Luna County to connect Luna Ana with Dona Ana highway plan
J G Mor to preside at luncheon next week with ladies invited and speakers detailing Luna County road surveys. Mrs Sampson outlined a state and federal funding push for a gravel highway network from Floridas to Akela, with six more miles to reach the Dona Ana line. Estimated cost per mile ranges 6000 to 7000 dollars. 845000 dollars expected to be spent in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Sampson
roai
Luna
Grant
Hildago
Dora Ana
Sierra
Socorro
Tana county
Mr. Lampoon
state highway department
Tena Ana
Sumpsah
Luna county
Sampson
thas
Will Call Teachers Meeting in Luna County Schools
Prof Edwin D Martin will call a meeting of Luna County teachers for the coming school year to be held Saturday evening August 20 to discuss the work and plans for the year starting Monday September 4 An announcement will follow. Deputy Shavit Jack Breen brought two prisoners to the county jail a Mexican and a Negro each to serve 30 and 60 days respectively. The Mexican was guilty of beating a board bill. The Negro received his sentence after a domestic dispute in which he assaulted his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Martin
Luna county
te way
Jack Breen
Columbus
Cavalry From Columbus to Arrive for Camp at Armory
The 12th Cavalry troops left at home during Columbus arrival are now in a bike drill and expected here today. They will occupy the swimming pool for a short period, then civilians will use it. A soldiers dance will be held at the armory tonight under the auspices of the W G C G 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
12th cavalry
W. GC
School to Open September 1st Under Plan of Board
Plans by the school board and Prof. Edwin D. Martin set the focal schools to open Monday September 1st with students receiving their books and assigned to grades. The opening will take only brief time and most Labor Day holiday is preserved. No opening ceremony details are confirmed yet but may follow after organization for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Martin
Sentenbar
Martin
Taxpayers Association to discuss tax increases in Santa Fe meeting
The executive committee of the Taxpayers Association of New Mexico plans a August 18 meeting in Santa Fe to set dates for the annual gathering and to consider a joint session with county and state tax officials. Topics include 1919 tax rate increases, constitutional amendments, indebtedness certificates, and a statewide financial audit proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers Association of New Mexico
Santa Fe
boards of county commissioners
Dr Scott Returns to Hondale Ranch With New Wife
Dr WA Scott of Hondale returns from a July 1917 departure to join his Deming friends with a new wife. The couple proceed to Hondale Ranch to establish their home where Dr Scott notes the climate air and water are unmatched in Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. SCOTT
HONDALE RANCH
WA. Scott
Hondale
Deming
Scott
Ammonia Bottle Burst Injures Man at Mrs Hattaway Home
Thane received facial burns Monday evening when a bottle of strong ammonia exploded during work at the residence of Mrs. Hattaway. He was treated promptly and no serious injuries are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Thane
Lee W Russell Finishes Mill at Keno Mine for Ore Processing
Lee W Russell completed the erection of the mill at the Keno mine and is conducting experiments to determine the best method to extract value from ore on the dump and in sight. Once demonstrations finish and the most profitable handling method is found, he will run the mill steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee W. Russell
Keno mine
Appreciation by the Second Squadron at Hachitn N D
The Second Squadron, 12th Cavalry stationed at Hachitn North Dakota, expresses appreciation to the Indies of Deming for aiding in making the squadron entertainments successful. Special thanks are extended to Mrs Hamilton for constant efforts and material assistance on behalf of its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12th cavalry
Hachitn
N. D
Deming
Beall Appointed Census Supervisor for 1980 Census
Byron O Beall of Santa Fe named census supervisor for the 1980 census with a statewide reach. Beall is a noted statistician with many state and county appointments. Tun J Duran of Clayton also named as a supervisor and was a Democratic candidate for secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron O. Beall
Santa Fe
Washington
Barn Collapse on Hart Ranch Wrecks Tenancy
The large barn on the Edward Hart ranch east of town, now rented to E.R. Vaughn, was blown down Saturday, leaving a complete wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hart
town
E.R. Vaughn
Mistake in Flour Price at Stanford Grocery Co
An ad in The Headlight misprints the price of a 12 pound sack of Boss Patent Flour as 80 cents. The correct price should be 90 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ie Stanford Grocery Co
Swatting the Profiteer Fines Store for High Sugar Price
Government action yields first definite result in nationwide price fight. A retail grocer in Binghamton, N. C. was fined for selling sugar at 10 cents per pound. Miss Imogen Kaiser returns to Deming after Norman University session and resumes teaching at the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
N. C
Mise Imogen
Keiser
Deming
Norman University
Norm
Okla
OBrien and Taylor Push Oil Wells South of City
OBrien returns from the coast to advance the Deming Bisbee Oil and Production Co project south of town. He expects to strike oil soon as supplies and rigs are arranged. Frank W. Taylor plans to start operations near town with a rig to be set in place within days. Geologist L A Holmes will oversee operations once on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Deming Bisbee
James
O'Brien
Deming
O’Brien
Pacific
Venice
Lawrence T. O'Brien
New Mexico
Mesila Park
Wrunee
Frank W. Taylor
Demlig Bisbee Oil & Production Co
Sayler
L. A. Holmes
Deming Bisbee company
Attorney General Says Soldier Settlement Fund Is An Empty Name
Attorney General Askren states the New Mexico soldier settlement board cannot undertake construction without U S cooperation and that the fund has no lawful revenue sources under prior acts. He cites constitutional and enabling act prohibitions, concluding the board may not spend funds for reservoirs or Rio Grande projects until legislature provides proper methods and funding.
