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The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
GASOLINE SALES IN STATE
LARGER THAN LAST YEAR

More gasoline has been sold in Ari-
zona during the first ten months of
this year than was sold during the
entire year of 1922, according to a
statement made this week by James
H. Kirby secretary of state.
For the ten months of 1923 ending
with October, 1871 400 1920 gallons
of gasoline were sold in Arizona as
compared with 17,360,636 gallons for
the entire year of 1922.
The gas tax collected by the secre-
tary of state through October of this
year amounts to $3O6, ,774.75 as COM
pared to $174,6O6 of the entire
twelve months of 1922. The differ
ence in exemptions of gasoline be-
tween the two gasoline laws for July,
August, September and October am
cunts approximately to 788,2OO gal
Ions of gasoline.
October of this year leads with the
largest number of gallons of gasoline
sold with 2058,73 9-10 while deem
Der of last year led with 1,713,763
gallons. Judging from the monthly
sales of 1922, it is likely that Decem-
Der will be the banner month of this
year.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
REPRESENTATIVE OF B. l.. f.
SPEAKS To- MEMBERS HERE

Mr. E. A. Peters, special represent
ative of the Brotherhood Investment
Company with headquarters at Gle
veland, Ohio, has been in town this
week explaining the financial depart
ment of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers to the members of that
organization. Mr.. Peters spoke Tues
day afternoon before the G. l. A. and
Wednesday morning before the B. l..
E.
Mr.. Peters stated in his talks that
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers is 81 years DID, and during
this time it has never violated a con-
tract or broken an agreement 1t is
the richest labor organization in the
world with five hundred and thirty
five million dollars in resources.
The Brotherhood Investment Com
pany is the finance company control
led by the Brotherhood through own
ership of 81 per cent of it's common
stock. It's preferred stock is sold to
the general public both in and out of
the labor ranks. 1t not only holds
a controlling interest in tho various
labor banks" which have been re-
Gently making their appearance in
leading railroad centers but also does
a flourishing bond business, handling
a general list of government, munich
pal and corporation bonds
Since the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers Cooperative National
Bank was organized on November 1,
1920, it has had a remarkable growth.
At that time it's resources amounted
to $650,971.77. On November 1, 1923,
its resources had grown to $24,73S,
1883. The institution has also had
phenomenal growth in deposits. On
November, 1922 it's deposits amounted
to $15,541, ,37133 and on Nov. 1, 1928,
they had increased to $22,113 ,434.78
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
MRS. anna RONk SUCCUNBS
AT Los ANGELES HOSPITAL

Mrs. Anna Ronk, for several years
a. stenographer in the old Navajo
Apache Bank and Trust Company here
and the wife of w. S. Ronk, formerly
manager of the local Santa Fe tele
graph office, passed away quietly
Friday afternoon in the Good Sama-
ritan Hospital at Los Angeles after a
short illness.
About two years ago Mrs. Ronk
underwent an operation from which
she never fully recovered and she
was compelled again to enter the hos
pital about two months ago. She
will be remembered as woman of
exceedingly pleasing personality, and
her many friends in Winslow will
learn of her untimely demise with
much sorrow.
Mr. Ronk passed through Winslow
on No 10 Monday night accompanying
the remains to Indianapolis, Indiana.
their old home, where interment will
take place today.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
CONCRETE WORK DONE
ON Street CROSSINGS

Considerable work has been done
on the streets this week by the city
in line with the town officials policy
of making improvements whenever
they can do so. Concrete dip
has been constructed by Street Sup
ervisor Pete Henderson at the corner
of Cherry and Berry avenues. On the
north side of Cherry at Winslow a
concrete cross walk has been put in,
as we'll as a combination cross walk
and vale gutter on the south side or
Aspinwall at Williamson and cross
walk on the west side of the same
intersection. A cross walk has also
been put in on the north side of
Fourth street at Williamson avenue.
Other cutters and walks are con-
templated and will probably be con-
structed in the near future.
James N. Petty has completed lay
ing the linoleum at the city hall,
doing an excellent job. The desk,
table and chairs for the hall have
arrived and have been installed. The
gas radiators which were recently in
stalled are exceeding expectations in
giving suitable heat. One radiator
was metered separately to a room
to see how much gas it consumed
CITY Clerk Ed. Johnson found that it
heated the room comfortably at an
operating cost of two cents an hour,
which-is exceedingly cheap. Bert
Steinert, gas plant manager, is work
ing night and day at the plant put
ting the equipment in first-class con-
dition so as to give the public the
best service possible.
A new set of wheels has been pur-
chased for the city Fordson. Street
Supervisor Henderson is taking so
much pride in them that great deal
of street work is likely to be done in
the near future. He used the Ford
son to clean the streets this week af-
ter the dust storm. The street sup
ervisor purchased the wheels in
Phoenix last Saturday while he was
on a business and pleasure trip to
the state capitol.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
CHRISTIAN CHURCH BAZAAR
TO BE HELD DECEMBER CT

