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The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04
Cattle and Sheep Industry Of Arisona
Bring Big Return to the Rangemen

| the entire herd has been necessary
quite often. In fact, high prices dur
ing the war period tempted people
into locating cattle on sections of the
desert region that had been abandon
ed as cattle ranges in years past.
When there is good year on the des-
ert the feed there is of the best; cat
| tie soon become fat and the sheep men
market many early lambs. This feed
must be used before the hot days OF
summer approach as it will vanish as
quickly as it springs up, being ali
grown from seed. Sheep have the adj
vantage in that they can come onto
the range for the winter and early
| spring when the feed is good and
move away when it is gone, leaving
the cattle to remain to meet the dry
period Of summer.
For several years the only problem
in starting out in the cattle business
was the securing of cattle, as there
was, what appeared to many, an un-
limited supply of range. Today it is
not such hard problem to secure the
cattle.
4AduECo E1IG SLOCkE0 W lIlGlI CdDdE-
ity, and in many cases beyond this
point. Instead Of herd expansion the
problem Of today is the production
of larger calf crop, with more at
tention to improving the quality. Re-
cent years have brought a consider
able change in the classes of cattle
sold from the Arizona ranges. Con-
ditions in grazing areas of Colorado,
Montana, Wyoming and some of the
other grazing sections, and the gen
eral beef market demands, brougnE
about a demand for yearling steers
from Arizona.
A few of our range cattle go on
the market as grass beef and some
are fattemed in the Salt river, the
Gila and Yuma valleys, both Tor the
markets of Arizona and Los Angeles.
Since the war many cattlemen have
been selling veal calves, which have
brought prices closely approaching
what they would have brought as
yearlings. This practice will pos
sibly relieve the state Of any surplus
cattle it might have.
Shorthorn, with some Angus and
other blood has been used in breeding
up the range cattle of Arizona, but
with very few exceptions the Here
ford now reigns supreme.
Some Of the important shipping
points of the state are Holbrook,
Winslow, Flagstaff, Ashfork, Selig-
man, Del Rio, Kirkland, Phoenix,
Wilcox, Tucson, Globe, Calva and
other points in the Gila valley.
Most of the sheep in Arizona are
owned in Coconino, Navajo, Apache
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04
BUCKEYE BOY SCOUTS
CONDEMN PARI- -MUTUEL

WHEREAS: Our state maintains al
institution known as the state fair
and
WHEREAS: It is supported in {
great measure by our fathers anc
other citizens of the state by taxation
and
WHEREAS: It should be held pri-
marily for the purpose Of exhibiting
and encouraging the industrial, agri-
cultural and educational development
of our state, and should be open in
every department to US, and to al
citizens who desire to visit it, and
WHEREAS: There was one depart
ment at least at the recent fair that
all Scouts and other minors were for
hidden to enter, and
WHEREAS: Not only at the recent
fair, but continuously since that time
the grounds owned by the state were
used, and are being used for horse
race meet and that machines known
as pari-mutuel machines are being
used for betting purposes through
which huge sums of money change
hands daily, and
WHEREAS: Our state laws ex-
pressly forbid gambling in any form.
Now, THEREFORE,
BE 1T RESOLVED by the Boy
Scouts of Buckeye Troop Number One,
that we protest against the state fan
or any other state institution engaging
in or sanctioning anything that is a
violation of our laws, and we further
protest against the use of pari-mutuel
Il
purposes and the development of our
state fair into typical horse-race
meet; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That until such time as the state fair
can be conducted in such a way that
we will be at liberty to enjoy all de-
partments of the same, we hereby
pledge ourselves to use our influence
with our parents in order to secure
their pledge to support no candidate
for the state legislature until such
candidate pledges support 20 the abol-
ishment Of the law which permits the
operation of pari-mutuel machines
and gambling in all other forms, and
further, to the adjustment of the Ari-
zona state fair until such time as it
may be organized and conducted for
the purpose Of promoting the indus
tries of Arizona, rather than for the
qualification and financial gain of rae
ing men and gamblers, and
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That copy of this resolution be sent
for publication to every newspaper in
our state, copy to the governor OF
Arizona, and d copy to every Boy
Scout Troop in our state and that they
be asked to endorse the same and use
their efforts to see that the provisions
hereof are made effective.
Carroll PARKMAN,
Scout Scribe
/. Fl. PARKMAN, Scoutmaster.
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04

