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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

4

New Insurance Office Opens Downtown

New downtown Insurance Office has opened this week under the management of Lloyd Henning H M Moritz and Gilbert Greer. Henning will be manager in charge and the office sits across the street east of the Hotel Holbrook with broad tables and file cases, a business like place. The firm will handle no life insurance and aims for success in its new corporate form.

Lloyd Henning H.M. Moritz Gilbert Greer Henning Holbrook

Dots and Dashes by Curtis Carlton

A brief, humorous column notes solitude and conscience, human weaknesses, and life wisdom. It blends quips about self made life, education value, and amusing observations on fashion, romance, and public life with light social commentary. It references figures and ideas of the era with a playful tone.

Bearded Sacramento: Giant 17 foot California Cootie Catcher

The article recounts a June Sacramento beard contest tied to the 49er celebration. It notes a 17 foot beard on an elderly participant, claims microbes perch on whiskers, and mentions local figures like Mr and Mrs Howe of Winslow and Captain Sweeney.

Sacramento Committee On California

First of the season sweet peas bloom in Holbrook

Early Monday morning W B Cross brought a striking bouquet of sweet peas to Holbrook. The surprise came from Mrs Cross who guided the plants with a wizard hand while Cross himself has several rows nearly ready. The fragrant blooms brighten the editorial room and lift spirits.

W. B. Cross Holbrook Mrs. Cross Cross

Holbrook Notes Include Visitors and Local Changes

Holbrook notes report Ed Ellis returning from California with upbeat remarks about his trip. Mrs N C Hunt and Miss Hattye Hunt of Snowflake visit W B Cross home, Cliff Frost from Snowflake Garage travels to the county seat, and Mr Shanley ships 500 cattle to California for fattening. Millie Lee and mother visit Swanton California, Fred Gomitz to manage Pastime Pool Hall, and Mrs Elledge enjoys roses and green grass in Missouri. Senior MI A girls hold an outdoor social in St. Joe park with a short program and games.

Ed. Ellis California N.C. Hunt Hattye W.B. Cross Snowflake Cliff Frost Snowflake Garage Millie Lee Swanton Clarence Lee Petrified Forest Fred Gomitz Elledge Missouri M.I.A St. Joe

Butcher Birds Clash In Bold Backwater Verse

A whimsical exchange between a butcher bird and a butcher boat features sharp jabs amid nautical imagery. The bird vows to unleash T N T on the larboard side of the stingaree if provoked. The charged dialogue blends avian and maritime motifs with playful malice.

Frank Goodman Named County Engineer

Frank Goodman was appointed county engineer by the county board of supervisors to succeed Captain J. B. Wii, whose resignation became effective at the first of last month. Goodman had served as assistant county engineer and is noted for his efficiency and road building experience, with Coconino County's roads showing improvement. He is a son in law of L. F. McClanahan and has many warm friends in the city.

Frank Goodman County Board of Supervisors J. B. Wii Goodman Coconino County Coconino L. F. McClanahan

Kills Brother at Payson

Word was received yesterday that Andy Wilbank, a Payson cattleman, was shot and killed by his brother over cattle interests. The Winslow Mail reports the fatal incident in Payson country.

Andy Wilbank Payson Country

Better Than A Letter From Mr Chas Gardner

Mr Gardner stopped at the News editor's office on Monday to pay a visit while resting from road camps near Prescott. He says home newspapers are better than long letters. Mrs Gardner is at Dewey and they expect to stay several months. Gardner is en route to St Johns but will return to Dewey soon. He appears well and seems fond of that part of the state.

Chas. Gardner The News Gardner Prescott Dewey St. Johns

Shorty Bernal Opens New Central Ave Location

Frank Bernal known as Shorty has moved from the eastern end of Central Ave to a new site in the former Holbrook State Bank building. He is well liked and expects to do well in this location.

Frank Bernal Shorty Central Ave Holbrook State Bank

Tanlac touted as result of chemists' study and research

Holbrook Drug Co. adv. Atty. C B Wilson of Flagstaff was in Holbrook on Sunday. L. M. Raynolds arrived in Holbrook on Saturday evening and will stay several days.

Tanlac Holbrook Drug Co. Adv Atty C.B. Wilson Flagstaff Holbrook L. M. Raynolds

Unknown Lady at Ball Becomes Central Figure of Egypt Romance

In a Bright Port resort tale, Miss Ann Gale drives speculation as she hides identity after a ballroom encounter with Richard Covington and Bertie. She reveals she is a journalist pursuing a story, deflecting romance with a calm, witty, guarded resolve as paths diverge and a midnight escape unfolds.

Perth Richard Ann Bertie Tilking Steentudy Bertie Cinderela Covington Missie Kitty Gale Jone Anni Saunders

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Business Directory Sidney Sapp Holbrook, Ariz W. E. Ferguson Holbrook, Arizona C. H. Jordan Notary Public Deloi L- Bundy Arizona Arthur F. Switzer North Holbrook Hotel Holbrook M. A. Scott SR Albert Warren Lloyd C. Henning W. V. Balding Edward Horton Chas Crumely Fisher and Halbrecht Merchant Tailors Cleaning—Pressing Curtis Carlton University of Life Solomon Ibanez Petrificado Holbrook News Notes Mr. Shanley Flying V Imperial Valley Ford Way Jennings Auto CO Ford Dealers Holbreck, Ariz Josiah Bond Girl’s Frienls Wallace Reid Pastime Theatre OUR Safety and Service First National Bank Payson Ann Gale Calon Rhee Covingien Hietarnd Navajo County County Board of Equalization Board of Supervisors Isle
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