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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
2
Inez A Harrington and Cecil E Kindel entries indicate second class mail matter dated February 1 1910 at Lovington New Mexico. The periodical is published weekly devoted to Lovington and the Plains country with a subscription price of 1.06 dollars per year.
The Galveston port shows 46 freight steamers awaiting export loading and 870,885 bales of cotton plus wheat have been shipped this season. The Turkish fleet warned an American ship with mines and the British fleet signaled a heave to near Colon. A legal search right is noted if a neutral ship resists. The sheep industry grows in the Valley and mountains with 60,000 head from Albuquerque’s “Sheep King” ranges. Texas and Mexican farmers hold meetings to discuss future crops, stock raising, and prices, urging farmer gatherings and expert talks.
The six year old son of W W Bolch at Midway was kicked in the head by a pony when a maize stick startled the animal. The blow fractured the skull. A three year old brother fetched help while the father rushed from Lubbock and the child received medical care. The doctor reported the boy conscious Monday and improving for his age.
After days of sun residents awoke to rain on the roof then a light snow on Wednesday morning the second of December. The light fall evokes thoughts of wintertime as the workweek begins.
A report by George H Shaw of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry shows over 40 billion pounds of meat inspected in eight years, with more than 179 million pounds condemned by the Federal Meat Inspection Service, illustrating the law’s impact.
General Villa arrives at the City of Mexico at the head of 25 000 troops on December 1st vowing to restore peace not seek revenge and pledging protection for foreigners and foreign property.
Hobbs celebrates a yearly Thanksgiving with a fine dinner and an hour long program led by Miss Edith Chapland. Local farm produce, including a 5 1 2 lb sweet potato by Steve Taylor, is shown. School enrollment rises. staff changes include Mr. Wallace moving closer to school and Mrs. Manning relocating. Phillip Thorp heads to Texas to aid farmers before returning to school. Rabbit club meets on the fourth. Sunday school at 2:30 led by Superintendent Mr. Earnest Byers.
Chaves county land will be opened to entry on December 15 under a Roswell land office order. The parcels cover six townships totaling 192 full sections west and southwest of Tatum. The Plains Democrat notes the land ranges from grassy to sandy, urging hopeful settlers to file before the 15th to avoid land grabbers.
The article laments European conflict crippling cotton, reporting an American war loss near 400 million dollars and a ransom on each bale entering European ports. It urges cooperative marketing, storage systems, and federal action to stabilize farmers and credit.
A late 19th century piece lists maxims for living to 100 from Sir James Sawyer. It covers sleep on the right side, open windows, a door mat, bed position, body temperature baths, morning exercise, moderate meals, fat intake, avoiding intoxicants, pets, country living, water and drains, changing work, short vacations, tempered ambition, and individualized health.
Frank B. Smith files for divorce against Nellie M. Smith in Eddy County District Court. Ground is abandonment by wife. Appearance required by January 2, 1915 else default judgment. Attorney 8. D. Stennis Jr. Esq. 18 Carlabad, Eddy. Clerk A. R. Quinn signs.
Notice is given that Hanival Edington of Monument NM filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his claim to lands described in his Hd.K serial 024374 in sections 31 and 32 township 18S range 4E. He will present witnesses James V Linam Boney Thorp William T Gilmore Mack Morris all of Monument NM before U.S. Commissioner Wm. G. MacArthur at Monument NM on December 22 1914. Emmett Patton Register.
November weather summary shows mean temperature 51 and a high of 75. Readings on the 7th and 14th record highs while the 17th and 19th show lows around 25 with light frost on 22 nights. Total precipitation 1.02 inches. 21 clear days, 5 partly cloudy, 4 cloudy. auroras observed on the 30th. winds from the North and East.
Ed Love and family with Mr Fred Vineyard of Altus Oklahoma return from a visit to homefolk. He reports more cotton than money in parts of Oklahoma but optimistic the crop will ease debts. They drove 375 miles in 24 hours, returning to the livery business with the car that always comes back.
The Medothist Ladies Bazaar is scheduled for December 18 and 19. The notice highlights upcoming shopping and fundraising opportunities hosted by the group.
John D. Graham of Lovington N M filed for final five year proof to establish land claims on sections 33 township 16 8 Rye 36 E NM PM. Notices were given by the U S Land Office Roswell with hearings in Lovington NM on December 2 1914 before Commissioner E M Love. Names of witnesses listed include Robert F Love Archie D Wood Robert E L Estes Leman J Glascock all of Lovington NM.
The State of New Mexico under federal acts has filed selection lists at the Roswell Land Office. List Nov 2754 includes Serial 029497 for 320 acres in Mer. 320 acres in S34 T20 R37E N M Mer. Protests or contests may be filed during publication or afterward before final approval and certificate. Emmett Patton, Register. Nov 20, Dec 1.
The newspaper announces its role as the official paper for the State Cattle Sanitary Board and will publish estray advertisements. Lost cattle taken up by state inspectors will be advertised with brand and sale date, aiding stockmen. Subscription costs are 50 cents monthly or $5.10 yearly in advance.
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