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The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
ARIZONA WONDERFUL STATE
lei Paso Herald)

Arizona IS a wonderful state and
becoming more wonderful every day.
People with ideas, money and de-
termination are carrying on the good
work Of developing Arizona's great
natural resources.
New mine, railway and land pro-
jects completed in 1926 totaled $685.
100000.
Similar projects under construction
or to start this year aggregate $780,
100000 more.
Land development included in these
projects will bring 100000 acres un-
der irrigation within the next five
years, offering a good living and
money in the bank to 10000 farm
families more than the state now pos
sesses, each with so acres Of land.
Forty acres, intensively cultivated, is
enough for any farmer in our south
western irrigated districts.
The new construction undertakings
mentioned above do not include build.
ing operations in cities. These have
been large and varied in practically
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
WHY NOT FIGHT THE GRABBERs?

Why shouldn't Utah throw in with Arizona in
fighting against the unjust demands of Los An
gees? The interests of Arizona and the upper
basin states are identically the same.
Los Angeles is utterly selfish in it's desire to
develop Los Angeles at the expense Of Utah, Ari-
zona, New Mexico and Colorado.
If Los Angeles is successful in putting over the
Boulder CANYON dam at the expense of the gov
ernment, Los Angeles is willing that the other
states interested may have what is left.
dam at Glen Canyon means the interior de-
velopment of vast country which takes in sec
tions of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.
A dam at Glen Canyon at the head Of the Colo
rado river would mean flood control for the I'M
perial Valley.
1t would mean irrigation for all lands down the
river, including drinking water for Los Angeles.
It would mean lake backed up $50 miles into
an unsettled desert country which would draw a
great population and help build the interior Of
the Great Southwest
This great development of water, power and
pleasure grounds in the Southwest, would event
ually be of much more value to Southern Califor-
MIA than the gimme right now grab they intend
pulling off-if congress is willing to help them in
their designs against the rest of the states
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
THE COUNTRY EDITOR AS A
SELLING AGENT
New York Evening JournaD

tNcW 1OfK EVenlnB JOufnalJ
eve repeat that advertising in
country newspapers, properly utilized.
is the most valuable advertising Ill
the world for the cost. We urge ac-
vertisers to take advantage of the OPP
portunities offered by the country
newspapers. We add, incidentally.
that we don't own and never expect
to own country newspaper.
"A country editor with thousand
circulation or more for his weekly can
talk to one thousand good American
families, all purchasers, all good dc
sirable customers.
s'The country publisher alone is abe
through his columns to sell every
thing. His readers buy everything
that is for sale-from nails to pianos,
from pills to automobile. They buy
paint and roofing, stoves and lambs,
hundreds of commodities that the city
dweller never buys.
'fThere is rot community in the
United States in any of which ten or
even fifty great American merchants
and manufacturers would not gladly
hire at high pay competent earnest
representative able to talk to one
thousand or more families every week.
"And every business-like, hard
working country publisher is such an
agent, able every week to reach GUS
toners that nobody else can reach.
sThe country newspaper is the best
of all advertising mediums. Little by
little advertisers will come to learn
the value Of country newspapers"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
SPEAKING OF THE UNDERTAKEN

Major Kelly state historian, in writing of a re-
cent legislative committee meeting, says
'"The joint meeting of the house and senate
committee on irrigation with the Arizona COM
mittee which has been attending the conference in
Los Angeles, was not pink tea affair by any
means. Senator Jones Of Maricopa presided and
was compelled on several occasions to WELD the
gavel in vigorous manner. Senator Golfer, Of
Apache, father of the Highline Association, pre-
cipitated an adjournment by shaking his fist at
members of the conference committee and scream
ing at the top of his voice You are trying to
steal the Colorado river. It is nothing but steal
| have been juggled into position Of silence at
this hearing But they will never get away with
it only over my dead body The sound of the
gavel cut the Apache senator short"
We presume from the majors statement Of the
committee affair, that Senator Golfer intended to
convey the impression that whenever he was
''juggled into position of silence" the coroners
jury should report the case to an undertaken, or
mortician, as the case may be. We agree with the
statements as made by both Major Kelly and Sem
ator Golfer, that is, if our deductions are correct
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
THE PERFECT DIsGUIsE-"LAF'
Miami Silver Beltl

