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The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
Report Made at the Bankers
Convention Develops
Startling Figures.

st. Louis, Mo.-There are 81. 900 600
savings bank depositors in the United
States, according to figures published
Bankers Association here In COM
piling these figures die allowance was
made for Implications. Invest cation
by the bankers has proved that these
savings bank depositors are, with
few exceptions, people of small means,
but they are the people who absorbed
in large measure the war issues of
government securities, Thrift and
War Savings Stamps, Savings CertifiS
Gates and Liberty Bonds AND ARE
KEEPING THEM.
Not only did they buy and hold gov
ernment securities, but those invest
ments led to additional savings, con-
sohdated the habit of thrift and in
creased\bank deposits throughout the
entire nation. These 27,000,000 depos-
TORS now own $1O,573,971 600 of saw
ings.
This is the money which has built
up the railroads, municipalities homes
and industries of the nation. These
savings represent over twenty six per
cent of the total resources. These
savers financed the war successfully,
and on their continuation of the pro-
duction of new capital through saw
ings rests the solution for financing
reconstruction and for the increase
Of production necessary to check the
hicA cost of living, bankers agreed.
The government savings securities
and Liberty Bonds offer ideal means
for the production of his new capital
in the opinion of progressive bankers.
They are adapted for investment of
all sums no matter how great or small.
They are the safest security possible.
They are profitable and readily con-
vertible into cash should necessity
arise. Their purchase not only aids
in financing the government, but re-
leases corresponding. capital from the
banks and financial Institutions for
expansion of industry and develop
ment of production.
The figures compiled by the Bank
ers' Association show that in the five
year period ending January l of this
year, savings deposits in state banks
Incl eased 59.47 per cent; in mutual
savings banks. 1896 per cent; in
stock savings banks, 1904 per cent; in
trust companies, 24.32 per cent, and in
national banks, 1885 per cent
1t also was announced that there
were 35, 100000 policy holders in Life
insurance companies in the United
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
HaIf Dozen SPONSORS Now.

A word may be said as to new Gus
toms which have come into force at
society christenings and marriages.
says Gentlewoman, London. In old
days a baby usually had three god
parents-a boy two godfathers and one
godmother, and girl two godmothers
and one godfather. But nowadays
there are often six or seven sponsors,
and these in varying proportions. And
presents were formerly limited to sill
yer cups or spoons and forks from the
godparents or near relations But now
costly gifts are given not only by
sponsors, but by many OF the guests
at the christening. Checks for a good
sum are often given a pearl necklace
is a frequent gift, or sometimes one
or two big pearls are presented, with
the promise of more to follow on birth
days or at Christmas. In this way a
valuable necklace is gradually formed,
to be completed when the lucky girl
makes her debut or when she marries.
The chief change in weddings is the
fact that some of the smarteSt now
take place in the country and not in
London.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
New VARIETY of Tea.

The latest New York fad is. ''the
splash tea" 1t is different from the
pink and tango kind in that it is served
in swimming pool. The require
ments Of the newest tea party are
that one must be able to swim out to
the center of the pool with one hand,
balancing the tray with tea things
above the water with the other. Ones
most proficient guests must swim about
the tray and take their cups. Then
tea is poured, sweetened, favored,
stirred and drunk. Splash teas are
never served less than six feet deep.
That means that there will be no
knocking" parties because the wa
ter nymphs will be kept too busy fill
ing their tanks with air. The novelty
was Arst introduced at the swimming
pool of the Y. w. G. A. and promises
TO become popular by those mermaids
who like to do stunts in the water.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
WILLING TO ADMIT ANYTHING
Owner of Winning Dog Evidently Had
Heard of the Efficacy of a
Soft Answer.

