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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
4
The New York Press describes the Arctic Lapps in northern Lapland who depend on shifting camps due to moss depletion by reindeer. They traverse frozen rivers in winter using ice as highways, seeking forage, shelter, and moss patches, and must continually move to sustain their herd and way of life.
R W A Wilkes of Winslow Arizona shipped 1800 head of wethers and other sheep to Kansas City this week. He ranches about 60 miles from Winslow and has been in operation seven years. He reports selling wool at 22 cents a pound and a roughly nine pound average per head. He plans to winter over about 4000 breeding ewes and favors Merino sheep for ease of care.
The Chicago open market saw Angus yearling steers sell at twelve dollars, the highest price ever paid in the trade. The prior peak was $11.05, set on October 23.
R E Connolly builds a two story frame house for himself and family. Fred T Coulter returned home from a business trip east. Eggs cost 50 cents a dozen and subscriptions and job work offered. Mr and Mrs James Overson welcomed a fine boy born Thursday evening. Hay ranges 20 to 25 per ton reflecting strong home market demand. Mr and Mrs Solomon Waite add a neat porch at home. Judge Ling ordered a jury drawn for a court session starting Monday Dec 16 with preliminary work on Saturday Dec 14. The Armijo building dance last Thursday netted 97 for church roof funds as the hall was full. William Lund of Nutriose home burned early Monday. neighbors saved much before roof fell in. Fire blamed on a defective flue. Lund was away. L D S quarterly conference held Saturday and Sunday with Horace Cummings attending and addressing church school topics. Pres David K Udall presided. event well attended. Manuel Canaluria returned from Santa Fe Tuesday evening.
Visitors in Concho include Mr Teodoro Lopez and Mr Felix Barrarras from ranches. Father Derichmont officiates weddings and services. The Martinez Montana couple wed, and twins born to John and Mrs Sanders of Mexico residing in Concho. Mrs Vernon Whiting arrives for family illness and reunion. A Catholic wedding feast and reception followed early Monday.
A recently enacted Arizona statute makes it a misdemeanor with up to one year in county jail or a fine up to three times wages owed for employing laborers without at least two weeks wages available in state funds. The law aims to deter fly-by-night operators from hiring workers without secure pay reserves.
The report notes Bahrein in the Persian Gulf as the hottest place on earth with a yearly average near 99 degrees. In July to September natives experience heat, with midnight readings around 100 and morning temps near 107 to 106, rising to 140 by mid afternoon.
The Net will appear as a serial in the Weekly Kansas City Star before book publication. The Italian Mafia themed tale blends tragedy with romance and humor, featuring fifteen illustrations by Howard Giles. Subscriptions are 25 cents per week. readers should subscribe to not miss installments.
A classified notice offers a life and sick accident policy with a $2000 death benefit and weekly $15 sickness benefit, plus $1000 for loss of limb or eyesight and $1000 emergency relief. Cost is $6 per donor, ages 16 to 65 accepted, backed by a $100,000 state deposit. Send age sex occupation to Dept. 441, American Registry Company, Erie PA.
The Cosmopolitan Group requires a representative in Holbrook and surrounding territory to handle subscription renewals and expand circulation using proven methods. Salary and commission. Previous experience desired but not essential. Full time or spare time. Address with references Charles C Schwer The Cosmopolitan Group 381 Front Ave New York City.
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