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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes changes to the 1862 Homestead Act making title possible after three years occupancy, allow five months absence yearly, and reduce cultivation area. Western legislators led the reforms to attract settlers and curb migration to Canada, which has drawn about 100000 Americans annually.
The text notes limited gains from the free homes law but argues that any effort to settle remaining lands is praiseworthy and deserves support. It frames the policy as uneven but valuable for expanding occupancy.
A general rain drenched the lower Pecos Valley from Roswell to Pecos and into the plains, with uneven distribution. Heavy showers occurred in Carlsbad while nearby La Huerta stayed dry, and locales near Black River saw two hours of rain around the Smith homestead. A lighter, wide-spread rain Monday night eased drought for stockmen and farmers, boosting pasture growth beyond canal land.
Local shop Ausley and Robinson invites customers to compare pricing and promises not to be under sold. Call or visit for merchandise and price quotes.
Citizens claim about 6600 dollars in right of way notes and sue Coschene Winters and other stockholders to force payment of debts on the roadbed and to secure damages for alleged failure to build the line to Hope. Lawyers note contract terms and corporate capital requirements as potential levy points.
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