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The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Building Restrictions Remove

Building Restrictions Removed.
 The Arizona State Council of Defense has been advised by the War Industries Board that all remaining restrictions on build ing projects have been removed. This order went into effect on Nov. 21st and from that time all building operations of what ever character may proceed without permits, either from the War Industries Board or the State Council of Defense.
 Under this ruling it will not be necessary for any person to apply to either the County Coun- cil of Defense or the State Coun- cil for a permit to build and all rules and regulations made by the War Industries Board gov erning construction are rescind- ed and annulled.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Mrs. Woods Enter
 tains Teachers

On Thanksgiving evening Mrs. Rowena Woods entertained the teachers of the local scheels with a six o'clock dinner. SeYal- al other guests. besides the teachers. were invited to par take of the hospitality of Mrs. Woods, and allreport a most ex- cellent dinner and delightful evening.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mrs. Margaret Smith, propri- etor of the Commercial Hotel, is expected home the last of this week after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. B. w. Porter of Navajo. Mrs. Smith s many friends will be glad to learn that she is regaining her former good health, which was seriously impaired by a prolong- ed attack of influenza.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Big Bunch of Letters
 Arrive from France

The gretest shipment of mail from American soldiers in France ever received, no less than 4. 500. 900 letters. came in on the French liner Rochambeau. These letters, to the folks back home. !" were going to all parts of the United States on every mail train.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Peculiar Cause of ceIIbacy.

Celibaey is almost unknown among the Mordvins. and when it does occur It is nearly always the result of a vow, especially in places where Russian in- fuence is strong. Sometimes girl is not married in consequence of a vow to a deity-if hail, for instance, has ruined sthe crops or some misfortune has befallen the family. Such young women are termed the ''wife of the hail king"
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Custom Borrowed From Nature.

The cradling system was borrowed from Nature. Civilized and savage rocked their babies. The American In- dian woman swung her papoose to the bending boughs of the trees and lazily let the wind do the rocking. The In- dian mother had seen the cradle nest of the oriole or perhaps the prehensile nest of the red-eyed vireo. It was an easy suggestion, and the mothers living next to Nature took quick advantage.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
NOTICE.

l.. D. S. Church will reope Sunday, Dec. 1st., and will hol services as follows.
 Sunday school 10:30 a. m. After noon services 2 p. m. Public invited.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Possible source of Tresees.

The other day I, with a neighbor's child, went to a hairdresser's estab- lishment. The child has red hair. While I was buying various things the child was busy looking about. She finally discovered some false hair the color of her own and came to me with this question -'I wonder if my red hair was boughten here when was borned. Chicago Tribune.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Public Schools Open.

All schools of this county opened last Monday morning af- ter having been closed for about seven weeks on account of the epidemic of Spanish influenza.
 The force of teachers as well as the pupils of the local schools seem to be glad to get back to work, although the attendance Monday and Tuesday was very small owing to the snow and pre- cold weather.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
NOTICE

The gravel bank on South side of river belonging to c. E. Perkins has been placed in charge of Clemons. the transfer man, to whom all parties inter- ested are referred.
 Ohas- E. Perkins.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Jay Patterson, Treasurer elect, returned from St. Johns this week, where he had been visiting his parents at that place. While over in Apache County he assisted in nursing influenza patients. Nearly all the members of his fathers family were down with the di- sease.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Last Mondays mail from Snowflake did not reach Hel- brook until Tuesday owing to the deep snow. Telephone lines to Snowflake and other points south were also out of commits sion for several days.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29


 Messrs. Young and Thomas,
 who are making a thorough ex- animation of the district with John Kist, have like all others been unable to do any work the last week. Soon as the condi- tions permit. they will, continue their efforts which we are ad- vlsed will take them some two weeks longer. The two gentle men as stated in the last weeks issue are of the Carter Oil Go. Geological staff.
 Should their examination prove satisfactory and suitable acreage be obtained, no doubt the Carter. Oil Company will become inter- ested: until that time no plans are being considered and both gentlemen assert that they are not considering any offer of acreage or have they taken op- tions on any land, notwithstand- ing reports to the contrary.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

R. R. Pollock, A. B. McGaf- fey and L. s. Bonnet, officials of the Apache Railway Company, spent a few days this week ln- specting the Company's proper ties in this county.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Jack Marden will leave Mon day for Los Angeles on business connected with the commence ment of drilling by the HoIbrook Oil Co.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Card of Thanks

