Intermountain Passenger Rate Case Arguments Heard
The full commission heard June 25 arguments on the Intermountain Passenger Fare Case begun by Arizona Nevada and New Mexico to reduce fares to the national standard. Commissioners emphasized discrimination and operating costs while Railroads defended current branch and main line rates amid federal control history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Keene
Arizona
Nevada
New Mexico
Carson City
Phoenix
Santa Fe
Keene
Benton
National Isolation of Railway and Utilities Commissiones
Amos A. Betts
Arizona Commission
Betts
Hugh H. Williams
New Mexico Commission
Williams
New Masonic Lodge Room Dedicated in Lordsburg
On Monday July 2 the second story of the Lordsburg Mercantile Company building was dedicated as a Masonic Lodge Room. County Clerk R M Reynolds served as Grand Master and was assisted by several members of the Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Mercantile Company
R. M. Reynolds
Order
Centralized power plants to replace coal rail transport
A digest of National Electric Light Association findings shows future coal regions hosting steam powered plants at pitheads with power distributed by wire. Surveys seek optimal centers, recognizing coal states like Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming already acting. Electric mining uses 46 percent of mines for haulage 51 percent for cutting and illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Electric Light Association
New York
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
United States
Witty shipwreck tale sparks pirate laughter
A humorous exchange features Captain Bowspril recalling a shipwreck and meeting mute wild women with no tongues. A fair maiden questions how they talk, and the pirate confirms they cannot, highlighting the comic moment.
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Bowspril
Federal railroad rate case pends before Interstate Commission
Three western states urge relief from high passenger rates after private operation resumed. Counsel for Santa Fe and Southern Pacific defend current rates citing sparsity and costs, while commissions press for evidence of cost similarities. The hearing draws questions on operating costs and conditions as the case remains submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Administration
Williams
Interstate Commerce Commission
BE. W. Camp
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
M. A. Tell
New York
Southern Pacific
Aitchison
Daniels
Hall
Butter production in New Mexico hinges on more dairy cows and local creameries
C A McNabb of New Mexico State College argues the state needs at least 15 000 milch cows beyond current herds to meet state consumption of about 6 500 000 pounds yearly. Farm butter and cream fat total about 2 200 000 pounds, with most fat sold out of state. He notes high costs of transporting butter fat and urges farmers in the plains to consolidate and form creameries to compete with distant producers. current small creameries cannot prosper under present prices.
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New Mexico
C. A. McNabb
United States
Middle West
Millions Wasted Could Be Saved In Everyday Practices
An old editorial snippet argues tiny efficiency gains could save vast resources. It cites cutting fabric waste by shrinking shirts as lowering cotton costs and cleaning gas burners to reduce nationwide gas and coal use.
Not Swat Them Mosquito Control By Air Draft
A home remedy for mosquitoes proves more effective than swatting. Remove a window screen, place an electric fan six feet from the window, and run it to blow insects out of the room. The breeze lures and traps mosquitoes, clearing the room as the air current prevents their return. The method was devised by an electrical engineer observing vacuum tube air removal.
Church of Christ announces July 15 services
Minister J A Phillips leads Bible School at 10 a m and Lord's Supper at 1 p m. No morning sermon as he preaches at Red Rock. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. Evening sermon at 7 45 p m on Paul's Charge to Timothy. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesdays at 7 45 p m. Choir practice Friday at 7 45 p m.
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Red Rock
Christian Endeavor
Paul
Timothy
Phillips
Buffalo Bill Blazes Through Redskins In Serial Heroics
In a dramatic scene, Buffalo Bill’s rifle mows down Redskins one after another with each crack of his gun, as the serial unfolds. The action highlights the ruthless efficiency of the frontier hero in a perilous encounter.
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Buffalo Bill
Redskins
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers
Last Monday evening the Pythian Sisters elected officers including M EC Maye Jones and Elizabeth Gammon as E 8 and E J respectively, Dora Kerr manager Lillie May Jones M of RO Sylvia Kerr M of F Rose Rosenstine Protector Kula Ownby Guard Lottie Smith P. C. Mildred McGee pianist and press correspondent Bethel Vernon Fuller. Delegates appointed to attend the Grand Lodge Meeting at Deming New Mexico on the first Tuesday in September are Bethel Vernon Fuller as Representative of the Western Star Temple and Sylvia Kerr Manager of Grand Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
EC Maye Jones
Elizabeth Gammon
Dora Kerr
Lillie May Jones
Sylvia Kerr
Bethel Vernon Fuller
Western Star Temple
Grand Temple
Death of Mrs A. S. Lockwood After Six Weeks Illness
Mrs Mattie Thompson Lockwood wife of A S Lockwood of this city died Friday morning after six weeks of illness. She had been active in Methodist Church the Woman's Club and Pythian Sisters. Funeral services were held at the Lockwood home with Rev Vanderpool officiating. Interment followed at Beeville Texas. She leaves her husband and one son Wade B Smith from a former marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Thompson Lockwood
A. S. Lockwood
Woman's Club
Women's Missionary Society
Order of Pythian Sisters
G W. Trimble
Minnie Franklin
Heeville
Texas
Lockwood
Nev
W. H. Vanderpool
Methodist Church
Jesus
Vander Pool
San Antonio
Wade B. Smith
Florence Crocker
Elizabeth Coon
Myrtle Horton
Hannah Vanderpool
Maye Jones
M. KE
Bethel Vernon Fuller
P. C
Zanobia Winslet
B.S
Elizabeth Gammon
Rose Hosenstein
Maria Graham
M. RK. C
Lilly Mae Jones
Virginia Walker
Guard
Inez Trimble
Pianest
HK. B. Ownby
Advance Knight
Beeville
A Mother’s Sacrifice in Temple Texas
A Temple mother, three days without food to feed her children, was found by a Red Cross nurse. The temple Red Cross chapter provided food medical care and nursing support to the family.
