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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
2
The piece rails against propaganda and a fading Supreme Court figure Justice McReynolds. It recalls a young rancher who earned 17¢ a day, mocks politicians in Texas, and warns about hot tips and party lines, urging skepticism toward war rhetoric and partisan labels.
The seventh annual three day Silver City rodeo opens July 4 with more than 2500 dollars in guaranteed cash awards and matching entry fees. CTA rules attract national professional rodeo contestants while plans for a grand parade and expanded features unfold. Eddie Allison chairs the event with Paul R. Gantz confirming Chamber of Commerce sponsorship and strong show prospects.
Musical composer Elva Iliff author of Western Hills traveled to Lordsburg on Wednesday with her husband Paul Iliff and daughter Marilyn. Iliff used both music and lyrics in the popular Western song and reported five other copies ready for publication.
Sunday School at Virden hosts a Father’s Day program with decorations led by Mrs. Clause, gives roses to fathers, and plans annual observance. The Virden Ward undergoes leadership changes with Bishop Payne retired after decades of service and a new Bishopric formed with Robert Mortenson, Wm Clause, and Leslie Payne.
A reader submits a dated copy of Mother Shipton era prophecy verses. The text includes references to Jews in England, apocalyptic signs, and world upheavals with lands, waters, and celestial omens. It presents a mix of historical claim and unverifiable prophecy.
W A Wunsch of the New Mexico Extension Service invites cotton farmers and merchants to participate in a new marketing project. The Division of Marketing and Marketing Agreements approves an allotment of 8,000,000 pounds of cotton for insulation material made from American cotton linters and spinable waste.
An advocacy piece stresses milk as essential for growth and health in all ages. It highlights calcium phosphorus and vitamin A in milk and urges daily intake for youths and adults while linking dairy nutrition to family welfare and broader food citizenship.
An upbeat note extols milk as a pure wholesome nutritious food. It highlights milk as a real gold mine of nourishment and health benefits for all ages.
The N and T Sewing Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs Charles Fuller’s ranch home. Attendees included Mesdames Iva Conner Nellie Holliday P M Meinnis F H Singer George Trimble A L Green and guests Mrs Marvin Fuller of Silver City and Mrs Clay Fuller of Alabama. Refreshments were fruit salad cake and iced tea. Mr and Mrs Sam Killebrew and Evelyn Killebrew visited Hot Springs Monday with Mr Killebrew staying for clinic treatments.
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