I wish to sincerely thank the voters of Navajo County for their liberal support in the re- cent general election.
 J. M. Patterson.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Ben F. Gilmore, of Pinetop. spent Friday in Holbrook look ing after business. While here Mr. Gilmore enrolled as a sub scriber to the News.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

A. B. Baird, the geologist who was on professional business near Winslow the latter part of the week, returned Sunday last.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

D. M. Cuthhert, field exami- ner for the Mutual Building 6 Loan Association, with offices in Los Angeles, was in Holbrook on last Saturday looking after business for his company.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

M. L. Colby, of the Holbrook Realty Co.,. closed his office in HoIbrook last Saturday and on Sunday left for Los Angeles. MT. Colby may resume busi- ness here next spring.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Messrs. Frank Buck and George Sharp shipped two hun dvcd and two head of cattle to Blackberry, Mohave County, for winter pasture. The cattle left here on Monday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

The band boys have reorganiz- ed under the management of Charley Hathorn. The boys are working hard and making good progress.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

The recent snow storm which has covered Navajo County. while causing temporary sus- pension of operations. has on the other hand been of . great
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn c. Frank lin. of Winslow. were guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Davis. in Holbrook.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Miss Poliyanna Palmer. teach CT of Domestic Science in the High School. left Holbrook Wednesday night for Phoenix. having been called there on cc- count of the illness of her father and mother.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mrs. W. c. Hamilton and two children left Tuesday night for their home in Los Angeles, after a seven weeks visit here with Mrs. HamiIton's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Funk.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

County Engineer, J. A. Nor row, has just finished improving the road from the Showlow Bridge to the Black Mesa, dis tance of about one-half mile.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
FOR SALE

z room house, two lots and garage. See W. R. Black at Pastime pool hall.
 N. 29-tf.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Buy your gifts early and buy where your money will go a long ways. Inspect the splendid of ferings at the Holbrook Drug Go. If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

o. J. Berry, U. S. Land Office mineral examiner, was in Hol- brook this week. MT. Berry is looking after some mineral claims in Navajo county which have been contested.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

MT. R. B. Bennett and Miss Allie Cross were entertained by Mrs. Harry Botting at a six o'clock dinner on Tuesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

MT. and Mrs. J. J. Cassidy have moved into the Perkins house from their ranch north of town. Dr. Inez Smith who formerly occupied the entire house will still have apartments there.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

c. M. Hightower, representa- tive of the Remington Type writer Company, spent two days in Holbrook during this week.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mrs. D. A. Moore, of Colorado, has recently accepted a position in the Walker school. She left Holbrook by stage on Tuesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mrs. John Flanigan is spendz ing several days in Phoenix dur ing this week as a delegate from Navajo County to the Confer ence of the County food admin istrators.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Ramon Martinez has moved into his modern new residence, located on Tovar Avenue, re gently completed by contractor Avon.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

w. H. Chamberlin and F. E. Johnson. of the L. B. Putney Mercantile Co.,. returned Thurs day morning from business trip to Flagstaff.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

D. E. Jones. of Snowflake. and connected with the Snowflake Herald. stopped in Holbrook Wednesday on his way to Flag staff to spend Thanksgiving with his family, who reside at that place.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

J. H. O'Reilly, prominent in- surance man of Albuquerque was a business visitor in town Tuesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

D. J. Thomas, cashier of the & Stock Growers Bank left for Phoenix Tuesday night to spend a day in the cap ital city looking after business.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Fred La Prade, of Winslow, was in Holbrook attending to business Tuesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Mrs. Elmer s. West Dies at
 Lakeside.

