Merchants Blame Producers for High Food Prices
A Deming meeting of wholesalers retailers and workers heard producers and foreign demand blamed for rising food costs. E Doyle DOJ agent gathered data on costs, with retailers noting war price effects and uncertainty in markets. They expect a price break when European production picks up and warn against excessive futures trading.
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United States
geower
Deming clut
E. ¥. Doyle
department of justice
Europe
Doyle
Deming
Court Opens in Grant County with Two Murder Trials
The fall term of the district court in Grant County will begin in Silver City on Monday September 1. Judge Raymond R. Ryan presides. The docket is light with two murder trials: Harry Tillone and J D McDaniel re Alfonso Carlava killed near Lordsburg in July, and the state versus Antonio Carpio in the killing of Francisco Rios at Centralia. Several minor criminal cases will also be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Raymond R. Ryan
Harry Tillone
J. D. McDaniel
Alfonso Carlava
Lordsburg
Antonio Carpio
Francisco Rios
Centralia
Railroaders to Attend Loss and Damage Meeting in Denver
W. S. Clark a Texas Pacific agent and R. H. Hughes left Wednesday for Denver and La Junta to attend a loss and damage meeting of railroad officials scheduled to discuss pending claims and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.s. Clark
Tneal
R. Hi. Hughes
Denver
La Junta
J. W. Perkins Improves After Serious Illness
J. W. Perkins, once seriously ill at his Silver Avenue home, has improved and was briefly able to be up Wednesday. The update notes a positive turn in his condition this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Perkins
Deming Benevolent Assn Plans Winter Help Network
At a recent meeting the Deine Benevolent Association outlined that local churches and groups should elect three members each to attend monthly planning sessions for aiding those in need this coming winter. Residents are asked to donate reusable garment pieces, have them cleaned and darned, and deliver them to Biss, F. D. Vickers, or Mrs. O. H. Aly for collection and discussion. Local stores will close next Monday for Labor Day to allow households to shop early while workers gain a half-holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deine Benevolent Association
Deming
Biss
F. D. Vickers
Mre
O. H. Aly
Mrs Anderson Hurt In Auto Smash Near Mimbres
Mary Anderson was injured when the car she rode in fell off a bridge into a gully while traveling to Mimbres Hot Springs. Her son-in-law John M. Thorinson and a child were also present but escaped serious harm. Mrs. Anderson was taken to the springs and remained in bed for several days. She is the daughter of Col. P. R. Smith and well known in Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Mimbres Hot
Silver City Masons To Visit Deming
Members of the Silver City lodge of Masons are invited to visit the Deming lodge tomorrow evening. A large number of Grant county Masons are expected to attend. The local lodge recently sent a large delegation to Silver City and the Deming visit is a reciprocal gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Madden Wins Big Railroad Piping Contract
Jim Madden, who installed all plumbing at Camp Cody, secures the Texas Pacific railroad job from New Orleans to El Paso. The I. P. will install burners on its road, needing vast work and new machinery. Madden is organizing crews and may return before starting the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Madden
Camp Cody
Texas Pacific
New Orleans
El Paso
I. P
Madden
Died on the Eastern Trail on way to Mineral Wells
Died on the eastbound train between Deming and Lordsburg yesterday morning, Montgomery of Duneas Arizona, en route for treatment for stomach trouble. Body prepared by Walter C. Rawson. son Robert accompanied remains back to Thuncan for interment. Florine Stone, colored, shot Rachel Buros in Columbus last Tuesday in a jailer's home altercation. Buros held to grand jury after examination before Justice T J Cole. District Attorney J S Wang and Attorney R F Hamilton appeared for the state.
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Montgomery
Duneas
Ariz
Mineral Wells
Tox
easthound
Deming
Florine Stone
Rachel Buros
Colubus
T. J. Cole
J. 8
Wang
R. F. Hamilton
aewnsell
Ten Weeks Out of Doors Travelers Return Home
Mr and Mrs Ray Walker of Ha chita passed through Deming on their way home after a ten week motor trip in California. They report they never slept in a bol or entered a horge or ate a mal in a restaurant. Ha chita and home rock good to them Mr Walker says.
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Ray Walker
Hachita
Deming
California
Huchita
home rock
Walker saya
School Opens Next Tuesday for Local Scouts Start
Changes to opening plans shift the start date from Monday to Tuesday September 2. The board of education will now begin school work on Tuesday delivering book lists and class assignments after the Labor Day holiday, benefiting the students with a later start.
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board of education
papita
Local Taxes May Have To Be Reduced In County
Rupert P. Asplund argues separation of laws may compel a tax cut. The article discusses potential reductions in local taxes and the legal basis reportedly raised by Asplund amid budget pressures and policy debates.
