New Mexico Cow Sets New High Production Record
Fairy's Easter Gem of R. R. at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts set a new state record for butterfat and milk in junior Jersey cows. The three-year-old tested for 305 days yielded 347.3 lbs butterfat and 7,900 lbs milk, equivalent to 434 lbs butter and 3,711 quarts milk in ten months.
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State College
N. M
R. R
Jersey
N. M. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
New Mexico
Rochette
Meldrum Gray
Roswell
N. M. State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Fire loss in United States tops eighty million dollars in June
The article notes June fire losses reach 81,818,266 in the United States, down from June 1929, with six month totals at 242,559,771. It criticizes carelessness and ignorance for wasteful fires, urging citizens to adopt basic fire prevention and safety habits to reduce future losses.
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United States
Sunset National Highway touted as 300 miles shorter
Tom Charles of Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce cites a letter from William Coxon of Wilcox Arizona endorsing the Sunset National Highway as the Scenic Boulevard of America. Coxon praises New Mexico highways, notes the route is mostly oil-surfaced and free of many grade crossings, and urges moral support for the project rather than funding.
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Tom Charles
Alamogordo
Lon Danley Seeks Otero County Sheriff Election
W A Lon Danley announces his candidacy for sheriff of Otero County at the November election. He states he understands the duties and will strive to perform them faithfully if elected.
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Otero County
Post Office Seeks Higher First Class Rates
Washington July 20 postal officials advocate raising first class mail rates to 24 5 cents an ounce to balance the department budget. Postmaster General Brown submits annual report to Congress and Tilton says letter mail rate increase is the solution to the deficit. Last year deficit was 65 million dollars and could exceed 60 million this year as the post office aims to be self supporting.
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Washington, D.C
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Congress
Tilton
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Ancient Uses of Honey Highlighted by Researchers
Ancient writings describe Romans noting water honey salt-water honey rose honey honey foam and honey vinegar. The USDA studies honey chemistry and processing to create new products while manufacturers refine honey candy and housewives use it to sweeten foods and as a syrup.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Department of Agriculture
Frye Reacquires Otero Lumber and Furniture Co
V. V. Frye resumes ownership of the Otero Lumber Co. and Furniture Store after buying back the business from H. H. Stevenson. He announces a store wide sale in the furniture department with substantial bargains, claiming prices far lower than city retailers or mail order houses.
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V. V. Frye
H. H. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Otero” Lumber & Furniture
Frye
Otero Lumber Co
Iive
Rains Raise Mohair Growers Profits in Oteroco Area
Ira Tidwell reports that two weeks of heavy rain boosted Mohair Growers Association members in Pinon and surrounding areas with thousands of dollars in value. He moves his herd from La Luz Canyon back to Pinon where ranges and water are plentiful. No livestock losses were recorded countywide. Makinson brothers in San Andreas also note ample feed and a strong growing season for their goats.
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Ira Tidwell
Pinon Mohair Growers’ Association
Tidwell
la Luz Canyon
Pinon
Makinson Brothers
San Andreas
Hospital Notes Share Postoperative Updates Across Local Families
Frances Mealy five daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Mealy had a tonsillectomy in August. Albert Ogle son of Mr and Mrs M Ogle of Highway had his tonsils removed on August 11. Susie McVickers of Alamagordo underwent a major operation Tuesday and is doing very nicely. Wm Cunningham injured in a Saturday night auto crash left hospital Monday morning for rapid recovery. Gates, Cloudcroft run engineer with a broken arm, has fully recovered. C E Cusack returned home Saturday after minor hospital treatment. Teresa Torres underwent an appendectomy Tuesday afternoon and is doing very well.
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Frances Mealy
W. P. Mealy
Mealy
State Highway Department
Albert Ogle
M. Ogle
Highwells
Susie McVickers
Alamogordo
Wm. Cunningham
Gates
Cloudcroft
C. E. Cusack
Teresa Torres
Two New Air Routes Open for Bids in Southwest Section
Advertisements for bids on two transcontinental air mail routes were published August 2 by the U S Post Office Department. Bids close August 25 1938. Route one runs New York City to Los Angeles via Philadelphia Pittsburgh Columbus Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City Amarillo Albuquerque and others a one way distance about 2659 miles. Route two runs Atlanta to Los Angeles via Birmingham Dallas Fort Worth El Paso and Tucson with 2108 miles one way.
