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The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29
Predicts Big Things for Holbrook
 (By Anthony McCauley)

The vicissitudes of pioneer ing in any new field act as
 breath to the nostrils of a r certain class of the human biped in the vanguard of which may always be found the man who is drillingfor oil. This optimistic individual cheerfully backs his ideas with good, hard coin of cur
 rent usage and if failure re- wards his efforts smilingly
 folds his tent and starts for other likely looking anti IIclines.
 I At the present time Hol-
 brook is the latest object of his attention and though the time is too early to predict what may yet be found at the bottom of the hole, there seems to be a reasonable chance for success. This Statement is made after talking with men whose lives have been devoted to the study of geological for Imations affecting the exis- tence of oil; men careful to avoid the slightest leaning toward optimism. Exper- fence has taught them to weigh their findings care fully on both sides and if nature seems to favor the existence of the dark brown fluid, they cautiously tip the scales lightly to that side.
 The future may hold for Holbrook many things good to contemplate and this sum- mer will possibly determine whether she will be the lead ing city of the state or whether whe will have to be content with her many nat ural resources which in time will make her one of Ari- zona's leading commercial centers.
 To the most causal obser- yer Holbrook has a future that many other communi- ties in this and other states would be glad to herald broadcast. All she needs is a live commercial body to take this happy period, this propitious moment, at it's face value, and get busy. Tell the people living outside the corporate limits of Hol- brook that they are missing golden opportunities by not getting acquainted with Hol- brook and her vast resources in coal, timber, sheep, cattle and other assets with which she is so richly endowed and invite them to become part of a coming great section of the state.
 Should oil be found in pay ing quantities in this part of Arizona all other resources would pale into insignifi- canoe as people would flock here by the thousands, thus creating a city overnight. Banks would be choked with wealth and instead of clear ing once daily they would perhaps be compelled to do so at least twice during busi ness hours. Money would flow like water into the coffers of t h e merchant, hotelman, liveryman, garage and auto mobile man and last but not least the plumber. Every
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29
For Sale

Woods building, corner First and KinsIey streets. Winslow, Ariz. Inquire Woods Hotel. WinsIow, Ariz. Mch .29-tf.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29
Normal School Strike Called Of


 Normal School Strike Called Of
 The strike of students in the Northern Arizona Nor nal school at Flagstaff, which was started for the purpose of forcing the state board of education to retain Dr. Blome at the head of the institution, was called off a few days ago. The stu dents received assurance from members of the board that the adherents of Dr. Blome would be given a chance to present their argu- ments in support of his re- instatement, and with this understanding they returned to their school work.
 We believe that the strike was ill-advised, and older people who influenced the students to engage in it showed exceedingly p poor judgment. The strike wea- pon is one whose use is sel- om justifable; certainly it was not justiiable in this case. Admitting for the sake of argument that Dr. Blome's loyalty to the Unit ed States government is all that could be desired, the board of education was act ing within it's rights when it removed him. Dr. Blome is certainly not the only man in the world who can fill the position of president of the normal, although some of his supporters seem to think that he is. The man select ed as his successor is pro- bably just as we'll qualified as he, possibly better quail fled. The members of the board of education probably thought so. Anyhow they were quite within their rights when they decided to Dr. Blome by Prof. Cornelius. Or it may have been that they preferred American made articles to those made in Germany.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29