The anonymous car, with no license
plate, or with one covered by a card
board sign with the initials, IL. A.
F., is becoming so much in evidence
on the highways that it is time for
some action seeking better indication
of the responsibility to the public.
Every year, for the protection of
the public at large, the law requires
that each auto driver must bear a
certain license carrying bold num-
bers. These are designed for and
are provided by the state. A fee
must be paid for them, and great
deal of information is recorded re-
garding ownership. The average
citizen attends to the matter. Laws
are provided as punishments for
failure to comply with the require
ments.
AS the year advances, newly ac-
quired cars continue to run with a
dealers license. The action Of the
new owner is based on the subterfuge
and tax evasion. However, it is
better than nothing in the way of
tracing a car whose ''hit and run"
driver may attempt to escape.
But, what protection has a person
from 'LAIF" car?
Clearly, the initials stand for
License Applied For If the thing
is on the square, there should be
some distinction made upon the au-
thority of the properly constituted
officers.
The inference is given the public
that the assessors office is out of
plates and is doing nothing about it
for the second half Of the year. If
a driver can get by on that kind of a
flimsy proposition, as has been in
evidence around here for the past six
months, the automobile license law
should be rcmodeled at the coming
session of the legislature. In the
meantime, if you are knocked over by
a stranger, you can "LAF 1T OFF,
if you do not gain better identifi
cation of your assailant.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
DON'T THINK; JUST VOTE

Senators-elect Smith, Ware and Gould purpose
to present their credentials to the United States
senate and let Senator Ashurst do his worst.
There is rllmor afloat in Washington that the
three senators-eect are republicans and would
not be useful to the democratic minority. 1t IS
possible, with the aid Of Governor Pinchot of
Pennsylvania, the democratic minority together
with few of the."holier than thou so-caled re-
publican senator's, an exact valuation may be
placed on republican seats in the senate which will
not conflict with the disuse of the 18th amend
ment of the constitution as applied to elections
by southern senators.
In plain English, if money is spent to corrupt
voters in a senatorial election, it should be pun
ished.
If voters are intimdated and a popular vote
subverted against law and the constitution, let's
punish that
The rights and prerogatives arrogated to them
selves by the United States senators, is rapidly
breeding a boshevik sentiment in the United
States.
Do we elect interiors as our superiors to a
House of Lords?
i Don't think-just vote.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
THE SOUL OF BUSINESS

1t is common practice to accuse industries OF
destroying the beauties Of nature. In some in
stances the charge is justified. But on the other
hand many great corporations beautify property
and wasteland
AS an Illustration, take our great hydroelectric
plants. The dams and buildings which they con-
sruct are works 81 art and substantial in their
character as the canyons and river banks which
surround them. If they were in some foreign
country and few hundred years old, they would
be advertised as attractions for tourists on par
with castles which now draw travellers from all
parts of the world to see them. The same policy
Of identifying their properties applies to our rail-
roadstheir right of ways, their bridges and their
stations. Generally speaking, their holdings, in
conjunction with public utilities and modern large
industries, represent the best kept premises in
cities and towns or in the waste places over the
country.
Many persons will dump rubbish and tin cans
on their neighbor's lot and think it good rid
dance The average large industry with progress
sive management, disposes of its trash, beautifies
property wherever possible, and commentaries
unusual or historic points in suitable manner
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
YES, BUT

