Four federal prisoners escape from Otero jail on Christmas morning
Four federal prisoners escaped from Otero county jail on Christmas morning. They used beds to escape through cells, then a blanket rope. one inmate fell and was temporarily crippled. The group included Jas Dechele, a Mescalero Indian charged with murder, plus William West Earl Bernard and Leonard Benoit. Local pursuit followed with deputy marshals joining Mescalero and El Paso road inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dechele
Mescalero Indiam
Otero County
Jas, Dechele
Wm. S. West
Minnesota
Federal Grand Jury
Albuquerque
Earl Bernard
Leonard Benoit
California
Jim Swope
el Paso
West
Valmont
Bernard
Chaves
W. J. Hendrix
Cloudcroft
Pecos Valley
Hendrix
Corral
Cleve
Elk
Denney
U. S
Romero
Roswell
Mescalero
Cow proves three times more efficient than auto says expert
Prof C H Beckles of the University of Minnesota argues in Farm and Fireside that the dairy cow uses 55 to 60 percent of energy in her rations while the automobile yields only 12 to 15 percent of its fuel. He notes cow manure has fertilizer value and synthetic milk is not viable. He warns Ford that abandoning cows would affect milk supply and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Henry Ford
C. H. Beckles
University of Minnesota
Ford
Farm and Fireside
Eckles
Alamogordo Bride Spouse Revealed in Dallas Romance
Miss Edith Tweed of Alamogordo and Mr. Charles Rattan of Dallas were secretly married in Dallas last July. Rattan's recent holiday visit brought the romance to light, revealing Edith a popular Alamogordo high school English teacher and gifted vocalist. Friends wish them a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rattan
Dallas
Texas
Dippy the Diplodocus Rebuilding at Smithsonian
Washington December 22 Washington reports the Smithsonian is rebuilding the 80 foot long diplodocus skeleton known as Dippy. Dr Gilmore notes 15 ton weight and 14 foot height once complete. Bones found in Utah, two years work so far, two more projected to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dippy
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
CC. W. Gilmore
Utah
Washington
Powers letter praises Alamogordo climate and county
A letter from Tom Powers, once seriously injured in an auto wreck near Lordsburg, recounts his move to Kendrick Colorado and his improving mobility. He praises Alamogordo and Otero County, urging locals to tell outsiders about the climate and resources, while noting the cold in Colorado and calling Alamogordo still home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Powers
Kendrick
Colorado
Mr. Powers
Lordsburg
Otero County
Alamogordo
Snowy Front Brings Fresh Moisture To Alamogordo
A fresh four inch snowstorm affected Alamogordo and nearby areas as part of a broader coast to coast storm. The season’s first moisture fell locally after prior flurries earlier in the week, with expectations of a strong grass crop on southwestern ranges if similar falls recur over the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Jim Tatum laments overlooked sunshine in climate
Jas Tatum, returning from a monthlong trip through Chicago Detroit Kansas City Springfield Mo and nearby points, reports a threeweek sun shortage abroad and says the southwest fails to appreciate its climate. He sells lumber for Southwest Lumber Co noting stronger demand and slightly higher prices and expects solid lumber sales in late winter and spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Tatum
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
Springfield
Jim
Southwest
Tatum
Southwest Lumber Co
Football Officials Seek Rule Changes for Next Year
The eastern association of intercollegiate football officials urges four rule changes aimed at reducing roughness. Proposals include penalizing high tackles with fifteen yards, allowing the goal judge to whistled dead kicks crossing the line, banning piling and shifting feet or swaying bodies during play, and limiting shift plays and the huddle system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials
Automobile Owners Slow to Obtain 1926 Licenses
In Otero County many car owners lag in filing 1926 license applications. Of about 1,000 vehicles, only around 600 have received the required tax receipt, which must accompany the state comptroller application. Assessor notices with vehicle details were sent, but many owners discarded them as subscription blanks. the law requires prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otero County
New Counterfeiting Ring Busted in International Plot
New York officials report a major counterfeit bust tied to an international ring based in Elizabeth New Jersey. Frank Wiegand a jeweler led the operation with his 19 year old son. four other men were arrested as agents seized a photo plate plant and stock certificate plates used to produce counterfeit bills and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Wee
See Service
Elizabeth
N. J
Secret Service
Ring
Frank Wiegand
Wiegend
Canada
Wiegand
Aresting
Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company
U.S
Pfaff
Charity Ball Postponed Due to Piano Player Absence
The Charity Ball organized by the Woman's Club tonight has been postponed because a piano player could not be secured. A new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Unlucky Tourist Recovers Lost 220 Dollars in Alamogordo
A tourist visiting Alamogordo lost $220 in twenty dollar bills, found by Mr. Lewis who had just moved from Oklahoma. The owner, who had just sold property and planned to travel to California, identified the purse and recovered the money after a day of worry. The incident ended with relief and a renewed faith in honest locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