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Temple
Texas
Red Cross
Children enjoy varied summer activities through local clubs
The Woman's Club Child Welfare committee leads a summer plan providing two hours of supervised play weekly. Girls aged ten to sixteen join Vacation Club for crafts, millinery, and floral making. Story Hour at the Methodist Church grows, while flower craft and kindergarten groups meet at local homes and churches.
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Woman's Club
B. H Cross
F KW
BF Lyday
Methodist Church
Clayton
The
Christian Church
Mrs Coons Club
Mra
J 4
W P Birenfield
Mother Goose
N J Beott
Ko M Fisher
Virginia Gandolfo Celebrates Her 10th Birthday
Last Monday afternoon at Mrs. M M Crockers home Miss Virginia Gandolfo commemorated turning ten. Attending were Lorine Lites Margrett Hancock Louise Fisher Huth Fisher Mary Heth Jeffus Mary Louise Voley Mdina Hughes Mary Anita Brown Dorthy Winnie Walker Lola Jane Graham Leona Smith Gracie Conner and Little John Jeffus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M M. Crockers
Virginia Gandolfo
Lorine Lites
Margrett Hancock
Louise
Huth Fisher
Mary Heth Jeffus
Mary Louise Voley
Mdina Hughes
Mary
Anita Brown
Dorthy
Winnie Walker
Lola Jane Graham
Leona Smith
Gracie Conner
John Jeffus
Death of Mrs. Thos B Winslow in Lordsburg
Mary Lavena Winslow died at James Darley home in Lordsburg on Friday morning July 6. Born in Duncan Arizona in March 1906, she had been in frail health. Survived by husband Thomas D Winslow and infant son, plus two brothers Jack and Lewis McAlister. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church conducted by Lev Huppert.
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Mary Lavena Winslow
Thomas DT. Winslow
James Darley
Lordsburg
Duncan Arizona
Jack
Lewis McAlister
The
Baptist Church
Lev Huppert
Card of Thanks from Wade Smith and Minnie Franklin
The Wade Smith and Minnie Franklin families express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their great bereavement.
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Lockwood Mit
Wade Smith
Minnie Franklin
Rider of the Dawns in Stars at Star Theatre
The Star Theatre presents July 15 to 21 shows featuring Riders of the Daw1 a Zane Grey tale with Roy Blewart. Man Unconquerable with Jack Holt. A Goldwyn Picture. One Arabian Night with Vola Negri. and In the Days of Buffalo Bill plus a comedy Game Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Blewart
Jack Holt
Goldwyn
Vola Negri
Buffalo Bill
Grocer Says Fresh Eggs Could Last Two Months
A local grocer announced he has enough fresh eggs on hand to supply customers for two months. The statement reflects stable supply amid seasonal demand and possible market fluctuations reported by the store.
Mining prospects look bright in Lordsburg district
Mining engineer J. P. Porteous returns to Lordsburg with Frank W. Hoy er of Los Angeles to inspect local resources. Porteous reports generally good conditions with strong copper demand and new investments, while silver pricing and hard money trends loom over future mining plans.
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J. P. Porteous
Lordsburg
Ie Ja
Frank W. Hoyer
Los Angeles
Royer
Mexico
John Haye Hammond
Hugh Hose
Porteus
Mr. Porteous
United States
South America
Clarksville Texas County Rest Room Operated by Local Groups
The Clarksville rest room on the square in the business district, established April 1924, is run by Med Hiver County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Clarksville Civic League. A paid attendant keeps it open 6 am to 1 am six days a week, with Girl Scouts and women’s groups using it for meetings, bazaars, and markets. The Red Cross covers half the rent and phone. merchants cover the rest through monthly Civic League donations.
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Clarksville
Texas
Med Hiver
American Red Cross
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Civic League
Red Cross to Expand Junior Dental Clinic in El Paso
City takes over the Junior Red Cross dental clinic in El Paso Texas expanding to year round operation. Under Dr Arthur Bauchert and Dr John W Brown the clinic offered free care with nurses bringing in children unable to pay carfare. Volunteers will continue school dental checkups next season.
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Red Cross Dental Clinic
el Paso
Texas
Arthur Bauchert
John W. Brown
Hed Cross
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Intermountain
Mickie
Church OF Christ
J. A. Phillips
Virginia
Thos. B. Winslow
Star Theatre Program
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