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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
5
Lovington news notes a big anniversary picnic and views from town, with mentions of the Confederate veterans meet on Aug 25, upcoming trips to Albuquerque for Miss Mayme Hart, and local business updates on the Lovington Mercantile building. The piece cites the Lovington Brass Band plans, car traffic from surrounding towns, and vendor promos for Star Drug Co. sweet shop and Holt’s services.
A fragmented caption describes Our business houses and auto-filled streets. The panel recalls Pride Progress and Prosperity as a town motto on the plains, noting the community’s effort to be the best and to grow despite a small crowd.
Lovington announces its Seventeenth annual fair with 1500 cash prizes across goat roping calf branding bucking contests and more. The event runs Aug 24–25 1946 at the town fair grounds with electric lights and modern amenities and plans to draw visitors from eastern New Mexico and beyond.
The program lists goat roping rules and multiple events including quarter mile dash steel races and rodeo contests. Prizes range from 5 to 60 dollars with entry fees from 2 to 15 dollars and dates set for August 24th 1916.
Last Tuesday in Lovington Mr. Glascock and Miss Nellie Eppes wed in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Beauchamp. Afterward Dick Powers and Miss Mary Eaves plus Miss Mary Love attended a reception before the couple traveled to Midland and San Angelo to visit relatives. The wedding party included Mrs. C A Davis and Miss Minnie Reusel who were returning from family visits. Sumter showers continue to refresh the plains around Lovington.
A damaged electoral notice lists candidates and offices for Artesia Lovington Carlsbad and surrounding New Mexico areas. It names positions including District Attorney Sheriff County Clerk Assessor Treasurer Surveyor Probate Judge and three County Commissioner districts with partial names such as Dr. MOP Skeen Dow Swigart Mann and Motkine.
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