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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
2
The notice lists subscription pricing at two dollars per period and one dollar fifty cents for reduced rates. It notes options for payment and delivery terms, with eligibility details for discounts where applicable.
Subscriptions are payable in advance and discontinued at expiration. Entered at Lordsburg New Mexico Post Office as second class mail matter. Local advertising accepted at thirty cents per inch single column width per insertion. Five cents extra per single column inch for one time ads. Local notices ten cents per line per insertion. Legal ads at legal rates.
The text urges all Americans to pledge allegiance to the law and Constitution, promoting reverence for legal order. It echoes historic demands for obedience, virtue, and civic duty conveyed in a Lincoln quotation about safeguarding liberty and charter rights.
The United States holds vast rock salt beneath much of the Midwest and Southwest. The largest deposit stretches from northern Kansas through Oklahoma and Texas toward New Mexico, forming a near 100000 square mile area. Thickness varies but the salt belt extends about 650 miles and 50 to 150 miles wide.
The report notes variable bed thickness with one hole at 700 feet and aggregate depths over 900 feet. It cites an average salt layer thickness of about 200 feet over a 100,000 square mile area, estimating a gross quantity near 90 trillion tons, far surpassing current U.S. annual use.
Senator A A Jones underwent a serious operation at Walter Reed Hospital last week and is rapidly recovering. The report notes his surgery followed a threat and he is in good spirits.
Business interests push against railroad requests for lower freight rates to Pacific points only. They urge a public hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission so any rate cuts apply broadly and equitably to all points. Senator Bursin is informed that interested parties will be allowed to speak before action is taken.
The Shepherd Towner bill called the maternity bill would improve conditions for women and children and allocate funds for its provisions. Senator Bursum supports the measure and expects its passage, showing strong backing for women and home related legislation.
A Western observer criticizes the national legislature for ignorance of Western realities. He argues Eastern lawmakers lack information about the Intermountain West and California, noting the gap in experience and knowledge beyond travel glimpses from a car window.
One hundred twenty eight laws passed by the Fifth New Mexico legislature without emergency clauses took effect Monday. Measures include a strict blue sky anti wildcat promotion act a 200000 Capitol addition authorization a stringent anti gambling law closing red light districts and designating a second offense as penal a reimbursement act for county interest on railroad bonds and a traveling auditor under the governor plus district judges designated as juvenile court judges with higher salaries among many others.
Lands within the Coronado National Forest New Mexico totaling 160 acres become subject to settlement and entry under homestead laws. Preferences apply to qualified pre 1906 settlers and veterans with a 63 day prior right. Listed lands include Sky S percent SW 2b SE 27 NE NE NEA 34 NY NW WH NW NE Sec 35 to 1 338 R 21 W N M P M. Ray Rutherford of Huisiane Arizona listed April 28 1921.
Notice published by the U S Land Office in Las Cruces New Mexico on May 31 1921 announces an action or proceeding regarding land records. The document preserves the official notice format and indicates government proceedings affecting a land parcel or filing.
Carl J. Pierce of Hachita New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a claim on lands described as NEM bMy SEM Sec 12 EM NEM Sec 13 T33 R15W N.M.P. Meridian. Hearing set July 21 before George Rae mounds A B Commissioner at Hachita with witnesses Creed McFarland Jack P McFarland William M McKinney and James St Donaldson. John I Burnside Register June 9 July 7.
Lost gold bracelet and a green oblong stone from a ring. Finder please notify Mrs. A. J. Inderreiden or the Liberal office to receive a reward.
The Liberal reports Joubert Davenport son of engineer Thomas Davenport of the B P as a rising pitcher to watch with the White Sox He stands six feet two inches tall and weighs 169 pounds and is under 21 His debut came in a game against the New York Giants where Babe Ruth failed to impact the plate while Davenport pitched successfully
Editor notes cloth samples of shirts sold direct from manufacturer at 1.90 but local Lordsburg store offers same shirts for 1.08 plus a free 500 tie. The piece argues Lordaburg is cheapest in region and urges shoppers to consult local merchants before mail order purchases.
The President directs visitors to have full information on government departments. A Bureau of Information on the ground floor of the Post Office Building at Pennsylvania Avenue and Twelfth Street will answer questions and provide department locations for those transacting business with the government.
Isaac Van Meter of Lordsburg shot a large jack rabbit for the chickens and found an unborn baby inside. The tiny rabbit survived after being taken to a mother cat in the corral. The rancher plans to see the creature grow while considering its future role catching mice and rats. The page also advertises a home candy making business with a months long offer.
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