Ladies of the Christian church are
making extensive preparations for
their annual bazaar, which will be
held in the Maccabee hall on Thurs
day and Friday, December and 7.
A cafeteria lunch will be served on
both days from IL a. m. to 8 p. m.
A very good luncheon is assured
everyone who eats at the bazaar. The
viands include hot dogs, chile tasty
sandwiches, salad, steaming coffee,
pie and cake.
Among the concessions will be a
fancy work booth, a candy booth, an
apron booth and a fish pond. The
ladies have prepared a large number
of useful things which will make very
good Christmas gifts, including aprons
pillow cases, doll clothes, luncheon
sets and all kinds of fancy work.
The people of Winslow are cordial
ly invited to attend the bazaar on
both days.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
EVENTFUL PARADE
HELD BY SCHOOLS
More Than 500 People Take
Part In ROusing Procession

More than 500 school children, stu
dents and teachers with almost a
dozen characteristic floats, headed bv
the WinslOw Hi band paraded through
the business section of the CITY on
Friday afternoon in observance of
National Educational Week. The de-
monstration was by far the best para
Gle ever held here by the schools in
such celebration
Thirty minutes before the big af
fair was scheduled crowds of towns
people lined Second avenue and liter
ally blocked the Kinsley and Second
street intersection, where the parade
halted for short program. All busi-
ness houses in the city closed during
the celebration, and this helped to
swell the large number of people who
gathered on the streets for the oc-
casion
AT the beginning of the program
the high school band played a selec-
tion, which was followed by a song.
America, The Beautiful" Mr.. ]. e.
Kyle leading in the singing Copies
of the loyalty Pledge and the songs.
America, The Beautiful" and "Ame-
rica", were passed out to the towns
people, who Joined in the exercises.
Following the song Mr. Grady Gam
mage, who presided at the program,
gave short talk and then, introduced
Mr. Glenn Evans of the high school
student body.
Mr. Evans spoke briefly and to the
point on education, summarizing the
development Of education in the
United States. He then gave some
convincing statistics of the value of
education. He said in part: "The
uneducated laborer earns, on the ave-
rage, $500 in year, which in 40
years would amount to $4,000. The
high school graduate earns, on the
average, of $1,000 year, which in
40 years would amount to $4,000.
This education requires IL years of
$50 days each, total of 2160 days
of school. If 216O days at school adds
$4,000 to the income for life, then
each school day adds 1925
with no schooling of 5,000 900 peo-
pie only 81 attained distinction. With
grammar school education sos attain
ed distinction out of 33,0O0,000 OF
100000 people with high school edu-
cation, 1245 attained distinction. Out
of 100000 college graduates, 5768
attained distinction.
''The child with no education has
one chance in 100000 of performing
distinguished service. With grammar
school education he has four times
the chance. With a high school edu-
cation he has 81 times the chance,
and with college education he has
500 times the chance"
The above statistics were taken
from information compiled by the
United States Bureau of Education
for the year 1923.
After Mr.. Evans speech the school
children gave the Loyalty Pledge,
which was followed by the singing
of America.
Several of the foates were very
good and attracted much attention.
Those that deserve special mention
are: "This Man Went to School and
This One Didn't; "The Little Red
Continued on page seven)
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
ELKS LODGE TO HOLD
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial services will be held at
2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Wash
ington school auditorium by the Bene-
VIOLENT and PROTECTIVE Order of Elks.
Hon. w. P. Geary, who is recogniz-
Ell as one of the ablest speakers of
Northern Arizona, willie deliver the
principal address. Mr.. Geary has
lived in Navajo county for about 20
years and is a past exalted ruler of
Winslow lodge No. 536 B. P. o. Elks.
He practiced law in this city before
Arizona was admitted to the Union,
serving as district attorney of Navajo
county for several terms. In 1913 he
was elected to the Arizona State Cor
poration Commission and served six
years. He also served in the judge
advocate generals department during
the war with the rank of major. At
ter the war he practiced law at Phoe-
nix for time and is now situated at
Holbrook.
An elaborate program has been
arranged for the memorial services
including ritualistic ceremonies by
the officers of the lodge and musical
selections by Mrs. Paul T. Liljedahl,
Mrs. Bruce Matthie and the High
school Girls Glee Club. Mr.. Paul T..
Liljedahl will direct the ritualistic
music in which the High school Girls
Glee Club takes part.
The memorial services, in which
the members of the lodge pays res
pect to their departed brothers, is
an annual ceremony with the order.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the services.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
SOCIETY EXTENDS THANKS
FOR SUPPORT OF BAZAAR

