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Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
VALUE OF ADVERTISING

Modern business matter of advertising People long
follow the ancient of going to market to purchase the
few necessary articles that required by the family and
which the merchant may have had exposed upon his shelves
tucked under the counter behind in tiers of drawers
that opened unless the customer inquired for the
goods that thus hidden away.
Today the successful merchant the columns of the
newspapers advertise his He only tells what he
various articles either ngy artsticay grouped He
thus obtain clear understanding of what offered
for SALE its price and if is credit house, the terms and
ditions of sale.
is this variety of advertising that has created demand
for thousands of articles that would sold otherwise
than by advertising Advertising creates demand for everything
that necessity inventive genius has will produce Adver
ing calls attention to the goods people to think and
want the things they and read of.
Advertising has created demand that before existed
and the demand has set in motion thousands of Wheels given
employment thousands of workers and provided them with the
purchase the things advertised Thus the
chain that started with link has and heightened
until it includes almost endless number of workers.
Advertising the mansprng of business 1t the creator
of business and the of nations prosperity Advertising
tells the where CO. how get the
builds mills railroads. great industries and fact everything
that enters into the life and prosperity of nation keeps
the trains moving the ships sailing the arpanes flying and
gives employment to millions of people who would otherwise find
existence problem. Read the advertisements They of Wit
Importance and may dollars in the expenditure
necessary to every household.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
BANNER NUMBER

The MidWnter Resource edition the Arizona Republican
hummer hundred and forty of and adver
tsng maera record of which any metropolitan daily might
we'll be proud The Republican is miles ahead of all other daily
newspapers published in Arizona and compares favoraby with
the big dae of Los Angeles Denver and San Francisco The
veteran editor Billy Spear directing head of the and ed
tora department has made thousands of friends the Re-
publican with his strong editorials and clean items
This edition of the Republican the best advertisement
that be the state of Arizona and citizen who has
the interest of the state at heart should purchase
of this number and mail to acquaintance another
state might well be termed booster edition. for it the
best boost the Baby State May the Republican
tnue the good work doing for Arizona and the 100000 in
habitants thereof
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

Phillips stating that he had assigned
the Rev. r. w. Underwood, D. D. l..
l.. D., OF the Montgomery District of
the Alabama conference, to Los An
stated that Rev. G. W. Ford of the
Central Alabama conference had been
assigned to the charge in Portland,
Ore. Rev. Thompson is well acquaint-
ed with these new ministers who come
to this district and states that they
are brilliant men and will add
strength to the California-Arizona con-
ference.
Home From New Mexico.
The Rev. A. c. Caldwell, conference
missionary of the California-Arizona
conference of the c. NJ E. church, re-
turned this week from New Mexico
where he has been in the interest of
the church. He conducted several
meetings at various stations and re-
ports the work going along nicely all
over New Mexico. The Rev. 2. 2.
Johnson IS presiding elder of this dis
trict and was with Rev. Caldwell a
part of the time. DR.. johnson, resides
in Las Cruces, N. M
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News From Pueblo, Colo.
Word received from Mrs. Kate
Johnson of Phoenix who entered the
Lincoln Home in Pueblo short time
ago, is to the effect that she is well
pleased and happy in her new home.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
PITY THE POOR EDITOR

lawyer charges $40 for ten minutes conversation
the insists paying it. doctor charges 81 for pre-
scrpon and the patient Oh pshaws that enough" An
undertaken conducts funeral and charges 500 and he is just
perfectly lovely with everybody inside and outside the family
buys gold brick and apologies for not having bitten
An editor walks mile in the hot get the facts of
sudden death wedding social function and spends three
hours in writing and tells lies and praises people till he
hates himself Then he makes insignificant omission
charges cents straight for three extra papers he
stngy who gets anything right charges
times the price of city twice large In short he
confounded and ought
per--Exchange.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

She had a very enjoyable Xmas and
was well remembered by friends. The
letter states that she is as happy as it
is possible for anyone to be-
To Enter School Here.
The Rev. E. w. Niles of California
has brought his nine year old daughter
to Phoenix in order that she may re-
ceive the proper schooling School
facilities in the district where he re-
sides in California, are inadequate, he
said, and his daughter will remain at
the home of Dr. C. A. Gilmore, 425
East Washington St. and attend the
Douglass Grammar school, of which
Prof. P. Landry is principal
The Great Sensation.
On the last Tuesday night in Janu-
ary, or to he exact, JAN, 30th, one of
the most interesting subjects now be-
fore the people of Arizona will be dis
cussed in debate between the Rev.
Major Jones and Editor A. R. Smith
The debate will be at the Zion Meth
odist church, under auspices of the
N. A. A. G. p. Subject; Resolved That
Capital Punishment Should Be Abol-
ished III Arizona. Rev Mr. Jones will
uphold the affirmative, while Smith
will take the negative side of the dis
cussion. Some interesting statistics
will be produced to prove the con-
tention of both sides. You can't af-
ford to miss it.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
GET A RECEIPT

