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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-13

American soldiers of three colors-
red, white and black-are making
things look blue for the Kaiser.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-13

Months ago this paper sounded the
slogan, in reference to the price of
citrus fruit, of two dollars a box IN
the trees" We are glad to see that
slogan being taken up quite general
ly. There is no reason why a single
oox OF our magnificent fruit should
be sold for lower price.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-13
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The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Lillian Gish in ''The Birth of Nation at the
 Pastime March 13, 1918
NetU St. Johns Postmaster

Though the fact has not been made public, The Observer has reliable information that St. Johns will soon have a new postmaster in the person of John ". Brown, who IS at present county superintendent of schools of Apache county. President Wilson. upon recommendation of Congressman Carl Hayden, has appointed Mr. Brown, but the appointment has not as yet been confirmed by the United States Senate. When it is confirmed Mr. Brown will receive his com mission. but before he can as- sume charge of the office he will be called upon to resign as coun- ty school superintendent and all 50 as a member of the state board of education, to which po- ,ition he was recently appointed by Governor Hunt.
 Prof. Brown received the ap- ointment of postmaster for the reason that he passed the most creditable civil service examlna- ion of all the applicants, and ;or the further reason. we pre- tune, that he is a staunch dem- ocrat and strictly in line for par y fayors. He is to be congra- tulated. St. Johns Observer
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
A Correction

Mrs. George Zimmerman of Adamana requests the News to correct a statement published last week in reference to the condition of her husband, who was recently adjudged insane and taken to the asylum at Phoe- nix by Apache county officers. The article in the News was re- printed from the St. Johns Ob- server and stated that MT. Zim- merman had become violently insane and had attempted to kill his wife and several of his neighbors.
 Mrs. Zimmerman writes the editor of the News that her hus- band was not violent and that he did not attempt to kill her or any of the neighbors.
 The correction is cheerfnlly made by the News.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Haue Faith In The Fu-
 lure GroUth of Holbrook

Captain Phil. c. Snodgrass. who came to Arizona in 1879 and passed through this valley be- fore there was any Holbrook and has since spent many years in the interior of Mexico. has de- cided to locate in Holbrook and in company with his son, MT, Rex 0. Snodgrass, who is a na- tive son of Arizona, and have opened an office in the north wing of the Brunswick Hotel and embarked in the business of contractors and builders. Their ad appears in another column of this issue of the News.
 The Messers Snodgrass ex- pressed themselves as having great confidence in the future of Holbrook and wish to contribute their mite to the advancement of this section.
 The News bespeaks for them a share of your liberal patronage and extends a hand of welcome to these new citizens of this town of the north.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Knitting Club Notes

The regular weekly meeting of the Knitting club at the hos pitable home of Mrs. D. J. Tho mas was held last Wednesday afternoon, with a good attend ance. New yarn is now on hands, and many sweaters have been commenced.
 From the Iayette section, of which Mrs. L. c. Henning is chairman. some work has been completed and handed in. This work is for the Red Cross but the club is glad to assist in any war relief work.
 Enough sweaters had been completed to outfit the Navajo County boys who left Holbrook last Tuesday morning to train at Camp Funston.
 Recently, knitted sweaters have been finished by Mesdames J. w. Bazell and W. ". New man.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Actiuities of Red Cross

Describing the American Red Cross as a body authorized to do everything possible for the com fort and welfare of the soldiers, and to make use of such agencies as are authorized and are in pos ition to contribute to that end in addition to the provisions made by the Government. a general statement by the War Depart ment outlines certain approved activities:
 To distribute sweaters, muf- flers, helmets, socks, comfort kits, etc.
 To render emergency relief of every kind upon request of an officer in charge.
 To relieve anxiety and sustain the morale of soldiers who are worried about their families at home, and to promote the com fort and well being of these families.
 To conduct canteen service stations for furnishing refresh ments to soldiers when travelling through the country; to furnis emergency relief to the sick and wounded when enroute and to see that they are conveyed to a hospital when necessary and re- quested by the commanding officer.
 A representative of the Red Cross may be attached to each base hospital to furnish emer- gency supplies when called upon to communicate with families of
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Coming Attraction.

