15 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
1
The text notes rapid population growth since 1910 with an estimated 340000 inhabitants. It highlights irrigation projects mining road construction and eastward immigration building towns converting open land into farms laying roads telephones schools and markets. It mentions irrigation wells and improvements to infrastructure and industry shaping regional development.
A mild warm snow fell Monday night across the area, leaving about five inches of snow on the ground. Stockmen and farmers praise it, while roads remain muddy and the mail service continued to run on time. Ham Bishop and Carl Aber staged a ten round event, ending with Bishop winning.
Judge J and Attorney at Law of Texas opens a Land Office in Seminole Gaines County in U S Courts attention Wend will practice Court of the State where we sell the best shoes in the world R J and RS Sear Brand popular priced shoe of today T M Ancell's Store The bank is the financial heart of the community Upon its circulation depends your prosperity Do your part toward keeping it throbbing and we will do ours First Territorial Bank Levington NM
The Navy Department issued a brief stating the battleship Maine was blown up by an exterior charge between frames 28 and 30 on the port side. The blast ignited six inch reserve magazines A-14 M causing substantial detonation and the vessel’s destruction.
The Territorial Bank examiner John Jorene reported the bank in fine condition after a Friday visit. Locals praise the bank for steady customer support and leadership on the plains, noting it has aided many through hard times and reflects well on the town.
A box supper is planned for Christmas night at the church with a music recital by Mrs. J. W. Boyd to entertain attendees. Proceeds will benefit the church.
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