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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
The article argues that vast water beneath Alamo Gordo Valley enables full irrigation with affordable pumping. It outlines well depths from 12 to 100 feet, 100 to 200 gpm per well, and costs for centrifugal pumps and electric motors. It highlights a power company plan to supply current at low rates, enabling wide cultivation and higher land value.
A traveler at the Ala mo hotel caused a scene after supper by cursing and threatening waiters. Judge Staleap assessed a 20 fine plus costs for his unruly conduct, underscoring the need for civility while traveling.
The newly elected Messrs Major Hunter and Palmer failed to be recognized by County Superintendent Cridebring as board members. He acknowledged Palmer’s certificate problem while Haines is deemed elected without a certificate. Judge Mann will hear a mandamus to force acceptance of the papers.
Mrs. P. W. Kirkpatrick entertained Thursday afternoon from Sto 6 at bridge whist for her sisters Mesdames Kirkland and Bowman. About thirty guests attended and the game was spirited. White and yellow decor carried through the house with wildflowers. Dainty refreshments were served and Mesdames Bates and Saltz gaber received the honors.
A new tabernacle roof on the block west of the public school hosts Christian Church meetings. Rev. Hyde and singer Mr. Adams arrive for a multiweek series starting next Sunday at 11 AM. NM University seniors plan memorials including a cornerstone for a future Assembly hall. Class day ceremonies set for Thursday.
Local items report baseball plans for Orogrande, Memorial day observances, returns from winter quarters, teacher travels, land deals, medical and social visits, and a cautious contrast to central northern blizzards. Winter to spring weather shifts praised amid thriving valley life.
A Carlsbad sanatorium visit near Carlsbad by Dr J P Jones a Chicago tuberculosis expert developed to the writer that the new treatment has real merit. The writer a Roswell Daily Record correspondent would not back an ineffective consumption cure. The article notes a Roswell occurrence and mentions Cargill of Sidney Ohio arriving.
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