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The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Minute Men.

The first of these talks will be on the causes of the war. It is the desire to bring to the public the fact that the United States is at war with Germany because peace could no longer be main tained. The talks in question will be made between reels at the picture houses. and the num- Der each week is dependent upon the population of various com munities of the country. Two talks each week will no doubt be made in Holbrook.
 Clarence H. Jordan, attorney, is the local chairman of this na- tional bureau of public informa- tion. and he advises the News that the speakers for Holbrook will soon be organized and work soon started locally. MT. Black, the manager of the local movie house, has already freely grant ed the use of his place for this commendable purpose.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Four-Minute Men to
 Speak at MoUie Shows

In the near future. all moving picture houses will become edu- cational centers on why this country is at war, and what the people should do to make the war successful.
 The idea originated with the President of the United States, and it is by his authority that a campaign of education soon commences in tho moving pie ture houses throughout the coun- try. Men, carefully prepared for this work, will give four-min- ute talks before moving picture audiences on subjects furnished by the national committee on public information. This na- tional committee designate the subjects for the speakers, supplying much information thereon, which the speaker re- duces to concIse, brief sentences for delivery in four minutes. The duration of the talks is the source from which the proposi- ton gets it's name of -Four
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
WEEKLY CREST OF EVENTS That HdUe Been Noted by The NelUs' Staff for the Edifcdtion Of Its Readers. Really Worth Perusdl.
Highwau Commissioner Meet

AhSuOI49 SOHtHiSStOHSIS hSSI
 A meeting of the Navajo County Highway commission was held in Holbrook last Mon- day. All members excepting w. H. Burbage were present.
 The meeting had been called for the purpose of conferring with F. R. Goodman, of the state engineers office, in refer ence to starting work on the county roads. MT. Goodman was present and threw consterna tion into the minds of members of the commission by informing them that he would withdraw his offer made a week before to take charge of the work. He gave as his reason that he had been offered a better position in Coconino county.
 The action of MT. Goodman left the commission "up in the air". No other engineer was immediately available, and an adjournment was taken until an engineer can be secured. Se- cretary Ferguson informed the the news yesterday that he ex- poets to get a satisfactory man in a few days.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Opening of Normal School

Indications point to an unusual interest in school affairs for the opening term.
 At the Normal. registration are climbing upward to the three hundred mark. To date they number around two hundred and sixty. The classes are crowded, some enrolling over fifty, while enthusiasm runs high.
 Unusual conditions exist along one line-a scarcity of boys owing to so many responding to the call to the colors.
 The addition to the main build ing is going forward rapidly and all wait expectantly for it's com pletion.
 At Emerson school. the same note of progress is being sound ed. Extensive improvements have been made both on the ex- terior and interior. The play ground is being put in better shape that the kiddiesmay enjoy their recreation hour as we'll as find comfortable quarters inside. Flagstaff Sun.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Suberpisors Fix Tax Lepu

At an adjourned meeting of the board of supervisors held last Monday for that purpose, the tax levy for the ensuing year was fixed at $1.O9 per $1O0. The state levy is 55 1-2 cents, this making a total of county and state taxes of $1. .645 in districts outside of incorpor- ated towns.
 In the Holbrook school dis trict an additional levy of g cents was made for gen. eral and high school pur- poses. Property within the incorporated limits of Hol- brook will be assessed an ad- ditional sum of 50 cents for town purposes, making a to- tai assessment of $2. per S100 on town property.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
HoIbrook School News

A few of the older folks and some of the younger people who for various reasons are not able to take a full course have spoken to me about their entering spe- cial classes such as Spanish, shorthand. tYpewriting, book keeping, etc. As we wish the school to be as serYiceable as possible to the community we will endeaYor to do all in our power to accommodate these peo- pie. If they will see me before school begIns I shall endeavor to arrange the times of classes most suitably for all concerned.
 T e following teachers have been hired the past few weeks: Miss Glenn Edwards of Lin coin, Missouri, Grades 5 and 6; Miss Clara E. Hewitt of Cobra do Springs. Colorado, Domestic Science and English; Mrs. Bess c. Roland of Muscatine, Iowa, Commercial; and Mir. w. Melvin Fox of Los Angeles, California, Manual Training and Spanish. All of these teachers are college graduates who have had several years teaching texperience. They come very highly recon mended from those who are competent to judge.
 The greater part of the furni- ture has arrived and is being in stalled, the plumbers are finish their work, enough supplies will be on hand, and all will be in read mess for the teachers and pupils to begin work Monday, Septem- Der 3rd.
 Edw. w. Gallagher.
 Superintendent of Schools.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Clues ThimbIe Party

Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. ThorWald Larson was at home to a number of friends. Besides fancy work, which took up part of the afternoon, the hostess had arranged for her guests an in- teresting guessing contest. Miss Naomi Hale, who was house guest of Mrs. A. M. Boyer for several days, received the award in the contest. Later in the af- ternoon refreshments were serv- ed.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24

Goes to Officers ReserUe Corps
 w. A. Saunders has been notified to report at Leon Springs, Texas, the training camp of the officers reserve corps, on August 25, and he will leave some day next week for that place. Apa- che county can i'll afford to lose men like MT. Saunders, but his previous military ex- perience as a national guards man and his naturally com manding appearance were qualities not to be overlook ed and he was among the first chosen, while a great many were rejected. MT. Saunders is a member of the Apache county board of su- pervisors, in which capacity he has been most active and has rendered service that the public has appreciated. We understand he will be given a three months leave of ab- sence, during which time he will go through the training course at Leon Springs. If at the end of that time he is made a a commissioned off cer, which is altogether pro- bable, he will resign as a member of the board of su- pervisors and it will devolve upon the other two supervi- sors and the county recorder to appoint a member to take his place. St. Johns Obser- yer.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Claims for Exemption DisqIlowed

Claims for Exemption Disqllowed
 The federal district exemption board at Phoenix has disailowed the claims for exemption from military service made because of occupation by the following named men in Navajo county: Fred Baca, stock raising; George Dent. cattle raising; Samuel C.. Burger, farmer.
 From Apache county the claims of Gerald w. Berry, cattle rais- ing, and John H. Slaughter, cat tie raising, were disallowed.
 Many similar claims by resi- dents of other counties in the state.we also disallowed.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Forest Rangers Needed

The Civil Service Commission has announced that an examina- tion for the position of Forest Ranger will be held on or about October 29 at all Forest head quarters in New Mexico and Arizona. Persons desiring to
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
We'll Pleased With NaUy Life

In a letter received Mon day by the editor of the News from w. A. Lee IT,, who recently enlisted in the U. s. navy and is now in the detention camp at Goat Is- land, near San Francisco, MT. Lee expresses himself as being well pleased with his quarters and as being glad that he enlisted. After expressing his appreciation of his receipt of the News, he writes as follows:
 F'You might tell anyone
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24

who happens to inquire that
 l am doing fine, and feeling
 greatly pleased with my en-
 listment. Everything i S
 really better here than 1 ex- pected, and 1 would have en- listed before 1 did had 1 been in a position to do so, and had known as much about everything here as l do now. 1 think it is the greatest life 1 have ever found yet. There are 1900 men here at the de- tention barracks and all are fine boys. Am well treated and have made many friends since 1 came here. Will write again sometime, but am pretty busy now. Will be transferred and receive my first stripe Aug. 31."
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
A Safe Bet

Occasionally some newspaper gives account of some loyal and patriotic woman that has inform ed on her husband thus placing him in the light of the stacker. That there has been instances is questionable whether the proper motive has been assigned. No woman who loves her husband will add to his embarrassment. The safest bet is that the old boy is not filling all requirements under her standard and that she has substitute in sight. -Phoe- nix Messenger.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24