A retired prizefighter amused him
self by keeping fighting dogs, which
he encouraged to quarrel with other
Digs for the sake of the pleasure of
witnessing the encounter, and 1t was
his boast that no dog of his was ever
beaten. One day, however, when out
for a walk with one of his favorite ami
mails a dog was met which proved too
good,for that of the prizefighter. The
combat was brief but decisive, and the
pride of the owner of the defeated dog
was deeply wounded He was furious.
Did you see the fight? he said to
the owner of the other dog, who had
been the only other witness of the
affray Yes" said he. "And which
was the best dog?" the pugilist in
quired. "Why, yours, of course!' was
the discreet answer. for the owner Of
the conqueror recognized that he was in
the company of desperate character.
Certainly, your dog gave up and ran
away, but it was plain that it was be-
cause he found mine too small game
and left him, in contempt!" That's
right!' said the prizefighter. IF my
dog hadn't licked yours should have
licked you! !"
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
FOREST FIRES WASTE WEALTH
Future of country's Timber Supply
Depends on the Elimination Of
Conflaoratlons.

The future of our timber supply de
pends in large measure on the elimi.
nation of the forest fires which annual
ly burn over large tracts of cut-Over
and waste lands in the South, says
Prof. H. w. Barre, director of the
South Carolina experiment station. All
of our native pines produce an abund-
ance of seed, and where these fall
and remain undisturbed, young trees
readily spring up. Seeding pines will
not stand even light fire. When the
land is burned over every year, it is
impossible to get good stand Of Wig
orous young pines but if fires are kept
out, young trees come up to a thick
stand and grow rapidly.
One tract of cut-over pine land in
the Coastal Plain section seeded to
slash pine twenty-one years ago was
scaled recently and found to contain
42 cords of wood, or the equivalent
Of 21,000 board feet of lumber per
acre. Thousands of acres in South
Carolina will do as well if the fires
are kept out and nature is given a
chance to reproduce our forests.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
ELKS
ORGANIZE THRIF I

San Diego, Cal-The California
Elks' Association, in convention here,
in a set of resolutions endorsing the
1919 thrift campaign of the govern
ment, directed the president of the
association to appoint committees at
once to carry on the sale of Thrift
and War Savings Stamps and Treas
ury Savings Certificates and to direct
the thrift movement throughout sub
0 dinate lodges in California. The
convention approved the action of the
Grand Lodge, which went on record
as a staunch advocate of the thrift
campaign in its convention in Atlantic
City.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
PROMISING APPRENTICE.

A schoolboy friend has shown me
a note which he has received from
Mr.. G. K. Chesterton in reply to
one asking him for his autograph
and, at the same time, tactfully COM
plimenting him on his effective use
Of the English language. Mr.. Ches-
terton replied: ''Thank you SO much
for your letter. / only write this
one in order to show you, finally
and upon documentary evidence.
that | cannot write English any
more than YOU also am trying to
learn to do so. A most usual and
fruitful way of learning is to write
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
MAKING Rabbits Profitable.

The biological survey has frequent
ly been called upon to help western
farmers in coping with the rabbit
pest. In view Of the probable eco
nomic value of rabbit meat and FUR
in the coming few years. the energies
of the farmers and ranchmen will be
directed to the conservation OF tn's
important resource.
Already number Of estaolisn-
m4nts for collecting, dressing can
ming. and shipping rabbit meat are
in operation in western centers. AS
IN Australia the transition OF the
Wild rabbit in this country from It's
status as a pest to a source OF pront
is assured, it is believed.-Thrltt Mag
azine.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21

The milk cows of Canadian farms
averaged $87 head in price in 1913
against $84 in 1917; cattle under
one year old, $25, against $S4 in
1917; cattle one to less than three
years old, $57, against $50 in 1917;
and cattle three years old and over,
$8S, against SIT in 1917.
Sheep on farms in Canada aver
aged SIG head in 1913 against SIS
in 1917, and swine a 100 pounds,
live weight, SIG, against $17 in 1917.'
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
MONEY FROM 'vARMINT' SKINS
Uncle Sam Got Neat Little Pickup az
a Result of the War
Against Pests.

