The Holbrook news., 1919-01-17
SOME BENEFITS OF
 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION

HoIbrook oil field is a move thai
 meets with the commendation o1
 all who have had previous ex-
 perience in pionee CT fields,
 whether they have been oil oI mining development. In the first place the mere fact of or
 ganization places a stamp of per-
 manency on the endeavors in
 this field and is in the nature of notification to all the world that
 those who are interested are here
 to stay.
 Boundaries of the field will be
 defined, as will all Unnecessary acts
 to make a valid location. Legal
 advice in these matters has been of the best and while the organ ization cannot attempt to act in any manner contrary to the laws already made and provided gov erning oil locations and develop
 ment, still it's mandates in re- gard to all matters not specific ally covered by existing laws will be in the nature of an un- written law and will have it's weight in the courts whenever action may be instituted in which these points are at issue. The uniform concensus of opinion of those who are developing the field is going to be a factor in itself and we have no doubt but that occasions will arise where concerted action may be taken for the interests of all. An un- crowd may fail of it's objective while the same crowd and under capable leadership and discipline is effect i've. Representations made by an organization are usually much more effective than those made by many individuals. and oftimes. in individual action, while the same end may be sought. the issue is cIouded by extraneous matters or a misunderstanding of the best course of procedure by such individuals.
 The Holbrook field so far has been kept clean and we have had no reproaches cast upon the of any of those con- nected with the development of the field. This situation must be continued and the pressure of united action of all those inter- ested will have a tendency to create a great deal of hesitation Dn the part of anyone who might be questionable in his methods. We do not expect this to occur. but the field is widely advertised and it would be strange indeed if some of the scum of the camps were not attracted to this sec ton with the excitement which is bound to increase.
 This organization should have the effect of establishing great sr feeling of fellowship and be the means of coordination of effort in many cases where as- sistance is needed. for the end sought by each individual is the end sought by all-the snccess- ful development of the Holbrook oil field. The organization will afford a means of open and frank discussion of all matters pertain ing to this field, and discussion born of sincere and friendly mo- tives will be of benefit, for we believe the people who are inter- ested in the HoIbrook field are too big and broad minded to per nit petty jealousies, which have been a feature of other fields, to with the common ob- iect and goal of US all.
 Outside interests which may desire to become identified with the Holbrook field will be aware of the regulations which have been adopted and they will know that the infringement of the rights of the members of this or ganization will mean common cause against them.
 One of the best features of this bureau is that it will be ap- parent to all it's members. cer- tainly, that the approved meth ods of the organization cannot be ignored without disastrous re-