The annual Catholic bazaar which
ended last Friday night was sue
cess, for which the ladies of the Altar
society sincerely thank those who
made contributions >and likewise the
general public for their cooperation
and support.
In addition to the business houses
mentioned in the last issue of the
Mail. The Ideal Bakery, R. P. Kelley
and the Carduff Transfer Company
gave valuable contributions for the
bazaar.
The following people received the
prizes: Patricia Mcnamara, doll;
Mrs. w. A. Vanderburg, pillow; Sallie
Anna Welsh, piano; Mrs. Lucy M.
Robinson, waffle Iron; Mrs. R. NJ.
Bruchman, sheet and pillow slips;
George Bertino, trunk; Mrs. E. H
Black, wooden blankets; John Moore,
wooden blankets, Mrs. j. B. Drumm,
buffet set; Ida Drumm, WATCH Mrs.
Cora Morris, cake; Miss M. G. Wal
ters, bowl of candy; Bert Waterman,
center piece; Mrs. r. M. Bruchman,
silver spoons; Claude Quebedeaux,
Navajo rug; Rev. Father Albouy,
sweater; E. F. Drumm, breakfast coat
and G. w, Ryan, crochet hat.
Johnny Williams and his partner,
Miss Alice Fenton, tied with James N.
Petty of Phoenix and his partner Mrs.
Frank Smith for the prizes as the'
best walters. Williams won the flip
of the coin, receiving a box of mems
hose. Miss Fenton received a sofa
cushion.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
Vim. Pitcher Concert Party
Scores Triumph At Recital

dialect song and several catchy songs
as Lightning Bug, Kitty, Pussy
Willow" and apron Strings. These
catchy pieces pleased the grown-ups
as we'll as the children. Among Mr.
Pitchers serious offerings were: Star
of the Golden West" difficult song
but exquisitely charming; Roses of
Picardy", which was rare treat;
and "Marketta", a song of sentiment
with wonderful melody.
Miss Thelma Strange is indeed a
child prodigy. Although only a young
girl she is a master of the violin,
playing difficult classical selections of
the great composers with ease and
rare tonal expression Miss Strange
is truly a wonder, forcing Mr.. Pitcher
to divide the laurels of the evening.
She played several classical favor
ties, such as Meditation" Souvenir"
and Mozart's "Minueto", which were
played with exquisite delicacy and
charm. Other selections done in the
same mastery manner were: Mighty
Like a Rose, From the Cane Brake
and Electro"
Miss Lillian Carson, the pianiste,
rIayed two selections which showed
that she is a musician of much abili-
ty. Her pieces were applaude by the
audience.
The Pitcher Concert was a musical
treat for WinsIow The entertain
ment was easily worth four times the
price of it, If you have not already
bought a season ticket to the Deluxe
Lyceum course, be sure to do so and
attend the ollowing numbers. You
will miss much if you do not attend
them
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30

Pitchers Concert party, the first
number of the De Luxe Lyceum
course which has been booked by the
Womans club for a series of five en-
tertainments to be given in Winslow
this winter, scored a triumph We'd
nesday evening at the Washington
school auditorium with its artistic
combination.
All three members Of the party con-
clusively demonstrated that they are
artists of high rank. Their program
was not a highbrOw presentations but
one that the people of this city could
enjoy to the fullest extent. Every
number was distinct hit; not sin
gle piece failed to win the audience
response.
The numbers in which all three ar
lists took part were exquisitely done
none of which failed to please the
audience. Some of the numbers in
which the party took part We're:
Just Like Your Eyes, an artistic
piece with a charming melody; Las
sic of Mine, which completely cap
tivated the audience; and Sing Me
to Sleep, which was exceptionally
pleasing.
Mr.. Pitcher, who is not only gift
ed tenor with a rich and charming
voice but also an entertainer of the
highest type, captivated his audience
with his serious pieces as well as
with his catch songs. Accompanied
by the pianist he sang a number o
songs which we're delightfully."- charm
ing. Mr.. Pitcher demonstrated his
versatility with ''Lindy Lou, a Negro
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
CONTRACTORS PUSHING WORK
ON new MASONIC STRUCTURE

