Fine Rains Break Prolonged Southwest New Mexico Dry Spell
The recent heavy rains across Southwest New Mexico ended six months of drought with widespread precipitation. Winds preceding the storm damaged buildings and cut communications near the Gila River. Cattlemen report rain near Columbus and Old Mexico, with no temperature drop, aiding fruit trees and range grass.
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New Mexico
Ims
Deming
Silver City
Tyrone
Hurley
Santa Rita
Gila river
Gila Farm
Florida mountains
Tres Hermanas mountains
Gap country
Columbus
Tres Hermanas
boundary line
Old Mexico
Former Deming Hoy Weds Belle of Sunny South
Robert Earl Hardaway a Columbus Ga. engineer marries Martha Rebecca McCoy of Charlotte at Historic and Sugar Creek church in Charlotte. The ceremony 6 pm officiated by Rev. W. B. McCalla with Harriet EL McCoy maid of honor and George Hardaway as best man. The couple will reside in Albany Ga. and visit New York Washington Atlanta and Columbus before settling in Albany.
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Robert Earl Hardaway
Martha Rebecca McCoy
Charlotte
Youn Hardway
Deming high school
hve
R. E. Hardaway
Deming
Sugar Creek
Martha Rebecca McGuy
Columbus
W. B. McCalla
McCoy
W. L. McCoy
Harriet EL. McCoy
George Hardaway
Sarah Baker McCoy
Bri
C. L. McCoy
Marshall McCoy
Fann Butt Johnson
W. Carey Dowd, Jr
Shakespeare's 1892 Paper on Display at Deming Club
An exhibit at the Deming Club featured a four page newspaper style titled The Pot Tourti by George L. Shakespeare, dated August 22, 1892. The issue highlights prominent citizens, lively discussion, and reminiscences from a bygone era amid prohibition era context.
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DEMING CLUB
tie
Atlantic Pacific Highway Marking Progress Amid Delays
A partially legible report notes progress on the Atlantic Pacific Highway marking. It mentions W. B. Kinkald, representing Nevada Missouri and Washington Indiana, traveling to Lagrenton to host 1698 and indicates that the remaining sections from N tie to San Diego will be marked within the next few months.
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Kinkald
Nevada
Washington
Ind
Diego
Weather optimism from Weatherred on Deming conditions
D. F. Weatherred returned Saturday night from a business trip extending into Texas and Oklahoma. He is fully convinced that Deming offers far better business conditions than many towns and larger cities he visited. Gifts to the public include a visit with a juvenile from Frederick Sherman and four fictions from Miss Ruth Merbeck.
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D. F. Weatherred
Vexan
Oklahoma
Mr.eatherred
Deming
Frederick Sherman
Mies Ruth Mer- Becks
Remantic
May Sincisir
Shanecery
John Galeworthy
nee ney Wharton
Milne
Unebe Chaodier Harris
Semyan Family Depart to Corvallis in Unclear Notice
An unclear OCR note reports A C Beyame and family leaving for Corvallis Oregon. Fragmentary text references a farm agent salary and a weekly amount, but details are garbled and hard to interpret. Named individuals and a place appear amid incomplete phrases.
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A. C. Beyame
fasily
Corvallis
Ore
Beyman
Risley Returns Here After Extended Absence
Dr G M Risley returned Wednesday morning from Phoenix Asia where he spent the past four months He returns to attend to former business interests in real estate and to renew oil interests he had been active in this county
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G. M. Risley
Phoenix
Asia
Mr. Risley
Spectacular Majectic Show Dazzles Local Audience
The American Symphony orchestra with thirty Black musicians delivered a splendid night of entertainment at the Majestic Theatre. The venue boasted top new pictures and premier traveling road shows, marking itself as Southwest’s finest midweek and weekend program.
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Majestic theatre
Southwest
Early Southwest settler Henry Holgate dies in Astoria
Henry Holgate, an early Deming settler who moved to Astoria, died February 27. He opened a butcher shop in Deming in the 1880s, partnered in cattle and ranching with Dr Byron, and helped build the first residence near Spruce street and Gold avenue later owned by Chris Raithel.
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Henry Holgate
Astoria
Ore
Holgate
Deming
Henry Meyer
d. PL Byron
nhe
Southwest
Chris Raithel
Spruce street
Gold avenue
hint
Luna Records Third Highest Tax Rate in State
Grant County has the lowest tax rate at 1.38 per 1000. Hidalgo reports the highest at 6.92. Luna stands third with 4.03 per 1000, including state, county, and municipal levies.
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LUNA
Grant county
Hidalgo
Death Claims Champ Clark Former Speaker of House
Champ Clark died in Washington on Wednesday at age 70 after 26 years in the House. His death followed a severe cold and a brief retirement period, and Congress paused 30 minutes in mourning. He had been Democratic leader and twice sought the presidency, with a storied career from Kentucky to Missouri and the Payne Aldrich tariff fight.