Word has just been received here to the effect that Mrs. FL mer s. West had died at Lake side on last Saturday. Death was caused by influenza. Mrs. West was the daughter-in-law of MT. and Mrs. Ezra West, and was formerly Miss Stratton.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

R. R. Pollock, connected with the Apache Railway Company, was over from Albuquerque Monday of this week.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mrs. c. J. Bullock of Winslow was in Holbrook on Tuesday, having some dental work done.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Neel. on Tuesday of this week an 8 pound boy.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. CIemmons entertained the Misses Hey. sisters of Mrs. Clemmons. at a Thanksgiving dinner on Thurs day.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

The Holbrook Drug Co.,. has q nice line of holiday gifts on display.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

John H. Pearce. of Taylor was a business visitor in Hol brook Wednesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Mrs. L. D. Smith spent Thanksgiving in Winslow as a guest of her sister, Miss Press ley.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

P. T. Coleman shipped three cars of cattle to Nogales on Tuesday of this week. The cat. tie are to be placed on pasture at that place.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Buy your Xmas presents aerly at Wetzler'.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Catlemen, Attention

Have good range and water for sale. Address L. F. Elm rich, Searchlieht. Nev.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

If you don't know what to give for Xmas, consult Wetzler's.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Julius Wetzler returned Tues day from a two weeks visit to California.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Chas. H. Pettis was a business visitor from Taylor last Tues day.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Wetzler's did not forget the kiddies. They carry a complete line of toys.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Commodity


 Low High Low High Wheat flour. per 1-16 bbI bag l. 24 lbs $157 $l7O Wheat flour. bulk, per ID. Barley Barley sa aSaF BsT Bss as 'I bag ss lbs @ Rye four, 116 bbL bag 1, 124 lbs. Rye four, bulk per lb. Corn flour, bulk, .063 07 Rice four, bulk, lb. .1Oa 123 Cornmea, bulk, per lb. .06 071 GGctnns GGrnmsa a.DsS package lbs or less per O Victory bread. price per loaf. 2 16 OF. O15 Oatmeal rolled oats. bulk, per h. Oatmeal rolled oats package h. 014 0113 04 015 Rice, unbroken. standard quality, 10a .121 IS Hominy homny grts per lb. Sugar. granuIated bulk per lb. .106 116 Beans white pea,
 not lima, h. 017 022 Beans coored pinto or other coored
 variety, lb. 0O83 O.O9 O12d Potatoes white Irish. perlb 003 GOA Onions per lb. O031 0.034 005 Raisns. seeded per 16 pkg. O9a 15 IS Prunss medium size. 50 -70or7O-8O. perlb 10 IS Canned tomatoes standard, 20 173 IS Canned corn, standard, per 20 .16 .175 0.2O O2O Canned peas standard per 20 IS .15 0173 02O Canned salmon pink Alaska per16oz 0173 0193 OPS Canned salmon, red Alaska, ,per16oz. OPS 030 O3O Evaporaed O051 O053 0064 0073 EVaporated mlk unsweetened per l6 oz
  Milk bottled. dipped 8. per at. O2O creamery, print, lb 65 O.67 70 0.73 Ss::. .ss.S S5 Lard, pure leaf bulk per h. Lard, pure leaf in tin per lb. O.33 035 O.37 Lard substitute. bulk lb. Lard substitute, in tin. per lb. O.29a O303 O35 Bacon breakfast standard fancy per lb. 0.60 O.70 Pork chops per lb. Ham, smoked, per lb O354 O.42 O5O Round steak.
 Hens more old, dressed not
 drawn, lb. Fish. fresh. plentiful varety,4
 per lb.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Varying Depth of Clouds. The clouds in thunder storms me. be very deep-from two to five rnIie and more.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
To Trade

Have good Fl Pas0 resi- dence lots to trade for auto.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Go to the Holbrook Drug Co.,, for appropriate Christmas gifts.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Ed Howell, stockman of Maya jo, was in town last Saturday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

benefit. The Hopi Oil Co, and the Adamana no doubt will be able to fill their tanks to the full capacity. and will have sufficient water to prosecute their work during the winter months. The hauling of water in the drilling of an oil well is a very expensive item and the result of the heavy snow is doubly appreciated.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29

Senator s. G. Mayfeld and Thos. McCauley, of the Hopi Oil Co. returned Tuesday from a ten days trip to Globe and Roose- welt, encountering many hard ships and other inconveniences during the trip owing to recent storm. However both are in good health and feeling none the worse for their encounter, and especially jubilant over the pos abilities of the large tank being supplied with water the result of the heavy snow. In the mean time the drill for water is work ing continuously.
The Holbrook news., 1918-11-29
Fair Price List Announced By Local Merchants Under Direction of
 Food Administration
FOR WEEK BEGINNING NEXT MONDAY