D. J. Thomas, the cashier of the Merchants and Stock growers Bank, has recently c conclu d ed arrangements with one of the largest fnan- cial institutions in the coun- try, whereby he has secured permission to use a most at tractive photoplay combin- ing high-class comedy and travelogue pictures. The demand for this film is very great and Mir. Thomas is most fortunate in securing a showing. It will appear at the Pastime Theatre on an early date.
 The kind of travel funds which Tom and Gertrude carried led them into all sorts of difficulties and com edy situations, which their more prudent friends sue ceeded in avoiding. How a young New York broker and his pretty wife became stranded in San Francisco, slept on a park bench, and finally got jobs, one as 8 bell boy, the other as a tele- phone operator, and their
 final rescue by their friends, is told in "The Talisman," on the screen at the Pastime- Theatre soon. In this photo play are also woven quaint and unusual scenes from the intimate daily life of Japan csc people: Fishing in Japan, jinrickshas on a busy street, Japanese children dancing, Buddha, Golden Pavilion, and beautiful Japanese gar dens.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
HotO Spies Should Be Treated

HotO Spies Should Be Treated
 The policy pursued by the federal government in the treat ment of German spies is radical ly wrong. Instead of arresting them and placing them in con- finement, giving them food and kind treatment, every spy ar rested should be given a speedy trial by court-martial and if found guilty he should be shot.
 This is no time for halfway measures, nor for the exercise of mawkish sentemantality in the treatment of traitors to our government. The summary ex- ecution of a few of the Kaiser's paid tools would curtail their activities in this country.
 Another measure that would help to eliminate the spy-pest is to round up all the I. W. Ws. in the United States, ninety per cent of whom are Germans or Austrians, conduct them to an Atlantic port, face them towards the east and order them to march. Have a sufficient force of artillery behind them to en- force the order. Those who could not wade or swim would drown. In any event American soil would no longer be encum- bered with them.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Countu Board Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the board of county superVis- ors was held last Monday. The business transacted was mostly of routine character, and per tained to auditing demands against the county and paying the same.
 Two appointments were made at this meeting. B. c. Panton, engineer for the highway com mission, was appointed county engineer. He still retains his place with the highway commits sion. and will in addition act as county engineer.
 W. w. Freeman of Snowflake was appointed deputy ranger sheriff.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Goodman Making Good Road

J. F. Goodman, of the state engineering department. who has charge of the construction of the connecting link in the state highway over Gold Road hill, was in Kingman yesterday. MT. Goodman is doing one ot the finest pieces of road work to be found in the state. When con- pleted it will make a road from the valley over the mountain comparable with no other piece of work in the state. The new road will be three and half miles in length and cuts out the dan gerous road now used through Little Meadows canyon.
 To make the road complete. so far as Mohave county is concern ed, it is necessary to widen the grade oyer the west side of the mountain and to build some new road between Gold Road and Oatman. The road between these two towns IS in bad shape and ought to be rebuilt. A gra- der could do the work at small cost. -Kingman Miner, Mch. 2.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08

give a Japanese Tea Friday, Mar. 8, at 8:15 D. m., in the High School Auditorium. The girls have been preparing dan ces and songs for the occasion and have worked out a most harmonious scheme of decora- ton. After the program tea will be served by the Japanese girls, while dancing will furnish amusement for the latter part Of the evening. Twenty-Five cents admission is to be charged, the proceeds going to the Junior Red Cross. All friends of the stud ents and School are cordially in- vited.
 The Flag Committee this week consists of Louis Divelbess and Harry Paulsell.
 On Saturday evening the boys of the High School Band gave an entertainment at Wetzler's Hall to raise funds, which had a large and representative atten- dance. A very delightful even ing was passed.
 The members of the Band are as follow:
 Harold Youkti, Leader. Roy Thomas, Solo Cornet, Elmer Carroll, Solo Cornet. Arnold Lee, 1st Cornet, Teddy Newman. End Cornet, Andelin Peterson, 1st Clarinet, Frank Johnson. Piccolo. Harold Diyelbess. Tuba. Louis DiYelbess, 1st Trombone. Arley Peterson. 2nd Trombone, Wesley Newman. Baritone, F. H. Ha- thorn, Baritone. Edward Woods, 1se Alto, Joe Woods, 2nd Alto, Roy Cross. Bass Drum, William Woods, Snare Drum.
 A meeting for the sale of Thrift Stamps in the Holbrook Schools will be called in the near future. this having been post poned on account of the recent quarantine. Judge Thomas IS the County Chairman. in charge of raising funds for the Govern ment.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Kansas City Livestock Prices Kansas City Stock Yards.
 March 4th, 1918

