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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
2
The text argues that taxing new issues of city, county, state and government bonds would bring billions of future wealth onto tax rolls. It warns that without this change capital will be withdrawn from productive enterprise and property and industry will face increased taxation to cover revenue losses from tax exempt securities.
The United States Forest Service reports that in 1921 about one hundred forest fires in Oregon and Washington were started by smokers. Careless disposal of cigars and cigarettes led to costly fires, prompting calls for tobacco companies to place fire warnings in every pack to prevent waste and forest destruction. A Canadian firm has already started this practice, while American manufacturers have not yet responded.
Arizona mining men warn taxes now burdening all sectors threaten industrial activity and jobs. Harry Fennemore argues rising state and county taxes could lead to confiscation within two decades. L. S. Cates cites disproportional levies despite higher valuations, urging immediate taxpayer action.
Arizona official record certifies an amendment to the Hall Lumber Company articles of incorporation filed October 22, 1921. The changes raise authorized capital from 300 shares at 100 dollars par to 500 shares at 100 dollars par and adjust debt limit from 20 000 to 30 000 dollars. A notary public attested the document.
In Holbrook Arizona a document filed at the request of C H Jordan on October 27 1923 at 9 a m was recorded in Vol 2 of Articles of Incorporation on pages 211 12 in the Records of Navajo County Arizona with seal and signatures of Marguerite Drumm Recorder F Dee 9th L Jan 3th.
Notice from the Phoenix land office dated Nov 28 1921 states Santa Fe Pacific Railway filed to select lands under acts of 1874 and 1890. Described is the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 8 township 18 north range 17 east Gila and Salt River Meridian. Protests or objections due by January 10.
Land Office records show the Santa Fe Pacific Railway Company filed an application to select described lands in a Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian township. Objections based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed by January 10, with affidavits of protest to be sent to the Register, John R. Towles.
Navajo County invites sealed proposals at Holbrook office until 2 p m Tuesday January 3 1922 for county printing publishing and advertising for year ending December 31 1922. Includes price per inch for proceedings notices list of properties valuation changes and other public notices. Requires $100 certified check and bond. bids opened January 3 1922 at 2 p m. deliver sealed to Clerk with legend Proposal for County Printing.
Cleaning and pressing advertised by Fisher and Halbrecht Merchant Tailors in Holbrook Arizona. Adjoining millinery indicated in the listing.
The Hall Lumber Co. sues Pedro Montano and wife and several unknown heirs and assigns in Navajo County Arizona. Defendants are summoned to answer the complaint in Holbrook within twenty days if served in Navajo County or thirty days otherwise, with default judgment possible. Clerk Lloyd C. Henning signs the summons, Olive Clarke deputy.
Public notice of sale issued by Navajo County Superior Court on January 19, 1921 orders the sale of property in Show Low area and Navajo County to satisfy a $9,662.70 judgment against C O Reedhead Margaret A Reidhead and Bank of Northern Arizona. Sheriff R L Newman to sell Dec 21 1921 at 2:00 PM in front of Navajo County courthouse.
Jennings Auto Co advertises spot cash for a Ford touring car or roadster in usable condition, seeking ready buyers. The notice shows a simple purchase offer from the dealership.
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