14 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
1
A long drought ends as rains spread from Friday evening to Tuesday night reviving grass and feed stocks across much of the plains. Farmers ready for summer planting expect improved markets, irrigation interest, and a stronger growth outlook if rains continue. Joyriders sheltered from the rain overnight Sunday as showers covered the area.
President Taft today signed a three year homestead bill expanding entrymen rights. It lowers required proof time from five to three years, allows five months absence per year, and reduces large claim acreage from sixty to forty acres. Representative Taylor of Colorado received the pen.
In a Santa Fe New Mexican piece the paper mocks readers about homestead immigration to Canada and upcoming land laws. It urges subscription to the Leader for legal updates and hints at widespread land law content for months.
C. £ Curtis, longtime Brennand Seminole shopman, will start an auto shop here on May 1. He is highly recommended and will serve local residents and nearby ranches with vehicle care and repairs.
Hon R F Love returns after three months away and has used his efforts to excuse the county on the Plains. He claims success in passing the bill through the house by an almost unanimous vote. Expats vow not to consider the bill this session, leaving it for next term which begins in January.
The Senate is urged to proceed with the bill as there is no opposition now. Mr. Love returns and is praised for the work he has done, signaling smooth passage ahead.
John Lambert of Lovington New Mexico, homestead entry holder, filed notice of intention to make Final Commutation Proof for S E 1 4 and S 28, Township 15 S Range 35 E N M P M. Hearing set before U S Commissioner Wesley McCallister in Lovington on July 23, 1912. Witnesses named Henry R Mathis John S Boyd Claude L Creighton Frank G Shepard all of Lovington.
The first state legislature of New Mexico adjourned at noon after a night of activity and ceremonial scenes. Both houses labored to finish measures on the Republican program, with a cheerful farewell as members and visitors anticipated seven months apart. Governor McDonald has six days to sign or veto measures.
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