 pleasant sojourn of ten days in Los Angeles. While in that city Mrs. Braam took the opportunity to be admit ted to the bar of California, so that she might be permit ted to practice in all the courts of that state. A con- siderable part of Mrs. Braam's legal practice is done for California clients, and she is now equipped to serve these clients in the courts of that state as well as in those of Arizona.
 Under the efficient tutor ship of Harold Youkti, the High School band is making excellent progress. Tn e members take great interest in the work, they practice faithfully and all are learn ing rapidly. The citizens of the town are proud of the band, and they feel disposed to encourage it in every way possible. Wednesday even ing the management of the Pastime theater added con- siderably to the enjoyment of the show by having a number of good selections rendered by the band.
 James Reeder, deputy county treasurer, has receiv- ed from the agricultural de- partment of the federal go- vernment a large quantity of seeds for free distribution among the people of the county. All those who want the seeds to plant should call at the treasurer's office at once.
 Ed Hennessey and family have recovered from the small pox, and the quaran- tine on their home was rais- ed last Monday. There are at present no known cases of the disease in Holbrook. The quarantine in Winslow is still in force, as there are a considerable number of cases tn ere. Churches, schools and theaters are closed, but people are per mitted to enter and leave the city at pleasure.
 Postmaster Osborne has received advices from the U. s. Navy Recruiting office in Los Angeles that he may accept applications for en- listment in both the navy and army branches of the service. A large number of men are wanted in the hos pital corps of the navy, ages IS to 25 years. Only one application each week for enlistment in the army will be accepted, but all who de- sire to do so may enlistin the navy.
 Wednesday Miss Allie Cross sold a corner lot near the old adobe school house to the Standard Oil com pany. This company will at once improve the lot with a large garage, suitable TOT the accommodation of a big truck which they will place in service in Holbrook short ly.
 D. L. Bundy wentto Win slow last Saturday evening and on Sunday returned with his wife and children, who had been visiting rela- tives in that city for ten days.
 Last Sunday Mrs. E. P. Cahoon arrived from Los Angeles to join her husband, who has been working in the Santa Fe offices for several weeks.
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The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29
High Class Pictures Secured

Bernard Fish, representing the Goldwyn Distributing Cor poration of Los Angeles, was in Holbrook last Saturday and signed a contract with w. R.. Black, manager of the Pastime theater, for the showing of the famous Goldwyn pictures in Hol- brook. This corporation is one of the largest film producers in the world and their pictures are famous. Among the attractions to be shown here in the near fu- ture are: Polly of the Circus. Auction Block, Thals, Manxman aud For the Freedom of the World. Detailed descriptions of each will be published later.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29

imagination as these things have many times been re- peated in the history of oil.
 Should the drill, after piercing the breast of the dome, find nothing but dust or wa ter, disappointing though it may be, Holbrook will lose in comparison only that additional wealth that oil would give.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29
KAISER HUNG IN EFFICY

Patriotic Citizens of Holbrook Glue Vent to their Feelings by Hanging in Ehgy the German Kaiser, the Arch Fiend of the UniUerse.
The Holbrook news., 1918-03-29

MT. and Mrs. G. V. Robinson of Castle Butte spent a few days this week in Holbrook.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
CANCEL TROOP
 SHIP CONTRACTS

Wassl!n gton, Oct. 3e.---Gontracts for construction of a number of troop ships at a cost of s60, e0e90 by the Bethlehem Union Ship Yards at Ala meda, California, have been cancelled by the shipping board.
 It is said to haYe been found that construction Qf additional ships de- signed particularly to bring troops home from Europe after the was was unnecessary, because plans have been perfected for converting large steel freighters into temporary transports.
 The board also desires to have it's presetn program completed at the end of 1919 and the yards at Alameda gould yIe not have been able to turn out the transports within that time.
 It was stated today that the board is making no contracts at this time that cannot be completed by the end of 1919. This, however, does not mean ending Qf ship construction then, for contracts will be awarded during 1919 fpr construction to ruin through 1920, such future contracts to be based on estimated needs for cargo. carriers Of all descriptions after the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
VOTES AND VOICES

