New Mexico Oil Field Sees Watchful Waiting and Shots
The Artesia Advocate reports ongoing drilling in New Mexico oil fields with two wells slated for “shot” after trials. Major activity follows a state land lease sale to National Exploration Co, signaling renewed development and wider interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
van Welch
Illinois Producing Co
Kansas-New Mexico
Chaves
Eddy
National Exploration Co
Rotory
Sunshine State Oil and Gas Co
G. C. Jensen
E. L. Lancaster
Wichita Falls Tex
Grant Keys
Welch
Artesia
Angelus
Deming
Florida
Lordsburg
Jacksons Move to Las Cruces Farm
Mr. Jackson, retiring commissioner of Grant County and longtime with the 8 Mining Company, left with his family for their Las Cruces farm yesterday by motor overland. Hidalgo County loses four mighty good family and Dona Ana going one.
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Jackson
Grant County
8 Mining Company
Las Cruces
Hidalgo County
Dona Ana
West Is Best Says George W. Gee
George W. Gee, a leading conductor of the T. K. Kelly Sales System, extols the Golden West sun shine as the best. He notes his long advertising career and how Kelly uses Sunshine themed sales samples. A Michigan reader praises New Mexico sunshine.
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West IS
George W. Gee
South
East
Golden West
Geo. W. Gee
T. K. Kelly
Mr. Gee
Roberts & Leahy Mercantie Company
Kelly
Gee
New Mexico
Michigan
Christmas Eve Program at Methodist Church
A packed Methodist Church hosted a Christmas Eve program with a tree for children. Readers and singers including Florence Johnson, Mary Crowell, Edna Hughes, Dorothy Brengle, Helen Johnson, and many others presented recitations and songs such as Christmas Chimes and Angels Singing.
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Methodist
Methodist Church
Mary Crowell
Florence Johnson
Brazil Fuller
Junior Augustine
Ethel Hanna
Mary Beth Jeffus
Junior Ball
Eleanor Fuller
Thelma Tabor
Alameda Hunter
William Kline
Francis Sellick
Marjorie Fairly
Warren
Aston Olney
Edna Hughes
Pauline Austin
Harold Taylor
Gerald Fuller
J. T. Austin
Boyd Wallace
Charles Foley
Herbert Jeffus
Loyd Wallace
Pearl Peak
Nancy Chase
Ruth Tabor
Helen Johnson
Thelma Bartlett
Betty Boyd
King
Ruby Peak
Lilly Bartlett
Marjorie Taber
Cordelia Augustine
Hazel Wallace
Dorothy Brengle
Lily Bartlett
Helen Chase
Ora Fuller
Winnie Gilbert
Mildred Trimble
Lordsburg County Board of Education Sees Leadership Change
County Superintendent Mrs. Luella Clark retires after fifteen years guiding Lordsburg schools and passing duties to Miss Inez Wright who has served fifteen years in teaching and three as board secretary. Miss Felton becomes the new board secretary as part of the transition.
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Luella
Clark
Inez Wright
Board of Education
Miss Felton
Lordsburg
Lost Monster Fish in Rural Pond Tale
A farmer and city official recount a fishing encounter with a claimed giant or monstrous fish. The official notes draining the pond but finds no fish larger than eight inches. The exchange reflects a rural community's colorful storytelling.
Good Shepherd Admonishes for Steady Labor Over Flags
Quote attributed to Seutonius urges focus on tending duties rather than waving banners, reflecting a philosophy of practical leadership and restraint in times of upheaval.
Cicero Reflects on Self Knowledge
A concise aphorism notes that every person knows least about their own nature. The quote underscores the paradox of self understanding and the challenge of inner insight.
New Years Chamber of Commerce Booster Message
Motivational civic pledge urging unity, cooperation, and active participation in Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce. Encourages citizens to join the 24 hour booster effort, pay dues, and support local business leadership to drive community growth starting in 1921.
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NEW Years Chamber OF Commerce Hints
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Tourist Trade Worth Cultivating in Lordsburg
The Lordsburg chamber aims to attract transcontinental auto tourists to Hidalgo County. Secretary P Turner estimates 260 cars passed through since November 1 reaching Christmas, with about one tenth heading east. Each traveler spends roughly one dollar, suggesting at least six thousand dollars in cash per month left locally. Auto scouts travel busy roads year round seeking optimum routes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
P. Turner
Turner
Meaure
Hidalgo County
California
Tournate
Near East Relief Appeal Prompts Local Subscriptions
A letter from Alfred Brunk urges citizens to donate to Near East relief. He asks readers to trust their pastor or Lordsburg banks to collect and forward offerings to starving people overseas, pledging service and remembrance by the Lordsburg community.
