Development promises prosperity for New Mexico in 1926
The Albuquerque Real Estate Board secretary Edgar Knight cites optimism for the new year. A letter from Senator A A Jones reassures that Veterans bureau remains in Albuquerque and outlines planned mesa land development east of the city and economic growth across the Middle Rio Grande valley.
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Albuquerque Real Estate Board
Edgar Knight
Ray Canna
A. A. Jones
Veterans Bureau
el Paso
Mesa
State Supreme Court
Conservancy Act
New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Florida
Union
Counties Share Forest Revenue For Schools And Roads
Bernalillo County received 373.19 dollars as part of six counties in New Mexico sharing 3 041.51 dollars from Manzano national forest revenues for the year ending June 30, 1925. Federal acts provide 25 percent to counties, 10 percent for forest service use, and 7 percent to New Mexico for school sections. payments to each county are listed with several figures including 652.64 and 166.37 for other counties.
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Manzano National Forest
Manzano
Bernalillo County
Congress
Forest Service
New Mexico
Manzano Forest
Poeromnto
Becirioioy
New Flare Skirts Bring Freedom of Movement
London reports a shift from sheath skirts to flared designs that keep shorts lengths while adding fabric for a freer stride. The style allows easier boarding of buses trams and trains and eliminates previous walking and boarding worries.
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London
Resolution of Condolence from Local Union 1319
Local 1319 of the Albuquerque area expresses condolences to the family of Mary L. Stephens, praising her as a loyal member, devoted wife and mother, and supportive neighbor. The resolution directs recording in minutes and publication in the Morning Journal and New Mexico State Tribune.
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VU. B
A. Albuquerque
N. M
Mary L. Stephens
Brother Stephens
Morning Journal
N. M. State Tribune
Estancia Test of Munoz Drilling Updates
The Estancia No 1 in Section 5-6N-7E is shut down at 1205 feet due to engine trouble while log readings align with Dean Winchester geology report. Minerman No 1 in Section 32-78-10E has set casing to cut off water and is drilling just under 200 feet. Bussey and McGarr location in Section 30-68-7E prepares for spudding within a week. rig construction ongoing and spudding contract set for December 22.
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Estancia No
Munoz Interests
Dean Winchester
Minerman Et al
Bussey and McGarr
Test Gas Well Near Raton Makes Progress on Barela Mesa
Raton New Mexico December 19. The gas test well on Barela mesa over the Colorado line has reached about 500 feet. Drilling through lime rock into six feet of sandy layer shows some oil and gas. Deeper drilling reveals more gas and oil potential. The well is drilled by California interests represented by Amos Kent with J B Dyer of Raton as geologist. If commercially viable, gas will be piped to Raton for a casing head and carbon black plant.
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Raton
N. M
Barela Mesa
Colorado
California
Amos Kent
J. B. Dyer
McAdoo Test Shuts Down Near Fort Sumner for Casing
The McAdoo test near Fort Sumner has shut down at a depth of 1,950 feet to await a string of 10 inch casing. Officials released the update Saturday describing the pause in operations while awaiting casing completion.
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McAdoo
Ft. Sumner
A. H. McAdoo Bound for Albuquerque Visit
The operator of the test A. H. McAdoo is expected to arrive in Albuquerque this week as reported.
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Feet
A. H. McAdoo
Albuquerque
Las Vegas No 2 Drilling Progress on Structure
Las Vegas No 2 and Patterson and Stuppi No 2 wells on the Las Vegas structure are drilling around 160 feet and 150 feet respectively. Logs show producing sand expected 15 to 20 feet higher than in No 1. No 2 well lies 880 feet east of No 1.
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Las Vegas No
McFrederick Test Drills West of Pecos in Lime Formation
The McFrederick FE openager test in section 15-19S-25K reports drilling to 1665 feet in black sandy lime formation with entry at 1465 feet. Oil shows are noted in sand streaks within the lime. Operators did not expect oil before 1500 feet.
