Happy Ending View Of Economic Cycle From World Famous Novelist
An eminent novelist argues that global economic unrest is a recurring cycle driven by business fluctuations. He and everyday citizens foretell a future recovery, noting Winslow’s Christmas trade held steady and that unemployed locals can seek church and Chamber help. He cites Maurois and urges optimism that endings have been happy in the past.
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Winslow
Chamber of Commerce
Andre Maurois
Useless Laws Spark Disrespect And Prison Cost Rise
A recent statement argues California prison maintenance will cost twice as much in two years as the past two, reflecting nationwide prison cost growth. Crowded penitentiaries strain facilities as new inmates arrive, forcing taxes to fund new institutions. Authorities blame many crime causes while urging legal reform and rolling back restrictive laws to restore respect for law.
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California
Good Roads for 1931 Boosts Rural Highways Investment
The piece argues states push public works to curb unemployment with emphasis on road building. It highlights roads as employment and economic returns, noting the focus on rural routes and weatherproof farm-to-market arteries.
Navajo Legends Earn Childrens Prize for Waterless Mountain
Laura Adams Armer of Berkeley wins Longmans Green prize for Waterless Mountain the first Navajo life story for American children. The book draws on Armers eight visits to northern Arizona to portray Younger Brother a Navajo youth training as a medicine man and recount Navajo legends sand paintings and ceremonies with authentic detail.
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Arizona
Laura Adams Armer
Berkeley
Cal
Waterless Mountain
Longmans Green Publishing Company
Bertha E. Mahoney
Boston
Padraic Colum
America
India
United States
Black Mountain Range
Armer
Rockefeller Museum
Santa Fe
N. M
Oraibi
Jed
Newspaper editors form new Arizona association critique past actions
Prescott Evening Courier notes an Phoenix organized group of daily and weekly papers formed last Sunday. It recalls a prior similar body that aided Arizona journalism, faced mistakes, and later declined. The piece criticizes past endorsements of railway and political campaigns and hopes the new group remains independent and focused on common interests.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Southern Pacific
el Paso
Southwestern
Association
Inter
Local notes and personnel moves from Winslow area
Bauer and Co. and R. M. Bruchman returned from Ripon and the East while Edward P. Cushing arrived to take a stenographer post in Superintendent Gibson’s office. W Bakers Willis and Polly Duggar take tele phone jobs at Cliffs. Ruth Morrison also employed nearby. Gilbert Hathaway and family return from California. Mrs. Gray and Helen Dean accompany them. Paul V. Lick appointed chief clerk to the division engineer. H. P. Matthews of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks visited from Los Angeles. E. W. Fish returns from Holbrook trip. William Matthie hosts the Thursday Auction club. Dr. Gilbert Ramage and wife welcome a 7-pound son.
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Bauer and Co
R. M. Bruchman
Ripon
Wis
Edward P. Cushing
St. Louis
Gibson
Gray
Helen Dean
Winslow
Paul V. Lick
E. W. Fish
Holnes
Holbrook
William Matthie
Bazell Chief Clerk Obra Gray Leaves for San Diego
G C Bazell proprietor chief clerk Obra Gray departed for San Diego where he will assume duties or attend to matters there.
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Obra Gray
San Diego
Associations strengthen devotion to its purpose
A reflection on the value of associations to sustain purpose and resolve. The author notes that groups provide courage and guidance, even when they are occasionally cautious or short-sighted, and that their existence remains beneficial.
Tinker Seeks Umpire Post With American Association
Joe Tinker, famed member of the Tinker to Evers to Chance double play trio, seeks an umpiring job for next season. He is negotiating with American Association president Thomas Jefferson Hickey for the position.
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Chicago
Joe Tinker
Evers
Tinker
Chance
Cub
Thomas Jefferson Hickey
American Association
Farm to Market Road Movement Aims for Jump in 1931
The piece argues for higher farm road appropriations to ease rural economic crisis caused by unsettled farm product markets. It cites New York and California as leaders and notes efforts to boost federal funding, urging a strong push for the movement in 1931.
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New York
California
Prompt Doctor Robbed After Emergency Call in Evanston
Dr. Wallace D. Mackenzie answered a late night emergency call and rushed from home to an address miles away. Two holdup men tricked him into the call and stole his watch, money, and his car during the incident in Evanston Illinois.
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Evanston
Wallace D. Mackenzie
Road work near Nogales to Tucson advances
Construction crews operate along the corridor between Nogales and Tucson as Skeels and Graham of Tucson secure the contract to oil a 3 mile section of the Phoenix Yuma highway.
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Nogales
Tucson
Skeels and Graham
Phoenix-Yuma
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U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Oak Creek Highway
Winslow Mail
Winslow Woman’s Club City Library
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Polly Duggar
Cliffs
Ruth Morrison
Mrs. Gilbert Hathaway
H. P. Matthews
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
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Los Angeles
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Ralph
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Winslow Chamber of
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