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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
2
The Holbrook News lists post office entry date May 14 1909 as second class. It provides subscription rates per year and advertising rates per column six months and per insertion, plus reader rate and transient ads. The standard declares right truth justice and responsibility to Holbrook Navjo county constituents.
The piece warns Congress about short selling of grain and futures and argues it depresses prices harming farmers. It contrasts legitimate preproduction contracts with pure gambling and calls for action as farm losses mount. It also cautions against national boards of adjustment and warns that rail unions threaten public welfare and demand decisive open shop reforms.
General W. W. Atterbury testifies before the Philadelphia chamber of commerce that the Pennsylvania railroad rejects the closed shop and labor organizations he deems incompatible with merit based service. He notes government control after wartime nationalization and claims a unified two million strong workforce under federal oversight.
An article argues the U.S. national debt includes about 24 billion in foreign loans evidenced by 5 percent demand notes. It notes no conversion into bonds has occurred since 1917, cites heavy interest accrued by 1920, and urges Congress and the administration to address taxation and reconstruction period policies.
The article discusses carrying out provisions of foreign notes to enable a large tax reduction, assure repayment of the principal, and expedite liquidation of about half of the national debt by selling foreign bonds received, either domestically or abroad.
A critique of wartime taxation and public payroll politics. The piece argues that most counties collect millions from wealth producers, while public payrolls inflate budgets. It warns that tax appetite grows with government expansion and budget-driven spending, hindering economy.
The piece argues tax exemptions for Federal Farm Loan Bonds are unjust. It says public costs rise as taxes are diverted and that removing exemptions will not harm the Federal Loan Act while ending special privileges for current beneficiaries.
The National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America backs Senator Reed Smoot’s plan for a one year embargo on wool imports. It also champions the French Copper Truth in Fabric bill requiring clear content labeling of virgin wool and shoddy. The push enjoys broad organizational support, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and J R Howard.
At the American Petroleum Institute annual meeting Henry L. Doherty and Thomas A. O'Donnell declared world oil supplies are not near exhaustion. O'Donnell criticized the Navy for seizing Pacific stocks, arguing government regulation could deter new field development and threaten future supply.
Guardian T M Quebedeau announces to creditors and all claimants that they must present claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication. Claims should be directed to the guardian at Winslow Arizona, Navajo County, Arizona. Dated November 5 1920 Winslow Arizona.
A 1920 Navajo County Superior Court summons demands J N Dawze and Nellie D Danze respond to a complaint filed in Holbrook. Defendants John Doe and Richard Roe and successors are also named. Respondents must answer within twenty days if served in county or thirty days otherwise.
Electric washing machine for sale in good repair at a cheap price. House for sale furnished modern four room and bath in best Holbrook residence district. See or write F. C. Purcell Heber Arizona. For rent or lease a completely furnished transient rooming house in the right place. Write Mrs. C. W. Amell Majestic Hotel Phoenix Arizona.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invites all to Sunday services at the chapel with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 2 pm Mutual Improvement Association meets at 7 30 pm No collections.
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