Gov Dillon, of New Mexico, made a humble be-
ginning at earning living His first job, as a
boy, wars as section hand on the old Atlantic and
Pacific railroad Some job for boy. His folks
moved to Springer, n. NJ, in 1885, from Missouri.
The corn belt produces good human stock which
the southwest improves.-El Paso Herald.
Yes but think how many section hands never
get to be governor Then, too, we believe 1t would
be much better to start out in life as waiter.
Governor Hunt has been elected six times while
Governor Dillon is just starting the first month Of
his first term. No sir We prefer starting as a
waiter and consequently a slayer.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
REMARKS OF THE GANG

every city in Arizona, and correspond
ingly SO in the smaller towns. Con-
spicuous in building growth have been
Phoenix, Tucson, Douglas, Yuma and
Flagstaff
Business has increased, industries
have expanded, new ventures under
taken in both fields, livestock has
come back, mining development is
continuous, and bank transactions are
better than normal.
Nothing hurt Arizona in 1926 ex-
cept cotton, and the state was SO well
bulwarked with other revenue-pro-
ducers that the injury was negligible
except to the individuals directly in
volved.
And 1927 bids fair to be even bet
ter than 1926.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
An Ontimist

The Robinsons lived in corner
house so easily accessible from the
street that they were continually be-
ing annoyed by people ringing to ask
where other people lived. At last the
son of the household decided to put an
end to the nuisance.
81 don't think" he observed COM
placently, 'there will be any more
people asking if the Smiths or Browns
live in this house"
''What have you done?" asked Mrs.
Robinson.
Gust hung out a sign"
"What is on it," asked his mother.
"Just five words" replied the son
proudly. Nobody lives here but
u.s."
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
OUR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
lJerome Copper News

Arizona is justly proud Of its good
roads and is willing to expend any
sums that may be reasonably neces-
sary to maintain and extend them.
We all know that good highways are
absolutely necessary if the state is to
grow and increase its population.
This does not alter the fact that it
is hard to see by what right of law
the department had, on December 81,
deficit of some $625 900, a deficit
which must be made up. 1t may be
added that it is equally hard to see on
what ground it needs an appropria-
ton of some $10,000,OO0 to continue
its activities.
The legislature has unanimously
passed a resolution asking that the
department be thoroughly investigat-
ed, not, perhaps, with reference to its
accounting methods, but with refer
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
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THE HUMAN SIDE
OF LIFE
Daily Doings
+ - + 4 + *******+ +

Frank Meline, the real estate mo-
gul had been interesting q loyal Tex
an in Los Angeles real estate. He
dilated at length on the rapid devel-
opment here but the Texan stuck up
for his native heath.
"That that is all right" he said
"but / want you-all to know that
down whar | came from we stick up
house in less than month";
Just at that moment he spied a
house Of obvious newness. SDawgoned
if I noticed that place when we came
by here yesterday he exclaimed.
"It wasn't there yesterday" Mr..
Meline said. Il told you that proper
ty moves mighty fast here in Cali
fornia.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
One More to Come

"Why don't you attend church Z"
asked the minister of nonattend
ant.
"Well, tell you, sir: The first
time went to church they poured
water in my face, the second time
they tied me to woman I've had to
keep ever since"
"Yes,' said the parson, "and the
next time yol go they'll throw dirt
on you."
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Representative Jones has introduced bill which
proposes that the words God prosper the Com
monweath Of Arizona be added to the seal of
state We think he should go over the bill with
Chaplain Seaborn Crutchfield and have it amended
by inserting the word Democrats" instead of
Commonwealth" This thing of praying for all
parties indiscriminately is not requirement Of
the state constitution and may eventually lead to
political disaster.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Chick. Chick!

George Aid is giving himself cred
it for being a life saver. In scanning
the latest crop of humor it occur
red to him that the ancient and hon
orable mother-in-law jokes were dy-
ing out. So he came to the rescue at
a dinner in Chicago:
'Is your married life happy? - ask
ed the first rooster.
'You bet it is" was the reply.
s'You see, my mother-in-law is an in
cubator."
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Stick-To-It-iyeness

Those who lack courage can learn
lot from postage stamps.
Postage stamps never know when
they're licked.
It's different with bill posters, how
ever.
When they're pasted all over the
lot, they tell the world.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

ence to its general expenditures. Thi
paper does not believe that there ha
been anything wrong with the con
duct of the department-but ther'
seems to have been a rather consider
able carelessness or extravaganza II
the matter of spending public funds
The results of the investigation viii
be awaited with universal interest.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Not Facing the Music