Republican voices in Congress have caused as much turmeil as Republican votes, They have had larger head lines in the newspapers. But they have been more quickly forgotten:
 They have been forgotten, perhaps, because they have changed tunes and tones, or because they have become silant, other Republican voices re- placing them. Just now, the vaices of Republican Congressional Chair man Fess and Republican National Chairman Hays seem to have drown ed out those of Republican legislators raised earlier in the war:
 This being true, it may be of in texest to recall some of the words flung to the winds before Republican legislators bethought them of a pa- tional election.
 It was Senator George ": Norris, of Nebrasisa, who said: "WFe are about to put the dollar mark on the Am erican flag" This in connection with the War Resolution.
 It was Minority Leader James R. Mann, of the House of Representa- lives, who described the Espionage Act as ''foolishness."
 It was Senator Albert B. Fall, of NeE Mexico, who doubted whether the War Department was fit to be trusted with the lives of American boys, saying: 'I have no confidence in the present military establishment of the United States" That was in connection with the SelectiVe Service Act
 It was Senator John ". Weeks, 9f Massachusetts, who, discussing the First Liberty loan, said: :'EVerybody knows that the sale of the Liberty Bonds has been a great failure. Fhs~e is no denying that statement."
 It was Rep. John ". FordneE of Michigan, who speaking of the first great war revenue bill, that for 1917, said: 'I firmly hope fher@ is not a Republican Qn this side 9f the aisle who will stultify himself by voting for this damnaplc neasure.''
 It was Sen. Boies Renrose who said t!-a Republicans were Unanimously opposed to any bond issue, particu- larly for such projects as an Armor PIan., a Nitrate, Plant, a Shipping Board, and the several 9tthher prole5eetss for which loans are now being is sued"
 It was Rep. #a1ter Al. Chandler. of New York, Who. When the Nc Lemore resolution vas up in Con gress, said: ''Tha false ehiyalry of this hour and of the request of the President are a disgusting exhibition in the American 'Congress:2s'
 These statements. and many more like them, are to be found in the Congressional RseoEd. If ths Eon-- rsssional Reeor9 Fsgrep pas f1dsf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
HUN GOVERNMENT
 IS PROFITEERING

ane of the many evils foisted on hoEeIess Belgium by the German miEtary command was a system of trade mOnopolies. the highly orga- nizsd and pernicious results of which are described by Brand Whitlock in Everybody's for November. There was, back in the labyrinth of the German organization, farther back beh.nd even the military clique itself, a system, dark. mysterious, sinister, we'll camouflaged, working silently and remorselessly through the Zen trala. or central bureaus.
 TaeX were in reality limited com panies to which the government of Occupation granted monopolies. That is, the Butter-zentrale had a mono poly of butter, the ,Karboffel-zentrale had q monopoly Qf potatoes, when it could get any, and so on as to all sorts of products.
 - tFlihese bureaus, each with it's mon oply, had behind them in every case decrees of the GoYernor-General: for bidding all trading by others in the article in question. In some quarters it wRs said that half of the profits they made went to the German army; in other quarters it was asserted that they went elsewhere.
 'srhe managers of any given Zen trale, holding as they did the mono poly, would buy the products of the producers, and, to justify it's existence, would lay aside from five to twenty per cent. of it for Belgian consump- tion. The local brokers, sometimes renegade Belgians, sometimes Ger mans who came into the country to profit by the situation, would buy that product of the Zentrale, but it was 9pGnly said that in order to ob- tain a stock of any commodity it was necessary to bribe certain employees of the Zentrale. The brokers were always willing to pay large commis- sions--a thousand marks for a stock of sugar was said hot be unusual The brokers could easily afford to pay this, because, having a monopoly they could extract from the consum- CTS, who were among the easier class in Belgium, what prices they pleased and was told that brokers and the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
THE OLD STORY

ET eMER s. CUMMINGS, acting chairman of the Democratic
 National Committee, who has better facilities for get ting information than most men, says that the Republican Ma 9na ommttee is pp o its old trick of raising great paign fund. Says Alr Cummings:
 As the campaign the Interests 9f America becomes +Asse interests dlru gay with the progressive measures of machinery the the Republican N9N ~A0 @9en1' 0A
 stakes which high resources bea learns to what extent money being tg congress adverse to the President Sl1SoU0 for Senate on the Republican Michigan what ir viii +e inauguration place in the elections country? ~ N0 0'"NioeU
 There is but one whc indenenden .aa oc voter do and that leadership %etden+ Wilson not only the winning war and sacT- Ing sndprirg denaforees SHtich W %N-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
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generally eireulatea as the Repqb- Ican pewsnaReFs through which Hays, Fess, ct al. are new speakingt these Republican leaders would find it in finiteIY more difficult tq droWn out voices they now would have forgot ten.
 In recalling these interesting, te say the least, qgetatiens, there is ne intent to argue them. 4hey are net set up to be kRecked deWp editeFial- ly. TAe country Izna#s tSa well how sadly wrong all these speakers were upon all the subjects discussed, for the record is written in every home: The only object in recalling the voices of the Republican leaders is to utter 8 reminder that their voices were with their against the President more frequently than with him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30

