23 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Deming Headlight
Location
Deming, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
1
A fragmented 19th century notice declares a weekly shift to Thursday publication to balance the town’s press, defend a new leadership, and align with a rival paper’s schedule. It frames growth plans, defends integrity, and cites a postmaster anecdote about political change.
A visiting committee praised Deming for its sanitarium, saying the reception, entertainment and treatment here exceeded all other places they have visited. They declared Deming gets that sanitarium and urged supporters to remember the fact.
The Rural reading urges readers to consider the town’s stance on a new telephone service franchise. The column asserts independence from any side, notes stockholding in a local improvements company, and highlights past favorable press coverage for the sanitarium location while promoting Deming as a favorable site.
Ordinance authorizes S Lindauer and associates to build a city telephone system in Deming. The measure allows entry on streets alleys and parks, requires completion within one year, 50 phones minimum, and a 23 year franchise with renewal by vote. Free service to City Hall Jail and Courthouse, with 4 percent net earnings after population reaches 5000, and option for the village to purchase after ten years. Maximum private residence rate 1.50 monthly, business rate 2.00. Lindauer to file written acceptance within ten days.
An examination committee visits Deming to evaluate the town for a proposed benevolent sanitarium. Delegates tour the lawn site, attend a mass meeting at the opera house, hear speeches from Maj. Waddill and Dr. Ellerbrock, and tour schools before visiting other towns. Locals express strong support, predicting Deming will win the location.
The passage asserts the Mimbres valley offers unrivaled climate water and soil fertility, a long held belief by locals. It emphasizes the region’s superior natural resources, suggesting it is distinguished above other areas for agriculture and living conditions.
A brief item reports a man named K.P. Fiter suffered an accident Saturday night causing a fall and injuries. The establishment shows placards reading closed for repairs, with uncertainty whether it affects the baker or the takery and whether Fiter will recover.
Foley & Co of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the leading throat and lung remedy. The advertisement warns against imitations and urges asking for the genuine product sold by Palace Drug Store. It claims the formula is laxative, non opiate, safe for children and delicate persons.
Wanted, a man or woman to take orders for the Winona Mills tostery and underwear. Products described as wear like iron, gold only direct from factory to consumer. Permanent business. Address 3 G. McKinnas, Mer Phoenix, Arizona.
For sale from Thomas Evan Neosho. Car loads of bred heifers to Diplomacy 120170, son of Diplomat. Bulls of strong serviceable age, many sired by imported Lynhales Prince 76032. Write for prices. Neosho Ohio? Rapic
Obscure seed edition item notes a manual on practical poultry care with references to price, publication details, and distributors. Mentions recommended practices, warming methods, and monthly mail offers for subscription. Includes prices around £1.01 and distribution hints amid garbled OCR text.
Notice to the Public. Certain parties in this county represented themselves as deputy sheriffs of Taina county. Notify all that the following named persons are the only ones holding commissions as deputy sheriffs under me, Taiters, Buch Gi. Veale and Janes Aughes, daunes 6.
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