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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
8
Navajo County Highway Commission invites sealed proposals by June 20, 1921 for roadwork on the Winslow Reservation at Bush Store. Estimated quantities include 2000 cubic yards excavation 3500 borrow 300 gravel surfacing 15 rubble masonry and 22 bags cement. Bid must include 5 percent certified check.
A Minnesota law making it a misdemeanor to furnish false information to a newspaper is praised as a remedy for practical jokers and gossip. The editorial notes similar issues nationwide and cites Holbrook as a location where such mischief can occur, urging broader adoption of the law to curb harmful rumors and protect community peace.
A child named Chester recounts how his grandmother soothed a minor toothache with kindness. She gave him a quarter to buy a ball and play, a gesture he recalls as making the pain less real and his praise for her generosity growing.
Tourism remains strong as Holbrook notes busy travel. Pueblo flood has disrupted mail service, while Franklin reports solid business for Overland and Willys- Knight. Local officials, construction, finance, and legal matters fill a week with visits by state leaders, oil interest explorations, and community events.
Notice to contractors issued by the Navajo Highway Commission sets a bid deadline at 3 PM on June 20, 1921. Projects include roadway borrow and excavation, gravel surfacing, rubble masonry, and loose rock excavation with cement. bids must be secured by a certified check for five percent.
Notices the restoration of land parcels totaling 313.59 acres in Sitgreaves National Forest Arizona for settlement and entry under homestead laws. It lists two tracts 155.60 and 168.19 acres with designated sections and surveys, noting a preference right for pre January 1 1806 claimants and amendments to earlier lists. The notice is signed by Co M Bauck assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office May 25 1921.
The Commission reserves the right to review proposals for the D-Pro ject 6 project, with details referencing W. J. Hockwry in the envelope context.
A summons is issued in the Navajo County Arizona Superior Court naming W Lt Scorse as plaintiff and Byron M Terrill and others as defendants. Defendants must appear and answer within twenty days if served in county or thirty days otherwise, or default will be entered. Hale Holbrook, Navajo County, 1921. Clerk Lloyd C Henning with Deputy Olive Clarke. First publication June 10. Lust July 1.
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