and Yavapai counties, in the order
named. However, the number or
sheep in Cochise and Pinal counties
is increasing quite rapidly, with
few now in Pima county. About 250,-
600 head, or one-third of the sheep in
the state, have winter range in the
desert and lower hills in southern
Yayapai, northern Yuma, Marieopa
and Mohave counties. About 100000
of these sheep pass from their sum
nler ranges in the north to their win
ter and spring ranges III theoscltn oy
er the following trails: Heber- Reno;
Mud Tanks Government Gap; Beaver
Head-Grief Hill, and Bear Springs
Prescott-Tonto mountain.
During the past year about Is per
cent of the lamb crop OF Arizona was
marketed as fat lambs. Some years
the percentage of fat lambs is coEsid-
cradle in excess Of this amount. a
large proportion Of the feeder lambs
this year were in condition to go on
the fat lanlb market but the feeder
price at that time was mere attrac-
tive Most feeder lambs go to Colo
RADIO and Nebraska Most Of the fat
ldlitDS anu S1eep etES uSeu Oh tlfC q
cifie coast, with some going to Kan
sas City when there is an occasional
over-run on the Pacific coast
The sheep that come to the desert
for the winter lamb there in January
and February and do not start their
journey to the north until the latter
part Of April or the first of May. They
are shorn on the desert. When feed
is scarce on the desert many bands
are driven into the alfalfa fields on
the Salt River valley for lambing. At
these times feed is hauled out to the
bands that remain on the desert
Many Of the Old ewes are bred to
Hampshire rams so as to produce a
larger and better mutton lamb at an
early age. These lanlbs, both ewes
and wethers, as well as their mothers,
are marketed as soon as they fatten.
Arizona enjoys a favorable wool
market by having a very uniform
crop Of wool It practically all is
graded into medium fine clothing
cloth, being all from Reno or Ram
billout sheep. The annual wool clip
Of Arizona is about 6,000000 pounds,
which is all marketed in Boston.
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04
WEEKS BEST GOOD TURN
BY THE BOY SCOUTS

When baby No. 7 of needy family
near Saranac, Michigan, recently op-
cned its eyes on the world, one of the
first things it saw was q Boy Scout
good turn performed in behalf of its
mother, its sick father and its hungry
brothers and sisters.
When Troop 1 Of Saranac heard of
the Strengthened circumstances Of this
family, it took up collection among
its own members. The thirty dollars
SO gathered were spent on groceries
and were personally delivered by the
scouts who stacked their gifts in sub
stantial piles in the desolate-looking
cupboard.
Taking note of the empty wood
shed, the Scouts were soon a-hike, to
the forest nearby, whence they re-,
turned with two and a half cords Of
wood, which they piled neatly in con-
venient place.
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04
WILLIAMS NEWS
! : a@4@ aa4aa@a*4

A blizzard started Saturday evening
and continued through Sunday and
most Of Monday. Very little snow
fell, but what did fall was blown
quickly away by the high winds. About
three inches of snow fell Tuesday
night after which the Thermometer
dropped down to about ID degrees be-
low zero, the WIND died down and
Wednesday dawned bright and clear.
The schools opened Wednesday
morning after the ten day holiday
season.
All the churches were poorly at
tended Sunday on account of the cold
storm.
Judge Crosby came over from Flag
staff Tuesday morning to join his
wife, who has been spending a week
with their daughter, Mrs. NJ. R. Scott.
After spending the New Years day
with Mrs. Scott in her new home the
Crosby's returned to Flagstaff on
No. TO-
Judge Ellis came up from Prescott
Wednesday on legal business in con-
nection with the settlement between
the Saginaw & Manistee Lumber Co.
and the widow Of Mr.. Soto who was
killed at the mill just before Christ
mac
Roy Watson left Friday with his
family for McNary, where they have
located. The entire family viii be
greatly missed by a large circle of
friends.
Wilfred Ambrose was host Wednes-
day afternoon to group of his young
friends whoa he invited in to help him
celebrate his eighth birthday. The
hours from 8 to were spent playing
indoor games before the cheerful fire
place and partaEing of dainty refresh
ments served by Mrs. Ambrose.
Mr. and Mrs. Cowerdine returned
Sunday from San Diego where they
had gone few weeks ago for an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis on Mr.. Cow
erdine. He returned much improved
in health and will soon be back at
his duties at the Postal.
Martin Buggeln returned Monday
from Los Angeles.
Charley Button came in Wednesday
morning from Yuma where he and
his family spent Christmas with home
folks.
Alfred Skeels went to Flagstaff
Thursday on a business trip and incl
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04
NEARLY ALL JEROME ATTENDS
FUNERAL OF ALBERT CADY