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RUPERT P. ASPLUND
Tax experts weigh possible Deming tax cuts amid rising levies
Rupert J. Asplund of the State Taxpayers Association met with city and county officials to discuss Deming and Luna County taxes for the coming year. He noted Deming may see a 20 to 35 percent rise across state, county, village and school levies, with potential cuts possible in some county taxes though school and village taxes likely cannot be reduced. The visit included tax agents from the Sante Fe, Southern Pacific, and El Paso, who reviewed local tax records and contemplated how laws from the last session might influence future assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert J. Asplund
State
Deming
Lusa
Asplund
Agplind
HL. EB. Harding
El Paso
W. Fred Brauns
Southern Pacific
E. P. Blythe
Santa Fe
Missionary Society Meets at Methodist Church
The Missionary society of the Methodist church met last Thursday with Mrs. I. FL Matthews opening in prayer. Mrs. W. E. Foulks led the program featuring Scripture Jesson, Mrs. Searcy, a talk on Korea Under Japanese Rule, and other items by Mrs. Hodson, Mrs. Hugg, Mrs. Chil dress, Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Mrs. Nora Steed, and Mrs. Hardaway.
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Missionary society of the Methodist church
FL Matthews
W. E. Foulks
Scripture Jesson
Searcy
Korea
Hodson
Hugg
Christian Kindergarten
Koren
Childress
Japan
Neel
Lloyd Brown
reading
Nora Steed
Hardaway
discharged 42nd division soldier travels through Deming
Jin Moore formerly a cowboy on the Hatchet range at Hachita passed through Deming yesterday after discharge at Fort Bliss a few days ago. He served with the 42nd Rainbow division during the war and was gassed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Moore
Hachita
Deming
Fort Bliss
Rainbow
County Fair Luncheon Sets Stage for Fall Project
At an armory luncheon on Wednesday, Nordhaus and county agent Heyman detailed the county fair plan. Nordhaus projected at least 1500 dollars needed for premiums and expenses while Heyman highlighted committee work and a strong entry list. The event also encouraged more ladies to attend future gatherings as Dr. Moir urged husbands to bring wives.
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Frank Ju. Nordhaus
A. 0. Heyman
Nordhaus
Heyman
fair association
Mors defmnile
guesty ab
J. G. Moir
i jon
Deming
Dr. Moir
P.M. Steed
J. Moir
John C. Watson
Frank L. Nordheus
hi V. Schurtz
Mary Bury
Myrtle Whitehill
Helen Holt
Charles James
Mrg. J
Gh. Muir
F. L. Nordhaus
Migs Grave Reynolds
Messrs
Muskopf to Substitute for Young in Lopez Fight
The El Paso boxing card shifts as Muskopf replaces Young in the Lopez bout at Majesbie theatre tomorrow night. Muskopf, Army champion of the Third Army for two years, is billed as a stronger drawing card and better fighter. Lopez, ready to meet top contenders, aims to showcase his best form, while promoter Wilcox promises a full bill with a battle royal and comic acts between bouts.
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Marfa
Tex
Kid Young
Sth cavalry
Jack Lopez
Santa Rita
Majesbie theatre
W. W. Wilcox
Young
Harry Muskepf
Muskopf
royal El Paso
Johnny Cosa
Boston
Hoa
Wilcox
Bth cavalry
El Paso Herald
Herald
Lopez
Wilesx
Marty Falk wit
Marty
Deming
peta Ine
Tinhle
Alv
Muskopf and
Family Called to Bedside of Mrs Swope in Deming
Mrs. 8. D. Swope lies seriously ill at her Deming home prompting family to gather at her bedside. Son Dh. Swope arrived from Ardmore and attends closely. Capt. Ralph Baker reached Deming. Mrs. L. H. Brady travels from New York and is expected soon. Mrs. Swope underwent a major operation recently and remains fragile. meanwhile, Barbara Rawson’s mother died in Mount Pleasant Michigan August 5. Walter C. Binnson returned from Michigan after the funeral.
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D. Swope
Dh. Swope
Ardmore
Oklo
Ralph Baker
alea
Deming
L. H. Brady
New York
Barbara Rawson
Walleye
G. Rawson
Mount Pleasant
Dlich
Rawson
Dering
Homer Reames
Walter C. Binnson
Michigan
Two Killed When Train Is Ditched Near Hudson
The eastbound Golden State Limited leaving Deming Tuesday at 6 pm wrecked near Hudson, 13 miles east of Tucumcari on the Rock Island at 5:80 am Wednesday. Engineer W. S. Ford and fireman Rex Matthews killed. mail clerk B. C. Dart seriously injured. Frank Smith and others slightly hurt.
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Golden State Limited
Deming
Hudson
H. M
Tucumrari
Rock Island
W.S. Ford
Rex Matthews
B.C. Dart
Frank Smith
Navajo Bill Plans Auto Contest Entry
The El Paso Herald reports Sam Watkins preparing a seven cylinder car for a Phoenix race to be held soon Navajo Bill pledges to join if Sam competes and recalls piloting General Popa across the region in 1855. He jokes about riding again on Abe Kabubble’s auto models if unable to race.
