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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
4
Local items list visits from H J McGrath from Silver and Mrs Mabel Keime entertaining clubs. Residents travel to El Paso Albuquerque Vaughan and New York. Community figures like Judge Rainbolt and G W Foreman attend events and plan meetings. Kids incur minor injuries while Billy Rainbolt and Marshall Fuller are noted.
Reports state oil with paraffine base has contaminated the S P railroad well at Willcox. A sample dipped from the well showed 53.3 percent kerosene, 45.7 percent gasoline, and small lubricating oil content, analyzed by Smith-Emery Company.
A Yucca Arizona miner writes to Mr Holt from May 1925 promising two samples of high grade gold ore for paper weights. He reports ore running 30 ounces of gold and describes a new find near Lordsburg with limited development so far. The writer asks Holt to show the rock to the County Board of Commissioners.
Roy R Troutman of your community has enrolled in the Sweeney Automotive and Electrical School in Kansas City MO. He will complete the full automotive and electrical course and upon graduation will receive the degree of Certified Automotive Mechanic.
The Shamrock cafe, run by Thomas, is noted as the only place to find the celebrated Famous Stew and juicy teabones. An advertisement lists May 14 to May 28 for the promotion. A reflective quote on manhood stresses work as essential to character and lasting happiness.
A Virden venue hosted a grand Mother’s Day event with 65 mothers in Sunday school, floral stage decor, choral performances, and a ceremonial Indian Days tableau. The closing program included speeches by Supt. McLeskey and Mrs. Dora Kerr, plus visitors from Lordsburg and surrounding towns.
John Robson vice president of the First National Bank was killed when his car overturned after a wheel detached on the way to Phoenix. His 14 year old son Simon Hobson and G F Stoner of Phoenix survived with minor injuries. Robson, a Southwest pioneer since 1881, leaves ten children and extended family. He resided at 509 South Sixth Ave Tucson and had been a cattle and banking longtime figure.
The Lordsburg Board of Education has organized with 8 M Chase as president, Mrs Martha Fuller as vice president, and R B Ownby as secretary The chairman and secretary were re elected. For sale a small frame house 10 by 22 feet. Lost a Kodak on Red Rock road. Return to Liberal office for reward.
The text cites Psalm 89 13 and 44 highlighting Gods mighty arm and throne justice. Mercy and truth go before His face offering a devotional message for daily reflection.
James E. Wheeler field manager announces a sales opportunity in adjoining counties for Brushes products. Reliable men with a car desired. advance and earnings offered. Apply personally May 7 to 14 at 619 Martin Building El Paso Texas.
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