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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
2
President Roosevelt pursues a policy of talking things over with the people, a new approach for a president. His frankness and plain language increase public confidence and friendliness toward him, with a light joke that soon we may call him Frank. Meanwhile stock prices rise and stay high, a sign of economic optimism.
The district could profit from metals beyond silver as prices rise. Lead production may bring prosperity in Lordsburg and Hidalgo county if prices climb a bit higher. A growing price trend prompts preliminary work and soon a small regular workforce could impact local businesses within a month.
The piece argues for petition driven referendums on laws passed by the last legislature. It asserts government derives from the people and that referendum is the means to appeal legislative actions. It urges careful study of each new question and exercising the right to sign petitions to bring questions to the people for final settlement.
The Elephants Butte Lake regatta returns drawing a record crowd for a two day event featuring boat races surf board riding and other water sports. Hot Springs builders bring new boats as participants from several New Mexico cities enter the contests amid growing turnout expectations.
The article argues relief should be tied to productive work, favoring public works that yield lasting value. It notes low material costs and dormant mills suggesting widespread repair and renovation as productive relief, while affirming genuine charity. It also mentions local notes from Las Cruces about a dramatic fish tale and a missing goldfish.
A rumored prehistoric mammal bone found on the Gila river near Red Rock was examined by Roscoe P. Conkling who concluded it is a sandstone bubble surrounded by harder material. The piece resembles a large petrified joint but is ordinary sandstone. Local residents and visitors, including W. O. Landry and Edgar Cureton, were noted, with boasting of bread and bakery products and talk of boat racing interest from Mayor Tingley of Albuquerque.
Taos Valley News extends universal congratulations to Senator Sam G. Bratton on his appointment to the federal court of appeals. Citizens praise his fine record in the state Senate and service on the district court bench and the New Mexico supreme court. He will travel to Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Utah for the position and will be missed at home.
Miss Mabel T. Boardman announces Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as the new honorary chairman of the National Committee on Volunteer Service. Mrs. Hoover becomes vice-chairman with other vice-chairs named. The committee leads thousands of women volunteers in Red Cross work including garment making and Braille production.
The column mixes weather brag and quirky local quips about wind storms and everyday mishaps. It recalls a roadside bus ride west of Separ to Lordsburg and a comic note about paragliding bills while a “Review of the Quarter” sits in the New Mexico Business Review.
Mr and Mrs Albert E Bader traveled from Hachita this week bringing many rainbow cacti. The plants, famous for growing in few western regions, were presented to Mr and Mrs Gammon at the Hidalgo hotel.
The Rattan Saddle Shop in Lordsburg announces its opening and invites friends and patrons to visit. Reduced saddle prices are offered as a launch incentive.
The New Mexico State Nurses Association schedules its annual meeting for May 14 and 15 in Albuquerque. Lordsburg Bread and Bakery Products is noted in the text.
Alice Burne Fagle testimonial praises Adlerika as a cure for decades of constipation. The ad notes sour stomach and choking food improved after use and casts the product as a life change from the Fagle Drug and Stationery Co.
Miss Margaret Adams of Los Angeles enjoys a visit with cousins Austing and Garys and has been chosen Festival Queen for a large Masonic affair to be held in her home city next month. Mr and Mrs Tom Pendleton of Cloverdale were visitors in Lordsburg Products.
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