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Post Office Department
Washington
W. Irving Glover
New York City
Philadelphia
Pirtsburgh
Columbus
Ohio
Indianapolis
Ind
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Kansas City
Amarillo
Texas
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N. Mex
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
Dallas
Fort Worth
el Paso
New Measico
Arizona
Calif
Soun West
Albuquerque
New Signage Plan Aims To Guide Fall Tourists In New Mexico
El Paso Herald reports that starting Aug 1, New Mexico will raise 2000 highway signs in 60 days. 1100 directional signs mark junctions while 900 informational signs show points of interest and mileage. Crews already placed 590 signs in the last two weeks, despite hard caliche terrain, as the state prepares for fall tourist traffic en route to California.
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el Paso Herald
New
New Mexico
Malpai
California
Warnock aims to spark onyx auto parts in New Mexico
Alamogordo and Phoenix businessman Warnock unveils a lighted onyx gear shift ball sample and door knobs made from Columbus onyx. He plans to invest thousands in machinery, expand production, and seek auto industry buyers after establishing a Columbus plant and marketing to luxury homes.
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Geo, Warnock
Alamogordo
Phoenix
Columbus, N. M
Warnock
Columbus
New Mexico
United States
Mescalero Legion delegates named for Gallup state convention
Martin Overgaard commander V. A adjutant Fr Albert Braun state chaplain and J E Barnhouse were elected as official delegates from Mescalero Post No 48 to the State Convention at Gallup August 25 26 07. Mrs June Overgaard V Clayton Mrs J E Barnhouse Mrs J C Johnson and Mrs Jesse B Gillon were elected as delegates from the Woman's Auxiliary to the State Convention at Gallup.
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Martin Overgaard
V. Clayton
Albert Braun
J. E. Barnhouse
Mescalero Post
American Legion
Gallup
June Overgaard
V Clayton
J.C. Johnson
Jesse B. Guillon
Woman's Auxilliary of the American Legion
U S explorers to search Africa for alfalas fruits
U S Department of Agriculture explorers H L Westover and K A Ryerson move through Morocco Algeria and Tunisia seeking wilt resistant alfalfas and fruits to benefit the United States They plan to extend into Spain later and to collect seeds and scions from harvested crops Bioletti's grape and apricot work shifts to Ryerson after illness Westover has previously explored Asia for alfalfa varieties Wilt has caused major losses in several states and climates, highlighting the crop's vulnerability.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
H. L. Westover
K. A. Ryerson
North Africa
United States
Spain
Westover
Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia
Asia
Ryerson
Office of Foreign Plant Introduction
Frederic T. Bioletti
University of California
University of North Africa
Bioletti
San Joaquin
California
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Pennsylvania Scientist Explores Guadalupe Caves
Dr Howard of the University of Pennsylvania studies ancient basket-maker culture near Crow Mints in the Guadalupe caves. He, with Ray Charles and local workers, examines a 54 foot deep site with bone tools, cedar bark beds, and gvueca fiber sandals, aiming to publish findings on this little known Southwest civilization.
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Crow Mints
Guadalupe Caves
Hloward
University of Pennsylvania
Ray Charles
Howard
New Mexico Museum
Tom Charles
Alamogordo
Dempsom Lewis
Cienega
Guadalupes
Clit
Garrison Brothers
Valmont
Utah
Hawkins bids on state highway debentures at Santa Fe
J M Hawkins now of La Luz Otero county and a veteran bond man bid par plus a 10000 premium on a 1 million dollar state highway debenture block sold by the commission The bid carried five and a half percent interest but Hawkins preferred five percent He was in New Mexico early bond days served as Alamogordo postmaster and is W A Hawkins brother to long time general counsel for regional rail lines Also Joe Moffett and family visit Geo E Moffett in Alamogordo on vacation.