me money farmer gets for WILD
animal skins is always q comparative-
~ small sum, representing a decided
~ MINOR side line. But Uncle Sam
received $4,000 last year as the price
OF the wild-animal skins he had taken
during the year as by-product of lust
one phase of his agricultural opera
tions-the war against predatory ami
mails on the range land of the West
The killing of the animals from which
the skins were taken will result in
the saving of millions Of dollars
worth of live stock to the sheep and
cattle men of the range country. The
predatory animal determination work
is done by the bureau of biological
survey of the department Of agricul-
ture. Expert hunters and trappers
are employed. The skins Of all the
sole and the money turned into the
United States treasury. Nor are the
hunters or t~appers permitted to ac-
ceUt bOunties. But there is not the
same temptation in that respect that
there used to be, for since the govern
ment hunters and trappers have been
ION the job" their work has been so
obviously successful that the states
either already have done away with
the old bounty system or are planning
to do so. The money formerly paid
out in bounties is being appropriated
in many states for cooperative work
with the department of agriculture,
with vastly better results as to num-
ber of nredatorY animals DESTROYED.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
OLD ACE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

swallow of water. The oil stimulates
the kidney action and enables the
organs to throw off the poisons which
cause premature old age. New life ana
strength increase as you continue the
treatment When completely restored
continue taking O capsule or two each
day. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Cap
sules will keep you in health and vlgor
and prevent q return Of the disease.
DO not wait until old age or disease
druggist and get an box of GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Money
refunded if they do not help you. Three
sizes. But remember to ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
In sealed packages.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21

Science says that old age begins with
weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This being true, it is easy to believe
that by keeping the kidneys and d.
gestive organs cleansed and in proper
working order old age can be deferred
and life prolonged far beyond that en-
joyed by the average person.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
F4aarlem OH has been relieving the
weaknesses and disa bility due to adj
Vancing years. 1t is a standard old
time home remedy and needs no intro
duction GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Is
inclosed in odorless, tasteless capsules
containing about drops each. Take
them as you would a pill, with small
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
WEATHER PERMITTING.

''Your congregation was rather
small this morning"
''They only promise to come
weather permitting" replied the
clergyman.
''But it was fine and clear"
eyes, that's the kind of weather
that doesn't Permits too good
for golfng. "ABoston Evening
Transcript.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
HIS EccENTRIclTY.

CA self-made man, is he not?
eyes," replied old Gaunt N.
Grimm, "and the most remarkable
one | have ever known. Positive
ly, he does not seem to be in the
slightest degree proud of his bad
manners" kansas City Star.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21

BOOKS. Iney sometimes pay you Tor
doing it, and the reviewers look
after the mistakes. W Westminster
Gazette.
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21
LOGICAL EXCEPTION.

whats the use, sir, of ordering
champagne in my place? can't
serve it to you"
''But I ordered the dry kind"
The Snowflake herald., 1919-11-21

! a. i,ena. Io,aa Marcia LoweIl.
q o MIN IIIo,ermediary Lois has
.eIi' T6ons = 'ne happy one
pes bef,.e We're two other
] did 50 ! hector left Rox-
q doune 'llange with his
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
Offer Assistance
 in Selling Bonds

Mayfeld Bros, Investment Bankers. Globe. Arizona.
 To the Secretary. Chamber of Commerce. Holbrook. Arizona. Sir: We notice in the last is- sue of the Tribune. of date Feb. 10th, 1919. the possibility of a pond issue for the installation of light, water and Sewers at Hol- brook.
 This is a commendable idea. md one that should meet with whole-hearted support. In this connecticut we are possibly in a position to render you service in finding a satisfactory market for your bonds, and ask that you keep this thought in mind pend- ing development of the proposi- tion.
 Sincerely yours,
 HATFIELD BROTHERS.
 By D. F. Mayfeld.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
The New Palace Cafe

9 The Palace is to be the nev aname of the cafe owned anC soperated by Ralph Abouna ader, and the change in name acarries with it a genera achange in appearance ane soperation of this popular Srestaurant.
 s Mr. Abounader assures the
 News that when the re. modelling now under way is
 completed the Palace will be
 lone of the most up to the min. ute cafes in Northern Ari.
 zona, and that he expects to
 make it a place where both
 ladies and gentlemen may
 satisfy their appetites from
 the very best the market
 affords.
 With the completion of the restaurant there will be add led a ladies dining room,
 which is to be located in the front of the building, and where high grade service may be had at all hours. He intends to especially cater to those who desire after thea ter dinner parties. For those who wish quick service he will maintain his we'll known counter lunch department. The cafe will also carry a full line of high grade cigars, 'tobaccos, cigarettes and soft drinks, as well as furnish first class music.
 Ralph says the keys to the front door have been thrown away, and that his guests may have no fear of finding the door locked and the lights out at any hour. -.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
Holbrook Oil Co. Will
 Erect Derrick at Once

The material for rig and buildings at we'll No. 2 of the Holbrook Oil company will be delivered the first of the coming week and con- |struction pushed.
 The condition of the roads has been such that it has de- |layed transportation of lum- Der.
 The engine, boiler and ma |chinery are already on the ground and the company ex- poets to have installation completed within two weeks.
 The buildings are already erected at we'll number one and material on the ground.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
The Future of
 The HOlbrO0k News
(Contributed.)

