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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
Local business men of Lovington and surrounding country announce prizes for a Plains farm produce exhibit. Top overall prize is 7.50 with 5.00 and 2.60 for runners up, plus awards for canned products and a best dozen peaches either canned or fresh. First prize includes a one year subscription to the Lovington Leader, second prize six months. Bring entries to compete for prize money.
In the last two weeks four houses were moved from Knowles area to Levington for rent during the school term. J M Lay plans a two room house now under construction and may build two or three more before school opens. A school building is under way with adobies and timber ready, aiming to be ready for September. A new drug store is opening and more businesses are expected. Demand for housing will be high as every available house has two or three applicants.
The Rebekah Lodge No. 23 held a Monday night gathering at Odd Fellow Hall. After routine business, guests and members families enjoyed ice cream cake and lemonade. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music and select readings, ending with plans to meet again at Olive Branch in the near fuse.
Bob Glasscock and John Woods of Breckenridge Stevens County Texas visited A. Ellis and Leman Glascock in this place. They expressed pleasure with the country and indicated they may make it their future home after seeing the area and enjoying the climate.
Wesley McCallister as local agent for Ford cars accompanied J H Brown Jim Roden A J Scaff and E M Love to Roswell on Monday afternoon where a car load of new autos was received and driven back by Wednesday This marks about three carloads sold here in the past four months A dance at the new hall drew a large crowd Wednesday night Blacksmith S O Love was kicked by a mule last Friday injuring him mildly He will take a week off E Frice is busy digging a well southeast of town and Mr Mason.
D W Barger left the first of the week for an extended car journey to various destinations in Texas.
Lovington gears up for its fourth annual barbecue and picnic over Thursday to Saturday August 4 5 and 16 with western sports bronco busting calf branding goat racing and horse racing plus barbecue dinners on the first two days. Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy prizes and reunite with friends in a festive plains celebration.
P. A. Carr and family of Stanton Texas arrived to prospect for a few days and stay for the picnic. They report crops in good condition around Stanton. W. J. Brennand visited town on Monday en route to his ranch near Roswell, returning Thursday, noting everything in good condition on the ranch.
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