12 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
A community discussion highlights irrigation needs and cautions about saloons. Residents argue liquor harms development, stressing lawful residents over claim holders while advocating prohibition to protect towns like Lovington. A public debate is planned for Sunday night.
Albuquerque anti sermon league state superintendent Rev Jee Seder will deliver a sermon lecture titled The Great Destroyer focusing on the destructiveness of liquor traffic to life and character and the benefits of Prohibition.
Notices in Lovington area report Rev Seder delivering sermons at 10 o'clock Sunday morning on King and 3 o'clock at Plainview. The piece urges neighborhood turnout to hear a discussion of the vital union and local matters. Also included are figures from the First Territorial Bank of Lovington showing assets and liabilities including real estate, cash, and total resources.
A community meeting concluded Tuesday night amid praise for participants from Seminole and nearby brethren. The group discussed windmill investment, casing, and repairs, thanking attendees for their cooperation and interest in the project.
A notary public Weeley McCallister swears that C. L. Creighton academy cashier certified the statement as correct on July 12, 1912. Notary commission expires May 31, 1913.
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