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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
The editorial warns that forest fires cause multi million dollar damages each season and urges responsible behavior. It argues a burned forest is a liability while responsible actions by individuals could cut losses by about eighty percent.
A guardian role for banks is outlined as guardians of liquid wealth and guardians of depositor access. It argues banks cannot loan endlessly and must monitor collections and credits to prevent disasters. It describes the well managed bank as an educational institution aiding depositors and business customers. The home banking house is cited as key to building credit and financial responsibility.
The article urges citizens of Holbrook to guard against heat related illness and water contamination. It stresses avoiding typhoid by maintaining sanitation, watching diet, and guarding against direct sun exposure to prevent an epidemic and keep the body and community clean.
The piece argues New York and Boston editors overstep by condemning Tulsa and urges readers to focus on local issues. It stresses that Tulsa citizens will handle their problems and calls for offering help rather than harsh criticism. It compares city editors’ behavior to neighbors shouting across fences.
The article notes that housewives often undervalue kerosene. It can act as a lubricant and cleanser, sparking movement where things stall and substituting for soap and water. Floors can be cleaned faster and more thoroughly with a mop using kerosene, leaving a bright surface.
Incoherent fragmentary note mentions a person named Hee and an engagement. The text is garbled with unclear references and no verifiable events, dates, or clear entities to identify.
A superstition links diamond loss to misfortune and outlines conditions for a talisman. The diamond must be won freely and never sold, eaten, coveted, or taken by fraud or force to remain effective.
A Holbrook era feature highlights Paris fashion fabrics and a new woolen called popelabule blending poplin and flannel. It notes Rochet houses and Bernard and Beer using the fabrics for suits and coats, with color ranges including 17 shades and greens, blues, reds, browns, and tans. The article adds light humor and local observations.
A fashion write up notes Rother presents a broad cloth and silk collection dominated by mauve and Belize tones. Variations span palest to dark shades with beige relief embroidery on many fabrics. Plaids for heavier wraps show pattern parts blotted by embroidery, creating smart contrasts.
A missionary society meeting at a home ends with a boy humorously identifying a borrowed elastic band as his mother's garter. The scene unfolds as the woman searches for a reading passage and the boy announces the mistaken item, provoking surprise and laughter.
The Gloom Buster brings cheer to residents, easing worries that trouble the average man. He shares a positive message with everyone, and the town responds with warmth and good words for him.
Wilbur Cooper star left-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates credits President Harding for guiding his early career. Harding backed the Marion team where Cooper first drew attention and urged the Cleveland club to give him a chance. Cooper later joined the Pirates and became a key pennant hopeful.
University stadium at Camp Randall to gain a new concrete stand increasing capacity to 25 000. The $40 000 structure will provide 4 000 seats and include lockers and training quarters beneath it.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes that in Japan at the end of formal dinners guests are served any meat they did not finish. The uneaten portions are carefully wrapped and expected to be taken home by the guests.
Notice of 50 acre lands in Sitgreaves National Forest for settlement and entry under homestead laws. Phoenix land office opening Sept 9, 1921 with preferences for prior settlers and certain veterans. Lands listed with section and township details, partner list, and entries under List 3-3980 and List 3449.
J P Small and Alma Key were united in marriage last Monday evening. The couple, announced by town youngsters with tinware and shouts, will reside in Holbrook. Miss Key is daughter of G N Key. Mr Key runs mercantile and garage business, while Mr Small owns the Faun Theatre. The community wishes them a long, happy life.
A distinguished celestial addressed audiences in Philadelphia and other cities. He spoke after visiting Boston and New York, expressing gladness to be among American listeners and noting his recent talks in multiple locales.
Notice from M R Tanner Clerk Board of Supervisors states the Navajo County assessors roll for 1921 was delivered May 20 1920 and will be open for taxpayer examination during business hours. The County Board of Equalization will meet June 1 at the Board of Supervisors office to consider the assessment roll and make raises or adjustments as needed.
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