Deep Mining Heralded as Key in Lordsburg District
George W. Foreman, former Anita Copper GM, arrived from Los Angeles praising deep mining. He notes sinking a four to five foot daily three compartment shaft toward six hundred feet, predicting ore below the water level will sustain the property's future and attract Los Angeles capitalists by year end 1927.
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Lordsburg
George W. Foreman
Anita Copper Company
Los Angeles
Mr. Foreman
Foreman
Hawever
Mrs K D Stoes Praised for Service at Las Cruces Land Office
The Register of the U S Land Office in Las Cruces, Mrs K D Stoes, is lauded for near perfect performance amid increased Roswell workload. She allegedly handles extra clerical tasks due to a staffing shortfall and large workload.
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K. D. Stoes
U. S. Land Office
Las Cruces
Roswell
Church of Christ ible School and Sunday Schedule
Church of Christ announces services at 9 45 a m Bible school 11 00 a m Lord s Supper evening gathering 6 30 p m evangelistic at 7 30 open to all preaching at Red Rock with biblical sermons and inviting friends W Bailor
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Ible
Endeavor
Red Rock
W. Bailor
Luncheon Club Sees Mining Prosperity Viewpoint Split
LUNCHEON CLUB chair Morningstar hosted speakers Tuesday. George W Forestian predicted regional mining prosperity while G L Ross argued against the gas tax a sentiment echoed by M A Codding and others. Prof Fortner was named the next chairman.
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Morningstar
George W. Forestian
G. L. Ross
M. A. Codding
Prof. Fortner
Dr Schell Optometrist To Visit Hofen Hotel Saturday Next
Tucson optometrist Dr Schell will make a quarterly visit to the Hofen Hotel on the coming Saturday the 26th. He will stay only one day and offers expert eyeglasses service to patrons needing new spectacles.
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Schell
Tucson
Hofen Hotel
Toronto Tourists in California Bound Auto Crash
Mr. J. M. Wiley his wife and their children J F and Ina of Toronto were driving toward Lordsburg when lights failed the Willys Knight misread a bridge abutment and plunged ten to twelve feet ejecting all occupants. Passerby Neeley Marsalis alerted County Physician Crocker the group was rushed to Lordsburg hospital where doctors treated deep wounds and broken bones. The Wiley family had traveled 2500 miles en route to California after thirty years as manager of the Canadian Railway News Company.
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J. M. Wiley
Neeley Marsalis
Crocker
Studebaker
Lordsburg Hospital
C. P. Austin
Wiley
Canadian Railway News Company
California
Study of the Soul and Bible Teaching at Baptist Church
On Wednesday evening at seven thirty the Baptist Church hosts a Bible study on the soul and its future with the Bible offering consolation amid many false theories. The program will also cover church history and the Holy Spirit, inviting all to attend regardless of belief, with Mohammadism and its relation to Christianity as the next historical religion topic.
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Baptist Church
Important meeting of Southern New Mexico Association in Las Cruces
President Geo P Jeffus and the chamber secretary attended a directors meeting in Las Cruces with leaders from regional towns. President W F Melivane of Carlsbad presided. They set the annual meetings for August 16 and 17 at Las Cruces and agreed on a strong united publicity campaign.
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Geo. P. Jeffus
Chamber of Commercce
Southern New Mexico Association
Las Cruces
W. F. Melivane
Carlsbad
Star Theatre Week Program Promises Variety at Local Show
The Star Theatre presents Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country Friday and Denver Dude with Felix the Cat on Saturday. Sunday and Monday feature Universal’s Michael Strogoff melodrama, with a Buffalo Bill serial. Tuesday to Wednesday show Warner Bros Man on the X and on Thursday to Friday Lon Chaney stars in Phantom of the Opera. Jim's Star Confectionery serves before and after performances.
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Mary Pickford
Denver
Felix
the Cat
Buffalo Bill
Universal
Michael Strogoff
Jules Verne
Warner Bros
Lon Chaney
Jim
Mrs. Ada FitzGerald and Mrs. Claude Fuller Recover from Operations
Ada FitzGerald of Hachita is due to return home in a few days after a major operation at Lordsburg Hospital. Also, Mrs. Claude C. Fuller is recovering well from a major operation, with wide sympathy expressed due to her prominence in fraternal and club work.