WHOLESALE RETAIL
 Low High Low High
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-21
Mexican And American
Guards Cooperate To
Stop Bridge Furore

immigration inspector Earl Riggs
Thursday noticed Rafael Garcia stand
ing about 10 feet on this side Of the
line on the international bridge. Santa
Fe, talking to some women, and went
to him and told him that he was
wanted on this side for violation Of
passport regulations, Whereupon Car
cia yelled loudly for help dragging
the American officer several feet over
the Mexican line, it was reported The
Mexican officer of the guard and a
squad of soldiers ran TO Garcia's re-
lief. Riggs having by this time sue
ceeded in placing a handcuff around
Garcia's ankle The Mexican soldiers
were about to release Garcia, when he
is said TO have drawn a revolver and
the soldiers withdrew.
By this time American guards and
immigration inspectors arrived and
Garcia was taken into the office of
inspector A. Y. Mckee, where the mat
ter was Investigated Mexican consul
Andreas Garcia then arrived and Car
cia was turned over to him, released
and allowed to return TO Juarez
During the excitement a large num-
Der OF people collected on the bridge
and there was a possibility OF a riot
for several minutes. but the situation
was well handled by the Mexican mil
itary authorities and the United States
guards.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-21
Livestock Market

Chicago Livestock. Close.
Chicago. H.. Nov l.-Hogs-Rcceipts
5000 Market steady 70 lee lower than
yesterdays average Butchers. Sl7-60a
1880. light sIs.75q1T.e5. packing. $3.50
1850; thruwouts. S150 1885, pigs good
TO choice. S1sU14-5o-
Cattle-Receipts. 10000. General trade
opening slow; early selling. steady Beef
cattle. good. choice and PRIME. s15-s9g
1875; common and medium S1s4 1855
butcher stock. cows and heifers. S6-4oD
1A50: canE,rs ard cutters. $3.50 Q $50.
fancy. SOC 12-7s' inferior. common and
medium. 5000. veal calves. good and
choice. s17-25 I7-75; western range reef
steers. Sass 1850; COWS and heifers.
S6-=s a125o.
TO sc low er. top lambs. si5-ee
Kansas City Livestock. Close.
Kansas City. No. Nov 21.-Hogs-
Receipts. 1900 Market steady Heavy.
$3.50 1856 lights, sls-156l7-5o- p-ss.
cattie-Reeeipts. 5000 Market steady.
Steers. s17-5oG 1e-5o. western. 210Q15-75-
COWS. s5412. heifers. S7615; stocl1ers
and feeders. $3.50 1856 calves s7-Sog
sheep-Rsoeipts. 4o0o Market strong
Lambs. sll50 1915; yeariings. slo.so 9
Denver Livestock. ClOsr.
Dcuve-. Colo. Nov. 2l.-HsEs-Rsceiuts
1909. Market STEADY. TOP, 81: bulk.
cattie-Feesipts. zoe. Market steady
Beef steers. ss8i4s cows and hsiters- -
as: stoekers and feeders. s7G1l25s
sheepEReeeipts. 100. Market steady.
Lambs, s1A75915-35- ewes. s20S-I55
feeder lambs. slL50g15-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-21
TREND
IS UNCERTAIN
Some Advances More Than
Offset by Heaviness of
Various Other Issues.

New York. Nov. 21.-Extremely uncer-
tain tendencies governed today's stock
market. advanced in els a-d former wa
issues being more than offset by the
heaviness Of shippings, metals, motors and
minor steeis-
sales approximated $4,000 shares
The closing was heavy.
Final prices on Liberty bonds today
were. 3iss. s9-g6c; first convertible As.
es.60cs second IS. 96-26c; first convertible
AXIS. SS-50c; second convertible i-ts,
97.SSc: third ~ Is. s7.SSc; fourth AZ s. 9sc-
Early Changes Slight.
Insignificant changes marked the early
dealings on the stock exchange To-Day.
advances and recessions being confined
TO small fractions except in the case OF
Maxwell Motors. first preferred. which
rallied / = points from yesterdays severe
decline Other motors. also coppers and
spccialties. were Inclined to ease under
the slightest pressure. leading industrials.
including United States Steel and war
equipments, moved within very narrow
limits and rails were neglected
Few shares Change Hands
Less than 100. 900 shares changed hands
in the first hour on todays stock market.
with further curtailment later. hut doll
ncss was without adverse effect on quoted
values. United States Steel at 1925. re-
corded its best price OF the week Re
lated issues. especially Bethlehem and
Crucible Steels. also displayed strength
Reports OF Unscttlemcnt IA various indus
tries and cancellation Of war orders we're
neutralized by indications Of more fleN-
ible money conditions rext week The
bond market was easier On contracted
ouera tions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-21
COLORADO CATTLEMEN ARE
NEGOTIATING FOR STOCK

