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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
4
The Lovington Leader edited by Inez A Harrington and Cecil F Kindel serves Lovington New Mexico. Published weekly every Friday from a second class office with Plains country reach and subscription pricing information listed.
Notice records indicate multiple filings at the Roswell New Mexico land office in 1916. Claimants include William S. Boliver of Stanbro Charles B. Vanamber of Koewler William Forte and William H. Porte with final hearings set for April 5 1916 at 4 p.m. Witnesses listed.
Lawmaker from Mississippi proposes using the Cotton Fund Tax to compensate ex Confederate soldiers and their families. The plan envisions 100 million dollars secured from seized cotton assets now in Treasury, with $500 to each widow or orphan and $30 monthly for life, echoing postwar restitution.
The Baptist Ladies Aid held a supper and sundaes event last Saturday afternoon from 2 o clock at Levin with fried oysters soup cakes and coffee. Attendees contributed a sum of money and are urged to attend again next Saturday afternoon at similar hours to duplicate the successful appeal.
The note endorses J S Eaves as Eddy County representative, citing his long residence, involvement in schools and local enterprises, and liberal support for community initiatives. It asserts Plainsmen should vote for him and trusts his promises to reflect local needs.
Townsend Prop in Lovington New Mexico advertises a full service eatery offering short orders fresh meat and bread at right prices. The notice emphasizes takeout and dine in with a broad menu and low prices.
G. E. McDonald state deputy of the W O W Circle spent a week in Roswell for recruiting. Twelve new members joined Thursday afternoon, bringing total membership to about 29 or 30. Names include Madams J D Hat Ancel Jewel Edith lardy Carrie Martin Mary C Brock Myrtle Kinde A A Dearduff Velma Kidd O B Rogers Hart Harper Miss Francis Cleghorn and Dr H H Gallatin.
Tit Bla SHOW opens today at the Lovington Mercantile Co with a Great Sale inviting shoppers to visit and explore deals. The event promises reduced prices, special offers, and a chance to browse a wide assortment of goods.
A subscription drive aims to raise the first payment for a piano to be installed in the school auditorium. The instrument will be shipped once the initial funds arrive, with teachers planning entertainments to help raise the remainder. Dr W W Ditto and family recently moved to town and plan a four room bungalow used as a sanitarium for patients. Harry Morrison, a Roswell jeweler, is visiting to take orders for his line. Renewals include Lee Newman Lovington Perry Andrews Lovington Ed Love Lovington W F Hoover Guthrie Okla I M Love Altus Okla G H Gowan Lovington IL A Willis Pearl N M and H Scott Lovington New subscribers Mrs Viola Newman Hagerman N M and Frank A F Hubbell Albuquerque NM.
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