Plains Singing Convention at Midway Features Dinner and Strong Singing
The Plains singing convention at Midway last weekend drew visitors from Plainview Midway King and Independence. Four classes performed two songs apiece while a large on the ground dinner was served both days. The banner went to Independence for the next round as Midway hosted a well received event with cordial welcomes and ample food.
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Midway
Independence
Plainview
King
Hope district petitions new Mexico county status
The Pecos Valley News notes a large Hope district petition to create a new New Mexico county. Hon. Hugh Gage will present it to the legislature after traveling by auto from Artesia to Carlsbad to align boundaries and timing. Support includes Dr. Doepp and Mr Cage with Florence Love possibly favoring the move.
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New Mexico
of Hope District
Hugh Gage
Legislative Assembly
State of
Gage
Artesia
Carlsbad
Doepp
Cage
Florence Love
Eddy Count
Hope
Penasco
Eddy County
Pecos Valley
Historic US Homestead Residency Provisions From 1912 Act
The text outlines residency requirements for homestead filings, including three years of actual residence, allowances for short absences, and conditions under which land may revert to the government. It also notes exceptions for certain older entries and the application of a six months residence rule to all homesteads, with Senate passage noted on February 5, 1912.
Amendment to Homestead Statutes Requires Three Year Wait
The act amends sections 2291 and 2297 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. It states that no certificate or patent shall be issued until three years after the entry date. If the entry maker dies, the widow or heirs or devisees inherit the rights, with the process continuing as described in the text.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Hope County Movement Proposed Shaping New County
Tuesday mass meeting in Hope crowd endorsed plans to form a new Hope County carved from parts of Chaves, Eddy and Otero counties. Enthusiastic attendees backed placing Hope on the state map as the first new county seat.
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Hope
Chaves
Eddy
Otero
Lovington Drama Audience Delighted by The Daughter of the Desert
The Lovington Comedy Company presented The Daughter of the Desert last night to a delighted crowd. Ma ry Eaves led as the heroine aiding the sheriff played by W. Beck as cowboys abducted her lover. Newma Shepard drew laughs with song.
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Lovington Comedy Company
West
Mary Eaves
W. Beck
Mr. Moore
George Shepard
Henry Eaves
Henry
Newma Shepard
Mr. Creighton
Eliza Graham
Gladys Dewhirst
Miss Wier
Local Talent Mr Crow Leads Intermission Music
Between acts the program featured fine songs and music by local performers led by Mr Crow.
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Mr. Crow
Ancell's Store Announces New Dry Goods Line and Prices
Ancell guarantees satisfaction or money back. New Dry Goods arrive with right prices. Visit Ausley & Robinson for shelf hardware furniture and coffins. Best hams two cents per pound. Ancell's Store.
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T. M. Ancell
Ausley & Robinson
Ancell’s
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the Plains Singing Convention
People of Independence
Charles G. Bennet
County of Hope
Boyd
Lovington
Artesia Nursery
W. T. Lay
N. M
O. McCaslin
M’g’r. Tex
The
Carlsbad Automobile Co
U.S. Mail
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