An Oklahoma editor tells of old Indian that
office his paper The editor money then the
Indian wanted receipt The editor tried to talk him
Mr. Indian insisted getting the receipt making it the
editor wanted to know why he persistent about wanting
receipt The Indian said: me die sometime Go big
and ST. Peter ask be good Indian say yes say you
debts? He did you pay editor paper?
He say, where is receipt? have it
all over hell to find to get receiptCowden nois)
flector
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

LOCAL NEWS

Relief Club Notes.
The B. T. w. H. R. club held a call
meeting Tuesday night, Jan, 2, and
the following new members were en-
rolled; Mr.. T. t, Turner, Mr.. Isiah
Lewis, Mrs. N. D. billiard, Miss. Sadie
Walton. The attendance was large
and a very interesting meeting was
held. Next regular meeting will be
held Tuesday evening, jan, 9, at 1884
East Jefferson st. All members urged
to attend. This cub will have charge
of the refreshments this Friday even
ing, JAM, 5, at the celebration of the
Hospital Anniversary. The public is
invited. Everything free.
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SCOTS Are Hosts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter e. Scott wound
ur the old year Sunday night, Dec. 81,
with beautifully appointed dinner at
their home, 1890 East Adams street,
complimentary to few friends. The
color scheme of red and green was car
ried out in the decorations and in the
refreshments wherever possible.
Those present were Miss Iva Mae
Tomlin, Mr. Geo W. Hareman, Mr..
E. S. P. Dawson, the host and hostess.
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An Appreciation.
l take this method of thanking all
who gave SO generously through Mrs.
N. w Bradley to my relief while l
was quarantined in my home, 1907
South 4th avenue. / also wish to
II ank Miss Edna Nelson for the beauti-
frl remembrances sent my children
Mrs. Lizzie Grant
Eastern Star Activities.
Officers. elected and installed in
Salt Valley Chapter, o. E. s., on
Tuesday afternoon, Dec, 10, were as
follows: Annie E. Wise, w. M; Cora
Trice, Assistant Matron; L. Wade,
Conductress; A. E. Thompson, Assn't.,
Cond.; A. M Woody. Treas; E M.
Brown, Sec'y.; ]. j. Brown, Warder;
A. E. Hackett, Sentinel; L. A. Walker,
S. A.: Lena Young, s. r.; Clara
Clemons, s. E.; Gertrude Bradley, s.
M; Pamalee McCutcheon, S. E. L.
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Browne Are Hosts.
Mr. and Mrs J. ]. Brown and
mother, Mrs. A. NJ Woody of 1922
E Jefferson ST. entertained on Christ
mas day with an elaborate turkey
dinner in honor of Mr.. Roy Parker and
mother,M Mrs. Susie Parker and Mrs.
Nancy Murphy. Turkey with all the
trimmings was served and enjoyed and
after dinner the guests were enter
tanned with music on the victrola.
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l. 3. S. A. Meeting
The Phoenix class of the Inter-
national Bible Students Association,
invites all who desire to take course
OF study in the Bible, to attend the
class study every Thursday evening at
1888 East Monroe St. This course
will cover 26 weeks of serious study
and will cover the essentials of the
Bible. The text books required are,
The Harp of God" and Bible. Seats
are free and no collection will ever
be taken. Every Thursday night at
1888 East Monroe Street.
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The Grays Are Hosts.
Thursday, December 2S, Mr.. and
Mrs Perry Payne and daughter, Miss
Eleanor G. Payne of Phoenix and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Burkhardt of Goodyear,
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06