Liberal receipts of cattle and hogs at all markets weakened prices for killing and packers grades but country demand was fairly large and prices were steady for stockers and feeders. Receipts in Kansas City were 16,000 cattle, 5000 hogs. and 10. = .000 sheep. General conditions were much the same ass week. Shipping conditions are about normal, and the week started with trains nearer on scheduled time than for a long period past. Western receipts were large.
 Beef Cattle-Fat steers were in liberal supply both in Chicago and Kansas City, and a decline of 10 to 15 cents in Chicago weakened the market hougth no sales were more than a dime off and most sales were steady. Co., Iorado offered about 100 cars. Receipts from Western Nebras- ka were liberal. Most of the fat steers sold at $11 to $12.50, top natives $500, top Colorados $13. 10, and Nebraska steers up to $13.00. Butcher cattle were about steady, though at the out set, trade was quiet. Bulls and veal calves were steady. Cows are quoted at S7 to $11. heifers S8 to SIP, and veal calves $7.50. to SIP. 50.
 Stockers and Feeders Recent heavy rains in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska en- couraged larger buying of thin cattle than late last week. and prices were fully steady. Re ceipts were fairly large, and quality full up to a normal aver age. Steers weighing 750 to $50 pounds are wanted for graz ing. Some heavy feeders cost ing S11.50 to $12.25 are going to feed lots.
 J. A. RICKART,
 Market Correspondent.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Car Load of OOerIands- Received

Last Sunday the Franklin Overland Co.,. of which W. W. Franklin is manager. received a car load of Overland automo- piles. There were six cars in the shipment, one of which IS the famous Willys-Knight, silent motor.
 Mir. Franklin has already sold two of the cars and has good prospects of disposing of the en- tire shipment in a short time. The unsold cars are now on ex- hibition in the Wetzler dance hall, and any one who contem- plates the purchase of a car should inspect these.
 MT. Franklin has had splendid success since he took the agency for the Overland. This success is due partly to the excellence of his cars, and partly to the fact that he takes care of his custo- mers after they purchase cars. All cars are guaranteed by the company. and MT. Franklin uses special care in seeing that every car he sells gives perfect satis- faction.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
WEEKLY CREST OF EVENTS That HdDe Been Noted by The NewS' Staff for the Edifcation or Its Readers. Really Worth q Perusdl.
Young Men Respond to Their
 Country's Call to Arms

Sixteen young men. compos- ing the final 15 per cent of the first quota called for U. s. army service from Navajo county, left Holbrook Tuesday morning for Camp Funston at Fort Riley, Kan. At the same time ten young men from Apache county el for the same place. A large number of citizens were at the station to bld the men goodby and the school band rendered a few patriotic selections as the train started.
 The local draft board for Navajo county placed Fred A. Hurley in command of the men and w. B. Ferguson, clerk of the board, gave them instruc- tions that they should obey their commander to the same extent as they would be expected to obey the officers of their com pany after they had donned the U. s. army uniforms.
 A few moments before the ar rival of the train upon which the young men left, Mesdames D J. Thomas, w. w. Newman and G. M. Braxton, representing the Holbrook Knitting club, present ed each of the men with woolen sweater, knitted by members of the club. The gifts were fitting ly acknowledged by Command ing Officer Hurley in a few well chosen words, in which he ex- pressed the hearty appreciation ot himself and comrades for the very welcome gifts.
 Those in the Navajo county contingent were: Fred A. Tur- ley, Harry TilIman, Jasper Gardner, Alvirus o. Rogers, Geo. Albert Smith, Arthur Gib- son, Herbert Leonard Taylor. Chas. s. Fessenden, Lafayette s. Kartchner, Eligio R. ChaYes, Harry Earnest Williams, Rogers Franklin Wood. Walter D. Hatch, David B. Crozier. Leroy Rogers, Willis Addison Hunt.
 Those from Apache county leaving at this time were. John P. Williams, Harry G. Knowl- ton. Lloyd Greer, Berry JolIey. Sidney Boardman, Lorenzo Ser na, John E. Marble, John L. Marcy. Harry E. Golfer. Floyd P. Ward, Edward B. Zamora, Ernest Gillespie. Dexter L. Me Cray.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
School Notes