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McFrederick
Pecos River
Volstead Act Attacked as House Fight Opens
A House session opens in a dispute over the Volstead Act with accusation of an impersonation by an agent from California. Michigan representative cites Birgfeld denying knowledge of any House member named Burton.
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California
Michigan
Birgfeld
Burton
Princeton Ban on Bermuda Trip Garters Sparks Row
Princeton University Musical Club members must wear garters on their Bermuda trip this winter. Front row men prompted the ban by showing garters when seated, the announcement says. Captain Sanford Mullins of Alexander City announces candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Oscar W. Underwood who plans retirement.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University Musical Club
Bermuda
Montgomery
Ala
Sanford Mullins
Alexander City
United States Senate
Oscar W. Underwood
Special Board to Study Dupree Shooting at Armory
Sacramento reports a special board of inquiry will investigate the shooting of Lieutenant Beard J. Dupree of the California National Guard at the San Francisco armory on December 16. Dupree faces court martial on charges of posing as a war hero and wearing medals without authority. the wound must heal before trial. Guardsmen question whether the shooting was accidental as records of Dupree’s claimed service are unclear.
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Sacramento
Calif
Beard J. Dupree
California National Guard
State Armory
San Francisco
R. E. Mitelstaedt
Dupree
Guard
National Guard
Army
Christmas Postal Holiday Affects Delivery Schedule
The Postmaster General has authorized a full day off for postal workers from midnight on the 24th to midnight on the 25th. Special delivery mail will go out by midnight on the 24th, but no mail will be delivered on Christmas Day. The public is urged to drop mail early to avoid holiday delays.
Hill land revenue pool results reported in New Mexico
George H. Downer, attorney for the University, said Saturday that the congressional resolution was only a formal presentation of a New Mexico legislature measure along with 40 or 50 resolutions, and no bill has yet been drafted for House consideration.
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Santa Fe
Grant County
George
Downer
University
Congress
New Mexico
House
University of Minnesota Fraternities Put on Probation
Nearly one-fourth of the campus fraternities at the University of Minnesota are placed on probation for the rest of the year for failing to maintain a minimum C average during winter and spring terms. Dean EF FE Nicholson of student affairs announced today.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Effe. Nicholson
Sun’s intense solar activity ahead by two years
Astronomers from the U S Naval Observatory and Prof W J Humphreys of the Weather Bureau say unusual sun spot activity shows the sun is two years ahead in its cycle but will likely yield cooler global temperatures rather than extreme cold. The scientists note that unusual solar activity often correlates with lower Earth temperatures.
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Washington
United States Naval Observatory
W. J. Humphreys
United States Weather Bureau
Humphreys
Ironton Daily Papers to Merge on January First
Portsmouth Ohio December 19 two Ironton daily papers the Morning Irontonian and the Evening and Sunday Register will consolidate January 1 1926 an agreement signed today The Irontonian is owned by the Portsmouth Times interests and the Register by the C H Moore estate The Times company will own all stock in a holding company to be organized
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Portsmouth
Ironton, Ohio
Morning
Irontonian
Evening
Register
The
Portsmouth Times
C. H. Moore
Times Company
Southwest
Albuquerque
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Middleville
Realtors Association
Bernalillo CO
J. Votaw
W. T. Wylie
BE. A. Tone
Journal
Ord
Bugs Curios
Atalogue
Fiast
Mrke
Maisel
Alvarado Mote
Los Angeles
Betty Beverley
Betty
Estancia
Munoz
du Pont
Parker
Coty's
Moubigant’s
Karess
Jindout's
Tolley Waters
Miss Saylor
Whitman
the Briggs Pharmacy
West Central Avenue
Foresta
Oplosal Board OF Inquiry
PRUE
Ironton
Ohio
Daily Newspapers
Western School For
Tijeras Avenue
Eighth Street
National Garment Company
West Central
Meyer Osoff
Kerber’s
China Store
Korber’s China Store
J. Korber & Company
North Second Street
OUR Toy Department
Pioneer Furniture Company
North Second St
S. & H. Green
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