The funeral of Albert Cady, the
young man who was accidentally kill
ed at the United Verde mine, was held
on Wednesday. 1t was one Of the
most largely attended funerals held in
this district for some time. Appar-
entity the entire camp turned out to
testify to the universal sympathy for
the bereaved parents.
The beautiful ritual OF the Eiks
lodge was eXemplified by the officers,
led by Exalted Ruler James Smith.
The floral offerings were beautiful
and numerous and testified to the re-
spect in which the young man was
held by the entire community.
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04
BEAUTIFUL BUNK

A prominent lawyer estimates that
100000 pages of the reports and dis
cussions of the. courts will be added
this year to the already tremendous
mass of American legal precedent"
This undigested and indigestible mass
Of precedent, on which the law chiefly
rests, is the main cause Of legal delay
and miscarriage of justice.
Some ethical lawyers are working
for q restatement and Qualification of
the laws. More power to them. A
housecleaning of the clutter and cob
webs is desperately needed Arizona
Star.
The Coconino sun., 1924-01-04

tree and Santa Claus. The guest Of
honor was Mrs. Ida Biggs, conmun-
ity nurse, who has done 50 much to
scatter the Christmas spirit among
us all, especially the poor. A com
nittee Of four ladies of the Ladies'
Aid prepared and served q splendid
banquet, turkeys and all the trim
mings, preceded by good "fruit"
cocktail and finished with the ever
popular pie and coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
JUNIOR LEAGUE TO
 OFFER FOLLIES 1924
Will Use Funds Derived For Welfare Work

The Junior league will give three per formances of "The FOllies of 1922 at the Jefferson theatre Friday night, Sat urday night and Saturday matinee. l'The money derived from these three per formances is to be turned into the treas- ury of the institution to help in the welfare work. It is explained by off cials of the Junior league that the in stitution, while held as worthy by off cials of the Community Chest, did not derive any funds from that charity by virtue of the fact that the leagues work is statewide in scope, while chest funds were given only to organizations con- fining their activities to Jefferson coun- ty.
 H. Ted Rouston, director of 'The Fol lies," who was sent here by the Joe Bren Production company of Chicago, under whose supervision the musical comedy | is being given, is in for a strenuous half
 week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day, whipping the company of sixty into shape for the three performances. Mir. Routson announced Monday night, however, that he had never seen such talent in one town. He said the cast
 was as good as professional est and that the show would measure up well with any of the theatrical attractions
 of the current season.
 A ticket selling campaign has already | been started by members of the Junior league and it is understood that mem- bers of '"The Follies' are expecting to play to capacity houses for the three
 performances. With full houses the
 league will make enough money to carry on its welfare work here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
FIRST SHOWING
 OF CHRYSLER SIX
Arthur Lees, Factory Repre- sentative, In Birmingham
 For Rest Of Week

Despite the indictment weather, hun dreds of interested persons viewed the first showing of the Chrysler Six. at Dominick- Murphy company's show rooms.
 Interest was evident in the split mo- tor, showing every moving part of the engine, and revealing many advance features of design, construction and equipment distinct to the Chrysler Six. Among the novel features are the air cleaner, which means the air going into the carburetor, the oil filter, which obviates the necessity ofN frequent changes of oil, the Ricardo head, seven bearings and other new engineering achievements. siusa2
 The chassis is equipped with four wheel hydraulic brakes, balloon tires and other noteworthy, items. The cars and the split motor are the same that were shown in New York and the At lanta show. ..5ss}
 The showing of the new cars will continue throughout the week in the handsomely decorated showrooms, fitted out for the occasion of this premier showing. = Arthur Lees, representing the Chrys- Ter corporation, arrived this morning from Atlanta and will make headquar- ters at Dominick-M Murphy company for the balance of this wee,s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
ASSURE BUREAU FOR BIRMINGHAM
Business Men Organizing II Protect State From Fake
 Promoters

