Doctor Hughes Campaigns in Holbrook for Arizona Governor
Dr. H. A. Hughes of Phoenix spoke at the Pastime theatre in Holbrook for the Democratic governor nomination. Attorney Thorwald Larson led the meeting, praising Hughes as a pioneer who helped Arizona endure drought and floods. He pledged to enforce existing laws if elected, and will deliver Independence Day remarks in Flagstaff. Hughes meets many old acquaintances from thirty years ago during his campaign.
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H. A. Hughes
Phoenix
Arizona
Thorwald Larson
Flagstaff
Childless Home and The Homeless Child
A. H. Gunnett of the Children's Home Society visited Holbrook to discuss fostering homeless and neglected children. He cited 482 children cared for in the past year and 2,500 over 21 years, with only three percent not turning out well, stressing the family home as essential. The non sectarian society relies on contributions, with headquarters in Los Angeles for more information.
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A. H. Gunnett
The
Children’s Home Society
Holbrook
Griffith Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
Lamb prices set record in Kansas City sale
Colin Campbell of Ash Fork achieved a record price at Kansas City last week selling 1,100 January and February lambs for 8.60 dollars per head. A historically high figure reflecting strong demand for Arizona lambs.
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Arizona
Colin Campbell
Ash Fork
Kansas City
Holbrook Plans Fourth of July Celebration Officers Elected
A Holbrook meeting at the Pastime theater elected Lloyd C. Henning president Jay Patterson secretary and J Frank Matthews treasurer to organize a big Fourth of July event. Mr Lathrop reported $57.50 in subscriptions as a starter and committees will be formed to raise more funds and push the effort forward.
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Holbrook
Lloyd C. Henning
Jay Patterson
J. Frank Matthews
Lathrop
News of Holbrook and Vicinity H. S. Colcord in town
Holbrook residents report business and social visits from Heber and surrounding towns. cattlemen, ranchers, and officials travel for wool shipments, road work, court matters, and community events. several families relocate temporarily for work and health, with weather reaching 93 degrees.
New Railroad From Denver to San Diego
Dispatch from Sacramento dated June 16 reports the incorporation of Southwestern Pacific Railway to build a Denver to San Diego line. Capitalization listed at 2.2 million with main line of about 1 021 miles through Colorado Utah Arizona Nevada and California. Branch lines extend to Salt Lake mining districts. Colonel Collier San Diego president. Chicago backers prominent. 310 thousand dollars paid in.
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Holbrookites
Sacramento
California
Arizona
Southwestern Pacific Railway
Denver
Colorado
San Diego
Jordan
Col
D. C. Collier
Utah
Nevada
Salt Lake
Collier
Chicago
D. GC. Collier
Herbert A. Parkyn
August H. Bunge
Samuel Sherman
C. C. Carraham
J. E. Carrahan
Canton
Ohio
H. B. Bettie
Ed Fletcher
Diego
Thomas Morinaux
Northern Arizona State Highway Race proposed before State Fair
Secretary C B Wood of the State Fair commission proposed a motorcycle race from St Johns to Phoenix via Holbrook Winslow Flagstaff Williams Ash Fork and Prescott. The plan envisions a purse for overall winner and best time between towns to promote roads and draw attention to the State Fair with riders from the north likely to participate.
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St. Johns
Phoenix
Holbrook
Winslow
Flagstaff
Williams
Ash Fork
Prescott
C. B. Wood
State Fair Commission
Southwest
Woods
Wood
Holbrook Correspondence and Rain Bring Ranch Men Cheers
Mr. Hess and Mr. Gulliver made a day trip to Holbrook with mules. Mr. Jarvis of Holbrook admired the mountain scenery. A welcome rain blessed ranch and cattle men. Misses Lila Blevins Allie Cross and Marguerite Staley spent the weekend with Mrs. C. Hess Jr at Parkdale Ranch. Mrs. Hess hosted a luncheon honoring Miss Allie Cross in a Teddy Bear themed setting.
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Mr. Hess
Mr. Gulliver
Holbrook
Mr. Jarvis
Pines
Lila Blevins
Allie Cross
Marguerite Staley
Quiet Week Brings Soft Shower and Lumber Promises
Pinedale reports a gentle Sunday shower soaking the ground by about two inches. Albert Crandell works on his saw mill, a mill man by trade, signaling likely good lumber quality and supply soon. Local young people held a dance Saturday night, with four attendees and every girl claiming belle status.
