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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
2
Rates for subscriptions and advertising are listed: one year 3.00 for ads, six months 1.50, three inches per insertion. readers 100 months 1.00 per line. transient ads 0.50 per inch. The paper pledges right truth justice and responsibility to Holbrook and Navajo County constituents.
Arizona GOP factions protest Senator Cameron’s control over patronage as Hubbell seeks national committeeman post. State central committee to meet to oppose a sale of political favors, with Frank R. Stewart and Hoval A. Smith contesting Hubbell’s bid amid wider Cameronism criticism. Wilsonism and Cameronism are tied. the time to confront them is now.
The article argues the western states deserve the Interior post, citing Secretary Lane as a western champion and urging Gov. Campbell of Arizona as the suitable choice. It warns eastern interests seek to control public lands oil and minerals and criticizes Alaska red tape hindering enterprise.
British reports claim per capita income of 500 dollars and total government taxation of 145 dollars, with local levies pushing to 189 dollars per person. Experts call taxation confiscatory, warn it raises living costs, and urge the new administration to slash overhead and reform taxes to stop tax-on-tax before goods reach consumers.
The recent election wiped out the North Dakota Non Partisan League as a political force in western states. Farmers withdraw support and refuse to honor post dated checks and subscriptions.
The article notes excess bills over cash as banks refuse checks and a Colorado bank holds over a hundred of 316 dues obligations. It cites Kansas City Post on farmers stopping payments after education campaign and predicts the league fading. It also reports a Boston Grange convention resolution backing open shop and collective bargaining.
The Farm Loan Act bonds are criticized for tax exemption as they fund private land ownership gains. Proponents argue government instrumentalities, opponents say benefits accrue to few. A Dearborn Independent article is cited challenging exemption and urging a new law if tax relief cannot be dropped.
The American Red Cross runs a broad program for disabled World War veterans in Public Health Service hospitals and through the Federal Board for Vocational Education. Red Cross workers assist from admission to discharge, support home convalescent care, organize recreation, and aid in compensation claims and vocational placement, with special efforts at the Institute for the Blind in Baltimore training blinded veterans for civilian life.
The Iberian chapter of the American Red Cross, composed of Americans living in Spain, contributed $480 to a fund jointly raised with the Spanish Red Cross and the League of Red Cross Societies to combat malaria.
Notice is given by E. J. Thomas administrator of Norman Thompson deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them within ten months after first publication. Claims to be sent to Holbrook Arizona Navajo County. Dated November 8 1920. Nov 12-4t.
Furnished modern four room and bath in best Holbrook residence district. Could not be built for price asked. Write F. C. Purcell Heber Arizona. Also For Rent or Lease Completely furnished transient rooming house in right place. Money-maker opportunity. Inquire Mrs C W Amell Majestic Hotel Phoenix Arizona.
The piece argues that public utilities have faced past injustices in one sided deals and that a new cooperative approach is forming. Officials and committees seek a balance where utilities can earn sufficient profits to avoid insolvency while maintaining reliable service for communities. The article frames growth as essential to prevent decline and urges partnership between the public and utility companies.
Sion dealers in horses and mules. Ship us your stock and we can get them sold. Barns at Brownwood with sale dates and at San Angelo with auction days and specific dates for September and October. Weekly Brownwood sales every Wednesday and Thursday.
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