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Ada FitzGerald
Hachita
Claude C. Fuller
New Mexico Senate Confirms State Boards and Appointments
The New Mexico Senate confirmed the boards of the State Prison, State Teachers’ College, and School for the Deaf without opposition. Board members include H. J. Hagerman Roswell Edwin Mecherm Las Cruces Vincent e Alarid Santa Fe Jose Garcia Velarde Neil Jenson Estancia Carl B. Doniphan Silver City L K Kniffin Pierre Luella S Clark Valedon J K Gilchrist Helen Ryan Silver City Mrs Paul Walter Guy P Harrington Myrtle Andrews Tony Martinez and Dr W Hume Brown Santa Fe. The senate memorialed for chairman Hugh H Williams on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The writer praises Luella S Clark Helen Ryan and Williams as capable public figures.
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Santa Fe
N. M
State Prison
State Teachers’ College
School For the Deaf Boards
Senate
H. J. Hagerman
Roswell
Edwin Mecherm
Las Graces
Vincente Alarid
Jose ©. Garcia
Velarde
Neil Jenson
Estancia
Teachers College
Carl B. Doniphan
Silver City
L. K. Kniffin
Pierre
Luella S. Clark
Valedon
J. K. Gilchrist
Helen Ryan
School For Deaf
Paul Walter
Guy P. Harrington
Myrtle Andrews
Tony Martinez
W. Hume Brown
Hugh H. Willian
Interstate Commerce Commission
Luella
Clark
Election and town notes in far western camp
In a frontier camp vibe, residents anticipate next Saturday’s Police Chief vote and plan a long election day. Perry and others report mining progress near town while social chatter notes spring signs and local routines amid ongoing community activity.
Card of Thanks from the Liddell and Wood families
The families express deep gratitude for love, sympathy and help during their recent hours of sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Liddell Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Liddell Mrs. Laura Liddell and Son Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Wood acknowledge support received.
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M. V. Liddell
T. C. Liddell
Laura Liddell
Geo. A. Wood
Gratitude for Aid After Bereavement
To the many friends and neighbors who offered aid and sympathy during the death and burial of our father and grandfather we extend our sincere gratitude from S. M. Chase and family.
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S. M. Chase
Drexerd Quip On Grammar Sparks Online Debate
A clipped exchange about grammar humor, referencing a cheeky line about knees. Drexerd’s comment prompts discussion on phrasing and style in a playful online thread.
Recovered Mortgaged Car Returns to Owner
M. F. Scherer of the State Highway Police in El Paso recovered a Chrysler roadster that had been held for some time by Marshal Conner and took it back.
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The
State Highway Police
Fl Paso
Marshal Conner
County Officials Back Idea for Valey Link and Rifle Club Gains
County commissioners toured Animas and Playas valleys to assess road links to the county seat, aiming to connect the basins and cut out detours via Separ. The Civilian Rifle Club, under War Department guidance, is organized with frequent practice days at the Hollen hotel. Seventeen Krag rifles added, members include G I Ross, J O W Crosse, Dr C P Alletti, Capt WW Allison, J C W Amos, and many others as the Citizens' Reserve Army progresses.
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Fuller
Stewart and
Albert
Animas
Playas
Separ
Civilan Rifle Club
War Department
Fegular
Hollen Hotel
G. L. Rosa
TA. Allison
Ansurer
T. W. Cureton
Krag
Lordsurg
Uncle Sam
G I. Ross
J. O W. Crosse
C. P. Alletini
Jor
CW Atetin
Capt
WW Alison
J.C. W. Amos
No A. Gammon
Ll. A. Beadberry
J. M. Corranece
J. Veron
Ballard McNeal
Tom Nichols
A. V. Broun
W. M. Townsend
Louis Green
Dr Alb
Bovens
Mm. Luckie
Billy Jones
W. W Barnes
W. W. Goreton
Edward Cureton
BF. L. Jones
Chas
Jeffus
Chandler Hill
Conner
Larle Kerr
Pioneer Peter M. Chase Dies at Home of Son in Lordsburg
Peter M. Chase known as Pete to locals died Sunday night at ten o clock at his son Sylvester M s home in Lordsburg after about 14 hours illness. Funeral held at home Tuesday with Wil liane paying tribute. pallbearers named Morn ingelar Fisher Scott Montague Townsend Maddox. Chase born near St Louis March 4 186? and moved to Kansas then California Panama and Arizona arriving in Lordsburg in 1884. He voted Republican and was respected as a longtime pioneer in the community.
