10 May 1912
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
1
Governor William C. McDonald designates Sunday May 12 1912 as a day to honor mothers urging citizens to wear white ribbons or carnations and perform acts of devotion for living or honoring deceased mothers in the state executive proclamation.
In a letter from Senator Borah to Mrs E. W. Krusee, Washington means the Three Year Homestead Bill has passed both houses and awaits conference. It would keep the three year term, apply to all homesteads, allow up to four or five months absence, and reduce the minimum acreage from eighty to forty, aiding settlers with moderate means. The Artesia Advocate notes anxiety over final proofs and mentions many homesteaders arriving to settle, while critics worry about cultivation demands and feasibility for average settlers.
The write up praises national well being with good health and arable land, highlighting irrigation as a bright future. It notes contentment replacing restlessness and credits solid families who understand the value of toil and steady work.
New safety measures will make transatlantic travel safer as liners now carry enough lifeboats to save all aboard. wireless warnings will be heeded and captains urged to slow in fog or danger. crossing the Atlantic will be accepted under conditions that minimize danger.
Our small Canning Factory's success sparks interest from Dlas Texas El Paso Albuquerque and towns between Amarillo and Pecos as buyers seek thousands of cases. The plant has expanded plans and may double last year’s output but demand still outpaces supply. Lakewood Truck & Fruit Growers Association offers to broker excess goods at two percent if output meets Pecos Valley standards.
Orland Ellis and G W Blake traveled to Carlsbad this week, details not disclosed in the readable text.
Doc Rooney, a sheep ranchman, was in town yesterday as sheep shearing begins in full force signaling the start of the busy season for local flocks.
Local ad states prices for any item to beat rivals with a pledge not to be undersold. The message invites customers to compare and shop, emphasizing value and availability from Ausley and Robinson.
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