Several thousand head OF steers,
four year Olds and I'D. were being ne
gotiated for by Marcus Snyder and r.
II. Looney, Of Colorado. Tex. who ar
rived in FL Paso Wednesday. Five
hundred head were purchased through
Clay Robinson company, and 1000 were
under contemplation from the Phoebe
Hearst ranch of Mexico. all Of which
are to be shipped TO the StOnebraker
Snyder ranch at Sierra Blanca. Tex.
I'VE are going TO stock up heavily
at Sierra Blanca" said Mr.. Snyder
The range is in good shape At Colo
RADIO, though conditions are good now,
but the effect Of the recent drouth
left US practically barren OF stock: and
we won't stock up there until next
spring"
Farmers are moving back to Colo
RADIO because Of the improved condi-
tons resulting from the recent rain
falls. and it is expected they viii have
grass early in the spring. when the
general stocking up movement viii
take place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-21
DR.. BrOze,N Is
Again Leader
OfRed Cross
Reelected Chairman; Re
ports Gratifying Work
During Past Year.

DR.. ". L. Brown was reelected
chairman of the local chapter OF Red
Cross at its annual meeting Wednes-
day evening at the Gift Shop. other
officers being elected as follows. with
out opposition:
Vice chairman, Vernon r. stiles;
treasurer. Herman Andreas; secretary.
Mrs. e P. Rankin; members Of the ex-
ecutive committee, W. ". Turney, N.
Coblentz and Mrs. J. Rawlings.
Results Gratifying.
DR.. Brown in a general discussion
OF the years work stated that the re-
suits Of the past year have been ex-
All present explain to their
not merely an ornamental affairs
but a purely cold blooded bust
ness proposition" In almost any
sized town. the gift shops are clear
in Los Los Angeles, their gift shops
net approximately $4,000 per month.
he said.
Plan TO Have Museum.
Another idea OF the shop is TO make
II a place to entertain distinguished
visitors. and it is planned next week
TO entertain DR.. Z T. Devine. he said.
in making this place a community
center. we anticipate a relic depart
ment a sort Of museum. wherein will
be placed relics OF the pioneer days
Of the southwest, relies Of other wars.
relics of the war just passed; there
viii also be an exhibit from the cham
Der Of commerce Of soil products,
which. it is possible that very few
citizens OF FL Paso have seem said
Dr.. Brown
Mrs. Rankin Reports.
1t IL 80
the summer there was an immense
amount of work in connection with the
pledge cards Of the second Red Cross
fund. On July 80 the secretary re-
ceived an appointment from division
headquarters as personal representa-
tive to receive the applications OF
women for overseas service Twelve
have been sent into st.
Louis while many other applicants
have been discouraged from sending
in their applications because they
could not meet the requirements. it
was reported.
Appeals for Nurses.
During the influenza epidemic there
were repeated appeals sent out asking
women to register as nurses The
response was gratifying and there are
now on file in the office the names
Of approximately 100 women. some of
whom worked IL hours a day in the
while others went into
homes and took entire charge, doing
the Homework as well as the nursing.
IS calls for nurses
were supplied some from out Of town
War Fund Report.
The report OF Miss Ora Chester, as
sistant secretary and cashier OF the
second war fund. was as follows: To-
tai drive. s90.334.OS; total pledges, I
s39, 652I2: total collections, S99, 632-74;
S10.019.3S-
AS a result OF a 25 percent requisi- /
ion on division headquarters Of war
'unds. S15.2e4s6 was received and I
,32S7.S3 is still due.
Total cost OF bath house was s259-22. I
md salary Of keeper was s155-5o. she
At the Festival Of the Allies. there 4
we're gross receipts, s13,317.76: dis /
s46i3.27. and net receipts,
'S7OA49
material cost S2637.3S. disbursed from I
he Festival Of the Allies receipts
Total cost of service rendered dur
ng the influenza epidemic was S92S-05 i
nd cash balance Now l. was Sl4.54S-45-