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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
1
The derrick erected by the Taylor interests on Sec 21-17-20 is nearing completion. The pit measures 10 by 10 by 10 feet and the structure uses three ply lumber legs and heavy Oregon pine foundation timbers. The engine house is about twenty feet from the rig with a thirty foot boiler, and work signals an early answer to the question about a river bottom oil discovery.
W. E. Ferguson reports a highly successful Kansas City visit with victories in two cases. He notes improved business conditions and a strong middlewest reaction to rising live stock prices. Chet Houck accompanied him. Kansas City faces a virulent smallpox outbreak with about 300 cases and a third of the infected dying.
Frank R Speck pastor leads Sunday School near 100 at 10 am with 79 last week. Morning sermon The Stewardship of Time at 11 10 with choir anthem solo and violin performance. Evening service 7 30 focuses They Will be Done With My Plans. God’s presence noted amid calls to religious commitment.
Dr. S Earl Taylor told the News yesterday there is no foundation for the claim that the Brundage estate lands have been seized by Royal Dutch Shell.
A report notes the typical whale yields about 2000 gallons of oil. The article discusses whaling practices and potential economic implications for the industry.
Forest Service funds from Sitgreaves Forest in 1921 show Apache County $282.94 Coc onino $1 488.85 Navajo $2 548.77 with $2 422.73 to state treasury and over $32 000 contributed to Snowflake Pinetop road. Local wages $2 424.51 plus $668.12 in local purchases. 165 miles of free public telephone line. thousands spent on water development and over 80 miles of four strand barbed wire fence to aid range management and stock handling.
Mr. J. A. Morrow arrives to test the city water well. Materials are ready and work starts immediately to determine if the well can be used. The test begins from the bottom and will cement the lower section once clean water is found, likely taking about three weeks. The city water system has no major faults, only a lack of water.
The report notes that over forty three percent of the world sailing etree is US owned. Brazil’s states all grow sugar cane with Pernambuco and Sao Paulo leading. About 40 000 patents have been issued in the US for carriages and wagons. St Paul recently planted 4280 trees in a new residence district via the forestry division. A Mediterranean mollusk locally called the silk worm of the sea spins a fiber used for clothing and hosiery.
A whimsical reminiscence traces Hector from a pup worried about the mortgage to a live businessman driving to town in a sports model. He tenderly pockets Liberty Bond coupons and pays for the paper two years in advance, illustrating local progress and self reliance.
C W Harp of Flagstaff visited Monday while B W McCloskey returned from the Coast Thursday. Lou Turbeville, the Pinto oil man, in town Monday evening. Tom Pickett of Marley Taylor in town Tuesday. Christmas shopping urged to aid merchants and postal system. Old Time Dance at Adamana Saturday night for attendees. Tanlac claims largest world sales, over twenty million in six years. Judge Easely hunted near Shumway, returned with many game. T C Mills to Texas to organize Taylor drilling outfit. two week absence. Diaz train rumor circulated with mixed certainty. L D S Church rites tonight with candy paths and dancing to 8:30. proceeds fund hymnals. Walter McLaws finished Taylor drill water well at 185 feet deep, 90 feet water standing. future acceptability pending.
Long column records Holbrook community life with visits by former Louisiana and Kentucky oil operator Mr Baker who predicts field success, Josephine Montoya returns as operator at the local exchange, and various local figures including T H Jordan, J Morrow, G C Hall, Lorenzo Rubi, Frank Rees, Editor Montross, and Rev H H Gillies. A court matter involves L M Raynolds affidavits for a change of venue.
The Holbrook Woman's Club holds its first meeting of the season next Wednesday December 6 at 2 30 PM in the Girls Friendly riding Those invited include current members and prospective joiners Dr Taylor hosts and other local residents among attendees.
The president and council elders of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints resign and are honored with a reception. The meeting elected Mrs Hall as president and Mrs Williams and Mrs Flake as councillors for the coming year. The program featured songs and readings and was well received.
The Ace and Thimble Club gatherings at Mrs. James Scorse’s home featured lively festivities with many ladies in attendance. A sudden illness prevented the club from meeting, and members voted to shift the monthly seventh meeting from Saturday to Thursday while keeping the same week. The club will meet with Mrs. Henry Scorse next week.
The Coconino Sun reports calls for Gov. Campbell to attend the December Riverside meeting where river development plans will be discussed with Secretary Fall and other officials. Supporters say his presence could influence Arizona’s future, arguing his eastern trip delays harm the state, while skeptics question the value of his League leadership in this clash of interests.
Exclusive: Holbrook Oil Co management denies rumors of oil shooting over the top of the derrick and clarifies there is no truth to the speculation.
A Jewish saying notes that the divine presence is felt through mothers, implying they carry blessings and nurture when God is unseen. The proverb emphasizes maternal roles in caring and guiding children across households.
Mrs. C Ido, financial secretary of the zona Consolidated Oil Company, Jerome, surveys the Adamana development. Her inspection aims to gather first hand information for Eastern interests after a lengthy tour of ten states. Capital watchers are closely monitoring local progress.
A crowd of citizens argued over future oil development and where to drill. They debated keeping the current site or setting a new one near a distant cannon, while a wary observer noted the talk would attract attention from the press.
Rehearsals for the Operetta draw praise and a pleasant surprise expected. A girls basketball game against Smerson High is slated Saturday with upgraded gym rooms for spectator comfort. Boys basketball practice began Monday, with a squad of twelve. Grammar school football lost 46 0 to Winslow, blamed on weight disadvantage.
Ed Cole returned from Copley on Wednesday while C W Cook manager director of Ranma was laid up this week with a bad cold.
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