New Mexico hailed as oil Eldorado by Kansas City Post
The Kansas City Post reports New Mexico may become the continent’s next great oil field with vast arid lands already yielding pay quantities. Geologists compare the formation to Pennsylvania’s high state. prospectors from multiple states converge as New Mexico is labeled “the greatest of them all.”
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New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Hanger
Burkburnett
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
California
Ohio
Louisiana
Wyoming
Colorado
Lewis
Kananas City
LPPER ANIMAL Family News Summary
Mr Field visited El Paso at week start and Mrs Young came last to see the Field couple. Mr Eaton’s high house nears completion. Mr Freeman made a quick trip to Hachia. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Taylor improving. Mr McCarty just back from California. Mr Akens returns from Lordsburg for medical care. Harvey Clark starts road work in Cloverdale. Miss Beal back from Tucson. Grass thriving on the Animal.
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Mr. Field
el Paso
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Field
Mr. Eaton
Mr. Freeman
Hachia
Andy McKenny
JF Bar Ranch
Taylor
Mr. McCarty
California
Mr. Akens
Lordsburg
Harvey Clark
Cloverdale
Mr. McHenry
Tucson
Miss Beal
John Freeman Cor
Hospital Notices From Lordsburg Listing Patients
Mrs. Saunders of Duncan visits for Karl I. Mohler X ray. C H Schneider of Oklahoma seeks medical treatment. B Hoard of Willcox comes for medical treatment. Mrs. W C Downey listed for X ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Saunders
Duncan
Karl I. Mohler
C.H. Schneider
Oklahoma
B. Hoard
Willcox
W. C. Downey
Special Officer McCuaig Captures Suspect After Bridge Fire
The morning after the Gage wreck Special Officer McCuaig captured a man who set fire to an 8. P. bridge this side of the wreck. The culprit was turned over to Silver City officials in Grant County.
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Gage
McCuaig
Grant County
Silver City
B Y P U Social At Baptist Church Thursday Night
The B Y P U groups from the Baptist church held a spirited contest with group one defeating group two in a well planned social. Refreshments will be served and a delightful time is expected. The organization plans monthly socials to foster closer member relations and all members are urged to attend.
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AB. Y.P.U
the Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Lordsburg Denies Need for State Cash Bank Plan
Santa Fe reports the state board of finance named three more checking banks for state funds including First National Albuquerque First National Roswell and First National Baton to curb funds hugging the legal limit. Previously only First National Santa Fe served as a checking bank.
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Santa Fe
N. M
State Board of Finance
Hinkle
Helmick
Vigil
First National
Albuquerque
Roswell
First National Baton
Kirk's Cafe Set to Open Monday March 10
Announcement for Kirk's Cafe opening on Monday March 10 by Mr and Mrs J H Kirksey of Silver City. Mrs Kirksey offers a wide display of wares "dolled up" for the occasion and is preparing the front for opening day.
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Kirk’s Cafe
Kirk
J. H. Kirksey
Silver City
Wreck in the East Yards Injures Crew After Locomotive Collision
A big locomotive plowed into the end of a freight standing on the main track early yesterday. The collision demolished the caboose and damaged several freight cars, with multiple injuries reported among the freight crew.
Delightful Afternoon at Molen House Hosted by Mrs Sullivan
A February afternoon gathering at the Molen House patio hosted by Mrs Waller Sullivan featured lit decorations and baskets of sweet peas. Guests included Mrs J B Foster Mrs Demos Mrs M M Crocker Miss Irma Lewis and others as light refreshment accompanied by praise for the charming hostess.
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Mary
Waller Sullivan
Molen House
Willi
Mesdaures
J. B. Foster
B. U. Demos
M. M. Crocker
Kina Fuller
William Downey
J. L. Wells
Kb. M. Fisher
Joe Winsett
Carl Ff. Schaber
A. F. Conway
Irma Lewis
Mrs. Sullivan
Laurel
Something For Good Mothers To Very Prayerfully Consider
In a closing sermon J B Brown of Maple Street Church of Christ Deming urged mothers to pause and reflect on statistics claiming that 65 percent of fallen women stem from modern dancing. He contrasted private and high school dances with public dances, noting masquerades as an exception and urging fathers to share responsibility.
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J. B. Brown
Trinkster
Maple Street
Igh
America
Lordsburg Star Chapter Members Spotlight at Raton Meeting
At the Grand Chapter session in Raton Lordsburg Chapter No. 21 OA E S held a high honor ceremony. Mrs Anna M Chase advanced to Assistant Worthy Grand Matron with next year’s election to Worthy Grand Matron in Silver City. Maude Hill named fraternal representative from Scotland. Mrs Cora L Prane Most Worthy Grand Matron installed. Hill presented Chase with flowers. Mayor Johnson, a Mason and Star, helped celebrate with a city-wide Mason presence.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Raton
Lordsburg
Anna M. Chase
Silver City
Maude Hill
Scotland
Cora L. Prane
Chase
Mrs. Hill
Revival closes with baptisms and upcoming services
Four confessed faith in Christ during the special meetings, three of whom were baptized Sunday morning. A baptismal service is planned for next Sunday night. Lords Day services on March 2, 1924 feature Bible School at 10 am led by J. M. Dorrance, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm on happiness, morning sermon "After the Revival What?", and evening sermon "The Two Ways" at 7:30. Everyone is welcome.
