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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and observations on farming, climate in Alaska, British Army recruiting, a rare 18th century surgeon, rapid horse race results, alcohol belting, Herrin Illinois revival, and a critic of money value. It notes a claimed peace after miner strike clashes and debates money as debt paying power.
President Calvin Coolidge proclaims the week of November 16 to observe American Education Week. He urges governors to promote universal education and asks local leaders to mobilize civic and religious groups to support school advancement nationwide. The proclamation dates to September 18, 1925 in Washington.
Tucumcari sees school house wedding improved and a local cotton gin under repair while switch engines tapped in rail yards. Hope drills Fite No 1 west. Tucumcari plans pave of twenty four blocks. Albuquerque notes incorporation filings, court contract, sidewalks, and pipe line talks. Deming, Clovis, Santa Fe, and other towns report rail and road work, large cattle shipments, tomato and grape movements, a major smelter project, and first cotton bale in Otero County.
Douglas passes a license tax for merchants hawkers peddlers and itinerant merchants requiring advance payment. Fees range from 60 to 200 annually based on method of conveyance with 25 for each assistant. Applications go to the city marshal for a one year permit with penalties up to 300 fine or 3 months jail.
Motor vehicle owners must pay 1926 tax before registration and obtain official tax receipts or exemption certificates from the County Treasurer. The 1926 rate matches 1925 personal property tax. Ex servicemen with exemptions must file for an exemption certificate. Return the postal cards from County Assessor L A Bradberry.
Marion Taylor collects crops as boys work on the roundup expected to last about ten days. A dance at Box School drew a large crowd last Friday. A Thanksgiving program with box supper and dance is planned for Wednesday November 25. Henry Taylor and a friend visited home from Hurley, New Mexico, while Mr. McSherry builds a new tank at Horse Camp Canyon.
In a humorous exchange, Percy muses that ruins are 2,000 years old while Bill corrects him, insisting the era is 1925. The banter reflects a playful clash over historical timings and present-day perspective.
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