Business men of Birmingham who were guests at the Advertising club luncheon Monday were unanimously of the opinion that this is the proper time to complete the organization of the proposed better business bureau for Birmingham.
 Among those who spoke in favor O. the immediate organization were Colman Blach, of |. Blach's Sons ; Reid Lawson, of Reid Lawson, Inc. ; Joe K. Saks. of Louis Saks Clothing company; John Deshazo, of Antwine- McGuire- -Deshazo; Thad Holt, ef the Wooford Oil company; Tompkins Irish, of Loveman. Joseph and Loeb; R. B. Chandler, of the Birmingham Post ; Maurice Lackey. of the Birmingham News; Chas. B. Marsh of the Birming- ham Age-Herald; H. D. Cullen, of the Direct Advertising service; J. J. Beggs. of the Parisian company; k. l.. Hobart, of the Birmingham Laundry : E. P. West, of Hood and Wheeler Furniture company.
 Herbert J. Baum, president of the Advertising club, presided over the meeting. After the reading of the minutes by the secretary, Thad Holt the president. called on Fred J. Hol. berg, of the Louis Says Clothing com. pany, the chairman of the better busi- ness bureau committee of the club. Mir Holberg stated that the meeting had been called and the visitors invited because his committee, after investiga. tion. had decided that sufficient senti ment existed to justify the belief that there would be no undue delay in or. ganization. .t.i.'
 Mir. Holberg then called on those mentioned to express their opinions in the matter. Not a dissenting voice was heard as to the value such organ ization would be to Birmingham, to the retail, manufacturing and banking interests as we'll as to the consumer |; Separate Units
 It. was explained that each bureau is separate in organization, and is governed locally, but that all are close ly connected with the National Vinil ance committee of the Associated Ad vertising clubs and operate under their direction.
 Before closing the meeting, Mir. Hol berg announced that his committed would secure Mir. Green for a visit to Birmingham as early as possible and the president asked that all the business men present serve on a com mittee to assure the cooperation of others and their presence at the meet ing that Mir. Green would hold when he came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
LECTURER TO SPEAK BEFORE AXIS CLUB
,Dr. William Montgomery To
 Present Illustrated Lecture

One of the. interesting events of March will be the coming of Dr. Will. liam Montgomery McGover, under the auspices of the Axis club. The com mittee of women, who are sponsoring this event, is composed of LIrs.. w. J Adams, of the music committee, and Mrs. C.. D. Handle and her committee.
 Dr.. McGovern' will speak at Phillips High school on the evening of Mon. day, March 10, and his. subject will be '"To Lhasa in Disguise" He is a young southern man,, having been born in Augusta, Ga, and is distinguished traveller and lecturer. His talks will be illustrated : by moving pictures and slides. t;-,r ..3.
 This is sDr. McGoyern's. first lecture tour south. sf .~
 He is. one of, the few white men to enter the city of Lhasa.
 bet, from China, in 1884, Grueber and UOrville in the middle of tae seven teenth century, and certain Capuehin Friars. in. the latter part of the seven teenth- century tried. to reach Lhasa but failed. In later years many have attempted to enter the city, but without success. W.fW. Rockhill, once minister to China, made two attempts and Sven Hedin, the Swedish explorer, three. An Englishman by the name of@Manning reached Lhasa in the middle of the last century, but we have nothing from him in regard to his stay.
 In 1904 the Younghusband Military Expedition reached Lhasa, but evacut- ed the city on the approach of winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26

lining Co.,, Mrs. Mundt had charge of eight varieties of Domino sugars, which visitors were tasting from the display on the e unter. From there visitors went past the booth sof Collins X O., where Miss Jones was demonstrating Rsalhd dfessiiag and sweet pickles, to the booth of Tyler Grocery Go, where Mir. Thomas wnbs serving coffee and sand wiches, and Mrs. Hammond was telling the merits of Dukes .Mayonaise to a group of interested listeners. t. < MIX Display
 Continuing on the tour, Mrs. Burrell was seen showing pure milks of the Central Milk O., the display of Butter Nut bread by the Banner Baking Co.,, and the arrangement of Eagle brand macarOnis by the Birmingham Macaroni Co.
 Near the entrance Mrs. Maynor giv- ing away asbestos pads and serving cof- fee for the Donovan Provision Co.,, with Mrs. Wilson helping her. ~--
 At the Dixie Coffee Co.,, Mrs. and Miss Pratt gave Tea puzzle and cup of hot steaming Dixie coffee to those who stopped to ask questions.
 :. Franklm-Stiles Grocery Co.,, served samples of Prattlow fruits where an in- terested group were interested in bar rel of Snow Wreath flour. The Birm- ingham Packing company weiners and sauer .sraut were much on display.
 The automation milk drinker of Ew. ing's and Sons booth attracted attention where Mrs. Rowe gave visitors an eight pound of fresh butter. Nearby is the display of the Anco Preserving com. pany, also Mir. Crenshaw in charge of Justice brand cocoa and chocolates.
 Mere Cake
 Claussen's cakes were presented by Mrs. Story and Mrs. Shaw. Enrout. to the dance hall, Mrs. Wal. pole GpasseC tiny hot biscuits made from Roller Champion flour in the booth of w. H. Cosby Flour & Grain Go. Mrs. Hines handled the display of canned goods of Earl Brothers, and Mrs. Lock hart the Pet Milk display. ..
 In the the booth of the Tennessee Mill & Feed Co. Mfr. Nunnelly's em. ployees were giving out samples of Infallible flour.
 The display of scales and counter scales of, the Southern Store Fixtures company received much attention.
 The booth of Collins and Co.,, where Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Shaw were giving out samples of Diamond crSstak salt had many visitors. Recipe books E FLipton's tea, and hot biscuits made oi Beauty flour were distributed. # The Birmingham Stove and Range Co.,, was in use, and Miss Kent was serving biscuits, dough-nuts and cake for GwinfW Wiiliams Grocery Co.,, alst handing out, White, Crest Cook Books
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
|BOLTGEESO OUT FOR MALARIA CONTROL
 Raising $so,oOO To Put Mos quito Out Of Business

