State Corporation Commission earns praise for reforms in New Mexico
In its first year the State Corporation Commission led railroad rate and service reforms benefiting New Mexico residents. It secured daylight trains, added cross border routes between Deming Hermanas and El Paso area, opened grade crossings, and forced fair freight pricing. The board promoted farmer shipping rates and flexible mileage passes, aiming for continued progress without political interference.
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Comission
Mexico
New Mexico
Hugh H. Williams
O. L. Owen
M. & Groves
Southern Pacific Company
Separ
Gage
Myndus
Cambray
Aden
Demin
E! Paso & Southwestern Railway
Deming
Hermanas
EE Paso
Den
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Commission
California
state
New Mexico in the Lime Light on Name Change Debate
An Albuquerque and East Las Vegas opposition challenge the name New Mexico in a State of Lincoln club feature. Quotes from H B Heming and A Fleming show strong regional votes against a change, while Clayton mayor N E Charlton supports it. The article also ran in St Louis and drew praise from the Boston Transcript.
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St. Louis
aev
A. Fleming
Las Vegas
St. Louis Post Dispatch
United States
Boston Transcript
Rio Mimbres Irrigation to Develop 15000 Acres Near Deming
Col P R Smith of Los Angeles reports Rio Mimbres Irrigation Co directors approved 1000000 for 5000 acres northwest of Deming. Directors L G Fishier A G Spaulding E H Bickford attended. Bickford, the manager, to push development after purchasing 20000 of pumping machinery in Los Angeles for shipment to Deming. Land will be developed and sold to farmers on easy terms.
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Col. P. R. Smith
Los Angeles
Calif
Deming
Rio Mimbres Irrigation Co
San Diego
L. G. Fishier
A. G. Spaulding
E. H. Bickford
Comet Theatre Changes Hands Between Local Owners
The Comet Amusement Co. is sold by Wright Thompson and Wells to Thos. E. Hull of Denver Colorado. Hull brings extensive moving picture experience and pledges to run the theater on clean up to date lines. The Exchange Restaurant will be open Sundays and holidays with chicken dinners advertised for Sundays.
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Comet Theatre
Comet Amusement Co
Messrs. Wright
Thompson and Wells
Thos. E. Hull
Denver
Colo
Hull
Exchange
Reception at the Baker Hotel Delights Deming Visitors
The Baker Hotel in Deming, managed by Mrs. F. O. Pattberg, hosted a Saturday evening reception for local residents. A Mexican string orchestra performed behind palms, with refreshments available. The hotel features nineteen rooms, a north side porch ideal for dancing, and furnishings from Mahoney Furniture, offering modern amenities and eastern or southern room exposures.
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Baker Hotel
F. O. Pattberg
Deming
Mahoney Furniture company
Pattberg
McRoberts Completes Well for Baumann Southeast of Town
H. L. McRoberts finished a well for E. W. Baumann southeast of town. The well reached 172 feet with 24 and 26 inch casing to 147 feet. Baumann plans a Venn-Severin oil engine. McRoberts will start a well for Mrs. Cummins this week.
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H. L. McRoberts
E. W. Baumann
Mr. Baumann
Mr. McRoberts
Mra. Cummins
Farmers Demonstration Train Teaches Stock Upholding In Deming
The Farmers Instruction Cars visit Deming led by Santa Fe Railway and New Mexico Agricultural College staff. Professors Tinsley McCowen Rigney Foster lectured on dairy cattle, silos, ensilage, and year round stock work to boost farm profits and soil fertility.
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Santa Fe Railway
New Mexico Agricultural College
Deming
J. D. Tinsley
H. C. McCowen
Santa Fe
J. W. Rigney
Luther Foster
State Agricultural College
F. L. Bixby
Foster
Kansas
Iso
McCowen
Rigney
Mimbres
Tinsley
Deming Real Estate Board Adopts Reduced Commissions
The Deming Real Estate Board met at R L Miller’s office and cut commission shares from 30 to 5 percent for leads brought by the realtor and to 10 percent for prospects drawn by Chamber of Commerce advertising. They plan outward missions to recruit buyers, sending Carl Peugh to Hutchinson Kansas and Lee Q Lester to southern Illinois and Missouri.
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Deming Real Estate Board
R. L. Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Carl Peugh
Hutchinson
Kansas
Lee Q. Lester
Illinois
Missouri
Peugh
Lester
A tame boxing bout ends as Morgan is counted out
The advertised boxing match at the Comet theatre turned tame with Morgan counted out in the fifth round after Smith landed a few solid blows. Referee Young Mahoney drew cheers with his lighthearted announcements. Local business notes report car agencies for Studebaker and Mitchell expanding in Deming, plus wood for sale by Cedar and Pinon cords at eight dollars per cord.
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Sam Watkins
Comet theatre
Morgan
Smith
Young Mahoney
Mike Losacco
The Sweetest Girl in Dixie at the Crystal
Woods and Chalker Co presents the romance drama at the Crystal for one night on Friday February 14. The production promises refined, artistic comedy with sparkling lines and dramatic climaxes, profiling a beautiful southern girl and evolving romance.
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the Crystal
the
Woods & Chalker Co
Wood and Chalker
Joint Business Meeting Considers Agricultural Expert for Valley
A meeting of the Co operative Oil Buyers Association at the courthouse discussed hiring an agricultural expert to aid farmers in the valley. The Chamber of Commerce pledged 750 toward the salary, with Grain Buyers Association of Chicago adding 1000 if raised locally. Donations totaled 380 with additional pledges expected. 50 shares of stock were sold during the session.
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Co-operative Oil Buyers’ Association
court house
Chamber of Commerce
Grain Buyers’ Association of Chicago
W. E. Holt
Deming Ice and Electric Company
Frank Monser
John Hund
Oi! Buyers’ Association
Bedichek
H. H. Kelly
A. W. Pollard
Oil Buyers’ Association
Deming Lumber Co Snares Fresh Orders Amid Strong Demand
A Deming lumber firm reports robust orders from regional builders, boosted by steady housing activity and renovations. New contracts secure supply lines and project timelines, signaling steady business growth for the Deming firm.
Big Yearling Steers Sale Sets Price Benchmark
Hyatt Bros and J. P. Nunn sold 850 head of yearling steers to a Montana buyer for 30 dollars per head. The cattle market shows an upward trend, boosting cowmen’s optimism for a new period of prosperity in the industry.
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Hyatt Bros
J. P. Nunn
Montana
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Berth Taylor
Alice Heath
Tennyson
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Donaldson
Walter Curtis
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M. J. Roseboro
W. K. Adolph
Studebaker Company
El Paso
Tex
H. C. Bush
W. A. Grace & Son
Mitchell automobile
Lancing
Mich
Luna
Grant
Dona Ana
Watkins
Dixie
Deming Lumber Co
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