Mrs. L. c. Henning an daughter are visiting relative: at Pinto.
 Miss Zelma Howell of Navajo was the guest of Miss May Me, Clanahan a few days this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Goodman of Flagstaff were guests at the home of Mrs. Goodman's father, L. F. McClanhan, Sunday and Monday.
 Full line of white lead, turpen- tine, linseed oil, inside and out side white paint. barn and roof paint. etc. at Wetzler's. If.
 Mir. and Mrs. Burr w. Porter of Navajo passed through Hol- brook Wednesday enroute to the Hopi snake dance as Polacca.
 s. w. Jaques and his guest. MT. Robert Scott, of Mesa, were in town Tuesday from the Jaques country home at Lakeside.
 Mrs. Chas. w. Harp and baby daughter returned last Saturday afternoon from Tacoma, Wash, where they had been visiting re- latives for several weeks.
 For hog wire, corral fence and everything in the fence line, see Wetzler's. if.
 Attorney c. H. Jordan went to St. Johns last night to attend to a number of cases in superior court. .--e--
 After a visit of two weeks with Mrs. M. A. Purcell at Hotel Holbrook, MT. and Mrs. Harry Voisey left yesterday morning for their home in southern Cali fornia.
 A. E. Henning and MT. and Mrs. L. c. Turbeville, of Pinto, were visitors to Holbrook Monday.
 Attorney w. H. Burbage of Winslow was a business visitor to Holbrook last Sat- urday.
 Dr, Gaines has come to stay and an engagement with him for your dental work will insure satisfaction. A 3-tf.
 w. A. Saunders. of Apache county, was in Holbrook yester- day and left here in the evening for Fort Leon Springs, Texas. where he will enter the U. s. army framing station for officers. After three months he will re- celve a commission as an officer.
 Inspect Wetzler's line of china and crockery. If.
 The local U. s. Army draft board was busy Monday. Tues and Wednesday of this week ex- aming the men called for duty under the second order. One hundred forty three of the 200 summoned appeared for examin- ation. Of this number 25 were discharged by the examining physicians because of physical disabilities. Some of the others have filed claims for exemptions on account of dependents. but enough men will be secured from the first and second calls to fill the county's quota of 99.
 A party of Flagstaff and Cali fornia people, under the chaper- onage of Mrs. Wm. Babbitt of Flagstaff, stopped at Hotel Hol- brook Wednesday night when enroute to the Hopi snake dance. Others in the party were Father Rossitti of San Francisco. Miss es Frances Daley and May Le- grande Of Los Angeles, George Babbitt IT,, Herbert and Bert Babbltt. Miss Margaret Babbitt. Eunice Babbitt. Miss Evelyn Purcell joined the party here and accompanied them to the snake dance.
 Dr. J. w. Bazell returned last Sunday from Los Angeles where he had spent week on proffes- sional business. Mrs. P. T. Cole man and son Phillip. who accom- panied Dr. Bazell. will not re- turn for two or three weeks, or until Phillip has recovered from the burns he received several weeks ago. He is in the Good Samaritan hospital in that city.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
G. M. BRAXTON, Proprietor.

whose efforts many enlistments
 in the U. s. navy and army have
 been made, has received infor- nation that James N. Finney. :. who enlisted in the army about
 week ago, has been assigned
 to. the quartermaster's depart ment at Fort McDowell, Cal.
 Albert k. Brookbank and James L. Gray have passed satisfactory examinations for the navy and have been sent to Goat Island station near San Francisco. MT. Osborne has several applications for the navy and has arranged to have w. A. H. Sieckman, re- cruiting officer. visit Holbrook next Monday.
 c. w. Harp, undersheriff of Navajo county, was Tn Prescott last Monday and Tuesday, act ing as a witness in two cases in federal court sent from this county. One of the cases was t h t against Ignacio Lopez, charged with violating the feder- al law as to bringing whiskey into dry state. The other case was that against Lucie Gonzales, charged with violating the white slave law.
 John Jasper was arrested last Saturday night by Sheriff New man for being drunk and disor- derly. He was placed in jail until Thursday morning when he was arraigned before Police Judge Boyer. Upon the eYi- dence of Sheriff Newman Jasper was fined $25. Part of the fine was paid and he was released upon his promise to pay the bal ance within five days.
 The Snowflake Herald has kindly named the new rail road which is being survey ed out of Holbrook. The name chosen by the Herald is "The Snowflake & White Mountain Railroad. T h e choice of a name for a new railroad is sometimes a diff cult matter and the Herald has no doubt relieved MT. McGaffey, the man at the head of the new road, of considerable brainfag.
 Aaron H. Powers, state examiner, assisted by L. D. DiveIbess, finished examin- ing the books of the county officers in Holbrook yester- day. He will go to St. Johns today to examine the books of Apache county off cials.
 J. H. Chapman, editor of the Winslow Mail, T. Nett hammer, proprietor of the Winslow News store, and F. L. Smitz were in Holbrook last Saturday. MT. Smitz was here for the purpose of taking out his final citizen ship papers, and Messers Chapman and Neithammer acted as his witnesses.
 Last Monday Mrs. W. A. Lee returned from a two days visit with her daugh- ter, Millie, who is attending the state normal in Flag staff. She made her return trip with MT. and Mrs. Frank Golsary who were re- turning by automobile from that place.
 A. E. Henning and Loy Turbeville of Pinto were business visitors to Holbrook last Monday.
 D. L. Bundy and family have moved to the J. H. Miller residence in the north west part of town.
 J. E. Richards, prominent citizen of St. Joseph, trans acted business in HolbroOk last Saturday.
 FOR SALE-One upright piano in perfect condition. Cash or terms to responsible party. Write orphone Chas. L. Moore, Box 231, Hol- brook, Arizona. 8-17-4w.
 Five car loads of school house furniture were unload ed in Holbrook last Friday and Saturday. Most of this furniture was for the new school building in Holbrook; some Of if was for tha Win
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24
Chronic Constipation