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Askren
soldier settlement board
congress
Askyen
United States
New Mexico
Rio Grande
state of
legislature of
angel
state of New Mexico
New Mexico ‘agldier settlement fund
New Mexico ‘sothier settlement fun
tony
soldier settlement fund
indi
coabling
Post prices set for surplus wartime food sales
Postmaster announces a list of surplus wartime food prices to be posted in the post office lobby. Sales begin August 18 with orders to the surplus property officer in El Paso and Fort Bliss, Tex. Deming orders go to Fort Bliss. this city is in parcel post zone two. add postage to funds sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
war department
El Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
Gage Couple Likely to Move to Town for School
Mr and Mrs Norval J Welch from Gage visited Wednesday and are likely to move to town so their children can attend school. Mrs TH Strickler and two daughters returned from the coast after months at Riverside and San Diego aboard the battleship New York and other fleet ships. They attended the New Mexico picnic at Coronado Beach where 82 Deming people were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval J. Welch
Gage
TH. B. Strickler
Riverside
San Tego
New York
New Mexico
Coronado Beach
Government Seizes Hoarded Food Across States
Federal agents move against food hoarding as 84000 dozen eggs stored for Morris & Co are seized in Chattanooga under libel charges. In Jacksonville over a million eggs hundreds of thousands of tins of canned goods and 27505 rounds of sugar were seized in warehouse raids. Attorney General Palmer says governors urged action to release stocks and curb price rises amid reports of excess storage. War Department surplus prices have fallen to compete with retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
neice
Chattanooga
Tuma
Morris & Co
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
Palmer
war department
City to Open Grocery Store at Liberty Hall
El Page announces a new city run grocery store at Liberty Hall next Wednesday to ease living costs. Mayor Charles Davis and the city council appoint the committee in charge. $10,000 worth of surplus and army foodstuffs will be sold over two weeks with a $60 per family limit and cash payments only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
El Page
Liberty hall
Charles Davis
Col Hopewell Longtime New Mexico Leader Dies in Albuquerque
Col Willard S Hopewell pioneer citizen of New Mexico dies at his Albuquerque home after a three week illness. He returned from Salt Lake City where he attended a cattle and horse growers association conference. A Mason, he helped develop mining and stock raising and left England in 1847 to settle in Colorado before moving to New Mexico in 1879. Funeral services were held at his home.
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Col
Willard S. Hopewell
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Willard
Robert
Salt Lake City
New Mexico Cattle & Horse Growers’ association
Colonel Hopewell
England
Hopewell
Colorado
South America
Masons
Nordhaus ad in The Headlight promotes confidence and growth
A four column ad by H Nordhaus Sons Co written by Frank L Nordhaus urges business people and readers to believe in the city and country. The piece emphasizes optimism and sales potential without listing prices, aiming to spur demand for new home goods and extended purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weadtight
H. Nordhaus & Sons Co
Frank L. Nordhaus
yayer
Grayson Secures Villa Gun in Grant County Foray
Deputy Sheriff Ray Grayson, in Grant County, obtained in El Paso a pearl-handed ax-shooter reputed to have once belonged to Villa. It is said the weapon was used by bandit Thomas Benton during cattle raids. HG. Tush returned Wednesday evening from El Paso after two days on business. Judge Raymond R. Ryan of the Sixth Judicial District visited town on official duties. Sant T. Clark came in from his Camuray ranch. FB. Fayne, Singer Sewing Machine Co agent, went to Santa Rita to move his family to Dering for residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Grayson
Grant county
Raymond R. Ryan
Sixth judicial district
brethens
FB. Fayne
the
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Santa Rita
Dering
Probable Plan Outlined to Restore Food Administration
Telegrams from former New Mexico wartime food administrator Johnston suggest reviving parts of the food administration to combat high living costs. The plan calls for county fair price committees with diverse representation to report fair prices and hoarding, with a federal review and possible enforcement by the United States attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
food administration
department of justice
Albuquerque
foot administration
R. Johsson
Johnston
Long Beach
Cal
attorney general's department
Sharles C. Cushman
B. L. Washbiurn company
foot
attorney general’s office
Calg
G.O. Cushman
N. Mus
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington
department of justices general
fund cortro
United States attorney
bureau of In- Vestigelion
Birth of a son to the Joneses at 112 East Maple Street
A fine young boy was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Jones at their home on 112 East Maple Street. The couple reports both mother and child progressing well, while Mr. Jones recovers from an ailment and is expected to regain coherence in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schoet
bridge
East Pine street
Henry Hall
Schoet
Meedames Shepard
Moir
Upton
Franklin
Nichols
Dial
Thurmond
Sherlock
Hall
Missea
Katherine Warne
Helen Swope
Katherine Shepard
Mr. Hail
Mas
Mya
Thomas H. Jones
East Maple street
Jones
Investigation of Profiteering and High Living Costs In Deming
EV Doste, local justice department agent, directed by Washington to focus on urgent matters and assist the U S attorney in probing profiteering and high living costs. Doyle has contacted officials in Albuquerque and is coordinating on the case with Deming residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EV. Doste
department of justice
department of Washington
United States
Doyle
Bumiters Dorkhart
A. S
Albuquerque
Deming
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DONA ANA
B. SAMPSON
STATE HIGHWAY OFFICE
J. G. MOR
ACTMONIA
LEE RUSSELL
STAR'S MILL
TRAIL OF HOARDERS
NORDHAUS AD
GRAYSON
VILLA
Sant T. Clark
Camuray ranch
LMER
STATE FOOD ADMINISTRATION
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