Western governors urge speedy settlement of public lands
The Western Governors Conference pressed for rapid disposition of public lands to extend state jurisdiction over all lands within borders. They reaffirmed last year’s platform and plan to submit further resolutions, led by Governors Spry Ammons and Haines, stressing laws on land disposal as key to future state prosperity and equal footing for newer states.
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Denver
Attes
William Spry
Ammons
Colorado
John M. Haines
Idaho
Stock Growers Oppose Kent Grazing Bill in Colorado
The Colorado Stock Growers Association adopted resolutions in convention opposing the Kent grazing bill before Congress. They argued the measure would bar actual settlers from the state.
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Denver
Colorado Stock Growers Association
Kent
Congress
Plainview Pointers on Taxes and Land Seeks
Local letter laments high taxes and uneven assessments citing visible disparities with neighbors. Calls for universal property listings to ensure fair county funding. Mentions land seekers and recent filings by commissioner Hib bits with specific sections and ranges. Ends mid sentence about H E Proctor of Plains moving to a new location.
Lovington Looks Forward to Annual Fair and Mass Meeting
Lovington plans an annual fair to stay, with a mass meeting of farmers, cattlemen and business folks to be held soon. A committee will fix the date, aiming for June nineteenth to avoid conflicts and coincide with Clay Magonigill's roping contest. Local land rental and future grazing land plans are noted as organizers seek suitable sites.
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Lovington
Commercial Or
Boon Mendis
Commercial Club of
Clay MaGonigill
Bounty Rush for Coyotes and Lobos Drives Receipts Up
Hundreds of scalps arrive at the county clerk’s office as high prices and good pelts spur bounty payouts. So far 150 receipts issued for mainly coyotes, eight for lobos, with last year’s bounty values set at 11.25 dollars for lobos and 1.50 for coyotes.
Plains Fighting Cocks Thrill Local Audiences
John Thurman of Knowles returns from El Paso with a shipment of game cocks after a month selling them. He plans another batch in about ten days. The Plains cocks defeated the Vancouver British Columbia cocks in the recent contest.
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John Thurman
Knowles
el Paso
Plains
Vancouver
B. C
Notice of Public Land Claim By Troy L Bullard in New Mexico
Notice is given that Troy L Bullard of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to prove up a three year land claim for the parcel described in Serial No 02406 on Dec 14 1910. The proof will be before Ed M Love U S Commissioner at Lovington New Mexico on May 15 or 16. Witnesses Doc Townsend Oscar H Greene Joe Lynch Clarence Howard reside Lovington Knowles New Mexico. T. C. Tillotson Register.
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Interior
T S
Rosswell
Troy L Bullard
Lovington
W.m
Radke
Ut-E
Ed. M. Love
N M
Isiglé
Doc Townsend
Oscar H. Greene
Knowles
N.M
Joe Lynch
Clarence Howard
N. M
Notice For Pubdiaven OSS Department Of The Interior
Notice is hereby given that Charles A Aldridans of Knowles on Nov 22 1910 made three year proof to establish claim to land in Township 71 NM PM. The witness list includes Charlie G Stiles John T Hawkins Doe Townsend Oscar H Greene T Tillotson. Confirmation before Edward M Love US Commissioner in Levington on May 14. Also a note about a borrowed block and tackle and a request for its return and payment for the ad.
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OSS
Charles A. Aldridans
Department of the Interior
Roswell
Charles A. Aridge
Knowles
Edward M Love
Uss
Levington
Lana Line
Dames
Charlie G. Stiles
John T Hawkins
Doe Townsend
Oscar H. Greene
Noag
T. Tillotson
Where Tax Money Goes In Eddy County
A county records extract shows how a one hundred dollar tax payment to Eddy County treasurer from Carlsbad precinct owner is allocated. It outlines disbursements and funded services, illustrating the flow of tax dollars from collection to expenditure and the balance remaining.
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Conty Board
Eddy County
Carlsbad
State Funds Hearings on Distribution of Taxes in Carlsbad
A detailed breakdown shows how a balance of 32.4 is distributed among county funds and state towns. The text notes the County Board’s resistance to tax cuts and the Supreme Court ruling upholding valuation increases for most property classes, except livestock and railroads.
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General County
State Board of Equalization
County Board
Supreme Court
State Board
Feterita grower offers seed orders after good local harvest
Ralph Hudson of Altus Oklahoma reports his feterita crop yielded about eighty bushels from eight acres with strong grain quality despite a dry year in 1013. He notes he can supply seed to area farmers and invites orders at his office, offering samples for inspection.
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Alys
Milo
Ralph Hudson
Altus
Oxia
Levington
Carlsbad Current Advocates Equal Tax Treatment
A Carlsbad Current article argues the board must scale taxes fairly after a state supreme court ruling. It contends equitable tax renditions will ensure equality before the law for all property owners.
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State Supreme Court
Carlsbad
Land Office Notice of 320 Acre Selection in New Mexico
Department of the Interior Roswell office lists a lands selection under an act of Congress. Serial No 028567 Et-2 Sec 13 T-188 R-86-E contains 320 acres. Protests against the selection may be filed during publication and up to final certificate on or before April 17 to May 15.
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Congress
New Mexico
Medical professionals listed for Lovington and Roswell area
Dr A A McDaniel physician and surgeon offers all calls answered at Noss 39 Lovington. Dr J E Rose dentist operates Suite No jket Bank Rhde Roswell with phone 25. National
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Jket Bank Rbhde
Roswell
No. National
State New Mexico Seeks Survey Rights in Granted Townships
Notice states the State of New Mexico applied for survey rights in multiple sections across townships 23 to 24 and ranges 35 to 37, seeking sixty days exclusive selection under an 1894 act. After sixty days, unselected lands may be disposed under general laws or public funds. Dated Santa Fe March 25, 19/4.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
A.D
Notice to Advertisers on Rates and Circulation
After February 1 rates rise to 75 cents per inch. Circulation has doubled by consolidation with the Plains News and space value is higher. The newspaper plans a spicy edition to please the public and aims for a thousand circulation by January 1915.
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Plains News
Methodist Dates First Sunday Midway and Beyond
Methodists schedule services across multiple towns with Sunday times and venues. Second quarterly meeting set for April at Allen's Chapel, conflicting with Baptist brethren. notice of potential change to time or place. W N Stith elected district conference delegate. J W Fristoe as alternate. district conference meets in April at Hager man. An evangelistic meeting begins April 25 with Brother Rocsettty anticipated to assist. attendance and prayers requested.
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View Prairie
St. al
Winge
Plainview
W. N. Stith
J. W. Fristoe
Hagerman
Eunire
Brotherocsett Ty
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Mr. Hibbits
Luke Thermal
Elsie Compsy
Haynes Mercer
H. E. Proctor
Lexus
Lovington Fair
J. O. Bingham
E. L. Williams
Taylor County
Texas
Jake
Troy L. Bullard
T. C. Tillotson
Pubdiaven
A. J. Terry
State of New Mexico
U.S. Land Office
Roswell, NM
Tilloton
A. A. McDaniel
J E Rose
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