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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
2
Subscription rates listed: One year two dollars and six months one dollar. Postage and mailing details note Lordsburg New Mexico second class mail. Local advertising charged at thirty cents per single column inch per insertion with five cents extra for late advertisements.
Unofficial estimates from the treasury indicate an additional twelve percent reduction in income taxes is possible this year. They suggest the department will not push a specific program, leaving Congress to act. The President and Secretary Mellon have demonstrated the will and guidance to reduce taxes and mobilized congressional support to carry the effort forward.
Secretary of War notes November 26 1924 that Reserve Officers are not subject to Army Articles of War except on active duty. The statement counters claims that enrollment suppresses expression on civic and political questions.
The War Department asserts it can investigate officers whose activities threaten government stability or bring disgrace to the uniform. Freedom of speech is not denied, as such investigations determine an officer's suitability to retain appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps.
The article notes last year 15 states had no gasoline tax, leaving only one by March first. Arkansas led with 4 cents while others move to 4 5 or higher cents. New York remains at 1 cent. Projected total collections rise from 76 million to about 108 million under new laws. The piece criticizes special taxation as harmful to governments and cites the Standard Oil Company of California opposing rising gas taxes on principle.
Hubert B. Tally of United Verde Copper Company argues for stable prices and production aligned with demand. He warns curtailment must not be used to fix prices or restrain competition, noting foreign competition and high costs challenge Western mines. The piece ends with a political quote on school building from Governor Aycock.
Lost Kodak on Red Rock road. Reward offered by Liberal office. May 14 to May 28 window. Shamrock cafe at H. H. Thomas’ place promises the celebrated stew and juicy teabones.
The passage contrasts easy truth with falsehood under strain and defines manhood as unshaken in adversity and humble in prosperity. Maizie Maitland notes people misread one another and argues that fiction reveals reality. It urges focus over fretful worry and claims one hour of concentrated thought beats a day of anxiety.
May 16 Denver Mining and Financial Record reports multiple firms expanding operations in the Hatchet district. American Group of Mines erects a 100 ton concentrating mill frame, Hardscrabble completes road, installs plant, Little Mildred expands miners and road repairs, Little Hatchet advances exploration and camp readiness, with Little Hatchet described as largest, most promising and fully equipped. Several new companies anticipated and high profits predicted.
New Mexico A M College reports a drive to replace scrub seed with purebred field crop seed. By 1924 Roosevelt and Curry counties planted 65 000 acres of pure kafir and Milo, yielding 2 to 15 bushels more per acre with no adverse results. The program expands as farmers test pure seed in neighboring areas.
State officials note many new and used cars run without licenses in recent weeks. Dealers are urged to comply with motor vehicle laws. Two options exist: use a dealer demonstration number with plates for non hire use, paying fifty dollars for one plate pair and ten dollars for each extra pair.
R H Carter urges dealers to register each car shown and pay a one dollar transfer fee when sold. The only license or tax due for vehicle dealing in the state is this fee. Unregistered cars and unlicensed plates should stay off highways.
Lords Day services listed for May 24 include Bible School at 10 a.m. conducted by RB Ownby, Supt. Lord's Supper and preaching at 11 a.m. with sermon Does God Care. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Mau rice Conner, leader, preaching at 8 p.m. sermon A Midnight Conversion. Prayer meeting and Bible study every Wednesday at 8 p.m. All are invited.
Small frame house 10 by 22 feet offered for sale by Mrs. R. W Sanders at Larremoore Ranch. Sale runs May 14 to 28.
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