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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
5
Local notices list Mrs L J Siink in El Paso Roy Peak in Clifton John L Brown assigned to Tucson Tra Ford working along the P and E in Arizona and various holiday movements. The Methodist Sunday School plans a Christmas tree Friday night.
On Sunday December 26 1920 the church offers Bible School at 10 am preaching at 11 am on Going on to Perfection and an 8 pm sermon The World's Need of Christ with Alfred Brunk pastor A visitor in the studio speaks of a painting saying it would cost a hundred thousand but it is not for sale The anecdote ends with a remark that some remedies are worse than the disease Ayrus
Governor O. A. Larrazolo proclaims January 17 to 23 as National Thrift Week with a focus on thrift in earning, saving, investing, and giving. The observance urges citizens, schools, churches, and businesses to plan economic education and constructive action. The proclamation was issued from Santa Fe on December 18, 1920, with Secretary Manuel Martinez witnessing.
A letter from Alfred Brunk dated December 22 1920 lauds the Lordsburg Liberal for its Christmas number and its stance on civic matters. He praises the paper as a credit to Lordsburg Hidalgo County and argues the town’s influence extends from Sea to Sea and Lakes to Gulf. He notes the editor Willard E B Holt’s difficult but well begun task and offers continued support for the paper.
The Methodist Ladies express gratitude to all contributors including business sponsors and Mrs. Ernest H and Mrs. Raymond Aldrich for their support and recipes. A Chesterfield quote about a rough diamond being polished summarizes the sentiment of appreciation.
The Willow Creek syndicate reports a new gas flow at 2100 feet drilled near here. They expected Picture Cliff sand but remain in Fruitland formation. this is the seventh flow found in the hole, with previous sands yielding a half million feet of gas. Strong gas pressure fuels optimism for oil prospect.
Report notes ongoing work around the clock to complete the project and says the well will be brought in at the earliest possible date. The statement emphasizes urgency and continuous operation to meet the timetable.
Grant county official T W Holland reports near completion of transcribing Hidalgo county records from the old Grant county division. The contract was awarded to Holland and late deputy clerk Will Z Powell. Powell's death delayed progress.
Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners met in Lordsburg on December 6 1920 with James Edgar as chairman. They approved last minutes and a five mill Lordsburg budget levy plus a three and one half mill hog levy for hog cholera eradication. bonds for local firms approved. a $1983.40 transcription records receipt issued to Holland and Powell. numerous bills authorized. A January 10 1921 election was set for justice of the peace and constables across precincts with appointed judges. A $650 road warrant to J L Augustine was approved.
The State Public Health Laboratory, a joint venture of the State Department of Health and the University of New Mexico, reports a dramatic rise in use. November ex aminations reached 791 from 10 initially, with December totals already at 550 and calendar year total at 3 090. The lab has drawn little from private facilities and aids water supply surveys while uncovering two typhoid carriers in milk handling plants, enabling containment.
Quoted Horace speaks of those who desire much and those who seek only enough. the message praises contentment as a blessing from God and warns against greed, urging patience and gratitude.
Scarce readable fragment shows a fraudulent job ad promising high earnings and universal access. The text mentions a Christian church, a claim of property prove, a candy business at home, and an invitation to earn 830.00 weekly. The overall message resembles a typical get rich quick scheme with vague details and risky onboarding.
Bondable applicants invited to sell products of a large world institution. Watkins Co advertises dairy and candy opportunities with 20 million users, offering territory access and nationwide contact from Winona Minnesota. Also requests a Jersey cow and offers a $30 weekly home job with materials provided.
Mr and Mrs A E Bader offer a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of the man who poisoned their dog Eskimo Spitz known locally as Petty at Livermore Spring on a Saturday morning in December 418th. The notice mentions the Camp of Little Hatchet Mining Co. and seeks the offender.
Lordburg residents join in backing J. H. Fitzpatrick who announces run for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. Election set for January 10 1924 with platform Justice to all favors to none.
Political notice invites voters to support Jesse B. Hill for the position of Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1. The announcement requests votes and influence for the office.
L A Kimbrough announces candidacy for constable Precinct No 4 Hidalgo County for the election January 10 1921. He files this public notice subject to the election.
W Marsalis runs for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 4 with a January 10 1924 election date.
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