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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
2
The text argues surplus funds formerly tied to productive enterprise are flowing into tax exempt government and municipal securities. This reduces new capital for industry while shrinking taxable income and investment sources. Tax exempt securities ease public funding but drain government tax bases, increasing the burden on citizens and business.
The piece argues federal and state taxes depress banking and business, paralyze property investment, and deter housing and farming. It notes bankers favor tax relief and warns British indirect taxation has crippled major industries, while labor bears the brunt of both direct and indirect taxes.
New refining methods have doubled gasoline output from crude oil. In eight months of 1921 gasoline production reached 28 percent of crude oil use, up from 13 percent in 1915. Gasoline now drives the oil industry's health and marks notable progress in private enterprise overcoming obstacles to supply domestic and foreign markets.
The Postmaster-General says ten years of Postal Savings have failed to boost thrift. Proposals to raise rates to three percent and run an active campaign would merely pull funds from private banks, argues A E Adams of First National Bank Youngstown. He warns such steps risk broader government paternalism and creeping socialism.
This article outlines a compact three bedroom bungalow on a 50 foot lot designed by William A Radford. It details room sizes a breakfast nook pantry kitchen and living spaces emphasizing comfort beauty and cost with guidance on budgeting and planning for a new home.
An estate loan broker or building association advises home buyers to limit cost to four times the site value and plan only as many rooms as needed for a comfortable family. A popular white bungalow design with five rooms is showcased, featuring a nearly square 38 by 87 foot footprint, hip roof, divided windows, corner porch, and a drive garage pergola.
A historic Baltimore and Ohio railroad sign at Harper's Ferry station has endured decades of weather. The sign's bold letters reading Harper's Ferry remain vivid while surrounding wood shows minor wear from windblown sand. rumor claims the sign’s then unknown painter could amass wealth by sharing the secret composition of the durable paint.
The article lauds Ferdinand Magellan as a premier navigator second only to Columbus. It notes he named the Pacific, sailed through a strait to enter it, crossed the ocean, and reached the Philippine Islands where he was captured. Survivors later continued the voyage, circumnavigating the globe aboard the Victoria.
The Homa Sector quotes a soldier asking about future service options. The answer given is humorously concise: I would choose the peace delegation. The remark reflects wartime morale and desire for stability.
The Hall Lumber Co. sues Pedro Montano and wife and others in Navajo County Arizona. Defendants are summoned to appear and answer within twenty days in Navajo County or thirty days elsewhere, under penalty of default. Clerk Geil Lloyd C. Henning signs seal November 29, 1921.
Public notice of foreclosure sale issued January 19 1921 by the Superior Court of Navajo County Arizona against C O Reidhead and Margaret A Reidhead and Bank of Northern Arizona in Case No 57. It covers 6 acres in section 27 township 10 north range 22 east and 160 acres in section 18, with sale set December 21 1921 at 2:00 PM in front of the Navajo County courthouse to satisfy a judgment of 89662.70 plus costs. Sheriff R L Newman administers.
JENNINGS AUTO CO announces it will pay spot cash for Ford touring car or roadster bodies in usable condition. Buy now for immediate payment.
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