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State Record
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N. M
J. M. Hawkins
la Luz
Otero County
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New Mexico
Alamogordo
W. A. Hawkins
FE Paso
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Drouth
Otero Republicans Back O M Lee For Governor
Otero County Republicans adopted resolutions endorsing Senator O M Lee for the 1980 New Mexico governor nomination. Delegates were instructed to vote for Lee at the Albuquerque convention on September 22 and praised Lee’s public service and educational support.
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Albuquerne
Oliver Mc Lee
Lee
O. M. Lee
New Mexico
Senar Lee
Albuquerque
The Tomato as an Important American Food Through Time
The piece traces the tomato from a feared poison to a staple in American tables. It notes early testing methods, canning challenges in 19th century industry, and later federal inspection ensuring quality. It highlights increased consumer confidence and a doubling of the canning industry over 22 years.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
Department of Agriculture
Junior Woman's Club Organized at Tularosa
The Junior Women's Club of Tularosa organized July 12, 1930, sponsored by Mrs. Paul L. Fickinger. It becomes a department of the Senior Woman's Club. Charter members include Victoria Brannon, Lucille Braughton, Ruthena Champion, Verda Coe, Phyllis Dawson, Alma Gray, Vera Humphrey, Velva Meek, Annie Miller, Orpha Miller, Olive Ritch, Lena Stephens, Pearl Stephens, Bessie Stradley, Estaline Whitacre. Officers are President Orpha Miller, Vice President Verda Coe, Secretary-Treasurer Lena Stephens, Art Chairman Annie Miller, Press Correspondent Vera Humphrey, Corresponding Secretary Verda Coe.
New Mexico to Exhibit at Texas State Fair
Santa Fe Aug 11 Word from Tex as air Commissioner Doe Howard Portales NM says the Texas Fair Dallas offered the same exhibit space as last year for New Mexico He has accepted and seeks more space as plans may expand the exhibit to one of the largest ever presented by the state.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Highway Service Bureau
Doe Howard
Portales
Texas Air Commissioner
Dillon
Dallas
New Mexico
Howard
Republicans Hold Precinct Primaries in Otero County
The Republican voters in Otero County conducted precinct primaries last Saturday to choose delegates for the county convention in Alamogordo. Delegates named include Lee OM, Rolland, Evans, Gregg, Cady, Gardner, Lewis, Stevens, Apel, McNatt, Todd, Wilkerson, Breece, Wilhelm, Jhel, Hill, Menger, and Emory Jovy.
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Otero County
Alamogordo
Nol OM Lee
FC. Rolland
F. B. Evans
J. E. Gregg
Henry
Cady
Edwin S. Gardner
New Mexico to issue motor license plates with reversed colors
Santa Fe August 4 1931 The contract for the 1931 motor vehicle license plates awarded to Gopher Stump and Die Co of St Paul The next year plates will be yellow with black numerals reversing 1980 colors The background will be yellow prices lower per plate than last year with delivery for 68 000 plates across categories including pleasure cars trucks buses and dealers
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Santa Fe
N. M
Gopher Stump and Die Company
St. Paul
Sam Stevens
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Stevens
Highway Department
United Shires
Population of the United States Grows 160 Percent in Decade
Census Bureau reports the continental United States reaches 122 689 190 people an increase of about 160 percent in ten years. California and New York drive much of the gain with large rises also in Michigan Texas Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio and New Jersey. Montana shows a decrease while New Mexico climbs 18.6 percent to 427 216 residents.
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Addy de
Continental
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Texas
Tineois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Jersey
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Philippine Islands
New Mexico
Sanders Seeks Support for Otero County Treasurer Bid
Democratic candidate Earl P. Sanders thanks friends and asks Otero County voters for their support in the upcoming treasurer race. He says his experience in the office will enable him to provide efficient service.
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Otero County
Earl P. Sanders
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Irvin Menger
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CC McNatt
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