Supreme President Visits Lordsburg Lodge Anniversary
The first anniversary of Esperanza Lodge No. 11 Mexican Americana was honored by Supreme President H. V. Anaya of Tucson. The event at Fagle Pool Hall featured speeches in Spanish and English, a report by President Cervantes, and music by Rosario Lopez Orchestra. Delegates from Spanish American and Mexican American groups attended.
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Esperanza Lodge
Mexicana Americana
H. V. Anaya
Tucson
National University of Mexico
University of Arizona
U.S
Knights of Pythias
Fagle Pool Hall
Rosario Lopez
Sr. Lopez
Anaya
Juan R. Cervantes
Arturo Montes
A. A. Aguilar FE. Arroyo
Maxima de Pezquera
Miss Aguilar
Miss Aguilera
Ramon Galindo
P. R. Solo
P. Vasquez
Valedon
P. Aguilera
Advertising in Liberal Pays Rodeo Attendance Boost
In a letter to the Liberal Sam Skidmore of the Deming Rodeo Association says the rodeo and auto race were a great success with outside advertising boosting attendance this year and thanks for cooperation.
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Sam Skidmore
Deming Rodeo Association
Clifton visit brings Hancock family to Lordsburg
Mrs Winter Hancock and daughter Margurite of Clifton are guests of Mrs J A Krannawiltter in Lordsburg. Margurite is described as nearly as tall as her mother in a light social item.
Grand Lecturer Kelly Visits Lordsburg Lodge
New Mexico Masonic Encyclopedia figure John J. Kelly audits Lordsburg Lodge this week noting findings on the square and lodge activities. Kenton circle hosts evaluation and discussion of fraternal matters.
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John J. Kelly
New Mexico
Masonic
Enclycopedia
Lordsburg Lodge
Mrs Wells Seeks Outgrown Clothes for Wilson School
Mrs J L Wells requests all outgrown garments for ages five to fourteen for Wilson school pupils. Anyone who has such clothing should notify her or bring items to her location.
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Mrs. Wells
Wilson School
J. L. Wells
Congress to Back Coolidge Policy Sweep
The new Congress is expected to support President Coolidge’s tax cut plan, agricultural relief, and pro–World Court and disarmament moves. It should uphold a protective tariff, avoid fruitless investigations, and cooperate to enforce honesty, after voters spoke clearly in the election.
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Congress
Coolidge
World Court
Las Vegas
Krannawitter Returns to Hachita Under New Regime
Former agent J A Krannawitter, in charge of the K P and BW station, returns to Hachita as the new regime takes control. The piece notes a shift in leadership and the community’s reaction to the change.
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J. A. Krannawitter
Hachita
Robbies Social At Helen Johnsons Home Friday Evening
Helen Johnson hosted eight of the Bobbie Girls for an evening of dancing and parlor games. Refreshments were served to guests.
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Helen Johnson
Entertaining Fifteen Young Guests At Ownby Home
Jewell and Margaret hosted fifteen young people at Mr and Mrs J R Ownbys Saturday evening. Jewell played piano and Victrola while Pete played saxophone for light dancing. Light refreshments were served.
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Jewell Ownby
Margaret Green
J. R. Ownby
Jewell
Victrola
Pete
Watson Wins Big for New Mexico Supreme Court Justice
State returns show Attorney John C. Watson of Deming with a safe majority over N. C. Frenger of Las Cruces for a two year term on the New Mexico Supreme Court. Watson is described as one of the state's ablest lawyers and most upright men.
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John C. Watson
Deming
N. C. Frenger
Las Cruces
Supreme Court
Detour Between Lordsburg and Deming In Good Shape
District Engineer W R Eccles told the Cham ber of Commerce that the Lordsburg to Deming detour is in fine shape with no tourist trouble. He said repairs and rebuilding of the Steins Rodeo highway would be rushed with speed as Jack Heather handles cement construction.
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W. R. Eccles
Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Deming
Steins-Rodeo
Jack Heather
J. R. Owney Receives Arizona Flowers From Tucson Voters
Local report notes J. R. Owney, chairman of the county board of commissioners, received a large bouquet from women voters in Tucson at his home office. Onlookers joked about the size of the gift and its possible political implications.
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Board of County Commissioners
Tucson
Rob
George the Fifth
Teaspoonful of Yuman heat quotes and life choices
Millard Hardin from Yuma shares a vivid line about heat and bold metaphor. The excerpt contrasts two life trails toward Heaven or Hell and urges a personal choice between God and the Devil.
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Millard Hardin
Yuma
God
Devil
Heaven
Hell
No wonder your wife's hands differ from yours
A dated quip notes that wives spend much of life with hands in dishwater or soap suds. The remark implies gendered domestic labor expectations and depicts a hand care contrast between spouses.
