Judge Lusk Delivers Compliments At Lordsburg Luncheon
Don W. Lusk U S Commissioner and Silver City editor praised Lordsburg for progress and cooperation. He highlighted Texas Louisiana Power Company impact and Mayor Weseley’s role in securing water supply, noting public concerns over water-rate changes. Department of Commerce letter praised Lordsburg airport efforts and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Juestley
Don W. Lusk
U. S
Justice of the Peace
Silver City
Lordsburg
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Judge Lusk
Rotary of the Elks
Department of Commerce
Department
Goodman
Harold Fife
Jeffus
McKay
Spanish Club Sets Third Friday Entertainment Plan
The Spanish Club met Tuesday and voted to hold events every third Friday monthly. They selected tonight for entertainment and planned an operetta The Toreadors. Committees were formed to pick cast, prepare a program, and write about the club for the Annual.
Boy Scout Activities Planned With Special Sermons
Next Sunday evening the Boy Scouts and their parents are invited to the Methodist church for a sermon by Scout Leader McKay and Rev Williams. The following Sunday they attend the Church of Christ for a sermon by minister W Bailor. On Tuesday night Feb 8 the 17th Scout anniversary is observed at the high school auditorium and Wednesday morning exercises at the chapel. The public is cordially invited to attend all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
McKay
Rev. Williams
Church of Christ
W. Bailor
Witial
C. ¥. Williams
Muir Receives Expanded Chairmanships Across Departments
Hon. John T. Muir was appointed to chair multiple bodies including mines penitentiary counties and county lines and agriculture. He was asked to vote against a bill that would abolish county boards of education.
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John T. Muir
Big mining men enter Lordsburg field
Hidalgo county’s mineral wealth gains attention as the Miser’s Chest, Silver King group, Ruth and Killibrew properties near development. C H Brown and W J Loring have optioned 23 claims and plan 500-foot sinking to reach large ore bodies. They have leased three houses in town for offices and residences as capital arrives.
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Hidalgo County
Killibrew
Bonney
C. H. Brown
W. J. Loring
Loring & Hammond Firm
San Francisco
Brown and Loring
The Journeyman Barber and His Pal Traverse Rio Grande
The Journeyman Barber and his friend travel south from Albucs to Belen Hillsboro and Deming along the Rio Grande route. They seek work, refuel at various towns, and encounter a dog guarding gasoline on a Hillsboro truck. The tale ends with plans to resume the journey a week later.
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Albuks Albuquerque
Rio Grande
Albuky
Barber
Belen
Hot Springs
N. M
Hillsboro
Deming
Liberal
Groundhog Day Joke From Lordsburg
A lighthearted column mocks the groundhog forecast in Lordsburg arguing conditions for the annual groundhog event are unfair and humorous despite bright sun on Feb two each year.
New Theatre to Open Feb 12 in Lordsburg
Robert Briel announces his new theatre will open Saturday evening February 12 with Tramp Tramp Tramp starring Harry Langdon. The venue promises one of the finest theatres in towns of its size and will be the only electrically heated in the state. Star Confectionery, run by Jimmie Saunders, opens in the Star building on the same date.
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Robert Briel
Caste
Harry Langdon
Lordsburg
Star Confectionery
Jimmie Saunders
Star Building
Ole Timer Visits Town In Son's Airship
C 8 Gilpin veteran mining expert arrives in town aboard an airship built largely by his son the noted aviator He once helped extract ore from the Misers Chest now reopening for big development Local crowd greets him and he predicts a bright future for the district.
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Gilpin
Arizona
Work Rushing On The C B Cottage Court
According to M A Codding work on the new C B Cottage Court in the western part of town is progressing with rapid strides eight men employed constantly on the job Tourist DeLuxe in what the owner calls the new institution as it will be heated and debited by electricity and have running water in every cottage Mr Codding is the newest member of the Chamber of Commerce and Tuesday Luncheon Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Codding
Codding
Chamber of Commerce
Box Supper Social Hosted by WS Girls at McEvoy Hall
The High School Girls plan a Box Supper Saturday night at McEvoy hall with music and games at 8. Proceeds fund travel to State contests. Activities include piano solos, chorus, orchestra, and a silent auction. An Hawaiian nights theme features a contest for the ugliest couple with a prize.
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McEvoy Hall
Holt
The Dangers of Tobacco Use Among Youth
The piece warns that frequent cigar or cigarette use by youths harms blood quality and oxygen transport. It notes paleness, heart palpitations, and eventual weakness, with teachers spotting smokers by appearance and behavior. It adds that after maturity the effects lessen but tobacco should not be used under forty.
Sam P Fulton Appointed New District Engineer
The State Highway Commission announces Sam P Fulton of Fast Las Vegas as district engineer succeeding W R Eeeles. Headquarters for district No 1 move from Silver City to Deming, expected to improve service. Fulton will announce his operating force soon.
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W. R. Eeeles
State Highway Commission
Sam P. Fulton
Fast
Steins Current Events and Local Quips
Ben reports on Steins current events including local politics, a police chief race, and visits by Mayor Lee. He jokes about readers seeking life with family and radio, notes dirt flying around Steines, and references a mix of local figures and public debates.
