Lordsburg Mining District to Launch 1929 Development Drive
The Lordsburg mining district plans a large development program in 1929 as copper at 46 cents and rising prompts upgrades. Promoters hold options on idle properties, with Anita Copper Company preparing to install machinery and build three miles of tramway. Nearby mines such as Bonney and Atwood-Waledon groups attract capital for extensive work, while Ruth and Homesteake Tremada groups target early year development. Miss Bernice Chu of Pekin g studies public health nursing in Canada under the Rockefeller Foundation.
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Lordsburg
United States
A. Mining Company
Anita Copper Company
Bonney
Atwood-Waledon Group
Fort Worth
Texas
Los Angeles
Waldo Group
New York
Lister
Ruth
H. W. Williams
San Antonio
Homesteake
Tremada
Bernice Chu
Peking
Canada
Rockefeller Foundation
Deputy Turpin Buys Motor Inn and Leases Filling Station
Deputy Sheriff John H H Turpin has purchased the Motor Inn and leased the filling station on East Railroad Avenue from W A Short and Son and has taken possession. Turpin is well known in the area and his friends will be pleased by his new venture.
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John HH. Turpin
Motor Inn
B H Cross Accepts Position With Bank
B H Cross Hidalgo County Clerk will retire January 1 1929 as B J Lovett becomes new clerk He has joined First National Bank of Lordsburg as assistant cashier After four years in office Cross is praised for his administration and courtesy, with many friends pleased by his banking move in Southwest New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Cross
Hidalgo County
B. J. Lovett
Cross
First National Bank of
New Mexico
Entertaining Sunday School Classes for Christmas
Mrs John Rice and Mrs VF Fuller hosted the Methodist Church primary classes last Saturday. They arranged a short program and a Christmas tree for the children who were treated to candy apples and small gifts. The event ended with a happy time for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Rice
VF. Fuller
Methodist Sunday School
Pon Donates Candy to Sunday School Classes
Pon of The Up-to-Date Grocery donated a bag of candy to each member of the M FE Sunday School classes creating a Christmas spirit among young and old. The generous act made him popular with all the children in the community.
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Pon
M. FE
New Mexico Favours Autoists Says Sergeant Johnson
A New Mexico official claims lower car taxes than Texas. Sergeant W. Johnson notes he paid $29 for two autos in Texas and only $16.50 in New Mexico, arguing the Sunshine State offers tax relief.
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New Mexico
Texas
W. Johnson
Pioneer Mrs J R Phillips Dies Near Dixon California
Mrs J R Phillips long time resident of Shakespeare dies at her son’s home near Dixon California on December 17 1928 She is remembered as a pioneer of the region and noted in O W Williams recent Old New Mexico feature for his pioneer era writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Phillips
Jesse Woods
Shakespeare
Dixon
California
Phillips
O. W. Williams
Old New Mexico
Holy Mass Celebrated Christmas Day
Rev Father Powers celebrated Holy Mass at the local Catholic church on Christmas day. The musical program featured Mrs Cicelia Frederick, Mrs Paul Austin, Mrs G L Ross, and Mrs Claud Fuller providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Powers
Cicelia Frederick
Paul Austin
G. L. Ross
Claud Fuller
Seeing the Old Year Out and New One Beginnings
A reflective year end note recalls 1928 as marked by progress and prosperity. It notes the twenty fifth anniversary of flight and the voyage of the Graf Zeppelin, highlighting evolving international friendships and a peaceful mood as the year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graf Zepperlin
Deming Chamber Banquet Highlights Broadway of America Growth
Secretary Holt attended the Deming Chamber of Commerce annual banquet with Maurice Clark. E. M. Godden reported nearly $10,000 raised for publicity and 120 irrigation wells in the area. Stanley and Bowden gave keynote addresses praising Broadway of America progress and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Moir
Deming Chamber of Commerce
Holt
Maurice Clark
Broadway of America
Chamber of Commerce
E. M. Godden
George D. Robinson
Deming
TH. W. Stanley
Broadway of America Association
A. O. Bowden
State Teachers’ College
Stanley
New York
San Diego
Memphis
United States
America
Bowden
Lordsburg
Michigan
Department of Agricultural Station
Lordsburg Welcomes Jackson Resident Leon De Bencourt
Leon De Bencourt of Jackson Michigan arrived in Lordsburg to spend the winter enjoying the climate and sunshine. He has been elected a life member of the Masonic order in Jackson after forty years as a member of the craft.