NOO--~--0-~~@-<
 For the ten years of its existence The News has beer identified with the life anc progress of Holbrook. Dur. ing that period The News has sincerely tried to fulfil. the ideal of a local newspa. per-to be a trustworthy guide of public opinion in al matters pertaining to the upbuilding of the town, o1 the county and of the state. The respect and patronage ! of the good citizens of Hol- brook and of Navajo county have been it's reward.
 It is felt by the friends ot The Holbrook News that this is a record worthy of every effort to maintain. Owing to the very recent passing away of it's editor, l all arrangements have not yet been completed but the readers of The News may feel assured everything nee essary will be done to insure its continuance upon the same high plane maintained during the life of MT. Brax- ton. The Holbrook News will be, as heretofore, a non- partisan paper, striving not for any selfish purpose nor narrow aim but for the ad- 'vancement and development lof Holbrook and Navajo county. for progress and the best ideals of citizenship. With these aims The News will go Harvard, respectfully asking from the public and its subscribers the same pat Ironage which it has enjoyed in the past.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
IN MEMORIAM
(Contributed)

Sunday morning last, the E citizens of Holbrook were N deeply grieved by the news
 of the sudden passing away a of George M. Braxton, form. { CT editor of the Holbrook sNews. It is not the inten- Ation to give here an extend Fed history of his career, but Fit is only fit and proper that Ssome mention be made of ahis life and work.
 Mir. Braxton was a man 4fearless in his convictions,
 with such a strong sence of Justice and fairness that
 wherever he lived it was in-
 evitable that he should take a large part in the life of the community. He was a kind . ly man, of broad sympath- 'ies, not limited by a narrow range of vision nor by selfish partisan view, who always kept in mind the higher ideals of our American de- mocracy. As an editor in Colorado, during some of the stormy history of that state, he was invariably on the side of law and order, of right and fair play.
 During the past few years, while a resident of this town, MT. Braxton va s| identified with every move| forward for the upbuilding| of Holbrook. His life was |co-incident with our civic growth. The sympathy of the community goes out to| his sorrowing widow in this hour of her bereavement.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
Mrs. McCleve Entertains

Mrs. J. c. McCleve enter. |tained for her sister Maude Greer at her home Thursday Feb. 27th, with a dancing party. Those present were. Elmer Carroll, Frank John son, Chas. Hathorn, Burton Richards, Eddie Woods, Herman Fischer, Arnold Lee, Harvey Sanders, liar. old Divelbess, Louis Divel. bess, Fred Reese, Willard Kemp, Mary Buck, Edna Black, M a bel Richards, |Leora Peterson, HoratiC Palmer, D aisy Divelbess, Georgia Sharp, Fay Flani- gan, Mildred Richards, Goldie and Winnie Greer.
 Room decorated white and pink carnations, dainty re- treatments, were served during the evening.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
Prominent People to
 Speak in HOlbrOOk

A letter was received this week
 by President Carron of t h e Chamber of Commerce from
 Andrew KimbaII. Agricultural
 Agent of the United States Rail-
 road Administration. stating that
 Geo. H. Maxwell, who is Execu- , tive Director of the National Re- cIamation Association. would be glad to deliver a lecture before
 the members of the Chamber and the citizens of Holbroek at some time in the immediate
 future.
 Messrs. KimbaIl. Maxwell and others are working diligenly at this time to try and get the var -four reclamation projects within the state constructed under the Soldiers Settlement sentiment that now prevails, and they be- |lieve that now is the psycholo- |gical moment to accomplish this great work in the interests of our state.
 MT. Maxwell is a man of fine character and is an untiring worker in any project for the public good. His work and lectures are along the line of |co-operation and coordination within our state. all tending to- wards general development and uplift of every interest for which we are working.
 It will be a pleasure and an honor to listen to this gentleman and Mir. Kimball has been noti- fled that suitable arrangements for the meeting will be made for any date that suits Mr. Max wells convenience.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
George Munson Braxton
(By Sidney sapp)

