Ansley Describes California Gulf of Oranges and Growth
W. Ansley writes from Ducor Tulare County California to Edward M. Love of Lovington New Mexico detailing rapid hotel expansion and a thriving citrus culture. He notes Lin ey Porterville Ducor and surrounding areas expanding as orange and olive lands rise in value, a stock yard forthcoming, and roads and electric power supporting growth.
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Ducor
Tulare County
Cal
Edward M. Love
Lovington
N. Mex
Love
Porterville
Dycor
Lindsay
Sierra Nevada
Pacific
Omaha
California
Yeras
New Firm of P. S. Eaves & Co Announces Overhaul
The New P. S. Eaves & Co store is under new management and undergoing modernization. C. P. Chap pell, an experienced mercantile man, brings a strong line of goods to town. P. S. Eaves, a longtime Plains resident, expects a prosperous future. readers are urged to watch Leader ads for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Eaves & Co
C. P. Chappell
P. S. Eaves
Plains
J. E. Stokes Moves to Town for Lovington Auto Shop Post
J. E. Stokes arrives with his family this week and assumes a new position at the Lovington Auto Shop, settling into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stokes
Lovington
Levgton Rapidly Grows With New Buildings
Lovington's growth accelerates as the L. O. F. hall 24 by 60 feet and four anti rooms rises, the D. W. Barker project 24 by 80 feet near the hotel proceeds, Dr A A Dearduff and others expand offices and stores while locals invest in eggs and poultry prospects. Charley McGonagill returns from Kansas City improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levington
Bank Buiding
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
W. O. W. Circle
Breatorians
D. W. Barker
Recent Cool Wave Over the Plains
A report notes a cool spell over the Plains chilling fruit in bloom while grass grows rapidly for grazing. Growers rely on smudge pots to protect fruit as February and March bring brief warmth followed by April frosts, hoping some crops survive for a bountiful harvest.
Farmers Ready Land for Planting in Town Visit
J A Cooper in town today says land is being prepared for planting as soon as it dries. Local residents welcome the message and wish farmers a productive year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cooper
Hotel Arrivals and Real Estate Ad From Carlsbad NM
A local Carlsbad New Mexico notice lists hotel arrivals including E E Hackett Edgar Hackart C C Heacock N Nevenger R Q Adams O Z Finley Roswell W G McArthur and Earnest Best King. It advertises patented homesteads for sale with land descriptions cash and time prices and commissions, urging interested owners to contact W H Merchant & Co Real Estate Agents Carlsbad NM.
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E. E. Hackett
Carlsbad
Edgar Hackart
C. C. Heacock
N. Nevenger
R. Q. Adams Ox
O. Z. Finley Roswell
W.G. McArthur
Earnest‘Best King
W. H. Merchant & Co
Carlsbad New Mexico
Lovington to gain waterworks with new tower and pipes
Mr Yoakum arrived from Midland with three teams carrying piping and a 200 barrel reservoir for Lovington waterworks. They unloaded at the auto shop and will work next week laying main street pipes and installing hydrants. The auto shop is praised for supporting the project.
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Yoakum
Midland
Lovington
Arbor Day Bank Change Causes Town Change
Arbor Day observed with bank closure and altered business hours leaving town short of change. Merchants brace for handling holiday disruptions and note appreciation for banking accommodations once normal operations resume.
Township 15 homestead filings attract local settlement rush
Residents in Township 15 Range 37 filed on their homesteads this week after the seventh of the month. Settlers have 90 days to complete filing, and officials warn others not to miss the deadline to avoid land disputes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Ansley
Levgton
A. Jackson
A. A Dearduff
Shepard
F. G. Shepard
F. E. Beckwith
Claud Creighton
Charley McGonagill
Kansas City
Rat “F Ely
Arbor Day
Township
W. F. Brenng
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