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Leon de Bencourt
Jackson
Mich
Lordsburg
de Bencourt
Masonic Order
Calendar distributed by Ritter Lumber official
Geo. P. Jeffus of the W. F. Ritter Lumber Co. handed out a handsome calendar to local business houses late last week. The top features a fine timber scene and a practical calendar occupies the lower portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Jeffus
W. F. Ritter Lumber Co
Christmas Tree Lights Up Valedon Mining Camp
The Valedon mining camp children enjoyed a joyful Christmas as a large tree in the Theatre building was decorated by local ladies. Santa Claus mingled with the crowd as 760 bags of candy and toys were distributed to every child, funded by the camp management and residents.
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Valedon
Santa Clara
Broadway of America opens an office in Lordsburg
The New Mexico headquarters of Broadway of America is established in Lordsburg at the Hotel Hidalgo with Maurice Clark in charge. Clark, a famed publicity man for over forty years, brings local insight and resource knowledge to attract capital and develop the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway OF America
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Hotel Hidalgo
Maurice Clark
Radford and Morgan Wed in Bowie Arizona
Miss Gertrude Morgan and Otis Radford were married Friday evening December 21 at Judge Marsalis's office in a small ceremony with relatives. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside in Bowie Arizona where Mr. Radford works for the Southern Pacific Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Morgan
Otis Radford
Judge Marsalis
Mrs. Radford
Bowie
Arizona
Mr. Radford
Southern Pacific Company
Borom Relocates to Beaumont Hospital Fort Bliss
Charles G. Borom, longtime American Railway Express agent, was taken to William Beaumont Hospital Fort Bliss by his wife after a period of illness. Daily word from the hospital indicates his condition is steadily improving, a hopeful update for Borom’s numerous friends.
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American Railway Express
Charles G. Borom
New Year Wish for 1929 From a Unified Message
A poetic New Year greeting reflects optimism for 1929 with hopes for progress in all human endeavors. The message speaks of shared efforts, tribute to achievements, and belief in tremendous strides ahead for humanity in the year to come.
Governor Shoup of Colorado Visits Lordsburg
Former Colorado governor O H Shoup and son Merrill with private secretary Mixa Turner visit Lordsburg on a southern route to California. They dine with Mr and Mrs Gleason at their home where the Gleasons were married, and Shoup praises local hospitality and the new Hidalgo hotel.
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Lordsburg
O. H. Shoup
Colorado
Merrill
Mixa Francis Turner
California
Lyman W. Gleason
Mra. Gleason
Gleason
Mra
Line Self
Shoup
United States
Swain Teendman Weds Mise Hindman in Quiet Home Ceremony
Chas Swain and Mise Hazel Hindman were married Thursday at 11 am in Mew Hindman's home by Rev. W W Wilkerson. Swain works at the Railroad Gate, Hindman at The Theatre Confectionery. The couple depart for Douglas for their honeymoon amid warm congratulations from friends.
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Chas. Swain
Mise Hazel Hindman
Hindman
W. W. Wilkerson
Baptist Church
Mr. Swain
Miss Hindman
Douglas
Bennitts in California for Christmas visit
Mr and Mrs George Bennitt and their son Carol depart for Holtville California to spend the holidays with Russell Bennitt and Julia Bennitt. Russell operates the Holtville Tribune. The Bennitts plan to return to Lordsburg, where George has led the Liberal since September and Julia joined in October.
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Mra
George Bennitt
Carol
Holtville
California
Russell Bennitt
Pat Ewing Buys Jose Martinez Homestead
Pat Ewing has purchased the Jose Martinez homestead and plans many improvements. He intends to move to the property in early January.