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Near East
Lordsburg
Lordsburg and
Vivinity
Car Recovered In Friday Morning Rod by Sheriff Force
A big Paige car stolen from Fl Paso was recovered Friday morning by Sheriff Leahy’s force. The thieves abandoned it upon reaching town and officers were thanked for their efficient work.
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Fl Paso
Leahy
Shelly Promotes Stock in Beker Steam Motor Car
H W Shelly returns from Pueblo after confirming positive views on the Beker Steam Motor Car. He and several Lordsburg friends have bought stock at 7.44 dollars and plan to invite more buyers as the price is expected to rise. The item portrays strong investor optimism and local enthusiasm.
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H.W. Shelly
Pueblo
Beker
Lordsburg
Another High Grade Family Arrives in Lordsburg
Mr and Mrs Frank Stengle and their two children from New York have arrived in Lordsburg to settle permanently. Mrs Stengle has taken a job in the office of County Clerk A M Reynolds and Mr Stengle expects a good position soon. He is a brother of Mrs BR W Aldrich. Welcome thrice welcome.
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Frank Stengle
New York
Lordsburg
Stengle
A. M. Reynolds
BR. W. Aldrich
Valuable Holiday Souvenir From Roberts and Leahy Co
For twenty years the Roberts and Leahy Mercantile Co has given customers decorated china as a Christmas gift. A Tucson railroad man reported he has kept every piece for fifteen years, showing the durability of the annual keepsake gift.
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Roberts and Leahy Mercantile Co
Tucson
Margaret Crawford Mitchell Arrives At Mitchell Home
Margaret Crawford Mitchell arrives at the home of Attorney Edward H. Mitchell and his wife at eight p.m. December 22 1920 to claim a permanent home. She arrives without food or clothing and weighs eight pounds. Both Mrs. Mitchell and Margaret Crawford are reported doing fine.
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Edward H. Mitchell
Chamber Dues Reminder Due By January First
A notice urges payment of Chamber of Commerce dues before January first. The deadline emphasizes timely renewal for continued membership privileges and access to programs.
Good Things in Lordsburg Mrs Hill's Fruit Cake
Local shopper notes feature Mrs W P Hill offering fruit cake and Georgia hot biscuits in Lordsburg. Community vendors showcase traditional baked goods with country charm.
Aldrich Receives Senate Bill Update From Congressman Hernandez
In a wire to RB. W. Aldrich, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Hernandez says Senate Bill 4565 passed the House extending mine assessment work to July 1, 1924. As of press time the president had not signed the bill.
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RB. W. Aldrich
Chamber of Commerce
Hernandez
Senate
House
B. C. Hernandez
M. C. Ip
Lordsburg Plans Major 1921 Growth Projects
The New Year brings continued building in Lordsburg with the completion of a hospital and the start of a large Methodist Church. Contractor Jack Heather reports two brick homes on Main Street and several more planned as railroads upgrade yards and expand facilities in 1921.
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Lordsburg
Jack Heather
Main Street
Elks Christmas Charity Spreads Joy Across Local Churches
Elks members led a Christmas charity drive aiding many families and children. Donations from 18 Lockwood and church groups supplied funds to Sunday schools and churches including the Christian and Baptist churches, plus a family near Animas.
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Elks
Lockwood
Methodist
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Mise Inez Wright
Animas
Monk Guessing Contest At Christian Church Social
A social at the Christian Church hosted by pastor Alfred Brunk and Mrs Brunk featured a Monk Guessing contest. The prize a box of stationery went to Miss Shirley Bele while Miss Ningoberta’s entry was disqualified as the judge. Refreshments followed.
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The
Christian Church
Alfred Brunk
Cnr
Gods Country and the Woman at the Majestic Tonight
Manager Briel presents Gods Country and the Woman tonight starring William Duncan. A Curwood adaptation, the northern drama features wolf dogs snowstorms and outlaws cabin destruction in a tale of ransom and peril with a vow of love guiding the hero through danger.
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Briel
Wm. Duncan
SY Hopsis
James Oliver Curwood
Home from China Dong Teung Returns to Up to Date
Dong Teung returns from China after visiting relatives and resumes work at the Up to Date restaurant. He expresses gladness to be back on the old job.
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Dong Teung
China
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Lordsburg Main
County Board OF Education
Seutonius
Cicero
America
Europe
European Relief Council
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Keights of Columbus
Willard £. Holt
Michigan City
Chicago
LL Paso
Shenee
Margaret Crawford Mitchell
Aldrich
Hig Methodist Church
Santa
Christian Church Social
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