Republicans Sweep State And National Elections In 1920 Vote
In 1920 election day the Republican majority overwhelmed Democratic margins. Harding leads nationally with an unprecedented six million vote plurality. Mechem and the Republican state ticket win by at least 4 909 votes. Grant County favors Mechem. Luna County elects one Republican commissioner and a surveyor, with a narrow sheriff win for the Democrat.
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Associated Press
Harding
Santa Fe
A. W. Morningstar
Grant County
Mechem
Casey
Bayne
Grant
Mr. Spann
Egan
W. D. Murray
Turner
Luna County
Barnes Circus Grows Bigger and Better in Lordsburg
Al G Barnes' wild animal circus headlines Lordsburg with a bigger and better show than ever, claiming a class by itself as crowds close shops Wednesday to see the spectacle.
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al. G. Barnes
Wild Animal Circus
Lordsburg
Southern Pacific Board to Separate Oil from Rail Assets
J Kruuschnitt said at a New York meeting that the Southern Pacific Company board approved separating its California oil properties and Associated Oil Company stock from railroad holdings. The plan, referred to the executive committee, aims to benefit the stockholder with advance notice for protection.
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J. Kruuschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
New York City
California
Associated Oil Company
raMoad
Small family aids Harding bid with California visit
Mr and Mrs W H Small arrived from California to bolster the Harding majority. They plan a month at Palomas Hot Springs before wintering in Lordsburg. The Up-to-Date Grocery runs a potatoes bargain per the advertising columns.
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W.H. Small
California
Palomas
Lordsburg
Miss Tupper Praises County Nurses Work
Miss Tupper praises the county school nurse team led by Miss Borunda and Mrs. Clark during a visit. She says she wishes for more nurses like them and commends their public health efforts.
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Miss Tupper
Miss Borunda
Margaret Fupper
Clark
Borunda
Christian Church Revival Notices
The Organ Evangelist Company failed to arrive in Lordsburg due to travel issues last Sunday but will begin next Sunday. Meetings are at 11 a.m. 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. throughout the week led by Pastor Alfred Brunk.
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Organ Evangelist Company
Lordsburg
Alfred Brunk
Morningstar Aids Santa Fe Jollification
A. W. Morningstar could not stand the pressure and joined in to help celebrate in Santa Fe, adding to the festive mood as the event unfolded.
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Morningstar
Santa FE
A. W. Morningstar
Jollify
Venison Return Report From Bleek Mange Trip
Walter Boulware Perry Maen and Thornton Wheaton returned from the Bleek Mange with three deer. They were snowbound ten to twelve days after the Tyrst day or two. The bullet that killed Boulware’s deer passed through the body and lodged in the skin of the rear flank. The editor enjoyed venison and has the bullet.
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Walter Boulware
Perry Maen
Thornton Wheaton
Bleek Mange
Gaither Home Burglarized While Away in Arizona
Thieves entered the Gaither residence between six and seven Thursday evening during Mrs Gaither's visit to Arizona for her mother's illness. They took most items in the house including clothing linen dishes and prize chickens. One chicken escaped. A similar burglary occurred at the Gaither home about a year ago.
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Mrs. Gaither
Arizona
Mr. Gaither
Gaither
Grant
Walton Vaught Nixon Campaign Oration on State and County Issues
Former Congressman W B Walton J B Vaught and Mrs Nixon of the S of N force closed the Democratic campaign Friday evening with speeches on state and county issues. Mrs Nixon spoke on the Os line and related topics.
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W. B. Walton
J. 8. Vaught
Political Jokes Predict Landslide in Local Election
District Attorney J B Vaught returns from Hidalgo county claiming no Republican votes will be cast thanks to his eloquence, while a landslide for Cox and Roosevelt is predicted. Republicans concede a Democratic victory in New Mexico and Grant county with Warren G Harding as president the stated outcome per Silver City Independent.
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J. 8. Vaught
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Grant County
Warren G. Harding
Silver City
Popular Couple Weds In Quiet Community Ceremony
The surprise marriage of Miss Leta Mae New, chief clerk in the county clerk’s office, to Mr. Charles Walter of the Cooperative mining force was performed by Rev. Walker at the Methodist parsonage. They reside at the Walter home and continue in their jobs. The Liberal offers congratulations.
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Deming
Leta Mae New
Charles Walter
Co-Operative Mining Force
Walker
Walter
Lordsburg C of C Becomes Key to City Growth
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce emerges as a major factor in town development. Directors meet regularly to plan, aiming to improve auto tourist facilities, street lighting, and licensing to curb undesired street attractions. The group urges locals to join and support its work.
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Lordsburg C. OF C
Lordsburg
Gove Meree
Mercbane
Gold Hill mining district praised by Colorado veteran
Frank Reynolds a 35 year Colorado miner says the Gold Hill district has superb geology. He notes fissures yield better ore with depth and that several properties near surface can become great mines. He highlights Co-Operative and Ruby Silver prospects and predicts big investors will soon take note.
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Gold Hill
Frank Reynolds
Colorado
Gold Hill District
Tam
Longley of Albuquerque Speaks on League of Nations
Mr. Longley of Albuquerque spoke on the League of Nations in the Middle Animas Schoolhouse last Thursday. The crowd was small due to short notice but impressed. he is an overseas man and his address drew interest from ex service men. Mrs Rufus Warnel and daughter visit Mrs Steve Donegan at the 44-D Ranch.
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Longley
Albuquerque
League of Nations
Animas
Longly
Hippopotamus Essays by Bright Pupils Win Prizes
Three prize essays detail the hippopotamus from Africa and its water-loving habits. Winners Alvin D. Bradberry Lawrence Reed Boydr and Miss Johnie Tyson describe size, habitat and behavior while noting the circus appearance in Lordsburg on November 4.
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Alvin D. Bradberry
Lawrence B. Boyd Jr
Johnnie Tyson
Good Things in Lordsburg
Mrs. Walter Houlware offers apple pies and whipped cream, venison steak, and more in Lordsburg. Also advertising Angora goats for sale priced at 5.00 with contact from P. M. Ewing in Animas, New Mexico.
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Lordsburg
Walter Houlware
Miner Foreman Reports Rich Ore Vein at West Virginia Mine
Letter from J. J. McCullagh describes inspecting a Lordstown area mine with a foreman. He notes water flow indicating potential free milling ore, three shifts of work, and ongoing housing construction for workers. He plans to visit nearby mines and promises further updates.
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N. M
Wheeling
West Virginia
Mr. Macianeé
Lordabure Tuestay
Vernedome Hotel
Thad
Beatl
Tam
Cheoneh
Foreman
Noo Tentey
Corliaun
Walter
Hive
J. McCullagh
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