During the past week the Schools of Holbrook have taken the preliminary steps toward the organization of a Junior Red Cross. On Friday. Mar. 1. a meeting was called by Principal DoIman at which Miss Irene Milestone was appointed Chair man, Miss Leora Peterson Be- cretary and Mir. Enderton Treas urer. The various Grades elect ed the following Committee Members.
 High School Tenth Grade: Florence Smith, Helen Smith. High School Ninth Grade: AndeIin Peterson, Maude Greer. Eighth Grade: Cora McIn- urff. Virginia Lopez.
 Seventh Grade: Annie Wal lace, Arnold Lee.
 Sixth Grade: Winnie Greer, Bertha Tyson.
 Fifth Grade: Dorothy Far well, Leon Sapp.
 Fourth Grade: Roy Woods, Jennie Newman.
 Third Grade: Lena Hathorn, Della Paulsell.
 Second Grade: Dorothy Ri- chards, Claude Smith.
 First Grade:- Estella Bundy, Ardath Tyson.
 Central School Fourth Grade: Max Ortega. Dora Lopez.
 Third Grade: Nicolas Duran, Bernada Baca.
 Second Grade: Angelina Gar cia. Lucy Gutierrez.
 First Grade: Emiliano Lopez, Andrea Garcia.
 The two Girls Geel Clubs will
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Acknowledges Gift of Sweater Camp Kearny. Cal.
 Feb. Il, 1918. Holbrook Knitting Club
 Holbrook, Ariz.

Kind Friends:
 A very fine sweater was re- ceived by me, with compliments from the Holbrook Knitting Club. Your kindness an d thoughtfulness is greatly ap- preciated and I sincerely thank you for same.
 We are doing our best here getting ready for the time when Uncle Sam sees fit to send us on the firing line, and trust we shall prove ourselves true Americans.
 Sincerely
 Corp. THEo. c. REUTER-.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
HoIbrook Oil Company


 The articles of incorporation ot the Holbrook Oil Company are published elsewhere in this issue of the News. A persual of these articles will convince everyone that the company is a strong one; the directors and officers are men of recognized business ability. and stand high in the financial world.
 The president of the company. Goe. D. MeikleJohn, of Omaha, Neb., was at one time lieuten- ant governor of! Nebraska and served for a time as congress, man from that state. He was assistant secretary of war in the cabinet of President Mckinley. MT. Meikeljohn is heavily in terested in oil and mining pro- perties in Old Mexico; besides he has holdings in Wyoming oil fields. and is also interested in the famous Texas coastal oil belt. one of the worlds greatest oil fields. At present he is vice president of the Gulf Coast Oil Development Go. It IS more than possible that at least two of Governor Meikeljohn's associates Tn the Gulf Coast and Texola Oil Co.,. of Houston, will become interested in the Hol brook Oil Go.
 The vicepresident of the con- pany, Geo. Albrecht, is a well known railroad man of Needles. who is interested in the Taft oil field.
 The secretary treasurer. Chas. Osborne, is postmaster of Hol- brook; he is a man of sterling character and good business abi- lity. His connection with the company will prove a valuable asset to it.
 The directorship will be made known in a few days, upon the arrival of MT. Meikeljohn. It will possibly consist of a part of the officials named above, and two well known business men of Prescott.
 The field is now undergoing 6 careful inspection by c. B. Ma jor. of the California and Colo rado oil fields, who has recently examined and reported on some of the largest mining properties in Arizona. It is safe to say that the approval MT. Major renders with his findings will corroborate the endorsement made by Geologist w. H. Kid der, who passed faYorably onthe Holbrsok field last week.
 The company has a fully equipped rig and outfit in view in the Kansas field which will be shipped here at an early date. A practical driIIer now at Var Horne. Texas, will accompany the shipment of machinery from the Kansas destination. and as soon as the company geologsii makes his selection of the proper section to ''spud in", and pos. session is secured from the loca. tors. active work will be com menced. Just what portion ot the belt this will be, it IS said only those close to the new com pany possess the information.
 H. H. Dodd, representing the Adamana Oil Land Co.,, returned Wednesday night from a bus,- ness trip to Gallup and Albu- querque, where he had been in with company busi- ness.
 Tom McCauIey, formerly of Chloride, who inspected the field some two months ago, and later when enroute to Casper, Wyoming, returned to Holbrook last Tuesday. The McCauley brothers are old time newspaper men, Anthony McCauley now being editor of the Casper Press.
 J. M. Ryan returned from Gallup Tuesday and is ac- quiring some holdings here. Mir. Ryan is one of the new oil fields greatest boosters.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08
Holbrook Leads; Phoenix FolIows

