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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
1
Henry Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, tells the American Automobile Association that road design methods keep changing as traffic density and speed increase. Western states have spent millions surfacing highways with shock absorbing asphaltic layers to extend road life and protect tax money.
In a Charleston Eagle item a colored woman demanded a refund on hose she bought. The floor walker asked if they met expectations and she replied they hardly came up to her knees.
Mr. Matt M. Hedgpeth and Miss Elizabeth Hill both of Phoenix were married last Saturday by Rev. T A Phillips at Albert Hill's home. They will reside in Phoenix Arizona.
The article argues that within three years the Standard Oil Company of Indiana will have the largest stockholding group, with employees at 10,000 of 37,000 stockholders. It promotes private ownership and saving, citing a financial writer on self sufficiency and the value of regular investments over speculation.
Santa Fe June 26 Governor James F Hinkle commuted the sentence and freed Willis Hirsch holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism at Newport News. Hirsch rescued three people from a overturned launch and sustained head injuries. He had been imprisoned in Grant County for obtaining money under false pretenses and will receive hospital treatment at Fort Sheridan Wyoming. The American Legion led the push for his clemency after an NM state house medal and Arkansas origin.
Services on Sunday July 1 include Bible School at 10 a.m. Holy Communion and preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. with subject Re building the Walls of Jerusalem. A church dinner follows the morning service and a quarterly business meeting will report department notes. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study occur each Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
The Scott Garage Company this morning received another carload of Fords, many already sold, indicating strong demand for the popular models.
Sportsmen anticipate a July visit by A H Dinsmore of the U S Bureau of Fisheries to evaluate a Trout Hatchery on Willow Creek in the Mogollon mountains to stock streams annually. They also report a disease affecting trout in Dry Creek Mogollon Creek and seek guidance on containment.
An observation notes that many readers borrow papers to read without paying, passing them through families and stores. It discusses the challenge of proving accurate circulation in a country town and the need for communities to support their local newspapers.
The Right Barber Shop relocated this week from the St Elmo Club to Lordsburg Billard Hall in Lordsburg New Mexico. The barber shop owner, John Whistler, famed Indian fighter and broncho rider, once ran a shop on Wall Street in Sanderson Texas.
An old man and his daughter head west to reclaim a lost fortune amid Civil War ruin when Sioux warriors ambush them. Art Taylor, famed Pony Express rider, charges through to save them as the Universal chapter play unfolds at the Star Theatre on July 7.
A cowpuncher locator reports a manganese deposit on the Gila River between Red Rock New Mexico and Duncan Arizona. Assays at Silver City show 52 percent manganese with negligible iron, suggesting a rare high grade ore not yet developed commercially. The Gila property awaits further development to gauge its potential.
New Mexico Agricultural College notes red spiders active across the state in spring and dry periods. They feed on leaves and fruit, causing mottling and damage to cantaloupes melons squash peppers corn strawberries celery beets and truck crops. Control relies on sulfur dust or spray with lime and sulfur soap emulsions and clean cultivation practices to reduce overwintering.
The Department of Agriculture continues boll weevil dusting tests at Tallulah Louisiana using heavier De Haviland 4B planes with revised dust hoppers. Coad leads the boll weevil laboratory and aims to have a permanent hopper in one plane for summer control work amid mapped plantations. Railroads study voluntary rate cuts on farm products.
Bear Cats, missing three regulars, lost to a Bowie team by San Simon Valley pickup. Barela allowed three hits but two wild pitches produced Bowie's runs. Olney relieved in the seventh. Lordsburg’s only run came in the ninth with two out as Bull pitched tight for Bowie.
Under the Woman's Club Child Welfare Committee Mrs Bow Cross chairman the program includes a story hour at the Methodist Church for story loving children with Lyday. kindergarten at Mrs Winsletts arranged by Ruth Chase Crowell and Winslett. crafts at Christian Church for eight to ten year olds with Clayton. kitchen crafts for girls and supervised play for boys at Christian Church. Spanish speaking older girls supervised by Mrs DeMoss. weekly close one afternoon.
A woman undergoes a license exam at the New York State Automobile Bureau with an examiner observing her road test. She answers questions about rules of the road, car handling, and basic vehicle concepts, often humorously attributing actions to her husband.
Goldenola Manufacturing Company reorganizes with 8250,000 capitalization and moves to 676 South Utah Street Los Angeles to boost output of miniature phonographs using Moesche patents. Order book shows 15,000 machines pending. plans include branch plants in Kansas City Chicago and Detroit and larger quarters.
The Heather Trio Concert at the Methodist Church raised 58 dollars 36 cents for the Building Fund. Church events: Sunday School 10 am Preaching 11 am League 6 45 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Welcome from Pastor Walter H Vanderpool. Pay your dog tax by July 4 or risk consequences.
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