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Pat Ewing
Jose Martinez
Lordsburg Liberal Contest Ends After Seven Week Drive
The Lordsburg Liberal campaign closed last Saturday after seven weeks of effort led by Myrtle F. Atkinson and the Liner Circulation Service. Prizes awarded included a Chevrolet car to Mrs. Claude B. Wood of Lordsburg and a trip to Cuba to Mrs. Marguerite Martin of Rodeo, with several other awards to local residents. The event drew broad support across Hidalgo County and highlighted the Liberal publication as a valued advertising medium.
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Wara
Myrtle F Athingon
Ager
Chicago
HI County
Howe
Hawk
Lordsburg
Moe Bloan
TM. Steynolds
BH. Gross
Hidalgo County
Myrtle FF. Atkinson
Liner
Liberal
New Mexico
Mra
Claude B. Wood
Lordeburg
Mre
Marguerite Martin
Rodeo
Tca Hadiola
Mise
Gladys Parke
Cordelia Augustine
Lordibuurg
Mise Jane Alger
Lordaburg
Robert Weight
Antrigs
War
Mra. W. A. Wright
Bedrock
Meekinson
Chamber of Commerce Moves to New Hidalgo Hotel
The Chamber of Commerce relocates to the northeast corner room of the Hidalgo Hotel ready to serve visitors with easier access. At the annual board meeting, the same officials were re elected, praising continued efficiency and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
New Hidalgo Hotel
Aluff
Hus
Rleys Hanch on the Gila Car
Donaldeon of Hachita buys the G A Boeller ranch near Virden and will move his family to the new home. Sale completed through TM Heynalda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldeon
Hachita
Gs A. Boeller Ranch
Checiter
Virden
Heynalda
Governor Alfred E Smith Receives Liberal at Albany Mansion
The report notes Governor Alfred E Smith is receiving the Liberal at his Albany mansion during a holiday. The piece hints Smith, once a Democratic presidential candidate, may spend summer nearby Lordsburg and return energized for a 1942 political effort.
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Lordsburg
Alfred Bi. Smith
Albany
New Mexico Publicity Bureau Bill Backed by Committee
Mellvain announces a nine member committee from Santa Fe Albuquerque Alamogordo Las Vegas Carlsbad Silver City Socorro and other towns to draft a bill creating a state publicity bureau. The panel will study financing options and report a practical plan to the legislature.
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W. F. Mellvain
New Mexico
Bh. M. Thorne
Carlsbad
Carl PP. Duniton
Silver City
Kinney
Socorro
Charles Springer
Raton
Don Weatherford
Clovis
Mellvain
Wade
Publicity Bureau
Burton to Open New Camp Ground and Service Station
J. D. Burton plans a new camp ground and service station about twenty miles from Lordsburg on the Duncan highway. Construction has begun as building materials are hauled to the site. The camp will include modern conveniences aimed at making it one of the best in the area.
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J. D. Burton
Lordsburg
Duncan Highway
Mr. Burton
Reading the Liberal Sevt Imitation to an Eastern Friend
A fragment notes the phrase Liberal sev sent to an eastern friend in a sociopolitical exchange. The lines hint at cross region impressions and a political discourse tone without full context or concrete events. The brief reads like a clipping with limited readable facts.
Little Lunch Room Opens Near Lordsburg Show
Mittle Pothstein opens the Little Lunch Hoam opposite Standard Filling Station near Lordsburg Picture Show offering short orders and sandwiches. The cafe will serve chili to relieve appetite and cater to tourists and local citizens with an open invitation to all.
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Mittle Pothstein
Lordsburg
Carload Ford Shipment Reaches Keott Motor Co
Keott Motor Co received a carload of Fords last Wednesday. The shipment included roadster sport roadster standard coupe and sedan. Four cars of this lot will be sold during the week, marking the first carload shipment the dealer has obtained.
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Keott Motor Go
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U. S
Sec Y. Holt
Luna County
C. OF C. Body
Clark
Southwest
Radford
Morgan
BOROM
Beaumont
Governor Shoupe
Our City
Swain Teendman
Bennitis
Californis
Li Leral
C. E. Wood
Allen Hivena
Hellevoe, Mich
Rleys Hanch
Gila
AL Smith
New Alto Camp
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