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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
5
An article discusses two dandelion elimination methods, including weed cutting and iron sulfate spraying, to protect grass. It notes milk price suppression by distributors in New England states driving some farmers to quit dairying for poultry, and reports winter frost impacts with numerous dead fish washing ashore at Lake Winona Minnesota as ice melted.
A nearby farmer favors white in his homestead styling with white buildings fences and livestock including horses cattle hogs sheep goats and poultry. The writer notes sun scald risk on valley apple trees and reports shading measures to prevent early sap loss and damage in spring.
The American National Live Stock Association sets its annual gathering in Phoenix January 14 to 16 with headquarters in Denver. President H A Jastro and secretary T W Tomlinson issued the official call outlining topics from livestock duties and meat products to grazing lands and rail rates.
There is strong interest in the American National Live Stock Association convention in Phoenix on January 14 15 and 16. Colorado stockmen have asked the Board of Trade about accommodations as inquiries suggest a large turnout.
Doctor Ambrose and Alexander McNeil bought 30 acres four miles northwest of Tucson to start a hog ranch. An imported mulefooted hog from Australia will be raised crafted to resist hog cholera, the owners say.
Frank A Hubbell has become one of the largest sheep owners in New Mexico after acquiring 7 000 head in Socorro county and ranches from Josecito Chavez y Baca twenty miles north of Magdalena. The deal places him among the five or six biggest sheep owners globally.
The Arizona Corporation Commission calls a January 10 public hearing to investigate railroad charges on Arizona cattle shipments to within the state. Sam H. Cowan of Ft Worth Texas and National Cattlemen's Association secretary Tomlinson will attend and present evidence and commentary.
Dr Harry M Hart Federal Veterinary Surgeon for Arizona reports another cattle rush along the Arizona border with thousands of head—steers—from Sonora headed to various border ports over the coming weeks.
County Auditor Bowman reports Wayne County road mileage at 049.25 miles with 307 bridges and 881 sewers. Most streams in Franklin township are bridged. 12 percent of fords are bridged amid only 32 miles of unimproved road. Household advice urges frugal spending and better income awareness. a new federal homestead law shortens residence to three years and allows five months away yearly, modeled after Canadian laws. The piece also covers post-dinner speech fears and light political commentary.
A South Dakota prairie fire swept across Tripp county near Rosebud. John Springer’s wife saved cattle by opening the shed door as flames closed in. The dog stayed at its post guiding livestock out, guarding them from reentry, and perished in the blaze.
The London Express reports Lawley suggests inserting “great applause” into a lecture draft read at publication. James, a police officer, notes only a short middle sentence is unclear. The doctored portion starts with “Friends, I will detain you but a few moments longer.”
The Net a fifteen thousand dollar serial novel will begin in the Weekly Kansas City Star with installments each week. The Italian Mafia backdrop frames a tragic yet lively love story featuring humor action and strong illustrations by Howard Giles. Subscribe now to avoid missing copies.
A suitor boasted a long standing business career and vast wealth to request the hand of a daughter. The dialogue presents his claimed income, credit, and real estate as part of a courtship test.
An advert promotes a life and accident policy plan offering a $2000 death benefit and a $15 weekly accident benefit with a $1000 emergency p enefit. It states the policy requires no further dues and accepts men and women ages 16 to 65. The company touts a $100,000 state deposit for policyholder protection and claims payment. Details requested include name sex and occupation and mail to 441 American Registry Company Erie Pa.
The article explains the origin of the marriage knot as more than metaphor. In Babylonian wedding rites a priest tied threads from the bride and groom into a knot and gave it to the bride to symbolize the binding union between spouses.
A buoyant woman recoils at a wrinkle in the mirror then leans in anxiously. she exclaims a wrinkle as she lives. The scene shows her lively spirit despite a moment of self doubt.
The Cosmopolitan Groupe seeks a representative in Holbrook and surrounding area to manage subscription renewals and grow circulation by proven methods. Salary and commission offered. Prior experience desirable but not essential. Full or part time. Apply with references to Charles C. Schwer, The Titan Group, 381 Se Ave, New Rock Gig.
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