The letter published below was received a few days ago from Governor Hunt by Mrs. D. J. Thomas, hostess of the Hol- brook Knitting club. It was written in reply to a letter sent to the governor by Mrs. Thomas. inquiring whether or not the U. s. s. Arizona needed any knitted garments to add to it's equipment. The letter follows: My dear Mrs. Thomas:
 In reply to your letter of the 27th ultimo, l desire to advise that 1 have been informed by the Commanding Officer of the U. s. $. Arizona that the entire crew of the battleship is now equipped with knitted and water proof garments and have no further needs at the present tune.
 Mrs. Dwight E. Heard. Se- cretary- Treasurer of the Ari- zona Chapter of the American Red Cross, is sponsor of a move ment which IS being handled in- dependently of the regular Red Cross chapters to equip all the drafted men with knitted gar ments as they leave the State enroute to their cantonments. If you are interested in this, 1 would suggest that you write to Mrs. Heard at the Red Cross Headquarters in this city.
 Sincerely yours,
 GEO. ". P. HUNT,
 Governor of Arizona. <"
 It is evident from Governor Hunts letter that the ladies of Phoenix have followed the ex- ample set by the ladies of the Holbrook Knitting Club. This club was organized nearly year ago and during that time sweat CTS and other knitted garments have been given to ever y man who has enlisted in the army or navy from Navajo coun- ty. In addition, Christmas packages of nuts and candy were sent to all the Navajo county men who had enlisted.
 The work that the Knitting club has done, and is doing, is worthy of the highest common dation. That it is appreciated by the men who have received the gifts, is attested by the let ters received by the club from these men, some of which have been published in the News.
 The second call for men under the selective draft will be made in April or May. The members of the knitting club expect to present every man that goes from this county with sweaters and other knitted garments. In order to do this the club will need considerable money to pur- chase yarn. Donations of money for this purpose will be gladly received by the club.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08

A number of packages were sent before Christmas by Holbrook ladies to boys in France, simply addressed to "An American Soldier. Mrs. w. w. Newman has received a card of thanks from John Chcola, Go. C., 18th Engineers, A. E. F., who received the gift she sent. Also Mrs. Paul Mey- erhof, now in San Francisco, has received a letter of thanks from the soldier to whom herpackagewas given.
 O. A. Stone, representing Olmsted & Gillelen, the Los Angeles engineers who have the contract to make plans and estimates for a water and sewerage system in Holbrook, has been in town since Wednesday evening. MT. Stone informs the NEWS that he will be ready to sub init his estimates to the council in a short time.
 Last Monday Mrs. Chas Os borne received a letter from her brother. w. A. Lee IT,. who en- listed in the U. s. Navy shortly after war was declared on Ger many by the United States. The letter was written February 8. and was headed Tn European Waters. Young Lee was in good health when he wrote. but was rather homesick, and anxi- ous to hear from his relatives.
 Monday and Tuesday Prof. Joseph Peterson. county super intendent of schools, conducted an examination for teachers. Paul Becker took the examina- tion for a first grade certificate and for a certificate in Manual training. Miss Welshon of Shumway took the examination for a second grade certificate.
 John Funk of Kingman has purchased the City Meat Market t from B. l.. Gibbons. who had operated it for several months. MT. Funk took possession Mon day and will make number of needed improvements in the plant. MT. Gibbons will devote his entire attention to his mar ket in St. Johns.
 Judge Sidney Sapp went to Phoenix last Sunday to sit as judge in the trial of a case in the Maricopa county superior court, in which Judge Stanford was dis qualified. Hereturned home Thursday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-08

patients and render home ser vice to patients and such other assistance as pertains to Red Cross work.