Polks and Gaia Reference Sparks Candid Forum
In a small town crowd an old man jokes about Hell while another quips about Gaia and marriage. A bystander retorts that men should mind their own wives to improve relations among neighbors. The exchange captures plainspoken local humor.
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Gaia
Thanking supporters after county election victory
A local candidate group expresses gratitude to friends and supporters across the county. The note lists C. F. Houlihan, J. R. Ownby, John W. Stewart, D. Mainbolt, Felix R. Jones, B. H. Cross, LA. Brad berry, Karle Kerr, and Mrs. Dora Kerr for their backing and pledges loyal service.
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C. F. Houlihan
J. R. Ownby
John W. Stewart
D. Mainbolt
Felix R. Jones
B. H. Cross
LA. Bradberry
Karle Kerr
Dora Kerr
Generous Railroads Pay Advance Taxes in Lordsburg
H. B. Harding land and tax agent and John McNabb of the tax department collected nearly $8,000 in advance taxes for the Southern Pacific in Lordsburg. The funds covered the October teachers payroll and KE P and S W plans to pay ahead for the November payroll. Taxes will be due for December then.
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H. B. Harding
John McNabb
Tax Department
Lordsburg
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Harding
KE. P
Believer in Advertising Thanks Holt for Pony Sale
Nov 5 1924 Breina New Mexico Dear Mr Holt thanks for the service rendered I sold the pony without trouble through your paper I am a believer in advertising One always gets a little more than value Reed BK Weiler
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Breina
N. M
Mr. Holt
Tam
Reed
Weiler
President Hill to Speak at National Universities Banquet
President Hill of the University of New Mexico will travel to Chicago for the annual meeting of state universities. He was invited by President Chase of the University of North Carolina to be one of four speakers at the National Association of State Universities banquet on November 10 at the Chicago Grand Hotel. Other speakers include presidents Campbell UC, Norlin Colorado, and Murphree Florida. The honor reflects well on New Mexico and its sole state accredited higher learning institution.
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Hill
Chicago
Chase
University of North Carolina
National Association of State Universities
Campbell
University of California
Norlin
University of Colorado
Murphree
Fielder Returns for Animal Matters with Election Joy
District Attorney Forrest iFelder met with Chief Deputy Kerr on Tuesday to review animal matters. He greeted the staff with smiles after securing election returns that boost his official duties.
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Forrest iFelder
Kerr
Resignation of County Health Officer Dr P Austin
Dr P Austin tendered his resignation as county health officer and the Board of County Commissioners elected Dr M M Crocker at the last session to continue the good work.
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P. Austin
Board of County Commissioners
M. M. Crocker
Lines' Brother Re-Elected Senator in Arizona
Senator J. H. Lines of Graham County Arizona has been re elected to a third term as state senator. The Lines family holds a strong presence in the region through multiple relatives serving in public life.
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J. G. Lines
Arizona
J. H. Lines
Graham County
All Lines
Earle Seized With Eight Cases Tequila in Dodge
Chief Deputy Kerr arrested two Spaniards after a late raid yielding eight cases of tequila. The contraband and suspects were turned over to the customs department at Hachita. Earle expected a light penalty later on.
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Kerr
Customs Department
Hachita
Earle
Dodge
Justice-elect Wat son Chosen Armistice Day Speaker
A long distance call from Senator Bursum's secretary offered the Armistice Day talk in Deming but arrangements in Lordsburg led to declining. The editor suggested Justice-elect John C. Watson, whose selection pleased all concerned.
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Bursum
Albuquerque
Deming
Lordsburg
John C.watson
Bank Directors Meet In Tucson Conference
First National Bank directors attend a meeting with Vice President John Robson of Tucson H J McGrath of Silver City and Judge J P Mansfield of Steins present from outside. O K.
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First National Bank
John Robson
Tucson
H. J. McGrath
Silver City
J. P. Mansfield
Steins
O. K
Dorothy Cureton Visits Neighbors in November Day
Dorothy Helen Cureton came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cureton on Saturday November 8, sharing the same day as her young neighbor Mary Joe McWhorter. Dorothy has two brothers and Mary Joe has none.
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Dorothy Helen Cureton
George Cureton
Mary Joe McWhorter
Dorothy
Mary
Bully Billie Birchfield Pays Auto Losses
Lordsburg ranchman W P Birchfield Jr. was in El Paso returning from the Panhandle when two boys took his Ford without permission. Prompt police intervention led to the boys being found and the parents reimbursed him. He then bought a Dodge in El Paso, showing compassion to the youths.
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W. P. Birchfield, Jr
el Paso
Panhandle
Birchfield
Lordsburg
New Mexico
FB Paso
el Paso Live Stock Journal
Move to Courtland prompts request for newspaper delivery
A letter from an Arizona reader dated October 29, 1924 explains moving the family to Courtland to keep children near school and asks for the newspaper to be forwarded. The writer signs politely requesting continued delivery.