It is by no means an easy mat ter to cure this disease, but it can be done in most instances by taking Chamberlaln's Tablets and complying with the plain printed directions that accom- pany each package. adv.
 Yes, Dr. Frank P. Gaines is in Holbrook. Office at the Bruns- wick hotel, and if you are need ing dental work please call on him. A 3-tf-
 After a two weeks visit with relatives in Holbrook Chauncey J. Woods, member of the U. s. A. coast artillery, left yesterday morning for Fort Rosecrans, Cal, where his company is sta tioned.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24

Town Council Fixes Tax LeUy
 The Holbrook town council met in the new council cham Der in the central school building last Monday night. Present were Mayor Hennes- sey, Attorney Crosby, Clerk Neel and Councilmen Cham berlin, Cooley and Flanigan. Absent, Councilman Divel- boss.
 This was an adjourned meeting and was held for the purpose of fixing the tax levy for the current fiscal year. This levy was fixed at 50 cents on the $1OO, be- ing 15 cents for street inn provement, and 35 cents for general purposes.
 A traffic ordinance pre- sented by the town attorney, was adopted by the council and ordered published in the Holbrook News. The ordin- ance will be found in another column. It will be published for three weeks, and will be in effect after the third pub lication, which will be Sep tember 7.
 Various oth CT matters were discussed by the coun- cil, the most important of which was the construction of sidewalks. The council men agreed that the town would construct crossings over the streets and alleys where walks had been built by property owners. No or dinance was passed to com pei property owners to build walks at this time.
The Holbrook news., 1917-08-24

No matter what you need in the hardware line. see Wetzler's
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-11
WHEAT
is GREATER
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT FOR
JUNE | SAWS OTHER GRAIN SROPS
IN STATE AND u. S. LARGER.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June IA
summary of the June crop report for the
state of Texas and for the United States,
as compiled by the Bureau of Crop Eesii-
mates (and transmitted throught the
weather bureau), L.. =. Department Of
Agriculture, j. as follows:
ALL WHEAT-State: June / forecast,
IA, 700, 600 bushels: production last year
final estimate), l3,200,000 bushels.
United States: June l forecast, Co.,
100000 bushels; production last year
final estimatc), O,SS6, 900 bushels.
OATS-State: June | forecast, &c.
300, 900 bushels prouction last year (final
estmate), ~, 100000 bushels.
United States: June | forecast, 1880
000,00 bushels; production last year
final estimate), 1,25l ,992, 900 bushels.
ALL HAY-State: June | forecast,
946,0 600 tons; production last year final
estimated. s3S,000 tons.
United States: June ! forecast, 1922
000.o0 tons: production last year (final
e~timatel, 100. Isl. 1000 tons.
PASTURE-State: June | condition.
16. compared with the ten-year average
OF 50.
United States: June | condition. SIS,
compared with the tcn-ycar average Of
500.
PEACIlES-State: June | forecast,
2.550,ooc bushels; production last year
final c>tinatc), 2.S6O,n0 bushels.
United States: lane | forecast. 49,
100000 bushels: production last y,aI
(tinal estimate), 36,030. 600 bushels.
COTTON-Statc: MAY . condition. -.
compared with the ten year average Of 10.
United States: May . condition. G5.5,
compared with the tcn-year average OF
79.1.
PilCES-The first price given hcl,w ~
the average on Junc ! this year. and III,
second the average ON June | last year
State; Wheat. 27o and loo cents pei
buShel. Corn. lT2 and 81. Oats. ~ an,
II. Potatoes, 2ii and III. Hay, Sl5.s0
and $3.50 pr ton. Cotton, 200 and III
cents per pound. Eggs, p and ID cents
per dozen.
United States: Wheat, 2is.5 and 1905
cents per bushel. Corn, 1901 and al
cents. Oats, 80 and III cents. Pota.
toes, 21l.U and gs.S cents. Hay, $l5.2;
and Stag per ton. Cotton, 20.2 an,
l2.2 cents per pound. Eggs, 81 an,
80 cents per dozen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-11
CALENDAR OF SPORTS FOR WEEK

