23 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Deming Headlight
Location
Deming, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
1
A Fresno or Deming area feature explains that irrigation in the Mimbres Valley enables farmers to gear crops to a business model. California pink beans yield about 1000 pounds per acre, 5 cents per pound, net about $38.14 after costs, with rough initial land and irrigation investments.
Sidey and Childs operate three fast drilling rigs in the Mimbres valley to bring irrigation wells for local farmers. They completed a notable well for Mr. Sam Schwing reaching 127 feet deep with 27 feet of water bearing gravel and a potential strong flow.
A. A. Douglas advises readers to grease trees every few months or when it rains to prevent rabbits from peeling them. He guarantees no tree damage if the greasing is done, suggesting the rabbits dislike the greasy coating and warnings readers to try the method.
Preliminary work on the new Methodist Church is progressing nicely and it is hoped actual construction will begin soon.
A five part intellectual series begins in Deming with Eugene Wood speaking March 16 in Baker's Hall on How We are Goured. The Socialist local sponsors four more lectures by N A Richardson George Brewer Anna Agnes Maley and George H Goebel with 300 tickets guaranteed. Season tickets cost 1.00 and include literature. Tickets available at Palace Drug Store Leffler Field's Acme Bakery and Deming Steam Laundry.
The piece urges readers to promote Deming by writing to home papers and sharing extra copies of the issue. It cites Chamber of Commerce efforts and business support, asks readers what they do for others, and notes copies cost five cents at the office or Leffler & Field's.
Farmers in the valley could curb rabbits with minimal effort and cost. George W. McCan has killed hundreds in five to six nights using strychnine in water pans placed on his farm. Other farmers report success and urge neighbors to try the method.
T J Roney died on a Southern Pacific train west of the city while en route from Riverside California to Philadelphia. He appeared to suffer heart failure and was taken from the train and prepared for burial. His body was shipped to Philadelphia on Tuesday. B W Horton bought a five acre tract from Little Vineyards Company via Plainview Realty Co.
The Deming public school celebrated Washington's Birthday with room performances featuring gongs flag drills and recitations. Miss Bonham's room impressed observers with well handled parts and lively engagement. Parents praise the teachers for valuable education and commend the program as an important part of their children's training.
The item notes Luxor Luxuries backing a new grocery store and a post office plan as locals respond to growth. It mentions Mrs Taylor suspending school due to grippe and Jimmy Hughes recovering from a similar illness with a humorous remark about pneumonia if he left town. Local figures Park Taylor Craig and Harle Craig appear in farming activity while J Grumbles returns from El Paso.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Jack Head and Grace Smith visiting in Santa Rita. Residents and travelers such as Stanley Omstead from the 20 ranch, Claud Hollis, George Wardlow and Alfred Hollis in Whitewater, and Sam Lashy on business to Silver City are noted. The Stark and Thompson ranch crews also appear, with Fred Owens and family in Whitewater.
Evangelist W L Harris preaches to a growing crowd at Ba kera Hall with 26 united to the church already and expectations of reaching 100 or more. Public invitation extends to all services as the revival continues for about a week. J C Behlin of allobe Ariz buys 5 acre tract from Little Vineyards Co via Plainview Realty. J A Holman travels to El Paso for business.
Mr. Osterhaus buys a tract 13 miles south of town and plans a house and barn. He orders a 30 horsepower engine and makes other improvements. J C Hon and wife from White County Illinois visit with Esther Rhinehart. They seek dry air in New Mexico for asthma relief after damp coast air failed. They will stay in Leroy Hon’s house. Scott Weisner fell six feet in a well last Saturday and is sore but not badly hurt. The Mimbres Valley Growers and Canning Association met to arrange seed buying for this year and to collect the first 10 percent stock payments. Prompt payment is urged to fund the project. A Deming resident praised the effort, calling it faith-driven and vital for local development. The El Paso Herald claims southwest leadership, noting its generosity as a key reason for its prominence. A letter from John M. McTeer of Deming commends the Herald’s support with a $200 bequest, highlighting Deming’s civic improvement efforts.
The organizer failed to attend the meeting he had called, leaving the branch of the Society of Equity unorganized. A February 18 sermon by Brother Campbell impressed the local people, but the overall effort is regretted as poorly managed.
About 109 children gathered at Bakers Hall last Saturday afternoon to hear Evangelist Harris. After the service they marched around the public square and sang in front of the post office before Harris delivered a brief address. Services are planned for next Saturday afternoon for the children.
A letter from Sam, now back in the land of rain, mud and cold feet, asks the Keachie Louisiana editor to send the HEADLIGHT newspaper. He hopes to return by June 1 and mentions hidden wealth and sunshine as motivating ideas.
R. H. Hollinger purchased a 5yards Company through Plainview Realty Company in a local property transaction.
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