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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
2
The passage notes that on Sunday in Spain most things close but in the afternoon Master Day brings bull fights, cafes, and theatres into focus with attention. It mentions the Bishop's lighthouse off England's southwest coast weighs tons yet is spun by a child due to a mercury trough.
The first known trade mark Nine Stars was used by a Carthaginian business that produced a fish sauce. It packed the sauce in hermetically sealed pitchers marked with nine stars and sold it across the known world.
The publicity around income tax payments boosts demand for tax exempt bonds. Brokers can command higher prices as the market strengthens. Wealthy investors are buying more tax exempt bonds to cut their income tax burdens.
The article forecasts a strong revival of mining across the western states with old and new properties developed. It links metal demand to steady industrial growth and compares mining investments to banks, expecting profound effects on transportation, agriculture, and all American industries in 1925. It expresses optimism for record improvement in the years ahead.
The article extols radio as the century’s finest achievement with wide educational potential. It cites radio set and parts sales rising from 2 million in 1920 to 400 million in 1924 and projects over 500 million this year. It warns ten percent taxes or discriminatory freight rates could hinder its growth during a period of rapid industrial expansion.
President Coolidge spoke at a semi annual meeting of government executives praising four year debt reduction of 3,198,000,000 and a drop in annual interest from 899,000,000 to 865,000,000 while urging further tax relief and continued government economy.
Railroads nationwide offer fare reductions for the United States Good Roads Association Bankhead Highway Association and related gathering in Houston from April 21 to 25. Southwestern Passenger Association reports fare one and a half for round trip with May 12 final limit and stopovers. Winter tourist rate to Galveston via Houston remains in effect to May 31, with stopovers and identification certificates for delegates. Judge Holt to speak on Bankhead Highway in New Mexico with views of scenery.
The Houston Chronicle notes a major gathering to discuss road improvements in Houston and Texas. Governors United States senators and other high officials will attend, attracting significant regional interest and prompting demand for stronger roads enthusiasm.
The article notes that over a quarter of Sweden born farmers in the US live in Minnesota. It states that half of foreign born women and one third of foreign born men remain aliens. It adds New York City's 1920 census population of 5 620 084 equals thirteen of the least densely populated states combined.
Valedon School Board invites sealed bids for a two room frame school building located in Valedon New Mexico. Bids due February 28 at 10 a.m. with sale recommendation to County Commissioners the same day. The board may reject all bids. C B Austin chairman February 1926.
The article argues education multiplies a life’s value. It lists relative worth: common schooling vs none, high school vs common, and college vs various baselines. It cites Who’s Who notables, House and Senate figures, showing stronger outcomes with university training.
Short essay credits February as the birth month of many notable men. lists Pepys, Washington, Lamb, Lincoln, Dickens, Ruskin, Edison, Bagehot, Boone with exact birth dates and comments on Dickens’ enduring popularity and February's paradoxical character.
Valedon notes a postponed Social Club meeting and whist night followed by a drawn fight then dance in the small hours. Widespread visits include Cross family in Grant County and Woods in New Mexico and Texas. Two Spanish American weddings, Juan Manuel Hernandez with Isabel Teran and Antonio Diaz with Gabriela Abalos, are reported.
Enos crews presents a catalog of baby chicks including R I Reds, Barred Rocks, Black Minorcas, Golden Buff and White Leghorns. Tancred and Tom Barron strains from Seabright California with February delivery.
H. H. Thomas runs the Shamrock Cafe with new paint and a full menu including famous stews and T bone steaks. The item notes steady service and short orders as Feb 19 31 is listed for a staging line and ends with a reflective line on life’s drama.
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