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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
2
The Holbrook News dated May 14 1909 informs readers that all communications should be addressed to Holbrook News Holbrook Arizona for attention and that all advertisements will be run until ordered out. The notice appears under ownership of G M Braxton editor.
The Navajo County Board of Supervisors in Holbrook invites sealed bids by December 30 1918 at 2 pm for furnishing food lodging clothing medicine medical care and other supplies for indigents for the year ending December 31 1919. Bids require a copy of the advertisement and a $100 certified check with bid.
Navajo County Holbrook Arizona calls for bids to publish and print county proceedings legal notices and tax lists for 1919. Purchasers must show eligibility affidavits and include a $100 bid bond with the bid by December 30 1918 at 2 PM.
Farmers and threshermen across 83 grain states cut harvest losses to a record low, saving 16 million bushels of wheat and boosting savings in barley oats rye and other grains. The U S Food Administration credited patriotic effort and rural cooperation for the improved efficiency and noted growers gained millions of dollars in value.
The piece praises voluntary foodsaving in the United States, arguing no hardship occurred as bread prices stayed steady, shortages were managed, and price relief followed. It asserts that abstinence from wheat, pork, and sugar fostered health and spirit, presenting a world view of good will over fear and global sharing through American restraint.
Telegram from San Francisco reports Arizona as the first state in the 12th District to subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan, totaling 9 526 350 dollars against a 36 231 200 quota. Over 52 000 subscriptions sum to 6 846 350, with large subscriptions 2 680 000. Officers in Washington and San Francisco commend Arizona workers and pledge support for another Victory and Peace Loan next year.
A hostess notes a distinguished man of letters appears out of place at a party. A guest suggests his demeanor, and the hostess smiles that he can only talk sense, implying his refined or impractical presence stands out amid chatter.
TYPEWRITERS GRAPHOPHONES and small machinery of all kinds repaired Expert work. En quire at Holbrook News Office d 13 tf.
In the superior court Navajo County Arizona the estate of Benjamin First deceased is settled. Lloyd C Henning administrator with will annexed has filed his third annual and final account and petition for final distribution. The judge has set December 28 1918 at 10 00 A M in Holbrook for hearing and any interested party may file exceptions. Dated December 16 1918. Clerk Dec 20 2
Notice is given by L. M. Raynolde administrator of the estate of Frank Counts deceased to creditors and all with claims against the deceased to present them with vouchers within 3 months after publication to L. M. Raynolde at Holbrook Arizona the place for estate business in Navajo County Arizona Dated December 9 1918 December 20 4
Chamberlain's Tablets are marketed for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation with claims of long term relief after years of suffering. The advertisement asserts complete cures for chronic stomach issues and permanent improvement when used with directions.
Hopi Oil Company places a brief notice seeking a 30 to 40 horsepower gas engine in good working order. The ad requests responses from potential sellers and indicates urgency in acquiring suitable equipment.
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