at a beautiful appointed dinner, at
their ranch home near Chandler A
delightful repast was served and en-
joyed.
Remembers The Editor.
Mrs. Della King, proprietor of the
California Hat Cleaning Works, 224
East Adams street remembered the
Editor of The Tribune and his family
with a very acceptable gift on New
Years day This was altogether un-
expected, yet very highly appreciated
by the Editor and his family.
Christmas Gifts Supreme.
The Booker T. Washington Hospital
Relief Club presented the Editor of
The Tribune and his family with a
beauaiful Pyrex baking dish as a
Christmas gift. To say that this gift
was appreciated, only expresses it
mildly The club has the right idea
that of giving useful presents, and in
this case one was given that is not
only useful, but ornamental as we'll.
Words are inadequate to express our
the success during the year. and
years to come, that we wish for our
selves.
The Mccoys Are Hosts.
New Years Day, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Mccoy entertained with a lovely din
ner at their home 1705 East Jefferson
street complimentary to a few of their
friends. A sumptuous repast was SER
we'd and enjoyed. Among those pre-
sent were Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Hender-
son, Mr. and Mrs Maupins. Mr.
Thomas Myers, Mrs. Mary Thomas
and the host and hostess.
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Expresses Her Thanks.
Mrs. Gable Buie Brown wishes to
thank the Booker T. Washington Hos
pital Relief Club for the SIS given her
as Christmas present This was en-
tirely unexpected and highly appre-
ciated by Mrs. Brown.
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Spend Holidays Here
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Mcdonald and son
Bert Mcdonald of Ray, spent the
holidays in Phoenix the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. VIM Burnett in lis South
Sixth street Mrs. Burnett is sister
of Mrs. Mcdonald Bert Mcdonald is
the Ray representative of The Phoe-
nix Tribune.
Entertain Missionary Ladies.
At the meeting of the missionary
society and these ladies are alive and
day afternoon, Dec, 21, little Eleanor
and Rachael Smith, daughters of A..
r. and Mrs. Smith, entertained the
ladies with songs and recitations.
Mrs. Tannehill is president of this
stociety and these ladies are alive and
progressive. The society meets every
Thursday afternoon at this church and
all who are interested in missionary
work, invited 10 attend
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His Luck Changes.
Mr. VIM Shannon, senior member
of the firm of Turner & Shannon, man
ayers of the Racket store, 81 South
End street, and president of the "Rab-
bit Club, had a streak of bad luck
New Years Day. He is known to be
a dead shot on rabbits, and he went
out hunting New Years Day and didn't
get single rabbit. This is so un-
usual for Mr. Shannon that the mem
bers of the rabbit Club" requested
the reporter to make note of this bit of
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

news III Ine tribune. MT. shannon Is
chagrinned, flabbergasted, and out
done to think that he went hunting
and never bagged a single rabbit. Its
the first time in his life that he has
had such luck, Mr.. Shannon told the
reporter. Well, there always has to
be First time to everything. Cheer
up. 1t might have been worse.
Entertain At Dinner.
New Years day, Mr.. and Mrs. A. R.
Smith entertained with a delightful
turkey dinner at their home, 1902 East
Jefferson street, complimentary to a
few friends. The dining room was
artistically decorated for the occasion
and the color scheme of red and green
was carried out in the dinner where
ever possible. Beautiful New Year
greetings marked the position of each
guest and place card covers were laid
for Mrs. Della King, Mr.. G. T. Tinsley,
Mrs. Cora NJ. Jones, Alfred R. Smith,
Hannah Virginia Smith, Rachael Eliza
| beth Smith, Eleanor Lucille Smith,
! Mrs. A. R. Smith and Mr.. A. R. Smith
After dinner the guests were enter.
tanned witt piano selections by little
Eleanor and Rachael Smith After
wishing their hosts happy New Year,
the guests departed for the Columbia
theatre where they enjoyed the perfor-
nance by the Famous Georgia Min
strels.
| Excellent Services
Splendid services were conducted
Sunday at the c. NJ E. church. In the
morning the pastor, Rev. M Thompson
delivered very interesting and in
! spring sermon to a large and appre-
ciative audience. In the evening, the
Rev. DR.. Axtell, white minister, filled
the pulpit and made a wonderful talk
on the subject; Prepare To Meet Thy
| God" DR. Axtell is scholarly and a
Christian gentleman and his message
was well received by the large con-
gregation which always attends even
ing services at this popular and grow
ing church. A quartette from the Ad-
ventist church rendered several Sc
lections that were very appropriate and
well received
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Second Baptist Church.
Divine services we're well attended
on last Sunday at the Second Baptist
church and in the morning the pastor,
Rev. E. D. Greene preached an able
ermon to his congregation. In the
evening, visiting minister, the Rev.
3. w. Niles of California, delivered
/ the sermon. He chose for his subject.
Temptation, Ambition and Pride"
Gen. 8, 6. His was an excellent dis
course and the congregation was well
pleased with his talk.
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Tanner Chapel Services.
Sunday services at Tanner Chapel
A. E. M. church were we'll attended
and the pastor. Rev. A. C. Moore de-
livered two able sermons. His re-
marks were well received and all went
away feeling that they had been bene-
fitted
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| Antioch Baptist Church
On last Sunday the services at the
Antioch Baptist church were very
good the attendance fair. Pastor Gil
more preached two able sermons and
all were pleased with his discourse
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New Ministers Assigned.
The Rev M. Thompson, pastor of
the local c. M. E. church received a
: letter this week from Bishop C. H.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

