminate fire hazards in the
home.
Chimneys and flues should be clean
ed of SCOT and repaired before heating
units are put in operation for the fall.
The use of oils and gasoline should
be avoided, Many lives being through
kerosene or gasoline to start fires Oily
mops and rags often cause fires from
spontaneous combustion
All wiring and electrical apparatus
should be carefully installed by skilled
workmen and frequently inspected.
S. L. Butler local representative of
the Northwestern Mutual Fire associa-
ton, offers a, more detailed list of
home fire hazards. His list follows:
A dirty chimney: The SCOT or carbon
should be cleaned out twice year or
it may burn out with danger to the
house.
Stove pipes too close to the walls:
They should be 10 inches away from
walls or ceiling, or else there should
be metal or asbestos to protect.
Stove pipes through walls: If the
walls are made of wood they are dam
gerous.
Floor exposed under stoves: Should
have metal mat to protect floors.
Open Fire Places: Should always
have fender or screen when unat-
tended.
Ashes: Should never be placed in
combuStible container
Electric Drop Cords: Should never
be hung on anything.
Electric Iron: Should be always dis
connected when not in use and kept
on metal stand.
Electric Fire Plugs: Should never be
bridged, or have coins back of them,
or be over Is ampere for house cir
cults.
Gasoline: 1t a dangerous explosive
and should not be kept in or used in
the house.
Rubbish Can start fires. 1t should
never be allowed to accumulate.
Oily Rags, Oily Mops: Often start
fires. Should be kept in tight cans,
or destroyed.
Matches: Should never be left within
reach, of children. The stubs should
never be dropped until entirely ex-
| tinguished.
Smoking: Causes many fires. Smok-
ers should never drop burning match
or cigaret stub.
Dry Grass: In the summer time
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-09
THOROUGHBRED
WINS $2S'4SO STAKE

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 8 Up
Reign Count counted out six other
stout two-year- olds and collected $685.
480 for his owner, Mrs j. D. Hertz
of Chicago as the victor's share of
the Kentucky Jockey club stakes for
1927, at Churchill Downs today.
The Sunreigh-C ontessina colt, bred
by Willis Sharpe Kilmer of Bling
hampton, N. Y, won as he pleased,
his time for the mile being one
minute and 40 seconds. Vito, A. H.
Cosden's hope and AIgernon, owned
by w. r. Coe, were second and third.
Groucher, Misstep, Sea Rip and Mrs.
Graham Fair Vanderbilt's Oh Say
also ran, in the order named.
Reign Count, coupled with Sea Rip
as the Hertz entry, PAID $500, $3.50
and $2.40, win, place or show, on
each $500 mutuel ticket. Vito was
in at $3.50 and $4.2O and Algernon
at $500.
Reign Count, under stout restraint
at the start, quickly assumed the lead
when ready and held safe lead
without pressure. Vito began fast,
benefited by an early advantage and
raced on in advance of the others.
Algernon moved around the early in
reference to save show money. Mis-
step, the favorite, quit after meet
ing sharp interference.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-10-09
Y. M. c, A. SPORT.
CLASSES START
new ACTIVITIES

The Y M. C. A. afternoon volley-
ball class starts Wednesday of this
week. All Of last years players have
signified their intentions OF being
down. and it is hoped that a winning
team can be developed from this class.
The class will begin at $50 sharp.
There has been so great a demand
nv the Young men for fall basketball
league that a meeting of players has
heen called for Wednesday at 8:45
Cor the organization of teams and the
election of officers Three teams have
already been signed and several
others have promised to come INTO
the league.
The weight lifting class has COM
pleted their first month and the re-
suits have proved very satisfactory.
One of the smallest members of this
class pushed above his head ITO
pounds eight times without stopping.
A month ago this same boy could not
lift 40 pounds above his head once,
A result of the increase in measure
ments will be. taken at the end of
the second month"; and they will be
published
The Junior and intermediate classes
have started an annual point contest.
Points are given for attendance, at
tention and progress. This year a
gold medal will be given for first.
place, a silver medal Tor second place
and a bronze medal for third place
Also letters will be given for the next
six places. These prizes will be given
at the annual circus.
The nhvsica1 e0r7fI+itfee ranOrtS
progress on the lifesaving classes. The
next practice period will be Tuesday
at 1870 and the class will meet twice
a week hereafter The period be-
tween 1880 and $50 on Thursday will
be used for this class beginning this
week.
Splendid progress is being made in
ali the physical classes and the out
look this year surpasses that of past
years.
The business mems class is increas.
ing in member ship and full class
will soon be had.