4 Confronted with retarded progress because of. the presence of malaria fever, Bolisee, in Greene, county, is or ganizins a fight to combat the disease.
 This announcement, made Monday by E. B, Johnson, state director of ma laria control, on visit to Birming- ham, made known that over $30 900 would. be spent in the campaign.
 Malaria has reached. such an extent at Boligee that the negroes are moving away from the plantatiuns. according to Johnson. The crops were almost a total loss last season because of sick ness among the. farm, hands, Johnson said. ss @4.
 The campaign calls for draining a big, swamp, seven miles long, situated near the town, which has been judged a breeding place for mosquitoes which spread the disease. At least $25 5,0O0 will be spent on this work alone.
 : Other mosquito breeding places will be oiled and plantation owners are buying bars for their hands to sleep under at night, Johnson said. Land owners, realizing that their life savings are at stake, are generously financing the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
|RATLIFF UNDER
 MURDER CHARGE
His Wife Died At Hands Of < : Assailant, Coroner Says. -.- Verdict. Murder !.

A verdict. of first degree murder was given in the death of Thelma Ratliff, Bessemer hotel, following an investiga- tion by Coroner J. ID. Russum, Monday.
 Mrs. Ratliff died at the hands of an assailant," was the opinion. of the coro- her. The police placed the charge of murder against her husband, Charles, Sntdrday night.
 Ratliff is being held at. the county jails without bond. He. was formally charged with the murder of his wife early Monday when a warrant was sworn out in Judge H. B. Abernethy's court by HI. c. iJenes, deputy sheriff. His case will be taken before the grand jury early in March under the direction of IO. F. Metz; assistant solicitor. Formal Charge Made
 {. The formal placing of the first de gree murder charge against Ratliff came as a climax to a chain of circum- stantial evidence worked out by city detectives. s.;-i s'j
 ! Ratliff,s story, given to authorities at sthe time he called an ambulance to carry his injured wife to, the hospital was that she had fallen from their ma chine on the South. Bessen,er road, frac. turing her skull. i. N An investigation started at this time bfoughtsto light the evidence of several witnesses who said they had heard 2 Ratiff threaten to kill his wife earlier ih the evening.
 In his cell at the. county jail, Monday, RatIiff continued to protest his inno- eeence. He pointed out that his wife had given no statement against him from the time she was taken to the Bir- niinsham General hospital early Satur- day morning until she died~sbortly be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-26
DR. MESSENGER IS
 STRUCK BY TRAIN
Ribs Broken And Otherwise
 Hurt, But Will Live

Dr.. +. R. Messengar of Kimbley, Ala, was seriously >injured at noon Monday when his automobile was demol- ished by a Louisville and Nashville freight train at Soloka, Ala.
 Dr. Messengar was returning from Pritchett, Ala, where he was attending a patient, and did not see the approach train until it was too late to avoid the collision. The automobile was dragged several yards along the track and wrecked.
 Johns ambulance carried Dr. Mes sergar to the Birmingham Baptist hos pital, where he was found to be suffer- ing with several broken ribs and bruises and lacerations about the body His in. juries will not prove fatal, attending physicians say. .s+ 2L
 He is well known in Kimbley and the surrounding district, and has built a large practice in the, adjoining mining camp.