Il don't believe you love me any
more" sobbed the sheba.
"Why do you say that, dearie -
asked the sheik anxiously.
"Well, for the last week you've left
every night before father threaten
ed to throw you out.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Publicity

"To each man who has worked for
me for 20 years / give and bequeath
$5,000," said the dying merchant.
'But," said his lawyer, "you haven't
been in business 20 years"
81 know it; but it's good advertis-
ing"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

A man by the name of Reuben Bland came to
Washington from North Carolina to meet Pres-
dent Coolidge He advised Cal that he was the
father of thirty-four children. The report did
not say whether he preferred blonds, wanted a
Job in the movies with Charlie, or just con-
gressiona appropriation in the rivers and harbors
pork barrel
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Charlie Chaplin, whose present accumulations
are but eagre sixteen millions, declares that his
present wife is gold digger" and her divorce
proceedings are ist terrible terrible terrible. No
one but those of Scotch-Jewish parentage can
fully sympathize with Charlie as to how terrible
he must feel-financially
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Renaid

Wife: George, how can you be so
extravagant- giving a huge tip like
that to the waiter, when you know we
can't afford it?
Husband: But, my dear, look at the
overcoat he's given me.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

The Arizona Gazette swelled all up to an eight
column daily Monday morning, calling itself a
'new Phoenix daily" The Gazette has splendid
big field to cover and is making every effort to
see that it is properly covered. The Gazette has
made marked progress in the past year.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

It is suggested at Phoenix that Senator Fred
Golfer was appointed on the con to Washington to
defeat the Swing-Johnson bill'' committee in or
der to insure his absence from the senate. The
senator should take the Colorado river with him
when he goes lest some rowdy steal it while he is
gone.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Chamnnnad

Cop: whats the idea of stalling
on the main street?"
Fair One (absently): 81 just
washed my car, and / can't do thing
with itv
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

It seems that rumors to the effect that sorne
sort of a prohibition law had been passed in the
United States were recently confirmed at Lead
vile, Colorado, when prohibition officers locked
up number of saloons.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Lively Corpse

Upon Billy's first visit to the ceme-
terry he was told dead people were
buried there. Just then a gardener
passed and Billy cried, ooh, mother,
one of them got up"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Favorite Portion

Small Boy: What kind of meat are
you cooking, mother?
Mother: Pork.
Small Boy: Oh, goodie, that's my
favorite part of the pig.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Prof Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard says he
would rather be dodo that has at least been
hatched than tyro not yet out Of the shell. We
can think of lot Of things we would rather be
than either
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

The old-fashioned poem about the curfew ought
to be amended to read "the curfew shall not ring
this morn
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Utah has come to see the cloyen hoof California
has inserted in the Swing Johnson bill and insists
that Utah with other states have rights California
is bound to respect or take the consequences.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

The persistent cotton planter is evidently man
who believes boil weevi is merely political propa-
ganda to injure his crops.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

If only Charlie Chaplin could incorporate his
ex-wives into matrimonial comedy company,
what hay he could make with his grass widows.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

The general impression now is that Aimee
should have been drowned before she was kid
mapped. That is to say, speaking from near
Los Angeles" legal view of the case.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Kansas crops in 1926 were valued at S47O,000,-
600. Evidently somebody did something for the
farmers out in the Sunflower state.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

The supreme court Of Tennessee has definitely
decided against the law of evolution. 1t is diff
cult to understand how they could do it in face of
the history of the female skirt.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

According to new treaty the Republic of Pam
anna agrees to come to our aid in case Of war.
Well, of course, every little bit helps.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Yes )?