Reflect that our trains are, before all destined for the transportation of the troops, the feeding of tnc population the needs of our national produc- tien.
 "(6) Do not remain idle Accord ing to your age and your ability work for your country. Do not consume without producing. likeness is de- sertion.
 "(9) Accept without EQurmur!nS the privations which are imposed upon you. Reflect upon the suffer ings of those who are fighting for you, upon the marty6om of the popu- latioR whose hearthS have been de- vastated by the enemy.
 "Gal Remember that rictory be- longs to those who can hQ1d out a quarter of an hour the longest.
 That France may live, she must be victorious"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
FACTS TO BE FACED,
(Stoekholdefs WeekIy.)

Stockholders Weekly.)
 Financial interests of high standing are urging active investors to face facts about to be presented and not wait until developments coincident with the end of the war are actually pressing for decision. In these quarters it is pointed out that the in yestor may safely take for granted coming events as listed below, and which are already casting their shad- ows heavily!
 CD The world war is near an end,
 CD War orders will soon disap- pear:
 (8) A great volume Of peace orders is ready to become active.
 f4) TWe-thirds of industry will have to be reorganized.
 (5) Millions of soldiers will return to work,
 (6) Wages will drop from high lev
 CD The cost of living will de- cline.
 (8 Fixed prices for commodities will end.
 f9) Interest rates for money will fall
 (19) Reinstatement of investment holdings will take place broadly in se- curities.
 Counting upon the foregoing as practical certainties those interested in speculative investment on the New York Stock Exchanpe sbould ba ahlo to direct their activities along prof itaple lines if they will recognize the cardinal point that each security must be judged by its merits as related to the factors enumerated
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
FoGHs STRATEGY

H. sidehotham, the New Republics.
 London eorresponaeRt. says in the. first of a series of articles to be ca
 bled to the New Repub1jc: "The Ger
 man peace proposals are ip the nature
 pf reipsurance policy on an over
 due ship. Foch has revealed himself as the greatest general the war has produced. pR to the movements
 which began in July last, perhaps the most complicated set of opera tions in the war were those organized by Yop FalkenhaYn against Russia in
 4s1k But these operations, at any rats in their general outline, had probahlY been preparing long before. The Russians we're holding extem- porized defenses, whereas the enemy that Eoch had to meet had spent many years in elaboration of the lines that he held. F'ooh'c ideas, like those of all great men of action, were exceed inglY simple. Their working out was elaborate but never complicated. He oMed sQmething to the enemy who, in the. previous spring had essayed ex- actly the same task and failed to solve it. Ludendorffs dominating tdeas were surprise speed in following pP an initial success and rapid change in immediate objective. Foch adopt ed and improved 9p every one of them. Ludendorff had rather over done development of speed, for the extreme confusion into which leap frog tactics brought his columns con: trtButed not a little to the failure qt his attacks Foch was mindful of this danger, s5,a though he too adopted the German practice of passing Fe- serve divisions rapidly through ex- hausted front line troops, he relfed rather on frequent changes of ohjee- tive and qn an extremely ingenious and comprehensive strategic Acheme to accomplish his end.''.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
 FOR BOARD OF ALDERMEN

First-Harry Black, 765 Broad street.
 Second-JohH J. Ford, 600 Myr- tie avenue
 Third-George Buezko, 234s Fairfield avenue.
 Fourth-Joseph P. OnIzey, 757 Iranistan avenue.
 E1fth-James F. Jenkins, 54 Staples street,
 Sixth-WiI1iam H. Hogan, 215 Salem street.
 Seventh-PeteP J Carroll, 149 Milne street,
 Eighth-Benjamin Weinstein, 682 IFanistan avenue.
 Ninth-James J, Hafdie, JP,, Park street.
 Tenth-Edward A. Drew, 87 Crescent avenHe,
 EIeventh-sEilIia1a P 81eGIeein, 91 Cedar street,
 TweIftil-CharIes W. Freeman, 334 Wilfnot avenue,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
Democratic State Ticket
For Governor