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Albert Crandell
Crandell
Fourth of July Plans Highlight Small Town News
ST. JOSEPH J W Richards returned from his sheep camp Tuesday. Mrs Randall of Pine Arizona visits relatives. The Fourth of July program is arranged for an interesting time. Maud Patterson who visited relatives left for Pine AZ. J C Hansen renovates his house with new shingles and a large cellar planned under a new room.
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J. W. Richards
Snowflake News Briefs Reflect Busy Farm Season
Snowflake residents report haying in full swing. Frank Wallace of Adamana visits, while Mrs. Road Willis endures a fainting spell. Mrs. James Gale, who had a foot amputated last week, died Tuesday at 7 30 am and is buried in Snowflake Cemetery. A. A. Redwill and family tour the White Mountains two weeks, joined by J. A. Scott of St. Louis, Progressive Farmer agent.
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Road Willis
James Gale
A. A. Redwill
Little Son
White Mountains
J. A. Scott
St. Louis
Mr. Scott
The
Progressive Farmer
Phoenix
Lightning Kills 134 Sheep in Northern Arizona Storm
A recent hail and thunder storm south of Flagstaff produced a lightning strike that killed 134 sheep owned by H. B. Kelley, signaling ongoing severe weather across northern Arizona and major livestock losses.
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Arizona
Flagstaff
H. B. Kelley
New Field Excites Oklahoma Oil Men
Oil men rally around a new extension of the Glenn Pool after 280 acres opened by Great Western Petroleum Company between Glenn Pool and Cushing Pool. Two wells drilled may gush. potential output from 40 to 1000 barrels daily with oil at 75 cents. Scott well already yielded 500 barrels in thirty hours as Tulsa lobby crowds discuss the boom and free bulletins via B J Waugh.
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Glenn Pool
Cushing Pool
Great Western Petroleum Company
Scott
Oklahoma
United States
Tisua
B. J. Waugh
Boulder Building
Tulsa
Northern Arizona social notes and local notices
Weather Bureau official Robert R. Briggs traveled from Concho to Holbrook by auto and headed toward Winslow. Fenton Jones of Mesa discussed cattle purchases for the western market. Isaac Thomas and daughters Fannie and Florence arrived from St Johns en route to Flagstaff for the 4th, Mrs. Lloyd C. Henning hosted a Friday club meeting with new members and refreshments. Attorney C. H. Jordan returned from Kansas and will visit here. A drawing for a $100 lot starts at the Pastime theater tomorrow night with the winner needed to claim the prize when shown. Frank McLaw’s Snowflake garage advertises services plus an ice cream and confectionery parlor.
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H. J. Ramer
Canyon Creek
Frank Wheaton
Flagstaff
D. W. Marley
Pueblo
Colorado
John Flanigan
R. C. Smith
Jesse M. Tenney
Gallup
Reg Cummings
Springerville
Snowflake
St. Johns
Jos. F. Woods
Zelma Howell
Adamana
Taylor
Shumway
J. R. Armijo
Board of Supervisors
Apache County
Armijo
F. W. Perkins
Coconino County
J. H. Fuller Cattle Co
Moqui Springs
Winslow
Hart
Fla
Robert R. Briggs
Weather Bureau
Phoenix
Holbrook
Concho
Isaac Thomas
Fannie
Florence
Lloyd C. Henning
Frank McLaw
McLaws
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H. S. Colcord
Heber
Jas. Taft
Lee Cottage
Clarence H. Jordan
Bill Young
Valle
H. H. Scorse
Hotelaia
J. H. Frost
Hunt
A. C. McQueen
Santa Fe
Dr. Hughes
P. T. Coleman
Cibecue
E. P. Conwell
Santie Jaques
Lakeside
Laura A. Scott
Lotes
Lopez & Baca
Sandobal
Hi Fuller
Sidney Sapp
Joe Woods
W. F Williams
Chas. Osborn
Elks Lodge
C. O. Case
Board of Trustees
the Holbrook Public Schools
C. F. Girard
Margaret Conwell
Irene Whetstone
Ada Trammell
South Side
Texas
Mile High City
5. B. Boothe
Kansas
Missouri
Lizzie Taylor
Chambers
Phoenix Park Wash
Pinedale
ST. Joseph
Frank Wallace
George Ramsey
Lesle Hart
Fenton Jones
Mesa
Mr. Jones
C. H. Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Turon
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