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Champ Clark
Washington
house of representatives
Clark
house
Representative Rucker
Missouri
Martin Van Buren
Joseph Cannon
Aksereh Champ Clark
Alderson
James Clark
Champ
ROWE
Kentucky university
Bethany college
Cincinnati Law school
Marshall's college
United States
Pike county
St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Tie
national forum
green
John
Sharp Williams
senate
Representative Clark
Betiden Mra
Bennett
Mra
James M. Thompece
New Orieams
County Tax Funds Outline How Taxes Finance County Expenditures
An outline shows how county taxes raise funds for court and general operations, roads, schools, and state and municipal needs. It notes assessor and commissioner roles in valuing property and adjusting valuations, with grazing lands valued at 2.75 per acre and a 1.15 per acre worthless land rate. The text lists multiple funds and totals for 1920, detailing the levy process and the use of revenue to maintain county, state, and municipal improvements.
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court house
John Wiley
state tax commission
Deming
J. T. Hunter
Rhea
Wiley
Luna county
Deming Club
J. A. Blaheney
taxpayers’ association
R. F. Hamilton
J. A. Rhea
P. A. Hughes
nfe
A.W. Pollard
Thomas Marshall
Clarence Hon
M. J
Court
Columbus
Prohibition Raids Shuffle Offenders in El Paso Area
Prohibition officers led by J B Miller with Sheriff Smyer raided Carlos Flores on East Cedar Street. 25 quarts of tequila found. Flores pled guilty to contraband dealing and is held for grand jury. Later, deputies seized 108 quarts with John Barger and Joe Mer arriving in El Paso for hearing. Judge Ryan will review cases tied to Clark Clothing Co. robbery. two suspects already pleaded guilty and sentenced. others await trial in county jail.
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J. B. Miller
Paso
Smyer
Carlos Flores
East Cedar street
d. Flores
U. S
B. Y. McKeyes
John Barger
Joe Mer
Arkrons
El Paso
prohibition
Judge Ryan
Robert E. Fisher
Clark Clothing Co
Ray Lloyd
Harry Helmig
ientiary
Jim Williama
Keith Roiline
Josaph Smith
E. J. Sylvanus Acres
Yemer Heads County Relief Fund Drive for Europe
A. A. Teme is named chairman for Lanaecanty under the European relief council led by Herbert Hoover. Mr Terke and a 20 member committee join to solicit funds, aiming to begin early next week.
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A. A. Teme
Lanaecanty
European relief council
Herbert Hoover
Terke hen
funda
Minority Fights Dry Law Change and Road Bond Measures
Santa Fe reports the Democratic majority blocks an amendment to the state constitution allowing drug stores to handle intoxicating beverages, while Republicans push a $2,000,000 road bond issue. Senate and house actions on a New Mexico land grant memorial, statewide primary bill, and judiciary reform proposals are outlined, with party maneuvers and committee shuffles influencing passage and deadlines.
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Santa Fe
house of representatives
house
Gallegos
Guadalupe
pond
Nichols
senate
A. L. Zinn
Quay
congress
New Mexico
Hartwell
Eddy
judiciary committee
Hartne
vial
Carter
law revision committee
M U Silver Tea and Baptist Women’s Meeting
The Baptist W M A held a tea Thursday afternoon with hostesses including Mea dames CG H Siler, J G Cooper and J J Gassaway. Guests listed include Wasther red Parrish Sumpter Dexter In gram Foulks Strickland Goopene Daniels Famer Lively Crs Lowe Williams McMillan Bughes Cooper Siler Gassawsy Jon Snider Rev Strickland Rev Jackson. Proceeds benefit the flower fund. Mrs C B Morgen played a mandocello which was enjoyed.
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Tha Baptist W. M. A
Meadames
H. Siler
J. G. Cooper
J. J. Gassaway
Meadames Wastherred
Parrish
Sumpter
Dexter
Ingram
Foulks
Strickland
Goopene Daniels
Famer
Lively
Crs Lowe
Williams
McMillan
Bughes
Cooper
Siler
Gassawsy
Jon Snider
Jackson
C. B. Mergen
amccolo
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DEMING HOY
BELLE
SUNNY SOUTH
Deming Free library Association
lota
Hemlock street
Tin avenue
Deming Library Association
High School Tatler
ccampagn
WEATHERRED
A.C. SEYMAN
RISLEY
MAJESTIC
Baltimore
YEMER
supreme court
attoney
judiciary committees
Zinn
Hedgecock
Miguel
M. U. SILVER TE. BAPTIST ORBERNACLE
CHECKER
Desiag Chub Sar
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