Virden Notes and Measles Hit Town
The Juarez boys team visits Virden as measles strike the town with most first and second graders affected. Virden School Board, teachers, and locals including Lavar Lines Fern Brown and Elsie Anderson discussed matters in Lordsburg on January 31. Misses Anderson and Brown visited Monday and were shown a linotype by Miss Beulah Creamer. Orson A Merrell delivered produce to Lordsburg. A play titled Jimmie Johnson Job airs February 4.
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Juarez
Virden
Lavar
Fern Brown
Elsie Anderson
Lordsburg
L. W. Agee
Lowell
Arizona
Silver City
Poinsettia on display by Mrs Owens at Horseshoe Ranch
Mrs M M Owens displayed a four bloom poinsettia plant recently given by Mrs Pearson of the Horseshoe Ranch. She also notes the installation of a Delco plant in her dairy providing both lighting and electrical milking power.
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M. M. Owens
Pearson
Horseshoe Ranch
1927 A Great Mining Year Says A E Bader
Albert F. Bader Predicts Hidalgo county New Mexico will see unprecedented mining activity in 1927. He cites new companies and major firms expanding operations from the Bonney mines to the Anita Copper and Eagle Lead ventures. He notes strong capital and a virgin mineralized region with vast potential and ongoing development by Little Hatchet and others.
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Hidalgo County
of New Mexico
North America
Albert F. Bader
New Mexico
Big Toon
Big Capital
Bader
Calume, & Arizona Mining Company
Phelpa-Dodge Corporation
Bonney
Anita Copper Company
American Group of Mines Company
Eagle Lead Company
Western Exploring & Mining Company
Little Hatchet Mining Company
Denver Mining & Financial Record
Triangle Club Concert At Crocker Home
Music evening hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Crocker features school orchestra performances and multiple vocal solos and duets. Notable performers include Mrs. J Hoss Mrs. Rosenstein Miss Beulat Creamer Miss Margaret Holt and Mr L W Citenson. Free will offering for Vieno fond benefit.
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M. M. Crocker
J. Hoss
Harry Rosenstein
W. W. Wilkerson
Miss Beulat
L. W. Gleason
Cornel Bolo
Charles Jeffus
S H H. Gans
L. W. Citenson
Mr. Rosenstein
Margaret Holt
Sweet Family Draws Large Crowd at Baptist Event
The Baptist Missionary Union hosted a lively "Sweet Family" show at the church on Tuesday evening drawing about 35 attendees. Local women known as the Sweets and helpers Mrs. Julia Aven Myers Mr. Harry Rosenstein Mrs. J. P. Austin Mr. Ban Case and Miss Beulah Creamer contributed to the entertainment.
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The
Baptist Missionary Union
Julia Aven Myers
Harry Rosenstein
J. P. Austin
Ban Case
Beulah Creamer
Wo man’s Club to Meet at Library Monday Afternoon
The Woman’s Club will hold its regular meeting next Monday at 3 o’clock in the Library. Corresponding Secretary J A McNolson notes the event.
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Woman's Club
Church of Christ Meeting Notice
Church of Christ announces regular meetings at stated hours. All welcome to join the growing company with morning theme Pertinent Values and fine music. Hosted by W Batlor.
Troop One Boy Scouts Have Fine Time in Camp
Scout Leader McKay led Troop One of the Boy Scouts on a weekend outing to Knight Danger along the Silver City road. Guests included community figures and editors. Prof McKay spoke of a 17 year progress in Scouting and anniversary events planned nationwide February 6 to 12. The piece notes the Hoy Scouts of America founded February Ath and cites 600 councils with over 800000 boys and leaders. services planned in churches during Anniversary Week.
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McKay
Boy Scouts
Knight Danger
Silver City Road
J. L. Augustine
Augustine
Cordelia
Ira C. Conner
W. P. Birchfield
Bupt. Houser
Mises Hazel Wallace
Birdie Bible
Robert Dunagan
Roy Beauty of America
United States
William D. Boyer
Chicago
Washington
Hoy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Council
Methodist Church Seeks Manly Men and Scouts Support
Pastor C. Williams invites men and Boy Scouts to attend next Sunday at 7:00 PM for aSpecial sermon on authenticity under Christian ideals. The church vows to improve the community by strengthening homes and warding off moral decline through regular services and participation.
Laundry Customer Notice Sets New Pickup and Delivery Hours
Laundry service states Monday collection will start at 8 30 in town and 9 30 in Lordsburg to reach Deming by noon. Thursday delivery remains unchanged. Only Monday collection and Thursday delivery are affected. Signed W. W. Wilkerson Bonded Agent.
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Lordsburg
Deming
W. W. Wilkerson
Williams Promises Statewide Rail Service Push
Hugh H Williams chairman of the state corporation commission says he will push for improved service after the Santa Fe ran between Lamy and the State Capitol, claiming the move reflects a duty to provide better transportation for the people since New Mexico statehood.
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Hugh H. Williams
State Corporation Commission
Santa Fe
Lamy
Hugh
N. M
Statehood
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Son
Paculty
Sam. P. Fulton
Steins
Ben
Jeff
Steing
Lee
Thele al
Maricopa
Steines
Ked
Blackstones
Blackstone
Anti Saloon League
Vena
Mi Paso
Dr. Commercial Club
Virden Sews
Jimmie Johnson
Job
A. E. Bader
Triangle Club Entertainment
Creamer
Sweet Family
Womans Club
J. A. McNolson
W. Batlor
Vwiethodist Church
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