Work on the new Masonic temple,
which will cost approximately S16,-
900, is progressing rapidly. Contrac-
tors Laveson and Solberg are push
ing the construction Of the building
and expect to have it completed about
the middle of January if weather con-
ditions are not adverse.
The four walls of the structure are
up, and the roof was finished this
week Carpenters are now engaged
in interior construction work. When
the temple is completed it will be a
great improvement to the city.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
Johnny Williams Married
In Gallup to Miss Brown

Mr. Johnny Williams, proprietor of
the Palace Meat Market, and Miss
Ruth Brown of Kansas City, were
married, on Tuesday at Gallup. Mr..
and Mrs. Williams returned to Win
slow where they will make their
home. Mr. Williams has been engag-
ed in the Butcher business on second
street for the past year and a half.
Miss Brown came to Winslow from
Kansas City some time ago and has
been employed at the Harvey House.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
Miss Mary Dadey Weds
I'll. Clements of Bisbee

Word has been received here that
Miss Mary Dadey, who has been teach
ing school at Fort Thomas this term
was married on November 20 to Mr..
Harry Clements at Bisbee The bride
is a graduate of Tempe Normal and
formerly taught school in Winslow,
having lived here for number of
years. She resigned from her posi-
tion at Fort Thomas Mr.. and Mrs.
Clements are making their home in
Bisbee
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
Mercedes Padilla Buried

Mercedes Padilla, who died Novem-
Der 21 at the home of Jake Padilla in
the Kleindienst addition of heart
trouble, was buried Friday morning
in the local cemetery, services being
conducted at the Catholic church.
Mercedes Padilla had lived in Hol
brook for many years and visiting
here when she died.
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-30
American Legion Post Will
Nominate Officers Monday

The Frank Perkins Post of the
American Legion will hold nomina
ton of officers at it's meeting on Mon
day night All members are urged
to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
CHAPTER XVII
What Happencd 20 Harley

Some two hours after Paul Har-
ley's examination Of Jones. the ex-
parlormaid, a shabby street hawker
appeared in the Strand, bearing a
tray containing copies of "Old
Moore's Almanac" Nobody appear
ed to be particularly interested, and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
@. Are all animals natural swim

@. Are all animals natural swim
mers?-F. l..
A. According to the best author
tiles, all animas excepting man,
monkeys and. perhaps, the three
toed sloth, either swim naturally OF
go through the motions of swimming
when suddenly immersed in water.
There are, however, several animals
that. although they swim naturally,
down as they swim. This is the
case with rabbits, mice, moles, and
the smaller cats, drowning being the
result of the fur becoming satatlt-
ed
@. What is a split infinitive?-
NJ w.
A. A Split infinitivo" is n in
which an adverb is introduced be-
tween the word ITO" and the vert
form, such as ito heartily laugh
WooIley, in his Handbook of Com
position, states that the word to
as used with the infinitive is not to
be classed as a proposition. 1t is an
integral part of the infinitive and
hence should not be separated from
the verb forms.
Q. Have the pictures of n Am
orleans been used on Philippine post
age stamps?--W. l.. p.
A. The portraits of seven Amer
leans have appeared on stamps OF
the Philippine Islands; Washington,
Franklin, Lincoln. Nc Kinley, Ma
ior General II. w. Lawton, Rear Adj
miral Sampson, and Admiral Dewey.
@. What is the real name of SaN
Rohmer ?-T. d.
A. Sax Rohmer, is the pseudo
nym, of Arthur Sarsfield Ward.
@. How can a concrete floor be
given a smooth finish ?-H. w.
A. 1t can be treated with paraf-
fin wax dissolved in turpentine, fol-
lowed by a coating of powdered wax
worked on to the floor in the same
manner as n wooden floor is waxed
and polished. Another method that
might be employed would DC coating
the surface of the floor with liquid
soar which is worked up into a
iather and rubbed into the floor by
means of a scrubbing br ash. after
which an occasional application OF
powdered soap on the floor would
serve to keep the surface in good
shape. 1t might be that several APP
plications of liquid soap would be
necessary before the surface is filled
sufficiently to provide a smooth fin
ish which would be satisfactory.
Q. What tests may be applied to
determine whether a stone is a dia-
mond?-H. T.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
Health Talks
AIDING HEART r

