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Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Legal AdUertising

PROPOSAL FOR TEXT BOOKS
 Sealed proposals for furnishing text books for the common schools of Ari- zona for a period of five years and for a period of from one to five years will be received at the office of the State Department of Education until 12 o'clock noon, April IS, 1921, and will be opened immediately thereafter Proposals must be directed to Elsie Toles. Secretary of the State Board of Education, and be endorsed "Propos- als for Text Books" A certified check for s500.00 payable to the State of Arizona, must accompany each bid.
 Bids are invited for dictionaries and for text books to cover the subjects of Geography, History and Reading.
 Sample copies of books bid upon must be filed with the State Depart ment of Education before bids are opened.
 Successful bidders will be required to enter into contracts and give bonds in sufficient amounts to indemnify the state in case of any delinquency. in accordance with the laws of Ari- zona.
 Bids must state wholesale. intro ductory and exchange price on books offered and must take into considera- tion a depository designated by the State Board of Education and main tained entirely at publishers expense. All bidders must submit bids under each of the following conditions of delivery:
 (a) A bid naming price per book F. O. B. Phoenix; shipments to be in units of not less than 100 pounds.
 (b) bid per book F. O. B. cars at a central depot, Chicago. Books to be | packed and labelled as ordered by properly authorized state officials. The Board reserves the right to re- | ject any and all bids or parts of bids (Signed) ELSIE TOLES, Secretary, State Board of Education. First publication 3-17-21; last 4-1821
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
AUD MOOSE LODGE
 |NSTALS OFFICERS

AJO, April 7-The local lodge of the Moose Order held a very enjoyable meeting Monday night of last week when it installed officers for the coming year. About loo members and friends were present. The install lation exercises were in charge of H. A. Davis of Phoenix, deputy supreme dictator. After the program re- treatments of cake and punch were served and a social hour in dancing enjoyed. The following program was rendered.
 Vocal solo, Rub Cappo.
 Installation
 Thirty minute talk by H. A Davis subject, "Mooseheart."
 Vocal duet-Mr. and Mrs. Abbott.
 Violin solo-Patrick Medden.
 Vocal solo-Bert Truesdale.
 The following new officers were given the oath of office: Dictator Donald Corvan; vice distator, A. E Abbott; trustee, c. T. Reddington treasurer, F. M. Petersen; secretary E.. A. Diehl; sergeant at-arms, Ger ald Hubbard; inner guard, W. T. Cas- terton.
 Mrs. Edward McDaniels was host ess last Thursday to the Oasis clut and a pleasant time was enjoyed.
 M. L. Moran has been appointed chairman at Ala for the Irish reliei fund by John A. Riley of Tucson Pima county has quota of $1.50t
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received until 2 p. m.. April 11th, 1921, at the office of the State Engineer. Phoenix, Ari- zona, for the construction of con- crete bridges and culvert on the Tue son. Nogales Highway. Federal Aid Project No. 25.
 The work consists Of approxi mately 4,000 cubic yards of borrow for approach fill. 1000 cubic yards excavation for. structures. 1000 cubic yards concrete. placing 50,000 pounds of reinforcing steel and 2700 square yards of gravel surfacing.
 All bids shall be addressed to Thos. Maddock, State Engineer. Phoenix, Arizona, and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope State High way Contract, Tucson Nogales High way, Federal Aid Project No. 25.
 All bids shall be accompanied by an unendorsed. certified or cashiers amount of the bid payable to the State Treasurer of Arizona.
 The state Engineer reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Copies of the plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the State Engineer, Phoenix, Arizona.
 Copies of the plans and specified tions may be obtained on payment o1 Five Dollars (S5.00) to the State En- gineer
 Satisfactory bonds will be required of the contractor to whom award i: made.
 THOS. MADDOCK, i State Engineer. l Phoenix. Arizona.
 1 March 26, 1921.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
COMMERCIAL BULLETIN