For Governor Thomas J. SpeI1acy of Hartford. For Lieutenant Governor Charles D. Lockwood of Stamford. For Secretary of State Harry L. Brooks of New Haven
 For Treasurer Chas. s. Avery of Norwich. For Comptroller Chas. B. Pinney of Stafford. For Attorney General Harrison Hewitt of New Haven. For Representative In Congress Lester O. Peck of Bedding.
 For Sheriff William VoIImer of NorwaIk. For Senator Fist District William T. Hinclxs. For Senator, 22d District Lawrence T. Gallagher For Senator 23rd District
 George B. Clark.
 For Representatives
 Irving Elson
 Francis J. Breen For Judge of Probate Samuel B. PIotlkin For Board of Education Dr. c. E. CaulIzins, Joseph w. ,Whitco1nb. Candidates for Seiectmen
 Hugh Smith
 Thomas Morgan
 Frank J. T4lornhiu
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
COMMANDMENTS OF HOUSEWIFE
 TO AID TIE WAR
Hang in Conspicuous Place AS Aid to Struggle to
 Overcome the Huns.
The Ten Commandments of the
 French Housewife.

The Ten Commandments of the
 French Housewife.
 Thousands of French housewives have hung the following ten com mandments in conspicuous place in their home as solemn reminder of their duties to their country. The commandments were issued by the League of Patriots in Paris, but they are equally applicable to the Amer ican housewife as to the French one.
 "(14 Pc not forget that we are at war. In your smallest expenditures never lose sight of the interest of the native land.
 H{2) Economize on the products necessary for the life of the country: Coal, bread, meat, sugar, wine but ter, beans, cloths, leather, oil. Accept rations. Ration yourself as to food, clothing ,amusements.
 . :.l3] Save the products of French soil, lest some day you deprive your father, yoNr son, your husband, who are shedding their blood to defend you.
 "(44 Save the products that France must buy from foreign countries. Do not drain reserves of g9ld which are indispensable to victory.
 "(5) Waste nothing. All waste is crime which imperAls the national defense-prolongs the war
 "(6) Buy only according to your needs. Do Rpt hoard provisions; your selfishness raises prtces and de priyes those of smaller means of things indispensable to Fexistence,
 '(D Do not travel unnecessarily
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
Among the New Books

Thoughtful people who enjoy good novel not too light will find much to interest them In 'The Four IEorsemen of the Apocalypse" translated from the Spanish Is story of the war, vivid describing the great Battle of the Marne better than anything yet written, S1.9O good novel of American life beginning about 1873 when every prosperous family had "parlour" "sitting room," and "spare room" is Booth Farkington's story, "Fhe Magnificent AmbeFsons S1.40 good plot is worked cut in Maxwell Gray's book "The Black Opal" It is a mystery book to be travelled Sf.50 '"The Hills of Refuge" by Will N, Harben, s1.5O The Williamsons delightful have put cut book "EVeryman's Land," S1.4O Those who like Algernon BlaekWeod will welcome a new and fantastic tale "The Garden of Survival" Sfa5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
Be Sure and See the Toy Room

Itis the most interesting collection ever gathered under the Read roof. Even grown people enjoy few minutes relaxation with Browning guns and other artillery with submarines, sand mills and der ricks in miniature. The most complete and attractive sets of doll fur niture ever seen, white ivory and lowered cretonne. Come before the assortment is broken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
The Store closes daily at o'clock

The ban is lifted from the exchange of goods. Hereafter the Read House conforms to the regula- tions laid down by the government and goods may be exchanged within the limit of three days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30
Slippers make Lovely Gifts

Most women delight in having good variety, for sometimes one likes color and sometimes black, but always comfort. For Evening Wear.
 satns, also Kid, plain or in beaded effects, Bronze, beaded designs $4O0 Gold and Silver colors, to White Kid, $500 For House Wear in winter. $1.25 Felt Slippers, light or dark blues, tan, to taupe, gray, green, lavender and maroon, $1.75 Ballet Slippers for the gymnasium.
 Black Kid, three widths, sizes 21k to ', S2.5O
 floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-30

The gentlemen who give these large sums are little ested in the war They much interested in the recopsrue ton that will follow heWaF They want recpnstructen hy and f9r GrEsss iRstead end Resale