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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
4
Holbrook residents share social news and preparations for the Fourth of July. Local events include a Community club bake sale on July 12 and several Holbrook residents planning visits to Cooley for Independence Day celebrations.
A community program begins at 8:00 PM at the Latter Day Saints Chapel on Sunday with singing of America and Columbia the Gem of the Ocean by the congregation, an oration by Senator S G Mayfeld, solos, and the Spangled Banner followed by benediction by L S Howard.
Adamana suffered one of the season’s finest rains over the weekend easing dry ranges. Miss Iona Anderson starts a milk route nearby. Miss Bower returns to teach for the year, weather permitting. A Mary Beasley tribute gathering featured auto tourists from Pennsylvania and Kansas. Joe Thomas buys Ownsby ranch nine miles south. Mrs A J Kosta buys a new car labeled Doge. Los Angeles visitors Mr and Mrs H J Phelps stay with the Martins. Mrs Chas Von Achen (section foreman’s wife) plans to spend time in the area.
Mrs Thos Walsh accompanied by her daughter placed fourth at Williams. Mrs Joseph Romeo, wife of the noted second trick operator, has returned from an extended visit with her parents in Memphis Tennessee.
Political notice states a rate of $20 for state offices and $15 for county offices will be charged for banner space until the primary. Wallace E Saumway announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor, subject to voters in the Primary on Sept 7, 1920.
Joan S. Quirk states intention to run for Assessor of Navajo County in the upcoming primary on September 7, 1920, urging voters to support her bid.
Campaign snippet notes C. W. Harp seeking the sheriff’s post in Navajo County. Voters are expected to decide in upcoming local elections with Harp campaigning on law enforcement stability and community safety.
Fenced pasture west of Snowflake for one thousand head of cattle. Unused for over a year, in fine shape with knee high grass and ample water. See Geo. Taylor at Commercial Hotel or box 385.
Instructions describe lighting the wick low to reveal char, then gently sandpapering the wick top on both sides to remove buildup. The result is a more even flame and reduced need for stoking, with a small time investment that pays off in smoother operation.
A Scotsman at a boarding house endures daily inquiries about Scottish names for table items. When the landlady asks what to call the meat in Scotland, he samples it with a fork and quips that the leather is leather.
Jud Tonkins says the city man who claims to know farming usually neglects basic yard care. The remark frames rural know how against urban pretensions in a blunt roadside exchange.
The Arizona Wool Growers Association holds its annual meeting at the Orpheum Theatre Building Flagstaff on July 7 and 8 1920 starting at 10 AM. A joint meeting with Arizona Cattle Growers plus officials from national and state groups will address cattle and sheep grower concerns and related business. Invitation extended to all live stock men to attend.
For sale or lease ad mentions an acre four thousand square feet section east of section and references Holm e News ae n.
Hubert T. Duke of Silver Creek Arizona files a contest to cancel H D Entry 027983 for the south half of section 24 township 1 north range 22 east G M citing death of Jose M Garcia in 1917 and lack of heirs and residence. Garcia must answer within twenty days after the fourth publication with proof of service. Date of first publication June 25 1920. Second July 2 1920. Third July 19 1920. Fourth July 16 1920.
Rental notice lists three houses available through C. H. Jordan. Indicates contacting the agent for details and availability.
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