New York Avenue
Mr. Lewis
Alamogordo
Oklahoma
California
Britain drains U S wealth while California fires loom
Arthur Brisbane notes Britain’s rubber monopoly nets about 700 million yearly, mocks U S folly, commends California banning horses in cities, and warns of a 300 million irrigation plan for Mexico. He fears Colorado River water rights and calls for President Coolidge to address international irrigation claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Massachusetts
Sam
California
J. G. White Engineering Corporation
Mexico
Colorado
United States
Coolidge
Hyde Bayes Wedding Unites Alamogordo Couple
Miss Myrtle Hyde and Mr Archie Bayes, well known Alamogordo youths, wed on Christmas day with Dr Duncan officiating. A license issued December 30 to Lizzie Sans Puer and Frank Marden. both contracting parties are Mescalero Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hyde
Archie Bayes
Alamogordo
Duncan
Lizzie Sans Puer
Frank Marden
Woman's Club Holds Annual Officer Elections
The Woman's Club will meet Friday afternoon January 7 to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
First Ford Airplanes Leave Ford Airport for Florida Route
The first four Stout all metal airplanes built for strictly commercial use by Ford Motor Co. departed Dearborn airport for Miami. The planes will operate between Miami and Tampa under Florida Airways. Henry Ford, his son, and Wm Mayo and Wm B Stout witnessed the takeoff and called the venture a significant step for American aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Stout
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Dearborn
Miami
Fla
Tampa
Florida Airways Corporation
Henry Ford and Son
Kidsel
Wm. Mayo
Ford Co
Wm. B. Stout
Henry Ford
Christian Church Bible School and Services Timings
The Christian Church schedules Bible School at 10 00 a m and Lord's Supper at 10 45 a m each Lord's Day with Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Everyone is invited to participate and help in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church Notice and Lost Bundle
The Methodist Church with Pastor D D Fulbright preaches Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM. Sunday school at 10:00 AM Epworth League at 6:45 PM. Children’s Service Sundays at 2:30 PM. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. A lost bundle between Menger's office and home contains brown fur dress trimmings and buttons. Grandma Bradford Texas St.
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W. A. Fulbright
D. D
Epworth League
Menger
Grandma Bradford
Texas St
Forests Face Taxation Shift and Decline says Yale Professor
Kansas City report notes three-fifths of U S forests leveled and remaining growth far below consumption. Prof Fifd R Fairchild of Yale urges income or yield based taxation to avoid crippling forestry and argues private owners need profits to meet public needs. He cites Clarke McNary act and warns against burdensome property taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States
Fifd R. Fairchild
Yale University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Fairchild
Counies
Navajo sheep breeding and state road signals in New Mexico
In New Mexico notes the Navajo work on improving wool with Karakul sheep crossbreeding, a Santa Fe public service office handles former surveyor general duties, and a Zia sun symbol will mark federal highway routes. Japanese leases hint at Mesilla valley garden crops, while fish stocking in Pecos faces low survival and calls for expert survey to optimize stocking practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Harrison
Espanola
General Land Office
Department of the Interior
Santa Fe
Public Service Office
Post Office
Guy P Harrington
Norman L. King
Office
United States Surveyor General
Lot Springs
James A. French
Mesilla
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Pecos
John Bengard
Grazing Fees Waived on Arizona and New Mexico Forests
Washington reports a 1926 grazing fee waiver for national forests in Arizona Utah and New Mexico. Secretary Jardine notes the action mirrors 1925 relief to help southwest livestock producers after severe drought and drought-impacted ranges.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Utah
Wm. M. Jardine
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Forest Service
Ccal
Thericulture
Fort Tern
Department of Agrieve
South West
Ari
la Sal
Urola
Gila
Datil
Manzano
Radio Telegraph Message Reaches Alamo From Pacific
Christmas Eve Fred Stone received a message from his son Frank in the middle of the Pacific. The radio telegraph message traveled to New York then to Alamo and was delivered in about 45 minutes. Frank is the second engineer aboard a freight vessel returning to the Pacific coast from Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stone
Frank
Pacific Ocean
New York
16Th Street
Pacific Coast
Egypt
Local residents enjoy holidays and lodge installation notes
Mrs Lena Eldridge teaches in Paso visited Mrs Anna Jackson during holidays. Lee Briscoe returns from N M University Albuquerque to visit family. Former Supt Reid of Tularosa and family from Artesia greet friends. Reid left Paso year end for Artesia. Ivan Pace leaves state highway foreman post for El Paso. Hugh McGuire takes over here. Local visits include Andrews of Carlsbad and Kirk families. Gilmore of Las Cruces holidays with kin. Miss Ritman teaches in Artesia. Gus Warren visits from Snyder Texas. Mrs Lena Eldridge hosted by Mrs Chesley Thomason. Miss Holden visits Silver City. Mrs Crutchen visits father. Masonic lodge and Eastern Star hold joint installation Dec 28 with officers named. Out of town guests include Mrs Paul Mayor Caryl 40 and Mrs Reid Artesia. Dinner and bridge party hosted by Mayor Kalloch and Andrey Prude.
