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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
10
For sale a baby carriage in first class condition. Cash or terms. Apply at X Winslow Mail office. D239 ls.
Treasury refunds totaling 174,120,177 dollars were issued for illegally collected federal taxes to about 287,000 taxpayers covering several years. The list, led by E I Du Pont De Nemours 6,790,288 and Alfred I Du Pont 2,036,618, also includes Rockefeller heir John D Sr and Ford Motor Co. Notable small refunds include Tom Bounds and A J Harris.
The Arizona State Education Association opens its two day annual meeting in Phoenix with C. E. Rose, president and Tucson schools superintendent, presiding. A separate note mentions a clean roller towel released for vending machines in public places.
New York trading saw broad declines on fears over Allied Chemical dividends and Mexican land law impact. Stocks like Allied Chemical and American Can fell from recent highs while U S Steel and General Motors weakened. Wheat broke 3 to 4 cents a bushel amid surplus estimates, with call money steady and exchanges firm.
Cattle market notes from Kansas City show varied pricing with calves and heavy stock higher in places while hogs ease. Bulk heifers 6.50 to 8.50, butcher cows 5.00 to 6.50, top steer prices 10.25 for light weights and 9.35 for heavies. Lambs steady to slightly weaker, top around 12.75. Stockers scarce, hogs mostly 11.40 to 11.75 with big packers 15 to 20 cents lower.
The daily average crude oil production rose by 5 650 barrels to 2 402 350 barrels for the week ending December 25, AP reports. East of California daily average gained 2 150 barrels to 1 738 750 barrels per day, per the Weekly Summary of the American Petroleum Institute.
In Chicago the December wheat contract slid to near season lows as liquidations grew and world supplies appeared larger than expected. Corn and oats fell while provisions held steady to up marginally amid favorable weather and ample terminal stocks.
Liberty bonds in New York on December 28 closed with varied results. The second and third 4 1 4s showed small gains while fourth 4 1 4s held steady. U S Government 4 1 4s touched 110.40 and 103 on certain listings.
The general cotton market in New York closed steady with a net decline of two to five points. Cotton futures quotes showed slight softness across the board, reflecting modest selling pressure and minor demand concerns from traders.
Harold Divel, son of Sheriff Divelbess, spends holidays with his parents and shines as a standout athlete at the University of Arizona. William and Mrs Cadwell and children return from Phoenix. Cadwell works for Rio Grande Oil. Hunters Joseph McEvoy and Dallas Guttery from the First National Bank chased game. K K K club meetings paused for holidays. Jack and Mrs Nelson visit from Heber, replacing Paul Roberts in the Forest Office during vacation in Albuquerque, occupying Roberts’ Holbrook home.
The Biologic al Survey reports lobo wolves greatly reduced by anti depredation efforts. New Mexico took eight wolves last year down from 31. Arizona 18 with none remaining. Colorado reported no captures for the first time. Montana 28. Oregon 1. South Lakota six. Utah eight. Wyoming twelve.
A capacious running board design allows the trunk area to fold flat enough to fit under a car seat. The description emphasizes versatility and portability of the component for compact storage.
Tokyo reports that non ruling imperial princes are being reduced in rank and will become ordinary subjects. The policy aims to curb treasury subsidies as the imperial family expands. Some younger princesses welcome the downgrade to pursue trade and ordinary life.
The article notes a lead pencil holder added to the end of a golf club handle and mentions thousands of roses grown annually in China used to flavor tea candy and wine.
Flagstaff welcomed a daughter born Dec 27 to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Carlos of Winona. Miss Josephine Kelly visits Los Angeles with sister Mrs Burns. Captain BE M Robison ranked second highest in Arizona state bar exam. President Grady Gammage and school officials left for Phoenix for the State Teachers Association delegates meeting.
Rome dispatch reports the Italian ministry of public instruction banned women from teaching literature history and philosophy in secondary and preparatory schools. Officials claim this curb is to prevent what they call the invasion of schools by women and to preserve a masculine, virile influence on male youth.
Norman H Davis, president of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, praised Elihu Root at a New York dinner. Root received the foundation’s $25,000 award for world peace contributions. The gathering honored Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations, with comments lamenting U S nonparticipation.
Washington police raided eight gambling dens arresting 15 men and detaining 200 witnesses. Authorities seized gambling paraphernalia as part of the operation.
A report notes that surplus power from a station supplying Naples with electricity will be used to produce synthetic ammonia. It mentions a new device applying electrically heated air under light pressure to dry fresh dates.
A clipped column discusses life in revolutions, mentions awaiting a Ford product picture, questions the old-fashioned divorce, and argues for day clubs for night workers. It cites a Chicago crime expert suggesting cheaper suppression of armed thugs, and notes jail reports hinting at a long-running plan.
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