Public Takes Florida Oil Co. Leases Amid Optimistic Outlook
Public uptake of leases offered by the Florida Oil Company grows as officers report confidence in continued drilling. Investors note wells reaching 1210 feet in pink sandstone with about 10 feet daily progress and expect pay sand soon. Directors’ meeting exults over prospects and warrants timely orders for leases.
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FLORIDA OIL CO
OUTLOOK FINE
Florida Oil Company
auia
Florida
Deming Seeks Spanish War Vets Post Charter
Efforts are under way to establish a Spanish War veterans post in Deming for those who served in the army during the war of 1898. Veterans urged to contact J A Kealey, Deming, to join and help reach the 12 needed for a charter. Nine have been located so far.
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Deming
J. A. Kealey
Kealey
Major Lewis Turtle to visit Deming Tuesday
Major Lewis Turtle of the Organized Reserves arrives in Deming at 9 55 Tuesday morning and stays until 6 23. At 2 pm a Chamber of Commerce meeting invites former Army members, National Guard personnel, prominent civilians, and potential Reserve supporters to attend.
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Lewis Turtle
Deming
Chamber of Commerce
Maj. Turtle
army
Weathered's Big Sale Promises Wide Savings Ad
The issue includes a two page advertisement for Weather red's store featuring many articles with marked reductions. Shoppers are urged to examine the ad closely to save money on the large stock and numerous items offered.
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Weatherred
avery
Royal Arch Masons Meeting and Notices
Deming Royal Aid Chapter No. 5 calls a Monday night meeting at 8 o clock for Mark Master and Past Master degrees. Members should attend and General Sawyer may be called in for a remedy regarding merchant industry conditions.
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Deming Royal Aid Chapter
al & a’cioek
Iker
Sawyer
Admirar
Band entertains Deming residents after graduation exercises
The band performed in Deming last night near O’Leary's Cover then played several pieces at the graduation exercises. A community dance followed at the Armory, providing additional entertainment for locals.
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Deming
O'Leary
Armory
Senior Class of H S Holds Class Day Exercises
Friday marks school close for summer after exams. Senior class program featured students presenting gavel emblem and class history with solo and violin performances. Eighth grade exercises followed with a May Time orchestra and a play titled Seven Old Ladies of Lavender Town plus certificates.
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H. S
Prang salo
Mabel Steed
Mab Milla
High choor
Lavender Town
m Lightning Haskins
Forrest Griffin
Jim
Vairy
Mary Pruett
Attorney J S Vaught a prominent New Mexico lawyer
The Deming based attorney J S Vaught is well known across New Mexico for his extensive practice. A Mississippi native, he arrived in Deming eleven years ago and has built a top statewide firm. From 1916 to 1920 he served as Luna County prosecutor and led anti crime efforts across Luna Grant and Hidalgo counties. He is chief counsel for the Southwestern Stock Growers Association and credited with sending many cattle rustlers to prison. He campaigned for Gov Hinkie last fall, helping secure a strong Democratic majority.
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J. S. Vaught
Demine
New Mexica
Vaught
Mississippi
Deming
Luna County
Luna
Grant
Hidalgo
Southwestern Stock Growers Association
Hinkie
governnor
Deming Light Rates Held Steady After Hearings
Deming residents were told the electric light and power rates would remain unchanged after a series of discussions led by the State Commerce Commission. The Deming Booster Club sought a reduction, but the commission advised postponement pending more data and ultimately closed the case on May 19 1923. Pete Weber former Chicago wrestling champion is in town recuperating from throat injuries received in service in France Roy Siler returns home to El Paso after visiting the Silers.
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Hugh H. Williams
State Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Deming
Deming Booster Club
N. M
Deming Chamber of Commerce
Deming Ice & Electric Company
Deming Ice and Electric
Deming Ice and Electric Company
Chamber of Commerce and Booster Club
Electric Light Company
Booster Club
Pete Weber
Chicago
Pete
Uncle Sam
France
Camp Fire Girls Leave Saturday for Two Week Camping Trip
The Camp Fire Girls depart early Saturday for Leodocia New Mexico for a two week camping trip. They have assisted many activities for the good of Deming during the year and deserve a good time and fine trip.
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Leodocia
N. M
Deming
Elk's Picnic at Palomas Set for June
The Deming Elks invite all members wives families and sweethearts to a picnic at Palomas Mexico next Sunday. Over 250 invitations mailed they promise a good time with food and dancing.
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Deming Elks
Palomas
Mexico
Ellis
Deming Welcomes 7th Cavalry Band for Memorial Day Crowd
Thousands packed a vacant lot beside O Leary's corner to hear the 7th Cavalry Band from Ft. Bliss on a Deming stop en route to Ft. Bayard. Local organizers credit J C O Leary and A J Skidmore for orchestrating the show. A Bayard bound concert followed with a packed audience and high town praise. George William Rutherford, 38, injured by acid spillage, expects recovery in a month.
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7th Cavalry
O'Leary
Deming
Camp Cody
J. G. O'Leary
Barnum & Bailey
Pappa
the Alamo
Cornet
Ponderoso
Garry Owen
George William
Jugg) Rutherford
Hetta Rutherford
Navajo Bill Banqueted by Friends on Birthday
Tuesday night at Manhattan Gate Nick Catsatos hosted a birthday banquet for Navajo Bill, who reached 98 on life’s road as eleven intimate friends shared a feast. The guest list included Herman Lindauer Pete Weber Sam Atkinson S B Rhea C J Jones Geo Wilson Chas Tossell E Connolly Henry Years and Joe Cazzolla.
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Manhattan
Nick Catsatos
Navajo BilL
Bill
Herman Lindauer
Pete Weber
Sam Atkinson
S. B. Rhea
C. J. Jones
Mexico
Mexico City
Nevada
California
Confederacy
Gen
Price
Missouri
Clara Phillips Returned to U S After Honduras Escape
Clara Phillips, convicted in Los Angeles for the murder of Alberta Meadows, sentenced to ten years at San Quentin, escaped from a city jail, was captured in Honduras and brought back by agents from Los Angeles. The train moved through Deming at 11 42 p m, with hopes she will be re jailed soon and fight to clear her name.
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Clara Phillips
Los Angeles
Alberta Meadows
San Quentin penitentiary
Honduras
Deming
try
lara
shem
bieth
Street Fear Drives Man to Seek Safe Public Space
A quoted remark describes a desire to avoid sizing up strangers and feeling pursued as potential enemies, reflecting a plea for safer interactions in public life. The speaker seeks an easier way to navigate crowds without constant suspicion.
Southwest fare cut hearing set for June
The Interstate Commerce Commission schedules June 25 for arguments in the New Mexico Arizona and Nevada passenger fare case. It seeks a basic rate drop from 4.3 to 3.6 cents per mile. Examiner H C Keene recommended the cut. railroads objected to the report. The hearing will determine the commission's final decision after arguments in Washington.
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Santa Fe
N. M
interstate commerce commission
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
H. C Keene
Corporation commission
Hugh FH. Williams
Washington
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