If the real importance of the nor
NAL heart, in helping life extension
often to ten, fifteen and even twenty
years could be fully impressed on
parents and children, our life line
would show surprising gain.
THE number of children who are
placed under a handicap early in
life, could be very much reduced
through a heart examination by a
competent physician. This test
should be carefully and thoroughly
made after children-have apparently
fully recovered from attacks of
rheumatism scarlet fever. tonsiliris
or d~iphtheria. 1t is not infrequent
for many children to be crippled for
life with n heart action that does
only about half it's normal work.
The use and development of mus
cles in the chest, arms and shout
ders, that aid the heart in It's nor-
NAL action is also of prime impor-
lance. Erect posture has much to
do in aiding a good heart action and
healthy lungs. II the space In which
the heart acts is narrowed or con-
stricted by flattcned chest or lower
ed breast-bone and incorrect work
ing or resting posture, the Interior
ence is felt not only by the heart
itself but by other dependent organs.
You can greatly aid your heart to
FORMAL action by careful attention
to the manner and time of eating.
Hurried meals spoil many a good
heart. Take at least twenty minutes
for refreshment.
The action of the heart Is quite
different during certain periods Of
rest and sleep. While 1t is true the
heart does not get a real vacation
from action. it does obtain some res
during perfect sleep. Don't overload
your stomach late at night and gp
to bed with nothing but work ahead
for your heart, pumping blood for
unnecessary food supply. Every
time you do 1t you shorten your life,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31

After Christmas the old year stumbles along as though unde-
led whether to go or stay, and humanity-tired but happy
Em the strenuousness Of the holiday-goes back to work. The
Fit of peace and good will is continued partly because it is diff
Lit to relnquish habits and a mental state which have been built
from day to day. 1t would be well if the spirit could be carried
! and through the new year.
The end of the year is the time to close accounts and make
Inventory of the stock still on hand. There is market this year
! the old stuff, and for new, far superior to that of last year.
iness houses had an unusually good holiday trade, and must
restock shelves to meet present and future demands.
More people employed this year was responsible for surplus
ity. Some benevolent organizations had difficulty finding
e in need of assistance.
individuals should not neglect to take inventories of their ac-
Rlishments, failures, aims and equipment. Henry Ford says
kare should be regarded merely as an opportunity to begin again
a better understanding Of the work to be done. Resolutions
ften treated as a joke, but they serve a purpose. 1t individ-
onvince themselves that something can be done, it will be
Even though the resolution is kept only a day, 1t strengthens
ter. Self-discipline is attained by degrees, and such sue
owever small or shorthved, is important, Resolutions should
constructive purpose. IL everyone will start the New Year
he intention Of working hard and saving part OF each day
gs there will be little need for charity when another Christ
$ 100
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-31
anns Rush Well Handled

a. is due Postmaster Tyrrel and his corps OF assistant 1or
oEPenxy manner in which the Christmas rush OF mall was
! feet onre. For the first time in many years the letter carriers
e asn e. to spend Christmas at home instead OF devotlng the
aa4or nor Of the dav delivering mail. The mail was all de-
.ared as far as received, by the afternoon before Christmas. IL
owed good management and a well organized force.
AT the post office, too, there was a decided Improvement over
rmer wears. There was no long line waiting at the windows to
served. Additional facilities were afforded, extra windows
ere opened and the great throng of people mailing Christmas
Gkacos was handled with dispatch and without confusion. "The
lest Christmas rush | have ever experienced, " was the way one
she clerks at the stamp window put it just a day or two before
ristmas. Many people commented on the fact that there were
long delays at the post office this year.
Postmaster TyrrelPs long experience with Christmas rushes
Is made it possible for him to handle the situation most success
ally this year. He is giving Perth Amboy a real businessliks adj
ainistration of the post office. Needless to say it is giving a great
zeal of satisfaction. The postmaster and his force are to be con-
: atulated on the excellent manner in which the Christmas rush
f~fhandled.