S P Puts in Big Improvements at the Lordsburg Terminal
The Southern Pacific completes a 250 ton coal chute at Lordsburg terminal. Built by Ogle Construction of Chicago, the 102 foot high reinforced concrete and steel structure handles coal via 15 ton scale hoppers and electric systems. First service begins today with H O Gray as SP inspector in charge.
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S.P
Lordsburg
Southern Pacific Company
Southwest
Ogle Construction Company
Chicago
East Yards
Henry Woaler
McDonald
H. O. Gray
Ogle Co
County Agent Koogler Receives State Promotion
Hidalgo county lauds John G Koogler as the best in the state for agriculture. He is called to the top county job in Bernalillo with Albuquerque headquarters. Mrs Koogler also praised for efficiency and singing talent as they prepare to move with son Jack this week.
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Hidalgo County
John G Koogler
Bernalillo County
Albuquerque
Oilman L. J. Sweeney Visits Los Angeles
The text notes L. J. Sweeney the oil magnate is in Los Angeles for ten days and plans to return ready to start a venture that will provoke public contemplation.
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L. J. Sweeney
Los Angeles
Senate panel favors Pepper silver purchase bill
Washington February 27 The Senate Banking and Currency Committee favorably reports Senator Pepper's bill to require the treasury to complete silver purchases under the Pittman act at a rate of 1 dollar per ounce for every ounce sold The measure would empower the treasury to buy silver under the act if enacted.
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Washington
Pepper
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Treasury Department
Sullivan Family Acquires Local Gas and Retail Trade
Walter Sullivan purchases from J O Phillips the retail gas and oil business along with the soft drink and confectionery operation. The Sullivans move into the Walker home at Fourth and Main, establishing permanent residency.
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Sullivan
Walter Sullivan
J. O. Phillips
Sullivans
Walker
Fourth and Main
Mrs Walker Honored with Luncheon and Bridge Fetes
Friday afternoon an elaborately hosted luncheon at 1 15 complimentary to Mrs M P Walker drew guests including Mrs N A Gammon Mrs Earle Kerr Mrs Paul and Mrs Banks Austin and others. Bridge followed the luncheon. Saturday another bridge gathering honored Mrs Walker with a guest list and a dainty luncheon served.
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Br.ef. Buyens
M. P. Walker
N. A. Gammon
Earle Kerr
Paul
Banks Austin
G. L. Ross
J. L. Winslett
Bridge
Winslet
Walker
N. J. Scott
FE. Fryday
E. L. Wilde
J . Moore
R. E Buvens
F. Mullady
Luella S$. Clark
Valedon
Big lights in 10 days says manager Murray
Judge A J Murray, manager of the Texas Louisiana Power Company successor to Lords t oke Power, says new front street lights will be on in ten to twelve days and a 200 horsepower engine will drive light power and ice. The Lordsburg and Silver City plants will be run efficiently under his leadership.
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Murray
Front Street
A. J. Murray
Texas- Louisiana Power Company
Lordstoke Power Com
Judge Murray
Lordsburg
Silver City
Prominent Detroit Visitors Enjoy Sunshine in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs B J illson and daughter Alethea after a Detroit visit travel toward Los Angeles. Q B Jillson son of the family serves as foreign buyer for Kresge stores while the father retires as a capitalist who favors seeing America first. An editor's meeting with Half Mare Walker of Sun Street Store links past friendship and local business ties.
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B. Jillson
Alethea
Southern Pacific
Detroit
L.A
Q. B. Jillson
Co-Operative Mining Co
Kresgeatores
America
Jillson
Merchant Prince
Los Angeles
Half Mare Walker
Sun Street
Chicago
Fach
Walker
S P Efficiency Reveals Camera Missing From President Sproule Car
The editor visited President Sproule of Southern Pacific in Lordsburg and found a private car camera left behind. After notification, Trainmaster staff traced the presidential equipage to another private car near Phoenix. Clerk Dan Perazzo and W B Kirkland helped recover and return the camera to the editorial sanctum.
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Sproule
Southern Pacific Company
Lordsburg
Div
LU. Morriss
Dan, Perazzo
C. L. Zwick
Phoenix
W. B. Kirkland
Ritter Family En Tours Arizona and New Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ritter and son Billy tour Willcox Douglas Tucson Nogales Safford Duncan and Silver City this week. Mrs. Walker joins them with Billy and Dorothy Winifred and baby Richmond traveled to Willcox Tuesday. Jean stays with Mrs. L. Jones for a few days.
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W. F. Ritter
Billy
Willcox Douglas
Tucson
Nogales
Safford
Duncan
Silver City
Divergent Views of a Railroad Man's Life
President Sproule of Southern Pacific discusses railroading life and leadership philosophy. He cites Morton’s views on government and finance, traveler’s perspective, and the need for presidents to meet people across the country. Attendants include Cheever Harding Morris Guy and other officials.
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Paul Morton
Navy
Roosevelt
Equitable Life
Santa Fe Company
Hipley
Mr. Morton
School Notes: Victory Over Hurley Sparks Rally
The piece celebrates a double win by a school team against Hurley with the second squad scoring four and the main team two to zero. It praises enthusiasm, mentions a tournament in Deming with a 2 PM start and 7 PM potential game, and includes cheer, banter, and student names.
