30 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
1
Democrat rally and dance planned at the Mine Theatre tonight at eight. Friday October 4 41 J W Kelly AFL organizer to speak on Democratic issues at 8 30. Event invites the public to hear labor discussed from a Democratic perspective.
On Sunday November 2 1924 Christian Church led by Minister T A Phillips offers Bible School 10 am with J M Dorrance as superintendent Communion and preaching at 11 am on Continuing Steadfastly based on Acts 2 42. Evening service 7 30 features Paul Before Felix. Christian Endeavor 6 30 led by George Shelly. Prayer meeting and choir practice every Wednesday at 7 30.
Republican candidate B S Dunagan vows to put all tangible property on the tax rolls and reduce the tax rate without adding a deputy, pledging personal attention to Hidalgo County Assessor office duties. The message targets all voters and taxpayers as a political advertisement.
S. O. Hildahl, a noted mining man, has partnered with Frank Cline, a veteran gold producer. J. P. Rhodes has leased the Gold Dollar property, signaling active development and investment in the area.
Judge Colin Neblett in El Paso rules against the El Paso knockers who sought injunctions to block the railroad merger. The driblet of opponents faced dismissal in U S District Court.
Senator Burgum pledges best efforts to secure funds for Carlsbad Cave development in New Mexico. The Geological Survey backs expanded financing to improve the cave entrance and interior exploration.
A detailed talk on why temporary teeth matter for six to ten years of a child’s growth. Proper chewing, diet rich in dairy, whole grain foods, and regular dental exams prevent decay and abscesses that affect overall health and jaw development.
Valedon New Mexico notes John Henry Clark husband of Luella Clark candidate for State Superintendent of Schools is a longtime Spanish American War veteran. He joined in 1898, served as ordinary seaman then gunner's mate with the Admiral Samson Fleet off Florida and Cuba, present at the Battle of San Diego aboard USS Detroit. Discharged November 1898 from Brooklyn Navy Yard. He remains active in patriotic and Spanish American War Veterans circles.
County officers report a clean campaign with no malice or mudslinging, praising the conduct as appropriate and steady the course for voters.
Judge Sam G Bratton spoke on state and national issues during a political address at the Star theatre Friday night. Rain fell on the roof as Democrat Arthur Hannett and Republican supporters critiqued Fordney tariff and praised Carlsbad Cave while outlining road plans.
Luella S Clark born in Rock Island County Illinois taught in rural Minnesota and Illinois and in Moline. She married John H Clark in 1899 at Moline and had two children. She chaired Hidalgo County Red Cross and Council of Defense, served on school boards, led Valedon and Hidalgo County offices, taught in Valedon three years, studied at Silver City and Augustana College, attended Republican conventions, and became the first Republican woman to hold a full vote representing a whole county in New Mexico.
The Modern Cafe offers a special turkey dinner with berry sauce on Election Day. Service runs from 4 1/2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Price is 50 cents.
Ted Robertson took first premium on seed cotton at the Douglas fair and expressed strong enthusiasm for cotton. He praised the crop and the competition, noting the quality of seed cotton displayed and his excitement for future harvests.
The Taxpayers' Association of New Mexico reports 1924 total taxes on general property for state, county, municipal and school purposes near 8.5 million dollars based on 29 counties actual returns and 2 counties estimates. The average rate is 27.00 per 1000 of assessed value versus 25.00 in 1925 and 26.00 in 1922.
The Taxpayers Association urges voter consideration of four and two year term amendments for county and state officials, plus changes to the Grand Jury system. Amendment No 4 extends county terms to four years and delays re election. Amendment No 2 does the same for state officials. Amendment No 3 concerns Grand Jury changes. The changes aim to improve administration and shorten ballots.
Mrs. D W Briel entertained the N and T Club on Tuesday with guests Mrs. Downey Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Ruch attending the gathering.
The Duncan Valley Potato Growers Association with the New Mexico Extension Service completed a shipment of 205,200 pounds sold wholesale at 2.37 per hundred to growers. Marketing costs totaled 1408.70, all spent in the county, before growers were paid. The group seeks high altitude seed potatoes for spring planting and cites Biss Triumph Pearlless Early Downing and White Pearl as top varieties.
The American Mining Congress held sessions on October 27 and 28 in Silver Gily. Papers discussed flotation advances in copper ore concentration by W H Creamer of Phelps Dodge, safety measures at Gallup Coal Co, and New Mexico mining activity. New officers were elected including John M Sully as governor and J Woodbury as secretary.
The Silver City Enterprise praises county clerk Robert M Meynards as among the best and predicts strong legislative potential if elected. It also lauds Reynolds of Lordsburg as a top candidate from Hidalgo and Grant counties with broad local support and a solid record.
AOM Alto questions John B. Crowell about alleged plan to divert the Shenandoah over Douglas. The remark suggests she would have disclosed intentions earlier rather than remaining silent until after midnight.
Mrs Claude Puller will host the Woman's Club meeting at her home next Monday at 3 PM. Corresponding Secretary Mrs E F Lyday urges all members to attend for a lively, interesting gathering and welcomes visitors.
A radio party at the Rh. BW. Ownby home in Thurandy evening listened to a Washington address by President Coolidge broadcast via the Los Angeles Times. Weather caused static but the voice was clear and cheering roared from a large audience. The Times announcer noted about one million listeners along the coast. Some listeners in Kansas City Dallas and Omaha also received the speech as radio was in its infancy.
An El Paso Exposition visitor from Lordsburg New Mexico discusses bleak cattle market conditions. He warns stockmen face bank forced sales and heavy losses until lenders relent, but predicts a future rebound as the region settles toward steadier progress.
A disorderly crowd burst into a Methodist pastor's home last Thursday as he hosted a literary and musical provam. They assaulted the preacher and his wife, with multiple blows reported and some guests moved to the kitchen. Mrs Claude Fuller led the event as mistress of ceremonies.
A Friday meeting installed Pete Chase as president J G Creamer as vice president Chas Jeff as secretary Lavar Lines as treasurer and Lewis Green as librarian The band roster includes Lavar Lines Martin Liney Pete Chase Gerald Fuller Lewis Green Basil Fuller J G Creamer Haymond Scott Donald Kedsey Chas Foley Tutus Jones Archie Cousland T 1 Cougill Chas Glaunch Chas Jeffus Junior Augustine Davis Jordon J T Austin and C L Conner.
Mrs Wade Bi and the 8, and Club met yesterday with special guests Mrs Firsher Mrs Scott Mrs Malcolm Gambao and Mrs J W Bell.
The notice states political advertising expresses the advertiser's sentiments and does not reflect the newspaper's view. It emphasizes plain understanding that the paper disclaims endorsement or opinion.
Mr and Mrs B B Ownby traveled from Pomona California to Tucson and then to Douglas in four hours covering 238 miles with little fatigue. The note mentions their recent hospital sieges and expresses gladness at their arrival.
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