Beall Proposes New Northwest Railroad From Fort Worth
Colonel Fred A. Beall announces a $30 million rail project backed by a foreign syndicate to build a 1500 mile line from Fort Worth to Albuquerque. He has purchased 320 acres north of the Trinity River for terminals and yards and aims to begin construction soon with rapid progress once funds are available. He plans building in both directions along the survey route and expects European backing after a New York conference. Worth Record
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Europe
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Locals Seek New Mexico Settlers Near Lovington
Editor notes readers should send word on promising settlers and homes around Lovington Plainview and nearby areas in Chaves and Eddy counties. Mentions Mrs Kimp painting her house Mira Tisdale visiting Mrs Crockett near Lovington and a group including Dr Henry and Eubanks planning to move to the area in May or June by auto. Gardner couple has left Roswell.
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General Rain Falls Over the Plains
The report notes widespread rain over the plains with rainfall expected in spring and summer areas. Farmers prepare tools and some crops have already been planted while grass improves and livestock prospers across the country.
Dance and social evening ends with supper at hotel
Report notes a well attended late night event with lively dancing led by Claire Kyle praised as the most energetic. Three couples from Carlsbad drove out in an auto. Mrs Gaither recovering from pneumonia. Community health generally good with a few cases of La Grippe. Sheepmen busy with clipping. Correspondent.
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Claire Kyle
Carlsbad
Monument Locals Goat Roping Contest Winners
The May 7 8 event in Monument featured a goat roping contest with cash prizes. George Weir won first, Art Weir second, and O J Brown took third in the main event. Amateur roping saw Winford May and Walter Pedlers place top, with results repeated May 8 alongside other amateur placers. A hall dance ran May 6 7 and 8.
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George Weir
Art Weir
O. J. Brown
Seminole
Winford May
Eunice
Walter Pedlers
Carlsbad
Plainview Struggles and Local Developments
Farmers plant feed after rains while Plainview gains a post office named McDonald five miles north. Local figures like LoL Bigham Walter Stringer and the Stringers visit Roswell. Talks of a cotton gin spark activity with a new commercial club formed.
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McDonald
We Are Headquarters for Stoves and Heaters WH
We are headquarters for stoves and heaters. Prennand.
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Prennand
Ausley and Robinson Offer Competitive Prices
Ausley and Robinson advertise low prices on a range of goods and promise no undercutting. Customers urged to compare and save while supplies last.
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Ausley and Robinson
Party at Miss Mary Faves home cheers local youth
P S Eevee hosted a lively party for young folks last Saturday at their new home. A crowd enjoyed games music and several songs, ending about eleven with compliments to Miss Mary Faves for a delightful evening.
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P. S. Eevee
Sever
Mary Faves
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