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M. Dorrance
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
Lilling Hill
Mohair Growers Set Meeting Next Saturday in Lordaburg
The New Mexico Mohair Growers Association schedules a meeting in Lordaburg on March 1 to discuss annual marketing, pricing, and other business matters. Officials note prices for spring clips around 60 cents and highlight interest from members in improving sales.
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New Mexico
Catalina Terminal Hotel Opens Adjacent to Dock
The Catalina Terminal Hotel announces its opening. President Overt F. Bila and treasurer John Y. Lambert lead the company. The hotel has fifty rooms and sits one block from the Catalina dock near JO steamship lines dock. Wilmington’s population has doubled in the past year and continues to grow.
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Catalina Terminal Hotel Company
Overt
F. Bila
John Y. Lambert
Catalina Dock
JO Steamship Lines
Wilmington
Green & White Camp ground nearing completion with 13 cottages
The Green and White Camp Ground reports 13 cottages largely finished as workmen rush to finish seven more. Grounds are leveled and the water main trench is complete to connect with the city system. Myers is described as a hustler.
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Green & White
Myers
Geologist Nichols Eyes Deming Oil Future
California oil man Geologist Nichols announced in Los Angeles that four beds produce oil in North America and that evidence of all four exists in Luna County New Mexico, signaling strong prospects for Deming's oil potential.
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Nichols
California
Los Angeles
North America
Luna County
Aldrich Granted Permit for Trees on Railroad Avenue
Tucson letter approves planting trees down the center of Railroad Avenue in Lordsburg New Mexico. No objections found. Signed by Wm. Wilson Superintendent.
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Tucson
Arizona
Rh. W. Aldrich
Lordsburg N. M
Railroad Avenue
Wmn. Wilson
New Mexico’s junior two year old butter champion named
Some Cow from New Mexico earns junior two year old butter crown for seven days ten months production. Jane Teace of Pontiac N M A C owned by Agricultural College at State College sets a seven day record 539 pounds milk 17043 pounds butter fat equal to 21.3 pounds butter. In ten months she produced 12543.7 pounds milk containing 4015 pounds butter fat equivalent to 501.8 pounds butter. It pays to breed good ones.
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New Mexico
Jane Teace
Pontiac N. M. A. C
The
Agricultural College At
State College
Advanced Registry Department
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Enchilada Dinner Set for Friday at Ownby House
The Christian Church announces an enchilada dinner at the Ownby House Friday evening starting at five. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Christian Church
Star Theatre Weekly Program With Several Films
Sunday March 2 Dollar Devil Hodkinson picture. Monday March 3 A Goldwyn Feature. Tuesday and Wednesday 4 and 5 You Cant Fool Your Wife Mel ford Production. Thursday and Friday March 6 and 7 Rustle of Silks Cosmopolitan picture. Saturday March 1 In the Days of Daniel Boone two reel comedy Don't Scream. Thursday and Friday Spoilers well recommended. Adults 55 cents children to
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Hodkinson
Goldwyn
Melford
Daniel Boon
Cotton Boost In South Eastern New Mexico For Cotton
Governor Hinkle reports a cotton boom in southeastern New Mexico after a four week visit. He estimates acreage will double last year’s, aided by boll weevil absence and many planters from Texas and other cotton states moving in.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New Mexico
Hinkle
Texas
Mrs Conner Hosts L A 8 Ladies In Afternoon
Mrs. C entertained the L A 8 group at her home Thursday afternoon with guests including Mrs. Heather Griffith McCusig Krebaum and others. Refreshments of sandwiches cake and coffee were served as the party concluded with warm wishes for another gathering.
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I. C. Conner
L. A
Walter Dunagan
Mary Swan
T. A. Phillips
W. E. Kelso
D. C. Sprouse
Valedon
J. B. Allen
Joe Winglett
Joe Wood
K. B. Gwnby
W. Hancock
Jack Heather
Woman's Club Plans Big Attendance for Meeting
The Woman's Club will meet next Monday afternoon at Mrs. Briel's home. The president desires a large attendance. A benefit party at the K. P. hall last evening was a delightful success.
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Woman's Club
Wreck Near Gage Damages Train En Route to El Paso
A locomotive and several coaches derailed just past Gage early Monday as the second 192 train moved toward El Paso. No fatalities reported.
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Gage
Second 192
el Paso
Sheldon Hotel a Southwestern asset gains esteem in El Paso
The Sheldon Hotel under Joe Goodell as head and Harvay Day as manager earns praise as a key Southwestern asset. Lew Clark from behind the desk and courteous office staff bolster the hotel's reputation. Plans include lobby remodeling to give a big town feel.