Opening of >prlng meeting of latonla
Jockey club. M l%.aionia, ny,
Arkansas state trap shooting tonrna-
mcnl opens 1T T,Xarkana.
Idaho state trap-shooting tournament
opens at indianapolis.
Pennsylvania state championship tennis
tournament opens al Ilavcrford.
Texas state championship tennis tourna =
ment opens at Austin.
Virginia state championship tournament
opens At Norfolk.
Massachusetts singles championship
tennis tournament opens at Boston.
TUESDAY.
Opning Of annual exhibition Of Spring
field CO.. Horse Show association.
Opening of annual beach show of La
dies Kennel club, Lowell. Mass.
johnny Dundee -. frankie Callahan,
II rounds, at Boston.
WEDNESDAY,.
Vermont state trap~-shooting tournament
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-11
CITY MANAGER FOR NEW YORK.

The suggestion by Henry Bruere for
New York, . plan 70 which Mr.. Pound,
and Mr.. MathewSon object. j. one which
has worked we'll in some smaller cities and
which follows naturally in the wake of the
commission form Of city government. The
commission form has succeeded in some
cities which adopted il and not in Others.
just a. Administrations by a mayor depends
on the sort of men chosen for either office.
But 10 plan Of government can work
well anywhere unless the people OF the
pie of New York are yet ready for either
commission government or Il city manager.
II j. a problem this year whether they can
be brought 10 support 80 much of bust
ness administration as has been secured
through fusion rather than party goven-
ent administration has done many things
for the benefit ot the citizens which never
would have been undertaken IN Il partisan
mayor. nr that IL has been one Of The best
We ever had. That, however. i u very
different thing from saving that the people
Ike Il best. The charm IT ~ppil~ trek
ling down through district leaders attracts
thousands Of voters.
II the people are not ready To r%c-c!cct
4 business mayor they are still les likely
~ approve an appointed deputy mayor.
under the tile al business manager. Such
an officer would stop still more of the
leaks through which some citizens thrive
while there N complaint that fusion mayor
has stopped too many such already.
Mr.. Rrucro~ plan j. an excellent one
for an ideal community. lint there j. 4
grave question whether New York has vet
become a city 81 idcali>i~. Cities get the
sort of government they deserve, and we
doubt If New York har yet earned such
q tax saver ~ 4 good city manager would
be .-Brooklyn Eagle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-11
AM LEAGUE.
Yesterdays ResuItc.
IN. Cleveland 4.

athletics tor the reason that some of their
athlete had lcfi school and that they
feared for their athletic regulations.
Director Stichm closed his statement by
quoting from President Wilson's state
mcnt in favor Of continuing intercollegiate
athletic. a. follows:
Il would be sincerely sorry 10 see the
men and boys in our colleges and schools
give up Their athletic sports. and ! hope
most sincerely that the normal course 90
college sports will be continued. as far n
possible, not only To afford a diversion L.
the American people in the DAYS to come,
when she shall, no doubt, have our share
of mental depresai ion, but as a real ron!
tribntion 10 the national defense for our
young men must be- made physically ft IN
orer that later they may take the place
of those who are now of military age, and
exhibit the vigor and alcrtness which We
are proud Ia believe t. be- characteristic
OF our young men,"