BOSTON, April s.-The Commer- cial Bulletin tomorrow will say:
 "The market has been somewhat less active this week In the opinion of well informed observers and pos sibly bit easier on the whole. all though there have been some spots of decided strength. The mills are fairly well occupied and continued to cover quietly
 "Shearing is reported in the South west more generally"
 Secured basis:
 Texas fine. 12 months, 65@75c; fine 8 months, soc 56c.
 Fine staple choice. s5@s0c; 1s- blood combing. 70675c: blood combing, 53@55c; A blood combing AZ 45c; fine and fine medium cloth ing, 65@ roc; pulled delaine, 90@95c; A. A., s0d s5c; A. supers. 60@70c.
 Mohairs: Best combing, 2s@ BOG; best carding, 22G25c
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Mercantile Paper

NEW YORK, April 8.-Pr1me mer- cantile paper, 71S a %; exchange weak; sterling, demand 3.SSA, cables 3.S91a; francs, demand 7.01, cables 7.O3: Belgian francs, demand 7.30 cables 7.32: guilders, demand 3I.55 cables 34.65: lire demand 4.33, cables 435; marks demand 1.60. cables 1.61; Greece. demand 714; Argentine, de mand 3225: Brazilian. demand HOO; Montreal exchange, 101s Q discount.
 Time loans easier; 50 days, 90 days and six months, 6 1s O e.
 Call money firm; high. [; low. {; ruling rate 6; closing bid. s; offered al : last loan
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Produce

CHICAGO, April s.-Butter. lower: creamery extras, 46c: standards. 431ac. Eggs unchanged; receipts. 1925 cases. Poultry, alive, higher; fowls, 31 5sc c; springs, 33c.
 Potatoes, weak; receipts 50 cars northern white sacked and bulk, S0q 90c cwt; new Florida Spalding Rose No. l, s900@S50 barrel; No. ?, $500 @S.5O barrel.
 KANSAS CITY, April S.--Eggs 1c lower; firsts, 22c; seconds, 1sc. But ter unchanged. Poultry, hens, 1c higher, 25c: broilers and roosters, unchanged
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given by K. s. Lee, doing business at 622 South Fourth Avenue in the City of Phoenix. Ari- zona, that it is his intention to sell the stock of groceries, drygoods, meats, etc, together with all fixtures at said place of business, within ten days after the recording of this not ice, which is given in accordance with Chapter :, Title 51. R. S, 1913, Civil Code State of Arizona, IS amended. Dated at Phoenix. Arizona, this Sth day of April, 1921.
 K S LEE. STATE OF ARIZONA.
 COUNTY OF MARICOPA-ss. The foregoing instrument was ac- kuowledged before me this Sth day of April, 1921, by K S. Lee
 BARNETT E. MARKS. (SeaD Notary Public. My commission expires March g, 1a94
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
SHIFTING THE BURDEN

Hopkins is inviting me out to spend the weekend at his place, but I hate to put myself under obligations to such fellow"
 "Oh, don't feel that way about it. Hopkins never pays his bills, aso it will be to his butcher and grocer that you're under obligations"-New York Sun.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Metals

NEW YORK. April Stopper qui- ct, electrolytic, spot and nearby, 12&c; May and June, 13c. Iron nom
 inally unchanged. Tin, easier: spot and nearby. $29.50@29.75: futures. $2e.50 e 5000. Anthony, spot $5.12@ 525 Lead. dull: spot. $425. Zinc. quiet; East St. Louis spot. s4.65 @4.70.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Grains

CHICAGO, April S.-Close-Whea- May, s1.34: July, s1.11A.
 Corn: May, 59%c; July. 6SAc. Oats: May, STAG; July. 32%c. Pork: May. $l5.75; July. s16.00. Lard: May, s9.97; July, s10.40. Ribs: May, ss.209 July, ss.S0.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Liberty Bonds

NEW YORK, April 8. = Liberty bonds closed: 31a s, $90.14 first As, $S7.70;. second As, $S7.6S; first Az s. ss7.s2: second 44's. ss7.5o: third 4A's. $90.70; fourth 4k's, $S7.66; Vic tory 3%'s, s97.56; Victory "A s, $97.5S.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Cotton Futures

NEW YORK, April s.-Cotton fu- lures closed steady; May, 11.62; July 12.f5; October 12.72: December, 1902; January, 1912
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

to Men" Sunshine comedy, The Slickerr
 Chandler-"Miss Hobbs" starring Wanda Hawley. Mutt and Jeff car toon called Home Brew" Pathe News.
 HOUSE FOR RENT-A. Pavell. S32 Maple Ave. 4-' bs
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
BARGAINS