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Peter M. Chase
Tnele Pete
Dclock
Sylvester M
Nev
Co Vo
Fisher
Scott
Montague
Townsend
Maddox
St. Louis
California
Panama
Kansas
Mary Nancy McCabe
John T McCabe
Arizona
Lordsburg
Chase
Buchanan
Republican Party
Niles
Virden News Roundup of Dances Debates and Sports
The Virden column notes a successful Friday dance then plans a children's dance for those unable to attend last Friday. Pima boys beat Virden in Virden’s new hall. Pinia locals unfamiliar with the hall. VOH 8 opens a new principalship. English class debate supported free textbooks for rural schools. the winning side earns a party on Monday February 14th.
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Pima
Virden
Virdens New Hall
Pinia
Echnol Armin
Clase
Elsie Anderson
Leo Whipple
Martin Lunt
Ada Jones
Baseball Meeting Elects 1927 Officers at Hollen Hotel
A base ball fan meeting at the Hollen hotel Friday night re elected the same board of directors Morningstar Balmforth Chase Ravens and Austin. Plans for 1927 were discussed and will start soon.
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Hollen Hotel
Morningstar
Balmforth
Chase, Ravens
Austin
Sergeant Returned to Denver Hospital by Marshal
Sergeant Fieming was picked up by Marshal Conner and delivered to the military guard at the Denver hospital last week. The report notes no reward was given, but one should have been.
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Sgt. Fieming
Denver
Marshal Conner
Dillon Doing Well as New Mexico Governor
Santa Fe New Mexican observes Governor Dillon shows poise and learning in early duties. The piece praises his integrity, economy, and gradually firm grasp of tasks while noting he must contend with opposition from a defeated predecessor.
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Goveror Hichard G. Dillon
New Mexico
Heline
Tore
Dillon
Santa Fe New Mexican
First American Locomotive Tom Thoms Sparked Wild Tales
Rumors swirl about the earliest U.S. locomotive named Tom Thoms with a small boiler and makeshift flues. Stories recount copper theft before a trial run and police warning to the inventor for frightening horses. A conductor allegedly struck the engineer to decide train control.
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America
Tom Thoms
Theatre Gains Packed House For Strogoff and Chaney
Manager Briel brings notable moving pictures to his new theatre with Michael Strogoff and Lon Chaney, aiming for strong attendance and a filled venue.
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Briel
Michael Strogoff
Lon Chaney
Robert Briels Opens His Fine New Theatre Star Theatre
Saturday night marked the opening of Robert Deiels Star Theatre, one of the state’s most attractive show houses and the only fully electric heated venue. Over four hundred attended opening night, with crowds growing each performance as Jims Star Confectionery runs briskly. Edwin Lb. Hivers, a Hollywood director, visited last evening to demonstrate movie production with bright lights and cameras, using local students as depicting scenery.
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Robert Deiels
New Star Theatre
Jims Star Confectionery
Edwin Lb. Hivers
New Mexico Crops Value Soars to 32 Million for 1926
New Mexico reports total crop value over 92,000,000 for 1926 with grain crops exceeding 15,000,000 and fruit crops over 1,900,000. The shift from import to export highlights state agricultural progress and new commercially grown crops.
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New Mexico
Dont Hoard Those Were Parned Plowers
A tribute to Mr. and Mrs. TD Rickland for three years of running a Monday school for area youths. The piece praises their selfless efforts, spiritual guidance, and positive impact on both children and elders, urging living praise over posthumous flowers.
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Simons
Rmickland
Nut Attendant Question Sparks Escapeer Rumor at Hospital
A terse exchange reports a man seeking patient escape updates. The director of Aglum questions the motive as the attendant mentions a claim of a wife abduction by a patient.
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Aglum
Plas and Wines Clothes Make Them In
A fragmented phrase hints at fashion or apparel, mentioning Plas and Wines, a person named Jack, and a woman. The readable words suggest a retail or dressmaking context without clear event or location details.
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Jack
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