were guests of Mr.. and Mrs Jack Gray
at beautiful appointed dinner, at
their ranch home near Chandler. A
delightful repast was served and en-
joyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
FLOOR OF CHURCH
COLLAPSES: MANY
Are BADLY INJURED

EnGEWDpD. TcxaS May IA
score or more persons were injured
here Yesterday when the floor ~ ihn
nartlv finished Methodist church in this
little Van Ianit county town collapsed
All the injured viii recover. according
to Dr. II. f'randon. who attended MANY
~ those hurt. Those most seriously
injured were Mrs. j. y. Lewis ~ Edge
wood. J. ~ Lewis. Mrs w M Dean
and her daughter. Mrs J. T.. Prcwn.
Rob Scott ~ Wills Point. Mrs. Hobcrt
Rilev n Wills Point and r. T.. Valentine
If Canton.
The song Abide With Me- had puSt
ended M the cornerstone LAYING ccre-
mony M the church. when the section az
the flooring gave way. prcrinitating
scores ~ men. women and children into
the basement 4 human line was form
el through a window w which those
thrown into the pit Were removed
Physicians from nearby towns aided the
local doctors in caring for the injured
About dozen suffered minor hurts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
EFFORT MADE TO REDUCE
POTATO PRICE CLAIMED
BY LOCAL PRODUCE MEN

That an effort il being made TO
reduce the price Of new potatoes to
the producers, is the claim Of w. +.
Latham. Of this city. representative
of Crockett a. We'll. dealers in pro-
drce. The Kansas City Packer. un-
der date Of May IL. carried large
advertisement Of Sam Segari e Co..
carlot brokers Of New Orleans. who
were quoting probable prices for
potatoes at approximately one half
the amount Rio Grande Valley
producers have been receiving. The
local growers have been receiving
around O cents per pound for all
potatoes marketed this spring, but
the maximum listed by the New Or
leans firm in the Kansas City publi-
cation was three and three fourths
cents per pound.
A telegram sent from the local
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
FIRST CARROTS OF
TOMATOES SHIPPED
BY VALLEY FARMERS

HARLINGEN. Texas. May 1s.--Truck
shipments from Valley towns Saturday
were again iigh. with only eighteen cars
leaving. In the shipments Saturday.
which were from Fridays loading. there
We're two cars Of tomatoes WHICH were
the first solid ears Of the season. Har-
linren and Sen Bcnito tied for firs;
honors in he tomato shipments There
was one car Of roasting ears shipped
Saturday by Brownsville Mixed vege-
tables was first with ten Of the eighteen
ears. San Benito and Brownsville each
shipped five cars and Mercedes moved
four ears Of the total number shipped.
Shipmens were made as follows
Harlingen shipped one car Of tomatoes
and one car Of mixed vegetables; San
Benito shipped one car Of tomatoes and
two cars of mixed vegetables also two
cars Of beans; McAlien moved one car
us did Olmi.o: Brownsville moved cars
Of mixed vegetables and one car Of
beans: Mercedes shipped one car Of
mixed vegetables and one car Of corn
and two cars Of beets and caro- 5.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
CENTER COLLEGE
PHENOM TO COACH
THE HORNED FROGS

FORT WORTH. Texas, May H.
Madison Bell. one Of the greatest OF
the wonder team with which Cen -er Col
lece swept through four recent years.
has been elected to coach the Texas
Christian University Horned Frog foot
ball team. The announcement. comes af-
ter long suspense on the part Of the
locals. who have wondered who the
Christians would have 20 pilot them in
10 the great Southwestern Association
Everybody Is happy over the selection
Of Bell.
Bell is Fort Worth's own. and his re-
turn to the city in this new capacity
will mean much for the development
OF football in local circles. In fact, he
is one Of the great team. which put
high school football on the map in
Texas. playing on the State champion
team which Robert l.. Meyers coached
for the North Side. And from that lime
TO this he has been in the group Of
leaders in this great sport.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
HIGH WINDS HIT
COTTON CROP HARD

