Heather Begins Work on Lordsburg Aviation Field
Contractor Jack Heather starts construction on Lordsburg aviation field, building an airdome for eight planes and officer quarters. The project links to a planned air mail route and positions Lordsburg on the main southern airway near El Paso. Lieutenant Weddington and Pvt Donnelly located the site at Crocker’s addition, and heavy work including water pipe and crushed rock prep continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Jack Heather
Chamber of Commerce
el Paso
Leonard D. Weddington
BP. M. Donnelly
Air Service
Fort Bliss
Airdome
N. W
Crocker
Heather
Tremendous oil land value at Signal Hill lease
A tiny four acre Apex lease near Signal Hill California has produced over 4.5 million barrels of oil since 1923 Marine No.15 No.17 and No.18 wells together yield about 3 900 barrels per day with Nos 16 15 17 18 contributing to a total of 4 150 barrels daily Marine Corp control began in 1923 after first well completed August 16 1923 highlighting one of the world’s most prolific oil tracts.
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Signal Hill
California
Marine Corporation
Singal Hill
the Marine
The
No. 16
New Mexico Oil News
Mrs Marble Honored for Dual Grand Representative Posts
Fiora J Marble, long time member of the Eastern Star, is named Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Michigan and also Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter C E S of Massachusetts. The posts honor her ties to both states and her late husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiora J. Marble
Fastern Star
Michigan
Marble
Massachusetts
Eggs From Big Muir Ranch Impress Local Households
An editorial notes Mrs. John T. Muir brought in exceptionally large eggs from the Big Muir Ranch, a vast cattle operation in southern New Mexico. The piece praises the generous, hearty people and the unusually sizable produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Editorial
John T. Muir
Big Muir Ranch
New Mexico
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Telephone Celebrated
On March 10, 1876 the first message over the telephone was sent. Bell to Watson from Exeter Place in Boston marked fifty years of speaking connections. The Bell System held observances and issued a "50" pin for employees to wear on March 10 to honor the milestone.
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Hie
Exeter Place
Boston
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas A. Watson
Yateon
Bell System
8. B. Allen
Oil field map by County Surveyor J L Wells exhibited
County Surveyor J L Wells has completed a 48 mile square map of prospective oil fields from the Arizona border to the Continental Divide between Separ and Gage. The map records locations of chief prospecting companies and is on display at the Liberal office at cost of $2.00, also available at Lordsburg Land and Investment Company.
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J. L. Wells
Arizona
Separ
Gage
Wells
Liberal
Lordsburg Land & Investment Company
Balmforths Arrive in New Mexico Take Over 85 Mine Superintendency
Mrs. A J Balmforth and her mother arrive from Bisbee and plan to settle in the residence vacated by Major Robert H Dickson who moved to Jerome as Balmforth becomes superintendent at the 85 mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Balmforth
G. B. Drakenfeld
Bisbee
Robert H. Dickson
Jerome
Balmforth
St Patrick's Dance by Pythian Sisters at 85 Theatre
The Pythian Sisters host a St Patrick's Day dance at the 85 Theatre on Wednesday evening March 17 with the Douglas orchestra providing music. Admission is $2.00 for Knights only.
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Pythian Sisters
Douglas Orchestra
Anita Mine Impresses Ohio Stockholder on Visit
Mr. A. Smith a major Ohio stockholder and his wife toured the Anita mine with enthusiasm. Smith told the Liberal editor the mine’s development could make it a mighty institution, noting a 75 ton mill and potential for doubled or quadrupled milling capacity. Captain and Mrs. Allison and General Manager G. W. Foreman accompanied them en route to a stockholders meeting in Wheeling.
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Anita Mine
A. Smith
Ohio
Anita
Smith
Deming Hosts Competitive South Western New Mexico Tournament
The Deming organized basketball tournament drew strong praise for planning and fair play. Referees Martin and Fields oversaw games as two Las Cruces squads and local teams faced tight contests, with Las Cruces edging Deming 44 11 in one close finish and Alamogordo and Hurley posting notable wins.
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New Mexico
Deming
Martin
State College
Fields
Teachers’ College
Silver City
Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Hurley
Hot Springs
Anthony
Alamogordo
Columbus
Big Men Of The C. and A Visit The 85 Branch
Director KE Collins with Mrs Collins and staff from Warren visited the Supt A J Batme and his team at a local mine for inspection. Collins said the situation is looking good and noted plans to review G. and A. properties with Major Hubert H. Dickson recently leading that property.