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Holly
South West
Hurley
Dent
Opal
Senate
Deming
Lordsburg
Bank directors meeting held with officers in session
The regular monthly meeting of the First National Bank directors was held Tuesday afternoon. President W F Riffer presided with vice president John T Muir and directors Frank H Coon H J McGrath G Perry ER M Reynolds in attendance. M P Walker and J B Crowell were away in Willcox and Douglas respectively. All O K.
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The
First National Bank
W. F. Riffer
John T. Muir
Frank H. Coon
Deming
H. J. McGrath
Silver City
G. Perry
Steins
ER. M. Reynolds
M. P. Walker
Willcox
John B. Crowell
Douglas
Lordsburg Oil Field Seen in Moving Pictures
Long Beach financiers Nall and W. T. Casteel promote the Lordsburg arch area with a master film by T. Melirea. Filming covers Austin Well No. 4, the F. A. Black Droissing area, Lordsburg terminal yard, and the Austin No. 1 crew at work. Driller Rosencranes reports the third oil show at 1715 ft, drilling through rock to clay with oil at every foot as water isolation nears.
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Lodsburg Arch
Austin Well No. 4
F. A. Black Droissing Company
Lordsburg Terminal
Southern Pacific Lines
Austin No. 1
Liberal
John Rosencranes Raporto
New Mexico Leads Nation in Crude Oil Production Gain
Government figures show New Mexico enjoyed the largest percentage increase in crude oil output, rising from 4,000 barrels in 1924 to 76,000 in 1925. Colorado more than doubled production, Montana and Kansas also posted gains, while California and Texas remained the top producers in 1925.
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New Mexico
Union
United States Bureau of Mines
Rocky Mountain States
Wyoming
Colorado
Montana
Kansas
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Old Timer Seeks Oil Prospects in New Mexico
Mr L Theetge, a veteran of 35 years in the oil industry, predicts New Mexico may rival Oklahoma in oil output. He notes extensive experience in Pennsylvania and visits Texas and Oklahoma fields, but sees New Mexico's current promise as exceptional.
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L. Theetge
Pennsylvania
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Past Grand Matron Receives Jewel at Roswell Meeting
Mrs. Anna M. Chase was awarded the past grand matrons jewel by the Grand Guarter O F at the Roswell gathering where she presided as Grand Matron. Ida Frans of Albuquerque succeeds her, with Senator Herbert B. Halt of Las Cruces noted as retiring grand master.
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Anna M. Chase
Mrs Frank Stengele Appointed Deputy County Clerk
Mrs Frank Stengele has been appointed deputy county clerk by Mr Cross and has assumed her duties. She brings extensive stenography experience from New York and is regarded as well qualified for the position.
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Frank Stengele
Cross
New York
Owens Jersey Dairy Will Soon Be Ideal
Mrs. Marshall M. Owens demonstrates what a woman can achieve with health energy and grit. Starting small several years ago at her town home she expanded to a ranch 2% miles northwest of town and now fronts a 32%-acre operation. She is building modern sanitary buildings and installing a Delco lighting plant to power electricity in every building and operate electric milkers showcasing careful planning and hard work.
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Marshall M. Owens
Owens Jersey
Owens
Delco
Woman's Club Notes From Regular Meeting
The Womans Club met at Mrs. Glenn Ross residence with President Mrs. B. Austin presiding. The club voted to plant six non bearing mulberry trees under supervision of Mr. J. G. Koogle. New members elected include Mrs. HK A Allison and others. March entertainment committee named. refreshments served by hostesses. HK Wilde and Mrs. Wilde accompanied Mrs. N Nicholson sang Mother Macree.
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Womans' Club
Glenn Ross
Mra. B. Austin
J. G. Koogle
W. H. Small
Gee, Trimble
Fred Samary
DD. J. Straley
H. Dhecker
Henry Gonner
HK. A. Allison
B. Austin
Wilde
W. Aldrich
Mother Macree
Mere
Revival Services at the Christian Church in Lordsburg
Evangelist John W. Tyndall arrives Monday March 20 for daily Bible classes and sermons at the Christian Church. The noted Bible teacher will lead revival meetings and conduct daily classes urging attendance from the community.
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John W. Tyndall
Lordsburg
Christian Church
Evangelist Tyndall
Nice neighborly act by Yoreman operator in Deming
Mutt Lane, a Deming Weadlight operator and machinist, helped Beulah line up her linotype on Saturday night. The machine was running a few discards, and the action reflects a cooperative, neighborly community spirit.
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Yoreman
Muttlane
Deming Weadlight
Beulah
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Southern Pacific Coal Chute
Bowie News
Koogler
Mrs. Koogler
H. B. Elfe
Mrs. Walker
Lordsburg Power Company
Hitter & Walker
S. P. Efficiency
Ritters
Win, Sproule
Southern Pacife Company
Lucky Dawg
Mr. MecKay
Lavar
Nancy Chase
Helen Johnson
Meri
O. K
Stengelle
J. A. Nicholson
Coresponding
the Christian Church
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