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El Paso Herald of Sunday
Sam Watkins
El Paso
Phoenix
Sam
Bill
General Popa
California
Abe Kabubble
Health official travels to San Marcial for livestock review
Dr. E. Fe Kemper of the Bureau of Animal Industry departed last week to San Marcial to assess livestock health conditions in the district and then proceeded to Alluanerave at the start of the week for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. FE. Kemper
bureau of animal industry
San Marcial
Two New Teachers Hired by School Board
The school board hires Miss Clara Erbes of Centrista TL as Spanish teacher and Miss Margery Shockey of Denver as music teacher for the coming school year. They replace two earlier hires who notified they could not teach here.
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iiucation
Clara Erbes
Centrista
Margery Shockey
enver
Bank Examiner J E Thompson Visits Deming National Bank
El Paso based national bank examiner J E Thompson is on site at Deming National Bank conducting routine inspection work. He is known for standard auditing procedures and financial oversight during his current visit.
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J. E. Thompson
El Paso
national bank
Deming National bank
Post Office Employees Face $150 Pay Increase Proposal
Washington A flat increase in salary of $150 for each post office employee for this fiscal year is proposed at a resolution favorably reported by the House Post Office Committee Wednesday. Minimum wages for substitute employees are also proposed. Louis Catrell bought a new 1920 Buick five passenger car from the Sam Watkins agency, leaving only the tester at the agency door, not expected to stay long.
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Washington
house post office
Louis Catrell
Sam Watkins agency
All Pupils Must Be Vaccinated
Sante Fe Ds O B Waller has sent a letter to county school superintendents reminding them of a health law requiring all pupils to be vaccinated before entering school this fall. Vaccination may be done by local physicians or, if the pupil is poor, by the county physician. State health department vaccine can be obtained and sent anywhere in the state.
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state halth department
Dance Rules Ban Cheek to Cheek and Shimmy Dances
The law and order league has drafted rules governing future public dances at the venue. Cheek to cheek and shimmy dancing will be banned. The rules prohibit dancers from placing arms around partners and from close clinching. A daylight zone between dancers is required. Complaints say the dances do not fit model family standards.
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law and order league stylif
Jen Takes Vote on Wilson's Offer Amid National Roads Crisis
Half a million men expected to mobilize as threats to national road projects escalate. Officials urge calm while detailing the stakes, with political factions weighing Wilson's terms against looming disruptions.
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JEN
WILSON
Wilson proposal sets four cent wage rise for shopmen
President Wilson submitted a plan to six railroad shop crafts offering about four cents an hour increase on the basis of ten hours pay for eight hours work retroactive to May 1. Certain roles would rise to seven cents an hour, as unions prepare to vote on accepting or striking.
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Washington
Wilsom
Wilton
Wilson
Hines
General Hines
St Luke's Guild Holds Regular Meeting at Rectory
The ladies of St Luke's guild gathered at the rectory for an afternoon business session. Refreshments were served during the gathering.
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St. Luke's guild
R Birchfield Dips Stock Under Revenir Orders
Cattle on the W. 2. Birchfield ranch were dipped last week under revenir orders aimed at eradicating cattle scabies. The program requires dipping all stock in the area to prevent infestation and protect the herd.
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W. 2
Birchfield
Birchfield and Hyatt Buy Tand Parcel in Texas Fields
Walter Birchfield and J. We Hyatt returned from a Texas oil field tour and purchased a Tand tract in Dresdenna lying in the producing district heat section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Birchfield
We Hyatt
Texas
Desdenwna
Returns to Missouri with family after visit
N. Sprecher Sr. returned to Sedalia Missouri after visiting his son FN Sprecher Jr and daughter in law Mya Sprecher. He traveled with Mr and Mrs L Foulks and another companion to Mint Spring Hot Springs on Sunday, then headed home earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Sprecher
FN. Sprecher, Jr
Mya. Sprecher
Sedalia
f L. Foulks
Sprecher
Mintbres Hot Springs
Dr Swope Opens Office In Pine Street Building
Dr Swope returns from Ardmore Oklahoma and reopens his Pine Street office. After decades of practice in Domine he resumes his medical province, moving his family home here for stability and continued service to the community.
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8. D. Swope
Ardmore
Okla
Swope
Pine Street
hig protession
Domine
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GRANT COUNTY
J. W. PERKINS BETTER
Deming Benevolent Ags’n
COLUMBUS NEGRESS
M. BE
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
W. CG. RAWSON
MEMPER
CANTRELL
CLIPY
WYOTE—WILSON
VINAL
NISSOURI
DR. SWOPE
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