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Courtland Ariz
Courtland
Lordsburg Officers seize women and a large Packard
Sheriff Oscar Allen and deputies reported arresting women and seizing a large 1924 Packard at midnight. The next day Chief Deputy Davis and a troop from Deming retrieved the men, leaving the car later found to bear a New York Ford license. The piece ends with hopeful word that the officers may profit from the find.
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Oscar Allen
Parle Kerr
Harry Meheel
Deming
L. Z Davis
Hoagland
Puller
Packard
New York
Lordsburg To Have Custom Assay Office
GC A Mehring a metallurgist with Mexico mining ties joins L KF Foster and others to open a custom assay office on East Railroad Boulevard Lordsburg aiming to build a full testing plant when conditions allow. The Lordsburg morning district is noted as one of the big mining regions in the US.
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GC. A. Mehring
China Co
Phelps-Dodge
Mexico
L. KF. Foster
Kn. H., Woods
Ed. Perrault
Nening
East Railroad Boulevard
Lordsburg
Buildings Going Up At The Gold Dollar Mine
J A Barr of El Paso joins J P Rhodes to develop the Gold Dollar mine at Gold Hill. Buildings are going up and machinery is being installed. They will ship to the El Paso smelter.
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J. A. Barr
el Paso
J. P. Rhodes
Gold Hill
Mule with a loud bray disrupts sermon in San Pedro
A local preacher near San Pedro faces a talking mule braying through the window during a Sunday sermon. A villager suggests tying a stone to the mule’s tail to quiet it, prompting a wry exchange about the widow among the congregation.
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San Pedro
Breddren
Birth Announcement for McWhorter Family Daughter
Mary JoE McWhorter born to Mr and Mrs Freeman McWhorter on Saturday afternoon a 7 pound baby girl expected to smile when named Mary Joe Grandpa McWhorter notes the newborn brings joy to the home of B M McWhorter.
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B. M. McWhorter
Freeman McWhorter
Mary Joe
Grandpa McWhorter
LOMDSHEEG Tax Levy Approved by Common Council
The Common Council agreed with the Base Tax Commission to set a five mill levy for general purposes and a 2.001% sewer bond interest levy. The ordinance will be published next week.
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Common Council
Base Tax Commission
Greetings From Brownwood Boom Note
W J Heather sends two dollars and apologizes for a one week overrun in subscription. He praises Brownwood's boom and town, saying he likes the people and that their approval is mutual.
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W. J. Heather
Bill
Brownwood
Mrs Ryan Honored At Luncheon And Bridge Party
Mrs Raymond R K Ryan wife of the district judge and her two sons Richard and Joe are guests of Mrs Frank R Coon. Today Mrs Coon will host a luncheon and complimentary bridge party for her house guests.
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Raymond RK. Ryan
Richard
Joe
Frank R. Coon
Very Clever Advertising by Mr. Fisher for Lordsburg Merc
A George oratorical quip notes one of the cleverest ad pieces published this week in the Lordsburg Mercury contributed by Mr. Fisher. The brief item highlights creative advertising as a standout feature of the paper.
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Fisher
Lordsburg Merc
Armistice Day Observed In Hidalgo County
The sixth anniversary observance at Star Theatre featured Mrs. Harry Wacker, the Lordsburg Woman's Club, and City Attorney A. W. Morningstar. The program included the High School Orchestra, vocal numbers, a keynote on national duty, and a tribute to veterans with J. M. Sanches and a shell-shocked son. All local businesses closed for the event.
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Star Theatre
Harry Wacker
Lordsburg Woman's Club
Misa Finley
T. A. Paintipe
Christian Church
America
Miss Clayton
Ned ‘Crow
Hidalgo County
Garry
Varry Rose
A. W. Morningstar
United States
Rainy Letters From Jamestown Liberal Fund Support
Jamestown California letters report welcome rains from four inches received with more precipitation over the weekend. GEOr Werderman writes to Brother Holt enclosing a check to support the Liberal up through June 1925.
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Jamestown
California
Brother Holt
Geor
Werdeman
One State Beats Graham in Local Contest
Bill Graham concedes a narrow loss to Bob LaFouetre, winning only one state while LaFouetre carried the other. Graham asserts the result shows a clear split in regional support.
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Bill Graham
Bob. LaFouetre
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Clifton
Kelly
Krannawitter
Robbies Social
Jewell and
Margaret
Watson
Eccles
J. R. Owney
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TEXAS
Polks
President Hill
Fielder
Billie Birchfield
Dole
Honor
Ryan
Acre
Empire State of
Nework
J. M. Sanches
France
Fort Bayard
Mr. Sanches
Major Crocker
T. A. Phillips
Leb
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