22 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
1
A meeting of the stockholders of the canning factory is called for Saturday to appoint directors and officers for future business and the establishment of the factory. All interested in the factory’s future welfare are urged to attend.
The two houses fix by joint resolution the hour for nominations to United States senators. The presiding officer declares nominations in order and clerks call roll as names are entered. If more than one seat is open each ballot lists a vote for each office. Joint session compares nominations and, if agreed, announces the election. if not, a joint ballot follows.
The presiding officer names two tellers from each chamber and each chief clerk calls rolls for their house and senate. After a vote the lieutenant governor announces the result and the joint session ends. if no result the joint ballot continues until dissolution. The journals record the joint ballots and that the two houses met.
A lively Saturday night gathering at Prof J C Johnson’s residence drew a large young crowd. They played cross question with much laughter, enjoyed music, and heard Mrs Steward sing. Prof Johnson, recently ill, joined in the fun and all left with a happy memory of weekly get togethers.
Oscar Thompson from the ranch north of Ranger Lake returns with a report that his cattle are in fine condition, likely ready for market and grazing season ahead.
New Mexico cattle sanitary board members report a long winter behind them and expect a banner 1912. John R. Hicks of Santa Rosa, W. W. Cox of Organ, and B. F. Pankey describe favorable snow rain and moisture, lush grass, increased buyer inquiries, and strong range prospects for the year ahead.
The Borah three year homestead bill remains unfinished business after Wednesday. The house is expected to pass the bill and the president to approve it despite opposition from the interior department. Persistent questions surround the act as supporters believe it will ultimately succeed.
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