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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
Property owners favor a bond issue of 135000 to install water and sewer systems in Holbrook. Tax impact estimated at about 50 cents per hundred assessed value. Proponents argue health and cost savings justify the project with little opposition anticipated. The measure slated for Monday polls.
The Arizona Cattle Growers association appeals for federal help to loosen loan restrictions on cattle security after the federal board stopped such loans. A telegram warns that without secured cattle paper, many cattlemen could leave the business, risking economic disruption. J S Raynolds notes bank tightening may spur conservation, New Mexico banks likely unaffected.
Advert announces the Elite Dressmaking Shop inviting Holbrook and nearby residents to call for plain or fancy sewing, alterations, cleaning and pressing. The shop, opened last Wednesday, is located two doors east of the Style shop.
Tempe Arizona asks graduates to send current names and home addresses to A. J. Matthews president to bring school records up to date. Request invites prompt replies with any additional information of interest to the institution.
Mohave County Miner reports Utah Sugar and Refining officials arrested on profiteering charges. DoJ found 177000 bags of sugar in company warehouses costing about 9.25c per pound, sold at 23c. A carload sat six months in railroad yards awaiting unload. sales figures rose steadily. DOJ seeks harsher laws including confiscation and long prison terms.
The thirty five thousand dollar bond proposes building a sewer trunk line from Coronado and Alvarado to the river with a disposal plant, plus a north side trunk and sewerage tank. Lateral lines east and west in alleys would connect to the main trunk, with assessments on benefited properties and ten year payment terms. The one hundred thousand plates fund a complete water works system. connections to houses are paid by property owners. J A Morrow, County Engineer.
Geologists report northern Navajo and Apache counties in Arizona host extensive lignite coal, a continuation of New Mexico’s Gallup fields. Government plans to lease lands via competitive bidding or other methods may spur capital, with 2560 acre minimum tracts and two year prospecting permits leading to leases if commercial quantities are proven. Also small room house for sale or rent nearby.
Oil and steel dominate the world economy as oil investments attract wealth. Texas fields, reported by the Texas State Comptroller, show rising production and rapid profits. Experts say future wealth lies in developing untapped pools and letting capital work at home.
Ross May died at age 66 after a life spanning Oregon Nevada and California. A longtime Holbrook resident, he helped pioneer western oil ventures as a director of Aztec Petroleum Securities Co and the Holbrook Oil Company, and worked closely with Jack Marden for 21 years. Local community offers sympathy to his relatives.
The 1920-1921 Pima Egyptian long staple cotton crop in Arizona will fetch 73.35 million dollars at 1.10 a pound. Most production occurs in Arizona with 224000 acres. Phoenix district expected to produce 55 million this season, up from 20 million last year.
Church announces Sunday evening service at 7 30 at the Methodist Church led by Pastor O M Andrews All are invited to attend
Jewelry valued at 1000 dollars offered for sale for 300 dollars. Contact W. R. Black for details and location of sale.
Holbrook Oil Company reports accelerated drilling toward oil sands with new gear and steady progress. Managers predict substantial future output as depths rise and showings improve, while other firms like Black Canyon Syndicate and Hopi Company gear up to resume work and push toward oil sands.
Charles Edward Major, geologist of Prescott, has spent the week in the field with a renowned geologist linked to large interests. The exact nature of the field work is unclear, but it is likely connected to new developments and rumors circulating recently. Subscribe for the News.
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