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Joe Goodell
Sheldon
el Paso
Southwest
Harvay Day
Westbrook
Fort Worth
Joe
Lew Clark
Lucille Eliott
W F Hill Plantation Sells Cane Syrup From Keithville
W F Hill of Keithville Louisiana operates a 700 acre sugar cane plantation where he manufactures pure ribbon cane syrup. The eastern end of the Southern Pacific line added a siding to load and ship the product by rail to customers. Recent shipments went to a buyer supplying a friend with cans while supply lasts.
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Keithville
W. FP. Hill
W. P
M. A. Hill
Hill Plantation
Lieelock
Annual Meeting of erupcion at Rodeo
The EB Rtodeo annual meeting re elected Karl I Mohler to the board of directors as no officers changed. W F Hitter traveled from his casa to attend the session.
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EB Rtodeo
Karl I. Mohler
W. F. Hitter
Hi Vaso
Animas man served as Wilsons Paris body guard
Jess J. Wright of Animas proved up on a homestead before the U S Commissioner at Lordsburg and served as a commissioned officer in President Wilsons Paris body guard. He was present the day the attack on the French Premier occurred with Wilson riding in the car behind the Premier.
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Jess J. Wright
Animas
U. S
Lordsburg
Wilsound
Paris
France
Wilson
Mrs Stall Hosts N T Club With Guests From Brownwood and El Paso
Mrs Stall entertained the N T Club on Tuesday with special guests including Mrs Crocker Mrs B J Fuller Mrs Charles Fuller Mrs Trimble Mrs Wells Mrs Jack Heather Mrs McLeskey and her mother Mrs J McLeskey of Brownwood and Mrs Dorothy Lister of El Paso.
Sunday School and Baptist Church Events in Lordsburg
Levi Wright announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. inviting every child not in another program to attend. Preaching at 11 a.m. by Pastor and evening services at 7 40 p.m. with a new B Y P A and contest arts Sunday at 6:00. Educational programs emphasized.
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Lordsburg
Levi Wright
B.Y
Road scout H. G. Ainsworth surveys Arizona routes
Y W. Wilkerson, pastor, announces a big road man at work. H G Ainsworth of the Auto Club of Arizona is in the region strip-mapping and logging the roads for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y W. Wilkerson
H. G. Ainsworth
The
Auto Club of Arizona
Important Subscriber Notice About 1924 Payments
Due to rising paper costs and postage, subscribers living outside the county must pay their subscription through 1924. If unpaid by April 1, they will miss Liberal in the next week. Check your name and the date printed after it to see if this affects you.
Lordsburg Hidalgo County Commissioners Proceedings 1924
February 4 1924 Lordsburg New Mexico regular meeting of Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners with J A Owney G F Hoult han M M Maloney and W Reynolds present Minutes approved Quarantine authorized against cotton boll weevil and pink bollworm per Arizona regulations Right of way granted to Postal Telegraph Cable Co along public highways to state line Reports from district road supervisors filed January 1924 November 1923 to January 1924 Various warrants paid from Road Salary General and Health funds including several supervisors and officials expenses and supplies Meeting adjourned subject to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Board of
County Commissioners
Hidalgo County
Hon
J. A, Owney
G. F
Houlthan
Lion
M. M, Maloney
Wm, Reynolds
Virden
Arizona
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Southern Pacific Company
Grant-Hidalgo
Lordaburg
Arizons New Mexico
Rhoades
A. F. Lane
Playas
A. TI
Johnson
Animas
Merrill
Ed Rhoades
Lbreg. Dist
A. J. Johnson
Supt
Animal District
Harvey Clark
Bupt
Cloverdale Dist
F. Merrill
Virden Dim
Large, Dist
Occ
Bogart
Wodeo
Oscar Allen
General Fund
K of P Lodge
Western Union Telegraph Co
Telegrama
Water Department, Water Co
Mere, Co
Generals Fund
J. R. Owney
M. Reynolds
Crane & Company
M. Ewing
Poges Ncan
Power Co
Printing
Sian
Road Fund
C. & A. Mineing Co
Neighbor’s horse riding likened to movie stardom
The writer praises W. F. Larremore a former Oklahoma ranger, saying his skilled riding on a fine thoroughbred deserves a place in major films such as the Covered Wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Larremore
Oklahoma Ranger Service
Mrs. Joe Winslett Hosts S. and S. Club Meeting
Mrs. Joe Winslett hosted the S. and S. Club yesterday with guests Mrs. John B. Crowell and Mrs. Jack Heather as special attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Winslett
S. and &. Club
John B. Crowell
Jack Heather
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K. C. Post
OIL
Eldorado
Lordsburg Hospital
B. Y. P. U. Social
STATE
Church OF Christ
Catalina Terminal Hotel
Green & White Camp
Deming
Star Theatre Program
Mrs. Conner
Sheldon Hotel
W. F. Hill Plantation
Jess J. Wight
Wwilsons
Proceedings OF CO. Commissioners
Ss. and
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