BARGAINS
 During the 1c sale Wednesday. Thursday, Friday, Saturday,ywez will give 25 per cent discount on 1ewelry. Parisian ivory, phonographssPf Pfloher's Glendale Pharmacy.-Adv r
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

The heat from a pound of coal. if there is no waste, can raise l9 gal Ions of water from freezing to the boiling point.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Cotton

NEW YORK, April S.-The cotton
 market closed steady at a net decline of Is to 21 points. Spot cotton quiet, l $11.S5.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

Blackberries two and one-half inches long have been found in the wilds of Colombia.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

Public offices in Italy refuse to ac- cept checks, even though certified by banks
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
Bar Sifper

NEW YORK. April s.-Bar silver: Domestic, ss15c: foreign, 57ssc.
 Mexican dollars, 44hc.
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

The total amount of air breathed by all the people of the globe is about two hundred and sixty trilIion, cubic feet
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT - Small cottage, two rooms, front and back screen porches and kitchenette; plenty of shades~S21 per month. including lights William E. Thomas. phone ST26; 2S25 North Central ave. DO
 LOST-A leather brief case. con taining papers. Leave at Republican office. zaf IT
Arizona republican., 1921-04-09

and MT. Moran is anxious that Ajo contribute it's share of the amount
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

Adam and Foe, the Promise
of Christianity, is Narrated By
the Stirring Episodes of the
Old Testament, Reproduced In
the. MoUies, 1Oifh Costumes
True To the Period.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

utilities amounted to $40, s02 900. or
20 per cent of the total; business build
ings, to $33,240,000, or 16 per cent;
educational buildings, to SIS. 602 900. or
10 per cent; and industrial buildings,
to s13,604,00O. or 6h per cent.
Contemplated new work reported
from January to August /, 1921, has
amounted to $2,S3S 900 900, more than
double the volume of contracts award
ed in the same period.
New England.
In the New England States July
building contracts amounted to $780,
1923, 900, an increase of % per cent over
the June figure.
Included in the July total were the
following items: s7,05S, 900, or 43 per
cent, for residential buildings; $685.
GOO, or % per cent, for educational
buildings; s2.231. 900. or II per cent, for
public works and utilities: and s2,174,-
900. or 10 per cent, for business build
ings.
Total construction contracts let in
this district during the first seven
months of this year have amounted to
s102 ,242 900, which is 20 per cent less
than the average for the first seven
months of the preceding five years.
Contemplated new work was re-.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06
Another Thrilling Chapter of the Golden Ro-
nance of Treasure Island"

"The Gates of Hope" The
Story of sfn HERES Under
Sentence Of Death.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

ported during July in New England
to the amount of s29,965,00 which
was IS per cent greater than the
amount of contemplated work re-
ported in June.
Contracts awarded during July in
New York State and Northern New
Jersey amounted to $50, 976, 900, Il de-
crease of 10 per cent from the June
figure.
The July total included the follow
ing items: s22.161 900. or AZ per
cent, for residential buildings; sl1.-
006,000. or 81 per cent for business
buildings: $5,317 900. or 10 per cent
for public works and. utilities, and
s4,7S9.0 900, or 9 per cent, for educa-
tional buildings.
Total construction contracts let in
this district during the first seven
months OF 1921 have amounted 10
$297,22S,0 900, an increase of l5 per
cent over the average Tor the first
seven months of the preceding five
years.
Contemplated new work reported in
this district in July 1921, amounted
to s74.290.000. bringing the total
amount of projected work reported
from January / to August / ND to
1856, S44,0 900, which is more than two
The Washington times., 1921-08-06
BUILDING ACTIVITY
THROUGHOUT j. s.
SHOWS PROGRESS
July Volume Greater Than for
the Same Month the
Previous Year.