5 At two thirty o'clock Sun sday morning the enfranchis- led spirit of George M. Brax. ston passed upward and in
 ward through the Pearly 1Gates to that undiscovered
 country, from whose bourne
 no traveller returns.
 MT. Braxton was born ir
 the state of Indiana about 3 fffty-one years ago. He re
 ceived his education and
 early training in his native state. His first work as a
 newspaper man was, 1 be- , lieve, at Glenwood, a small
 town near Nashville, In diana. He was personally acquainted with many of the leading men of that state. I'M r. Braxton afterwards went to Colorado, locating at Julesburg, where he re- engaged in the newspaper business, and where he be- came a powerful character for the uplift of the state.
 From Colorado he and his wife moved to California, making their home in that state while he sought a new location for a newspaper, and in February, 1915, he came to Holbrook for the purpose of purchasing the IHolbrook News. At that time the writer was very favorably impressed W t h MT. Braxton, and urged that The come to Holbrook and be- come identified with our little town. He went back , to California for a short stay, returning here on March 14th. and on the 18th he took charge of the Holbrook News, and at that time the writer said this of him." In MT. Braxton, you will find a
 man, able, honest and pro
 gressive, who will endeavor
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
Appreciative Resolution
 By the Navajo Club

Snowflake, Ariz., Feb. 28.
 Atan enthusiastic meeting of the executive committee and chairmen of committees of the Navajo Club, held in Snowflake on this date, the following resolution n was adopted, ordered spread on the minutes, and a copy handed to MT. R. c. Smith, to be delivered to the Hol- brook Chamber of Commerce:
 Whereas, The reciprocal amliation is one of the card inal doctrines of the Navajo Club; and
 Whereas, The people of Holbrook have effected an organization of the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce e; therefore
 Be It Resolved: We, the Navajo Club, having ob- served with pride the work of the Chamber of Com merce, that it is right and excellent, extend our en- arrangement in their work and proffer our assistance at any time we can be of ser vice to it.
 (Signed
 THE NAVAJO CLUB,
 By B. F. CHAFFEE,
 Secretary.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07
NOTICE

The second installment of tax les for the year 1918 are due anc payable at the office of the Coun. |ty Treasurer March 3rd, delin. |quent May 9th and if not paid before this date a penalty oi four per cent tegeher with in- terest at the rate of ten per cent per annum will be charged.
 J. M. PATTERSON.
 Treasurer, Navajo County, Arizona.
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07

Ato make a better paper o1 sthe News" to which MT. aBraxton replied: "the paper swill boost every worthy en. sterprise, and he was ever Faithful to that promise. EGeorge Braxton was a true
 land worthy man among men. He was fearless and not
 afraid to say so when it was
 right to so speak, and every
 man and woman of Holbrook
 was his friend, and was sgenuinely grieved when the
 telephone on Sunday morn ling announced his death.
 He was your friend; he was my friend; he was the friend of man.
 MT. Braxton was a Mason, being a member of Chal- cedony Lodge, F. 6 A. M. |Holbrook, and also a mem .ber of the ConSiStOry at Tue son.
 To his wife, kind, faithful, trusting wife, and his mother, sister and friend who was most heartstriken at the loss we have all sustained, we can only say, we sincerely, deeply and most affection l |ately sympathise with you in your great bereavement. |"Also that He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb looks down with infinite compassion upon the widow in the hour of desolation, and that the Great Architect will fold the arms of His love| and protection around those| who put their trust in him. T
 Calmly laid down life's| burden, being Faithful to| the last"
The Holbrook news., 1919-03-07

ments.
 This experiment in Oxnard has been so satisfactory that mo one now questions munic- |ipal ownership and the city lis now planning to install a municipal gas works, and have employed Olmsted 6 |Gillelen to design the plant.
 The Chamber of Com |merce will meet again in conference with the engi- neers when it has been found that the combined works can be built within the $13O, ,O0O limit.