Tax Assessor Schedules 1914 Property Assessments
Eddy County New Mexico officials announce tax assessment offices open January and February 1914. Dates and towns listed for in person renders with penalties of 25 percent for late or missing filings. Carlsbad home office open to all precinct residents. Artesia News praised for Christmas booster edition with Pecos Valley scenes.
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Iovington
Pearl
Carlsbad
The
Artesia News
Pecos Valley
Why boys leave home and the danger to small towns
An editorial argues that urban growth drains money and people from rural towns, urging parents to value home commerce. Citing census data from 1880 to 1910, it warns that cityward migration harms rural opportunity and family happiness, aiding metropolitan expansion. Deming Headlight.
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Cies
Chicago
United States
Parcel Post Increasing Rapidly in Chicago
Chicago reports a Christmas rush pushing parcel post to 215 tons daily and 10 million stamps sold in the first ten days. The city handles about 8 million parcel post packages monthly, up from 3 million the previous January, with five motor trucks deployed to speed delivery and reduce congestion.
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Chicago
Fort Worth
Ten Dollar Land in the Plains State Stock Economy
The article argues land on the plains should not sell below five dollars an acre given cattle and stock profits. It forecasts $3.00 per acre return from a 10 acre unit and $10.00 potential with full ranching, dairy, and railroad growth. It notes a congressional bill to homestead 640 acres and urges farmers to stay and help develop the country.
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Nestor
United States
Congress
Furgeson
Kiddy
Chaves
Lovington Gro. & Dry Goods Co New Year greeting
A brief New Year greeting from Lovington Gro. and Dry Goods Co. wishing readers a happy, prosperous year and asking for continued trade in the coming months.
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lLovington Gro. & Dry Goods Co
Thanking Subscribers and Advertisers for New Year
We thank all subscribers and patrons for a year of support. Special gratitude to Lovington star keepers and our heaviest advertisers for their business and gifts. We wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and promise to improve the Leader paper this year.
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Lovington
Xeas
The Peoples Store Sells Shirts Shoes Hats at Big Discount
The Peoples Store announces a large sale on shirts shoes hats and clothing. Customers can save on apparel and accessories across multiple brands during the event. The promotion highlights substantial price cuts and limited stock.
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The
Peoples Store
Christmas Tree Delights Lovington Crowd
On Christmas Eve Lovington drew a large crowd for the town event. A 4x4 handmade pine tree stood tall with bored holes and 2x2 limbs, trimmed with paper leaves, insel cord, and ornaments. The tree held presents from top to bottom as a short program preceded the gift handoff.
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Lovington
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