Construction activity in July, ac-
cording to figures published by the
#. w. Dodge Company; was per cent
less than in June. although 1t was
per cent greater than in july. 1870.
Contracts awarded during July In the
twenty seven Northeastern States OF
the country amounted to 1912, 491 900.
Although the increases I'm building
operations which were expected to de-
velop in the summer months have not
materialiyed, construction activity has
held up very well in comparison with
other lines of business.
During the first ten days of July the
volume of building contracts was very
low, while the last three weeks showed
total figures of considerable magni-
tude.
Discussions of wage scales in many
centers have been protracted and set
Elements have been delayed. Conf
dence in the stability of construction
, costs has not yet been generally es-
tablished, although 1t is the opinion OF
a number of reliable authorities that
necessary construction enterprises may
be undertaken now under as favorable
conditions as are likely to prevail at
any time in the near future.
The total volume of building con-
tracts let in the territory covered by
the Dodge Company during the first
seven months of this year has amount
ed to s1,278, TAT, 900, which is 10 per
cent greater than the average figure
for the first seven months of the pre-
ceding five years.
Residential building continued in the
lead over. all other classes in July,
amounting to $50, $4,000, or % per
cent of the total. Public works and
The Washington times., 1921-08-06
JARRELlS GIVE NOVEL
DINNER TO REALTORS

On Wednesday last. Thomas e. Jar
rell entertained at a midday dinner a
party of realtors. consisting of II. l..
Rust. Percy H. Russell, william s.
Phillips, Joseph A. Herbert. r. L..
McKeever and John A. Petty. These
men made the trip to Chicago recently
with Mr.. FARRELL I'm connection with
the convention of the National Asso-
citation of Real Estate Boards and
this Informal party was arranged to
renew the pleasant friendship that
grew out Of this trip. ~
Some novel ideas were introduced
by Mrs. farrell, as hostess. who had
miniature cottages filled with flowers
In front of each plate and a For
Sale" sign with the different realtors
names served as an adornment to the
table. Appropriate place cards with
original verses pertinent to the differ
emit characteristics of each man were
presented the guests. After the din
ner was served. Mrs. FARRELL enter
tanned with several recitations and in
teresting music was supplied during
the meal.
The guests, all prominent in the
activities of the local Real Estate
Board, were unanimous in express
ing the opinion that such social gath
erings tend to a better understanding
among realtors and materially help
in the development of the boards
activities.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

and half times the amount of con-
tracts awarded In the same period.
Middle Atlantic States.
For building contracts in the Mid
die Atlantic States Comprising South.
vania. Delaware, Maryland. the Dis.
trict Of Columbia, Virginia and North
and South Cardinal amounted to
26.342,0 00, decrease OF rs per
cent from the June figure.
The July total was divided as fol-
lows: as7,362,000. or rs per cent. for
public works and utilities; s7i70.00o.
or "a per, cent, for residential build,
ings; aS4, $4,000, or IL per scent, for
business buildings, and s2,570, 900. or
10 per cent. for educational build
ings.
From January / tn August 1. 1921.
the total value of contracts let in
this district has amounted to 1885,
$4,000. which is practically equal. to
the average for the first seven
months of the preceding five years
During July, 1921, contemplated
new work In this district was report
ed to the amount of 7,7s5 900.
bringing the total amount of con-
templated work reported since the
first of January up to $43s. $4,000,
nearly two and a half times the
volume of contracts awarded in tho
same period.
Pittsburgh District.
July building contracts In West
ern Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
amounted to $4,000 900. q decrease
of 9 per cent from the June figure.
Included in the July total were the
following items: slh3o6,o0o. or 81
per cent. for public works and
utilities; s10,1s2 900. or "a per cent.
for residential buildings: sS.o2l 600. or
IL per cent, for educational build
for business buildings.
The total amount of contracts
awarded from January : to August
1, 1921. in this district has amounted
to $25S,5Se, 900, an increase of 25
per cent over the average for the
first seven months OF the preceding
five years.
In July. 1921, contemplated new
work was reported in this district to
the amount OF SOS. SOC, 900. which was
29 per cent greater than the amount
OF contemplated work reported in
June.
July building contracts in the Cen
trail West comprising Illinois, Indi-
ana, Iowa, Michigan. Wisconsin, Mis-
souri,, and portions Of Eastern Kansas
and Nebraska) amounted to 1924
600. a decrease of 5 per cent from the
June figure.
Included In the July total were the
following: s13.162.000, or % per cent.
for public works and utilities; $10.-
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

