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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
1
Douglas Fairbanks and company finished a week long local filming in Holbrook. Scenes were shot on the reservation north of town with Hopi extras learning motion picture work. The production may be titled The Makins or The Mollycoddie and manager Waters plans a quick local showing.
Art Saunders reports Denver oil capitalists of Tucker Livestock Co. reached a satisfactory agreement to back Bankers Oil Corp drilling. A 100000 dollar budget targets a first well within 60 days. Saunders also consulted W A Moeur about including state school land in the prospect.
Miss Alice Young, a telephone exchange operator, died early this morning after illness from influenza and pneumonia. Her body will be sent to her former home in Taylor for burial tomorrow morning, accompanied by her mother.
Unable to parse complete story due to damaged text. Readable portion suggests Palace Drug Co offers a broad selection of products. Further details unavailable in fragment.
The Pastime Theatre shows Back to Gods Country starring Dolores LeBeau and Peter Burke. A woodland girl and a Canadian novelist find love amid bears foxes moose and Eskimo crisis as Wapi the killer dog saves their lives in the Arctic.
A Nogales resident can cross into Nogales Sonora to buy beer wine or tequila since Sonora bars are dry for whiskey. Americans cross at mealtime for drinks and then must carry liquor back across the border. Federal inspectors closely watch crossings at the gate.
The Palace Barber Shop opens to the public this week in the Wetzler Building with four chairs and two operators Brown and W B Cross. The shop features three bathrooms large mirrors hot water and a thoughtful layout praised as one of the niftiest in the state. Also offered is a nicely furnished bedroom for rent via Mrs Brugh.
Navajo county Salvation Army advisory board members will travel to Phoenix for state and county advisory board conventions on Sunday March 9. Leaders praise the meeting as a landmark in social service and plan to discuss studies on juvenile delinquency poverty unemployment and illegitimacy with action expected across counties. Attendees include Paul V. Luck A R Goldman C C Grover J H Gibson G H Keyes Rev H S Brewster Rev Father Ed Albany Rev O M Andrews T M Quebedeaux Dr Sampson O L Gray E B Hebert Homer Vaughn and G C Bazeil.
An examination for the post office clerk position will be held in this city on March 13, 1920. Applicants must be US citizens aged 18 to 45 and physically sound. Male applicants must meet height and weight minimums unless exempt for honorable veterans. Address GUILBERT O. MILLER, Local Secretary, Holbrook Arizona, for blanks and details.
A fragmentary note urges Tim to seize an opportunity at Palace Drug, inviting action and underscoring a potential opening in the local pharmacy area. The brief text implies a promotional push and personal initiative.
A Capitol committee headed by Governor Campbell and Engineer Thomas Maddock will visit St Johns to discuss the Lyman dam project. The group includes the State Loan Board. A key issue is whether local earth can supply main dam material, with Maddock favoring a substitute if needed.
Famous Players-Lasky acquired rights to adapt Hall Caine novel for film. The Paramount Artcraft special The Woman Thou Gavest Me opens at the Pastime Theatre on Monday. Producers claim a highly compelling screen production with modifications preserving key features.
Governor Thomas E Campbell with State Treasurer Ross State Engineer Maddock and party arrived in Holbrook this morning en route to the Lyman dam. They will return to Holbrook Sunday and arrive at the Capitol Monday morning.
Dr. L A Higley New Mexico State Geologist visited Holbrook and after a brief inspection of the Holbrook oil field said he was more than favorably impressed with the district s potential to become an immense oil producing area. This adds to a growing list of favorable expert opinions amid promising prospects.
Friends mourn the death of Mrs Leona E Paulsell wife of J C Paulsell Holbrook State Bank vice president and stockman She died after a brief influenza illness Funeral services were held at the family home Tuesday afternoon with Rev O M Andrews of the Methodist church officiating The husband and children receive community condolences.
Klim promotes whole and skimmed milk powder in Holbrook Arizona with pricing for one and two can lots and five pound cans. The ad highlights cost per quart, digestion benefits, mixing options, and distribution through Mra A E Moore in Holbrook and at the Navajo Garage. It claims infant and invalid nutrition benefits and offers home demonstrations and a trial package by mail order.
Mrs. A. E. Moors promotes KLIM powdered milk with contact by phone 86 or at Navajo Garage in Holbrook Arizona. The brief ad directs local buyers to reach out for purchase.
Interest in ongoing negotiations for new drilling activity grows as large companies seek acreage. Senator Mayfield outlines requirements for big investors while Holbrook Oil and Adamana Oil advance plans to resume drilling. Managers report progress at Black Canyon and expected notices from Apache Zuni and Hopi firms could spark broader development.
Miss Pauline Woods left Sunday for Los Angeles to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs G W Hennessey and children and Mr and Mrs Frank Wallace drove to Winslow to spend the day with friends. Mrs R R Turberville entertained the club at her home. Mr and Mrs Wallace Newman returned to their ranch last Sunday after a week at the county seat. Manager Jack Marden of the Holbrook Oil company made a business trip to Winslow yesterday.
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