Soldier speaks against League of Nations as costly commitment
A political ad argues soldiers view the League Covenant as a binding pledge to fight external aggression. It warns Article 10 could force U.S. war participation even if unprepared, cites past wartime unpreparedness and costs, and urges voters to register this fall to influence foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
League
Aland
China
Siam
Greece
India
Neyet
Chantung
United States
France
America
Tax law delay and veto clash in 1919 measure
The 1919 tax law has not collected any revenue since enactment. Filing dates were postponed from March 1920 to November 1 due to anticipated legal action. A substitute bill was killed, the special session repealed the law, but Governor Larrazolo vetoed the repeal. Lawyers dispute the measure’s constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrazolo
Center of Population Shifts Westward Over Centuries
The government traces the center of population every decade, noting a westward drift of about fifty miles per ten years. Beginning near Baltimore in 1790 it reached Ohio by 1860, and now lies near the Indiana state line likely within Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ohio
Indiana State Line
Inlinois
Oil lease offered in Picacho district
Fred Mueller of the state land office travels to Carrizozo to offer for sale an oil lease covering 9,000 acres in Picacho district. The winning bidder must begin drilling within one year and reach 5,000 feet depth within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mueller
State Land Office
Carrizozo
Picacho
Couldn't Fool Dorothy With Tea Joke
Dorothy, age three, tasted a cup her mother called tea and declared the drink had no tea because she could not feel it in her mouth. The anecdote highlights a child's innocence about beverages and parental attempts to limit coffee and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Retort Riff Highlights Fashion Rules in Swim Scene
A witty exchange about attire features a critic noting missing stockings during swimming and a response claiming no overshoes during dancing. The dialogue hints at social expectations and humorous defiance in a fashionable moment.
Life's Little Changes In Mr Smith’s Rise
A terse dialogue asks about Mr Smith, once poor yet honorable, and now rich, illustrating a social shift through a brief exchange about character and fortune.
Moving to Ohio Prompts Father to Seek His Son’s Future
A father explains a plan to relocate to Ohio to provide his young son a chance to become president someday. The exchange reveals a bold, aspirational motive and discussions about reshaping the boy’s opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Opposing View on New Camera as Positive Need
A debate centers on whether a new camera is a positive necessity or a negative proposition. The LT presents the camera as essential, while others argue against its necessity.
Husband Calls Wife to Fight for Truth
A playful exchange invites strong resolve, urging noble combat for truth. The wife endorses fighting, framing it as a virtuous act.
Election Call for Hidalgo County Candidates
Listing of Democratic candidates for Hidalgo County offices including County Clerk Sheriff Assessor Treasurer Superintendent of Schools and other state and local posts. Names represent Lordsburg Las Cruces Las Vegas Alamogordo Gallup and nearby towns with districts 22nd and Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gould
Lordsburg
N. M
RK. M. Reynolds
J. A. Leahy
Benj. S. Dunagan
Holmes Maddox
Animas
Luella &. Clark
Valedon
Silver City
Arthur N. Jamison
Santa Rita
Ralph S. Spann
Forrie Fielder
Deming
J. E. Allen
County and local election slate and ballot details
The notice lists candidates for County Commissioner districts two and three, probate judge, presidential electors, U.S. congress, state supreme court justice, attorney general, and corporation commissioner. It also records the paid election order and the appointed precinct judges across multiple precincts with specific polling places and names, concluding with the board’s adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M
W. I. Graham
Lordsburg
N.M
Ines Wright
J. J. Wells
Farmer-Labor Party
Louis de Vesha
Ban Marcial
J. D. Hume
Alamogordo
Ly W. Briel
J. L. Augustine
P. J. Fairly
Virden
J. J. Payne
Willard Bk. Jones
Peter Mortensen
M.N. Brelenbach
RK. S. Ferguson
Grover Rekert
Steins
Steins School House
J.P. Mansfield
J. Meche
William Charles
Royeo
Kmodeo School House
Geo. W. Gox
Chaiman
O. VY. Smith
Dr. Love
Animase
Middle School House
Work
McLean
John Croom
W. L. Gomner
Playas
Playas School House
Guernsey Adams
Jim Bennett
Heb Hamilton
Walnut Wells
William Massey
Haneh
Harry Young
Robert Aiken
Cloverdale
Bray Ranch
Frank Elvey
E.G. Howe
J. H. Moorehead
James Edgar
Guardians Sale Ordered of Minor Interests in Lordsburg Lot
On October 13 1920 in Hidalgo County New Mexico a district court authorized guardian Mertie L Brown to sell at public auction the minors interests in Lot 4 Block 6 Lordsburg for at least 6500 dollars. The sale will be advertised in The Lordsburg Liberal with a minimum price comprising three eighths of the minors interest plus five eighths of the guardian interest.
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A. D
Sixth Judicial District
State of
New Mexico
County of
Hidalgo
Mertie L. Brown
John L. Brown
Frank H. Brown
Nannie H. Brown
Mary M. Brown
Anita K. Brown
Lawrence K. Brown
Lordsburg Liberal
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Guardians Notice of Sale of Lot in Lordsburg
Guardian Mertie L. Brown announces a public sale of Lot Four in Block Six, Village of Mexico, Lordsburg, Hidalgo County New Mexico. The minimum price is six thousand one hundred dollars in cash. The sale occurs November 2 1920 at 10 am at the west front door of the Court House in Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian Ad Litem
First National Bank of Lordsburg
Lordsburg
Mertie L. Brown
Court House
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Joseph G. Parke
Guardian
Land Office Notice of Homestead Final Proof
Department of the Interior Las Cruces Land Office announces William M. Massey of Hachita New Mexico will file final three year proof to establish a homestead claim for SEY Section 15 Township 18 South Range 18 West on December 3 1920 before George Edmonds U S Commissioner at Hachita New Mexico Witnesses include persons from Hachita Ed Tombaugh Richard Norris Alfred Deaton and Otis Robburne Burnside as register notice dated October 16 1920
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Las Cruces
N. M
William c
Massey
Hachita
Sey
N. M. Py
George Edmonds
U. S
Erson
Richard Norris
Ed Tombaugh
Alfred Deaton
N. MM
Notice for Publication Burton McWhorter Homestead Claims
Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Las Cruces announces that Burton M N N M McWhorter of Lordsburg New Mexico filed two homestead entries No 018251 for section 34 township 22 south range 17 west and No 014098 for portion of section 4 township 22 south range 17 west both in New Mexico principal meridian. He seeks final three year proof by December 3 1920 before J H Fitzpatrick U S Commissioner Lordsburg with witnesses Felis Jones Walter Riggs Thomas Rainbolt James Craig all of Lordsburg. John L Burnside Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
UC. S. Land Office
Las Cruces
Burton M. Nn
McWhorter
Lordsburg
N. M
N. M.P
Meridian
J. H. Fitzpatrick
U. S
Felis 2B Jones
N.M
Walter Riggs
Thomas Rainbolt
James Craig
Lordasburg
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Eddie” Rickenbacker
Mr. Smith
Arc
Seem
Liccett & Myers
Tonacco Ce
Mnet
Sihans Oye Dela
Corre
W. F. Ritter
Lordsburg, New Mexico
John L. Burnside
Register
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