"This monument is erected to the
memory of Patrick Dooley, who was
accidentally shot by his brother as a
mark of affection"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Both Are Right

Both Are RlgnI
Heard at Pomona Fair races:
He: Oh, we're right opposite the
starting lire.
She: Are we? The usher said our
seats were opposite the finish lines!
A prof was calling the roll for the
first time.
@Mr. Leinz?" he said, "is that Il
as in Luke'?"
mo-" came the reply, "it's Heinz
as in Baked Beans"
Paul-That wasn't real Italian spa
ghetti we had for supper.
Vera-How do you know?
Because real Italian spaghetti
drops off your fork and goes 'Wop' on
your plate
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

A new vaccine has been discovered
that will minimize to large extent
the morality among children. Min
nesota paper.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Misplaced Enthusiasm
Upon the grave of Sam McSwale
Here gaze with deep detection.
He gave three rousing cheers for Yale
In the Harvard roofing section!
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Bond Of Affection

She" -"Patricia and / are great
friends at least, we both dislike the
same people"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Receivers have been appointed for Charlie
Chaplin, say headlines but the reading matter fol
lowing does not say who the girls were.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Sprucing Up

"Our museum has acquired new
Rembrandt"
"About time, too. The other one
was getting very old!"
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Extra Tire

Bobby was having trip on a boat.
Seeing life preserver, he said: Dad
dy, why does a boat carry an extra
tire?
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

A lady from far Alabama,
Was trying to WELD large hanna;
But she hit her toenail,
And was sent off to Jail,
For using such very bad gramma.
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21

Mdewed Mildred says she can not understand
why cotton growers do not get green boil Wcevils
to combat the pink ones, thus save their crops
The Coconino sun., 1927-01-21
Antidote for Ayers Heroes

Antidote for Ayers Heroes
A new vaccine has been discovered
that will minimize to large extent
the morality among children.-Min-
nesota paper.
Yes?
"This monument is erected to the
memory of Patrick Dooley, who was
accidentally shot by his brother as a
mark Of affection
Extra Tire
Bobby was having trip on boat.
Seeing a life preserver, he said: Dad
dy, why does boat carry an extra
tire?
A lady from far Alabama,
Was trying to WELD large hanna;
But she hit her toenail,
And was sent off to jail
For using such very bad gramma.
He-'I want to buy a present for
aCan |. interest you in some silk
stockings ?"
Let's see about the present first
'Mlord--could you give poor man
pound?"
''That could-and right readily a
kick too"
Gown-Do you know anything that
is good for cold?
Town-Yes, but he won't sell it to
students.
This Zimbalist is marvellous, isn't
he?p
"Yes, he sure can play those zin-
balls"
Punch--Did you hear the comedian
committed suicide?
Bowl-Yes?
"Uh-huh. Cut his jocular vein.'
'Is she a careful girl?"
Eyes, very. She ponders nothing,
very carefully, and then says it.
She What's a party platform?
He-More gin, better girls, bigger
allowance.
sDo you believe in marriage?0
"Qnly as a last resort"
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
people will act alike under three diff .ercnt sets of circumstances.
THE SATURATION POINT

Something new Tn news was the item the other day quoting a Chica- go economist that the saturation point in automobile ownership actu- ally had been reached. In common with numerous other observers Of public events We have been on the lookout for this fateful day for some years past. and the fact that t has arriyod-according 10 the economist -na,Urally arouses a rather unique and piquant interest.
 Who is the authority however, who can say with :iuality that such an important moment in the auto motive industry has been reached " His name Is Milan Y, Ayers. Maybe you have heard oG him. No? Well, neither have ".
 The sa.urauon point, le adds, was really reached in 1928, but hints that tho forming Of motor car ii- nance or2a nizatioas expanded the market. Now, however, the install mcut plan has been so thoroughly exploited shat further expansion ie not likely. The saturation point, hc says. is 2o.oQ0,oop cars in this coun- try.
 Even if that is so, replac.ments and exports should he able to k"eI iha automotive industry prosperous About 25 per cent of the 2o.ooo.- Qoo will go to the scrap heaps every year, while experts should provide @ sale of from 4oo,eo0 10 5oo,oor cars annually.
 The traffic divisions of the police departments will get the notior from the economist that what they have to contend with cannot get any worse. And if the s9turation point really has been reached, it is timc we gave more effective thought tc the problem Of controlling the sit nation and reducing the total of pre-, ycntable accidents 10 the minimum
 That is more to worry about thar the saturation point.