ba0 600. or IL per cent. for business
buildings: $40. $4,000. or 18 per cent.
for residential buildings. and $s.efo,..
900, or is per cent, for educational
buildings.
Durinx the first seven months OF
this year contracts were let In this
district to the amount of S3s4.l73.0o0.
which il practically equal to the av-
oraae for the first seven months OF
the preceding five years.
During July the amount OF contem-
plated new work reported In this ais
trict was $sS,772,000. The total vol
ume of contemplated new work re-
ported in the first seven months OF
the year has amounted to $sSs.osl, ;
900, which is more than double the
value of contracts awarded In the
same period. tf
The Northwest.
Contracts awarded In July In Min.
nesota and North and South Dakota
amounted to s1l.os4, 900, an increase
Of 80 per cent over the June figure.
Included In the July total were:
s3,62l,O00, or 80 per cent, for public
works and utilities; &3.376,000. or 80
per cent, for residential buildings, and
81, s65, O0o;~o II per cent, for educa-
tionai buildings.
Contracts awarded In this district
during the first seven months Of this
year have amounted to 349.S39 300, an
increase of 80 per cent. over the aver
age for the first seven months of the
preceding five years.
Contemplated new work reported
during July, 1921. in this district
amounted to 81, 273, 000.. which was s
per cent greater than the amount Of
projected work reported In June.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06
H. A. Thrift Is Building
Ten Houses on
Kenyon Street.

H. A. Thrift announces that
work Is now going forward on
the construction Of ten two-story
tapestry brick residences at Nos.
100 to 1718 Kenyon street north
west. 80 49, ga
The houses will contain eight
rooms, one and two baths, and
will be strictly modern in every
respect. Each house will have
a frontage Of twenty-three feet.
spacious porches, and built-in
garage.
Mr.. Thrift states they will be
ready for occupancy by Novem-
Der Is.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06
Electric Cream Freezer.

A new electric ice cream freezer for
household use Is being made by a
Boston man. The motor is direct con-
nected and put in a separate compart-
ment above the freezer. so as to pro-
tect IL from water and danspness.
Opening the cover disengages the
drive from the freezer at the same
time current is cut off. Closing the
cover puts the motor and freezer into
instant operation, automatically.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

Meas from all the oOorld BY
cable, qcireless and telegraph
qDith special emphasis on hap
benings in Ameriea'5 Mefrot-
oils, National Capital. and
nearby States.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06

II aOeaih of special exciusive
qOritten and draecn features BY
the cords best authors and
artists, together qcith complete
society, drama, sports, finance
and literary departments.
The Washington times., 1921-08-06
"Her Dream Of Conquest Reproduction of
Beautiful Painting, by J. w. McGurk.

Miss Grace Vanderbilfs
amazing Love Dilemma
Shall She Take Chance On
Becoming Queen of England
or Marry the Poor Brother of
the Queen of Spain?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-06

tion In large cities now caused by a
multiplicity Of small transportation We
hiclcs. reduce cost of handling and re-
suit in new revenue for electric rail-
ways.
This great city railway network. +"
he said, SHOULD transport during off :
peak hours much Of the tonnage that
new occupies the city streets In n vastly
multiplied feet Of unreellated, un-
standardized. unorganized and more or
less unsuited vehicles, which vehicles
contribute perhaps the majority Of the
congestion OF which they themselves
complain and which undeniably makes
adequate passenger transportation Of the
cities millions a difficult and In some
cases an impossible problem
Civic Necessity
This is not alone matter of cor.
rorate profit. but one Of civic necessity
to make city life more cndurab1e un-
der growing traffic. This relief would
automatically come through the con-
Solidation of the tonnage into large
units Of rolling stock. The electric sys.
tCm seemingly should be used to the best
advantage between main downtown and
outlying sub stations. the final delivery
70 be made more readily by lighter dc :
livery motors.
AT first there will be many Difficult =
ties to be ovCrcome--tranship IA E
rilities, routes, regulations. rolling
stock, track gauges in few cases
franchise legislation and especially the
opposition of railroads, trucking com
panies and a hostile public. Ncvcrthc.
less, the true economic test should. and
] believe will, ultimately prevail"