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Lena Eldridge
Paso
Anna Jackson
Lee Briscoe
N. M University
Albuquerque
Supt. Reid
Tularosa
Artesia
Reid
Ivan Pace
State Highway Department
el Paso
Hugh McGuire
F. M. Andrews
Carlsbad
Kirk
Matt Gilmore
Las Cruces
Supt
Ferguson
Florence Ritman
Stevenson
Gus Warren
Snyder
Texas
A. E. Thomas
Chesley Thomason
Thomason
Autrey
Nancy Mae Holden
J. J. Dale
Silver City
Helen Crutchen
A. B. Fall
A. L. V. Nilsson
Masonic Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Rop. Simpers
Curd Mitchell
W. M
C. F. Guillion
Alva Sitten
Jo W
Root Spence
Treas
Edwin Peppard
Secy
H. J. Goforth
J. BR
A. P. Sitton
Tyler
O. E
Nellie Simpers
R. D. Champion
Martha
Maude Robinson
Electra
Ella Bailey
Enter
Jim McNatt
South. Net
For Rent Two Farms Near Mescalero Agency
Rental notice offers two tracts: a 30 acre cultivated farm with orchard and water every two weeks plus a two room house two teams and implements. and a 50 acre tillable mountain tract with a log cabin. Available to rent together for one or two years for cash. Lease required before January 1 1926. Contact Marion Simms at I M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesecalero Agency
Marion Simms
Scientists Find What Pip Vary Gland Is For
Cleveland, Ohio December 28 Two discoveries physiology nude in the last year announced at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology meeting. Dr Robert Gesell Michigan and Dr Harvey Cushing Harvard report the pituitary gland regulates the body's water supply and acidity of blood is not the driver of respiration. Dr A Lowenhart Wisconsin says arsenic compounds check paresis and extend life of parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Federation of American Societies For
Robert Gesell
University of Michigan
Harvey Cushing
Harvard University Medical School
America
A. Sg. Lowenhart
University of Wisconsin
Alamento Bulletin Attracts Big Screen Names This Week
Friday the cinema presents Wild Justice with Peter the Great and Jack Dempay. Saturday features Desert Outlaw with Charles Jones plus a comedy. Sunday and Monday include Old Home Week with Thomas Meehan, plus Robin Hood and Medix. Prices 15 and 35 cents. Thursday and Friday show The Legion of Hollywood with Percy Marmont and Jasu Pitts. Mr and Mrs H C Tally of Cloudcroft are visiting Dame Arizona for a short time.
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Wild Justice
Peter the Great
Jack Dempay
Charles Jones
Thomas Meixhan
H.C. Tally
Cloudcroft
Dame
Arizona
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United States Department of Commerce
Italy
Department of Commerce
England
Jim Tatum
Notes BY
Arthur Brisbane
Los Angeles
Spreua
Hyde—Bayes
JEW Mexico News
Shiprock, N. M
Asia
E. B. Renaud
University of Denver
Renaud
Pueblo
Australia
New Caledonia
New Guinea
New Britain
Illwail
Easter Island
Santa Barbara Islands
Tennessee
South America
Mid
Ocean
Paul Mayor
Cary
Doda
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