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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
3
A Denver Mining & Financial Record article notes high demand for lead, zinc, and precious metals fueling a new era of mining prosperity in the Rocky Mountain West. Prices around 83 to 84 cents per pound for lead, rising mine activity, and anticipated dividends for mining companies are highlighted as metals demand strengthens.
Morgan, formerly of Duncan and now near Solomonville, returns to Duncan on business about a gold washing project twelve miles above Solomonville on the Gila River. He has tested a dry washing machine to extract gold from river sand, organized a company, and plans a large machine from Mexico to be installed soon. The sand reportedly yields 1.50 per yard with millions of yards available, and operation could begin within a month after setup.
A community statement argues that any able bodied citizen who does not support local efforts by joining the Chamber of Commerce and subscribing to the newspaper is a dead weight on the body politic.
In Hachita New Mexico the Little Hatchet Mining Company drives a main development tunnel on the Daddy Long Legs mine while operations resume at the St Mary Drift and connect with the Monte Cristo and Dantes pre shoots. The American mine erects a 100 ton concentrating mill frame as trucks haul machinery and material. Little Mildred Mining expands crews and repairs the road for shipments.
Hoke Melting and Refining Co of Otsego Michigan advertises cash for old teeth porcelain gold platinum discarded jewelry diamonds and magneto points. February 12.
Hoffman Construction Co. Inc disclaims responsibility for employee merchandise accounts on Federal Aid Project No. 134 in Grant County unless the order is signed by the company. Notice dated May 21.
Notice by John L. Augustine as attorney in fact for Mikesell to apply for mineral to the Carlos Group of Lode Mining Claims in the Virginia Mining District Hidalgo County New Mexico. Claims named Carlos Vandegrift Knight Sunday Black Cat Amigo Lawrence and others describe lode lines and discovery points with bearings and distances totaling about 74,? acres across multiple claims with detailed survey references and adjacent claim boundaries.
Notice that Jesse Swan is named in a divorce action filed by Harry Swan in Lordsburg New Mexico. The defendant must appear and answer by July 24 1920 or default judgment will be entered. Attorney A W Morningstar of Lordsburg NM represents the plaintiff. County Clerk date May 27 1920.
The passage argues that a town’s progress and citizens’ prosperity depend on supporting home businesses. It warns against shopping outside the town and laments the impact of mail order catalogs and city-store visits on employment, taxes, and property values while praising modern local stores and well-kept streets as outcomes of local prosperity.
The quote contrasts desire with action noting a gap between wishing and doing. It comments on the appeal of someone committed to following through despite obstacles and emphasizes practical commitment over idle aspiration.
Public sale notice issued by Sheriff Felix Th. Jones of Waldings County New Mexico on June 1 July 9 announces a seripp sale under a 1925 judgment in favor of Thea Oaks Mercantile Company and Queen Copper Company against defendants. The levy includes a gasoline engine drilling equipment and mining claim assets on the King and Queen Copper Company mining claim nine miles south west of Steine New Mexico. The sale to be conducted at the mining claim site by public auction with terms of payment in hand.
Notice is given that a petition to probate the last will of Milton Tompkins deceased and issue letters testamentary to Caura B. Families has been filed in Hidalgo County New Mexico. A hearing is set for July 6 1926 at 2 00 o clock pm at the Lordsburg Court House. Interested parties may appear to contest or show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Lordsburg New Mexico June 5 1925 Clerk B W Chors Probate Court Hidalgo County NM June 5 1925 July 2
A. W. Maestor as administrator filed final account report and discharge petition for Oliver G. King deceased. Court sets hearing for July 6, 1929 at 10:00 AM in Probate Clerk's office Lordsburg Hidalgo County New Mexico. Creditors and interested parties must appear and object if any. Dated Lordsburg New Mexico June 1925. Administrator A W Mor ar June 1-July 2
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