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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
2
A fragmented El Paso Times page recounts poetry by a Lordsburg resident Mrs Stultz and Various local musings about trains, rain jingles, and community figures. It mixes poems with sports notes on Refugio and Bowman, plus humorous asides about language and daily life.
A fragmented posthumous verse offers sharp social reflections. The speaker laments moral decay while noting race and culture with strained, incongruent humor and longing for personal restraint.
A rambling critique portrays Animas Ananias as a split town by floodwater with a dry half and a wet half. It lampoons big business pressure on small traders and mocks political credibility while noting radio campaigns and consumer claims.
Poultry experts say removing underperforming hens boosts returns. A hen out of production eats as much as a laying one, so producers should cull a portion each year. Second year production drops about 20 percent, guiding how many hens to keep for another year.
The article traces James P Porteus, longtime associate of J B Poster, across Genoa and Algepres admiring the City of Lordsburg merchant ship. It notes Porteus’s visits to New York, San Francisco, and British Columbia, his ties to the Bonney Mine named after Billy the Kid, and mentions his son James 2B Porteus's career with Westinghouse in Cuba and previously Brazil.
Postmaster Gene Montague and his nephews Frank Charley and Bruce Montague arrived in Lordsburg for the American Legion Convention entertainment. The Moonrider trio performed in homes and public venues, with Bruce swinging a fifty foot rope during a rope a wine ring display at Hotel Hidalgo lobby. Frank played violin Charley guitar and all three appeared skilled performers noted by locals. Frank M Montague father of the boys arrived in Lordsburg after serving with Company L 185 Infantry at Camp Cody during World War I.
Mrs George Trimble is recuperating after an operation at the Lordeburg hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Stengel and son Harvey left on a vacation to New York on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs A B Bowman and sons Mark and David are vacationing in Salt Lake City Utah.
The Library Board met in the Library Building for the regular monthly meeting. Two new books are being purchased: Story of the American Literature by Macey and Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Board members present include Mesdames Fuller Ewing Tageart Johnson, Tenny, Con mor, Roberson, Bates, and Sallye Jarvis. Also noted were local residents Harlan Black family returning from Lubbock and Maurice Connor visiting from Silver City.
In a flock kept with proper feeding and care, certain individuals show reduced output. Management should assess milk yield and health, tracking individual performance to decide on breeding or culling actions while maintaining welfare standards.
Mrs. Faye Clayton leaves Lordsburg to open a Ladies Ready To Wear Store in Mona hans Texas with a grand opening set for August 17. Her Lordsburg friends expect success due to her business ability and personality. She will lease her ranch home to a reliable family.
Circle Service Nallies by Texaco touts Mar Pak and Havoline lubricants as best for automobile longevity. Hidalgo Garage claims staff receive twice yearly Texaco training and emphasizes customer goodwill, inviting drivers to service their cars today.
Reverend Bryan Hall pastor of the Methodist Church encountered a former acquaintance reunion when Hon. David T. Peel and Mrs. Peel attended his Sunday service in Corpus Christi Texas. The meeting surprised and pleased him as a kind of family reunion.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Oscar Allen receives a new office seat. Custodian Bailey Smith replaces the rush seat and restores several courthouse chairs. Comments focus on Bailey’s repair streak and courthouse yard improvements.
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