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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
A compact digest of world affairs in concise paragraphs. Reports focus on international events, diplomatic moves, and economic developments shaping global relations across major nations and regions.
World war in Europe advances as Austro German forces claim forts near Novogeorgievsk fall while Russian forces repel German thrusts to Viadova. Carranza denies Mexican outrages and Wilson approves a peace appeal draft. Naval actions include Ramsey Meteor U 12 losses. Zeppelin raids kill and ships burn.
Washington reports the United States is harvesting the largest wheat crop in history, maybe reaching a billion bushels. USDA estimates on August 1 place total wheat at about 966 million bushels, with detailed forecasts for winter and spring wheat and other crops alongside.
Colorado Springs reports Cresson Gold Mining Company paid 1,050,000 in dividends for Q1 with similar estimates for Q2. Extra dividends totaled 1,000,000, surpassing the company’s capitalization, while high grade ore shipments and a new extension of the Treasurer Chamber ore body boost outlook. management denies declaring a new strike, calling it an extension.
Elizabeth City resident Josiah Hinton, aged 105, remains mentally sharp and enjoys whisky, tobacco, and current events, according to local profiles highlighting his long life and habits.
A Census Bureau bulletin estimates Colorado’s total wealth at about 2.396 billion dollars, or 2785 dollars per person, higher than the national average of 1965 dollars. Real property, livestock, machinery, and railroads are among the listed components with varying valuation.
C L Redfield of Chicago told the International Purity Congress that men should be fathers from 0 to 70 instead of 2 to 30 arguing that late fatherhood fosters morality and greatness. He said penitentiaries fill with those born to underage parents and child marriages breed future crime.
An advice note promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women during and after pregnancy. It urges preparation to reduce nervous strain and health shocks, claiming the product helps women become normal, healthy and strong. It invites readers to write for confidential guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
A Blackwell story in the Ardmoreite recounts a woman who owed two cents to a mail order house. To pay, she obtained a money order from the local express agent, paying seven cents total when adding three cent fee and two cent stamp, illustrating a tiny debt's costly collection.
The Springfield Republican questions exporting nearly a billion bushels of new U S wheat this year. It asks whether exporting the surplus could prolong the war and urges consideration of domestic needs and strategic impact.
A traveler recounts landing abroad and attempting to use a car as a hotel in a humorous misstep. The Boston Transcript notes the odd scenario reflecting early 20th century travel quirks and urban lodging gaps.
A reader recounts long heart trouble blamed on coffee and reports quick relief after switching to Postum. He notes many friends quit coffee for Postum and praises its flavor when prepared properly. Product details cite two forms and prices from Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
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