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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
2
Second class matter notice for Lovington New Mexico paper announces weekly publication serving the Plains country. It notes the ginners association growing busier on non planting of cotton and urges readers to buy cotton goods before next year’s crop rolls around.
State game wardens warn that hunting rabbits and coyotes not on the protected game list requires a license. Deputies report hunters aiming for rabbits and wolves have killed protected game, and wardens may demand licenses in all cases. Lakewood Progress reports the instructions.
Governor McDonald issues December 4 proclamation declaring a quarantine against all cattle shipments into New Mexico from any state Canada or Mexico. In transit loads that cannot be redirected must be held for inspection and release.
National Convention of Ginners in Memphis Tennessee January 1 and 2 1915 may discuss nailing up each gin after half the 1914 bale output and other measures to lift lint and seed prices. Delegates elected from all states. reduced travel rates available through Dec 31. Midland Editorial Board urged to publish and assist.
The state has applied for the survey of several sections in townships 14-8, 15-8 and 5-6-7, across ranges 31-E and 32-E, under the act of August 18 184. A sixty day period follows, after which unselected land may be disposed under law. The notice does not affect adverse appropriation rights or settlements. Dated Santa Fe December 1, 1914, Governor W C McDonald.
Notice of survey covering sections in township 138 east range 33 and township 12 south range 33 bh, with the states exclusive right to select for sixty days proven August 18 1894. After expiration, remaining land may be disposed under general public land laws. The notice reserves existing adverse claims and rights found prior. Daced at Santa Fe 2 of Des.
Notice to all parties interested of government lands described by township and range sections, including specific blocks in Twp 16 S R 34 B and Twp 17 S R 34 E, with dates and legal references. It asserts exclusive right of selection proven August 18 1894 and notes expiration of disapportion under various laws, dated Santa Fe December 1 1914, signed W C McDonald Governor.
The quarterly conference of the Methodist church will be held at the Presbyterian church Saturday and Sunday next. Presiding elder Rev. SE Alison is expected to attend.
Peter Radford argues distribution, not production, is the core issue in American agriculture. He asserts vast untapped idle land, strong world production gains, and stresses cooperative marketing as the remedy to ruinous competition and crop mortgages.
The Abilene chamber of commerce launches Scheme A urging every farmer in Taylor County to own 200 chickens three dairy cows and two brood sows. The note says small farmers who ship are advancing and the aim is full independence for the region's producers.
London reports the Allies and Germans in Belgium now number closely 700000 and 750000 respectively as the coast battle nears climax. King George's visit boosts British troops while mine-filled German trenches may be blown on withdrawal. East front updates stay unchanged.
Mrs Tue De Deaux and Mrs Murphey of Midland Texas sisters of Mrs Chas McGona gill visit at her home. Mrs McGonagill says they will stay for the holidays and invites them to spend the winter though she doubts they will accept since home is so near.
C C Pirtle promotes massage services in Lovington New Mexico and surrounding country. He is a graduate of Boon Institute of Massage Plainview and Sweet Water Texas with 25 000 treated and satisfied clients. Testimonials available. Office at Mr ALR Clard’s residence east of the schoolhouse. Phone 24.
In Eddy County District Court a suit between Frank B. Smith and Nellie M. Smith is pending to obtain a divorce on grounds of abandonment. Nellie M. Smith must appear by January 23, 1915 or a default judgment will be entered. Attorney S. D. Stennis Jr. Esquire, Carlabad, Eddy County NM, is counsel for the plaintiff. Clerk A. R. Quinn-Date November 30, 1914.
What-Next president Mrs. Melton and aides built a green and white “matrimonial ship” with Mise Hart and Mise Newman Shepard. They paraded it through streets to the post office, then secured the key from Mrs. Chappell and placed the ship inside the Melton ranch home for her return.
State of New Mexico filed in Roswell New Mexico a land selection list under acts of June 2 1898 and June 20 1910 covering 320 acres in S4 Sec 34 Twp 20 S Range 37 E New Mexico Principal Meridian Serial No 029497 Protest or contest allowed during publication period or any time after before final approval and certificate
The Tom Thumb wedding occurs at the church on the night of December eighteenth with minister Frank Tandy Flowergirk J D Graham and an array of attendants including Jessie Hart Rose Mary Eunice James Milton Price Hope Bingham and Johnnie May Eaves. A special readings and music program will accompany the event with admission prices of 10 and 25 cents.
The Roswell Morning News markets its AP Telegraph Service as the sole paper in the state providing global and local news. Subscription options list 50 cents monthly or 5 dollars yearly with advance payment. Mail orders to Roswell New Mexico.
Notice is given that Hamval Edington of Monument New Mexico holder of Hd E Serial 024374 filed intent to prove up three year claim for land described Section 31 32 Township 18S Range 37E NMPM before U S Commissioner Wm G MacArthur Monument NM by December 22 1914 Witnesses include James V Linam Boney Thorp Wilam T Gilmore Mack Morris all of Monument NM Emmett Patton Register Nov 20 to Dec 18
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