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KE. J. Collins
Mra. Collins
Calumet
Michigan
Harry A. Clark
BR. Whitely
Engleder
Thos. Copperthwaite
Warren
A. J. Batmeforth
Collins
Ajo
John 4. Greenway
Hubert H. Dickson
Dicksons
Bint
Derornie
New Locomotives Show Growth of the West
San Francisco May 4 Southern Company reports rail traffic growth after private control. Freight and passenger cars and new locomotives expand capacity. Pacific Lines plans 28/5 percent more locomotives this year with 2 1/2 million dollars for new engines. Company says West freight origin values will outpace records as industry and trade expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Company
Iy Peo
J. H W. Dyer
Menever
West Orn States
Pacific Hines
Weel
Dyer
Ttia
Shitepers
School Notes and Jokes on Freshmen and Schedule Woes
The Junior class thanks Mr McKay for teaching the 6 40 illness day and notes a disrupted history period. Freshmen liken themselves to a temperature rising with arrivals and departures, while alarms about the new schedule promise long hours. The piece teases tournament plans, student pranks, and a Douglas Fairbanks screening at the Community Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Sol
Alice Yartrough J
Animas
Mr. Rach
Pete
Harold
Crowell Reviews Arizona Highway Travel News
John B. Crowell, banker, and colleagues drove from Douglas to Lordsburg in 2:31 and from Lordsburg to Tucson in about two hours. He spoke of the Mule Creek highway and road conditions as he recalled a dramatic Clifton to Silver City trip, noting speed and safety concerns.
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Douglas
Lordsburg
John B. Crowell
Arizona
Billy
Pred Melvin
Belen Gmachting
G. L Loss
Tucson
Mule Creek
Mr. Crowell
Clifton
Silver Cuty
Esc
Onion King Advocates February March Spring Planting
Benson Arizona grower J A Gumm known as the Onion King urges spring planting for Valencia onions in February and March. He says transplanting yields range from thirty to forty thousand pounds per acre with higher results possible. explains methods, stock ready for shipment, and suggests applying plants by April 1.
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Valencia
J. A. Gumm
Benson
Arizona
Stolen Pecos Car Caught by the Sheriff
A stolen Chevrolet coupe was recovered Friday by Pecos sheriff deputies. The suspect was brought to Pecos to identify the car which had been altered as a salesman’s vehicle and will face larceny charges.
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Tlexus
Pecos
Jones
Death of Texas pioneer Richard Smith in Aucon family gathering
Mrs Augustine’s father Richard Smith died in Aucon Texas last week after a serious illness. JL Augustine reported his passing to Westmyuster Augustine Tuesday evening. Nine children five sisters and four brothers were present at his death. Smith was a respected Texas pioneer who came from the central states in his youth.
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Mire
Augustine
Aucon
Texas
Richard Smith
Westmyuster
Monucay Eventing
Central States
Gene Montague Eyes Florida Estate Deal Near Miami
Gene Montague and brother Charles own a Florida tract for fourteen years near Miami. Gene reports a nearby property recently sold at 5000 dollars per acre and notes the potential stake for their own investment.
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Gene Montague
Florida
Eugene Montague
Charles
Miami
Gene
Williamses Attend District Conference in Alamogordo
Rev and Mrs C V Williams left yesterday for district conference at Alamogordo. The pastor will be absent over Sunday and the evening exercises at the Methodist church will be led by the Epworth League.
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C. V. Williams
Alamogordo
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Oil showings in Austin well aim to remove water
After three fine oil showings in Austin well No 1 the Black Drilling Company plans to shut off water to reach greater depth. Driller Resen erance has the machinery in first class shape to rush double shifts once water is disposed of. Geologists predict a shallow field of possibly 1700 to 1800 feet. Oil is believed to be present.
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Austin
Black Drilling Company
Sweeney Set to Arrive Early in Week
A wire to RR Ownby states Sweeney the powerful off man will arrive the first of the week and is ready to make a big impact, which is welcomed by all concerned.
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Sweeney
RR Ownby
Prospects Bright for Willcox No 1 Oil Well
JW Wilson of El Paso returns after two months to lead Willcox No 1 development. He cites twenty five years in oil and wildcat work and says progress on the Willcox well is encouraging with several proofs of oil and anticipation of more before reaching the drilled depth. He asserts no better proof exists than potential commercial production.
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JW. Wilson
EL Paso
Wilson
Willcox
Oil Pipelines Stretch Across the Nation in Vast Web
Sixty five thousand miles of oil pipelines cover the country from coast to coast, having been laid in the last OW years. They move fuel eastward from Oklahoma fields and will in two weeks power electric light and countless other uses. Petroleum products last year accounted for a large share of domestic exports, with gasoline and light oils ranking among the top exports.
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Oklahoma
Hodgson sisters travel to Ottawa after Hidalgo county service
Misses Edith and Leah Hodgson left Hidalgo county in a Chevrolet sedan to Ottawa on learning of their sister in law Mrs Melvin Hodgsons death. They expect four days travel, plan a two week absence, then return via Luna county. Edith Hodgson thanks supporters for her county public health work.
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Edith
Leah Hodgson
Hidalgo County
Ottawa
Melvin Hodgson
Luna County
Hodgson
Mary Crowell Wins Preliminary Juvenile Music Club Contest
Mary Crowell won the preliminary contest in the Juvenile Music Club of Douglas last week and will compete in the 8 W division of the Federated Juvenile Music Clubs in Tucson. She is the second musical edition of her talented mother.
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Mary Crowell
Douglas
Tucson
Mary
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Douglas Fairbanks
Don Q
Crowell
Hi Paso Herald and Times
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Mrs. Augustine
Misses Hodgson
Omazelle
Omazelle Powers Olney
Loella
Clark
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