The high winds Of the past week have
injured the cotton crop 20 some extent
according to statements BY Brownsville
farmers and reports received from the
upper part of the Valley. but the extent
Of the damage canno. be asccr aimed for
several days. In tla sandy sections the
constant blowing of the sand against
the cotton plants " believed o have re-
suited in serious damage. but in other
sections OF the Valley the damage II
not expected 70 be rrca unless the high
winds continue several days.
Reports from klchcrg. Nucces and
San Patriaio counties Indicate that the
damage in that par. Of the state as 4
result Of the high winds will ~ serious.
A velocity Of ~ miles per hour was re-
ported nj Corpus Christi last Friday.
and the heavy winds cont nucd Satur
day and Sunday. but no. attaining such
velocity as on Friday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
FREEZE IN KAW
VALLEY INJURIES
THE POTATO CROP

KANSAS CITY. Mo. May is.-It Il
now evident that he severe freeze
throughout the Kaw Valley Monday and
Tuesday nights cut down the potato
plants to he ground and will result in
delaying the crop at least two weeks,
according 10 growers who have been IN
the fields since the cold wave has pass
ed. The potatoes in some instances were
three or four inches high and in o4her
fields were just coming through the
ground. Ice formed q quarter of an
inch thick and frozc the tops Of the ten
der plants even with the ground over
mos. OF the valley. What effect it will
have upon yield l. problcmatical ut this
writing. Some growers say that n nor
NAL crop will be produced IL the balance
Of the season Is good while others say
that the crop will be reduced BY the
freeze. I will remain for the harvest 10
tell the story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14

offices Of Crockett & We'll carried
the following information in connec-
tion with the advertisement Of the
New Orleans firm:
Somebody in New Orleans il at
tempting to capitalize the good
name. Of Sam Segari. deceased. Such
propaganda as is contained in the
Packer is outrageous and very in
furious to the potato industry.
Would suggest that an immediate
protest be made through the Alex
andria. New Orleans and Baton
Rouge press and the Chambers Of
Commerce. and also request that
the state agricultural department to
enter a protest. Am wiring Alaba-
ma to protest. Would be a fine
stunt to get the department to ar
range to broadcast by radio imme-
diatcly and by all other means at
their command"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
RIO HONDO POSTPONES
BIG ROAD CELEBRATION

The fish fry and celebration, which
the residents Of the Rio Hondo distric,
had announced for Wednesday. May l6
to celebrate the opening Of the new
bridge over the Arroyo Colorado be-
tween Rio Hondo and Harlngen and
the improvement Of the highways to
Rio Hondo. has been postponed until
Wednesday. May "a. according 70 infor-
nation received from RIO Hondo this
morning. the committee having found II
impossible TO make adequate arrange
ments for he celebration in the short
time allotted.
The bridge over the arroyo was open
ed 10 traffic Saturday. and the Harlin-
ren-Rio Hondo road Is now passpble for
all kinds OF vehicles. The bridge over the
washout about two miles out OF Rio
Hordo will soon be compile ed. but the
detonr can be utilized as long as dry
weather prevails.
Rio Hondo has extended an invitation
- all res dents Of the Valley Ia attend
the celebration. A fish fry and picnic
dinner will be among the events Of the
day, and the program will include ad-
dresses by several speakers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-05-14
HARLINGEN GRADUATES
HEAR BACCALAUREATE
SERMON SUNDAY MORN

HARLINGEN. Texas. May ls.-The
Baccalaureatc address Of the Harlincen
high school graduating clas was deliv-
cred az the Riaito Theatre Sund.~,
morning at III o'clock by Rev. George
Crutchcr. Of New Orleans. The theatre
was at;ractivcly decorated in flowers
and ribbons Of purple and gold. rhc
class colors.
Young ladies from the ju 1,r class
ushcred he graduates in during the
march played by Mrs. Ncill Madeley
and the baccalnureate sermon was de-
livcrcd before an audience Of attentive
listeners who filled the theatre to ca
pacity. Junior girls also acted as ushers
and stood n the doorway with flowers
for every one. in celebration o. Moth
cr's Day. Music was furnished by the
consolidated choirs Of Harlingen
churches.