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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
3
El Paso May 17 The Artesia to El Paso short line railway is revived. A party of engineers will take the Geld in a few days to survey the proposed route. Cross sections and levels will be made by the engineering corps. Promoters plan to finance the Pecos Valley line this year.
Birdie Switzer files a contest to cancel Talbert McKinney's homestead entry Serial No 019959 for sections in township 16S range 36, alleging abandonment for over two years. McKinney must answer within twenty days after the fourth publication or risk cancellation without hearing. T. C. Tillotson, Register.
In a brief town notice the speaker urges residents of Levington North Africa to circulate money locally to boost prosperity. The message emphasizes mutual duty to keep funds within the Teritoria economy and support local merchants.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Roswell New Mexico dated April 12 1912 announces Tim G Stinebaugh of Pearl New Mexico who filed a homestead entry May 15 1907 for section 34 township 35 east New Mexico meridian seeks final five year proof to establish land claim in Monu ment New Mexico on May 28 1912 witnesses James B Jones Nathan C Robert Ewart Alston James C A Smith all of Pearl New Mexico T C Tillotson.
Land Office Romwell NM April 10 1912 notices Ad am C Markley of Lovington NM who filed January 13 1911 for a homestead entry serial 024250 N W 1 4 Section 20 Township 16 S Range 37 E and amended to northeast 1 4 seeks final computation proof before US Commissioner Wesley McCallister in Loving ton NM on April 28 with officials Arch D Wood Lee Haywood Joe Lynch listed as registrars.
Del la Cochran of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to make Final Commutation Proof for a homestead entry dated September 2 1910 Serial No 023353 NE 14 of Section 10 Township 16 S Range 37 E NM P M. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Wesley McCallister Lovington NM on June 18 1912. Names Lois H Talbert Courtney Lovejoy John W Lepture Ostia A Pruit all of Lovington NM.
The New Mexico Democratic convention endorsed Champ Clark for president with eight delegates instructed to vote as a unit. A factional fight occurred over McDonald and Wilson Harman positions, ending with Clark backing resolutions and a strong Clark sentiment shown by a 225 to 86 vote on the minority report.
Pecos Valley News reports lawmakers move to amend the constitution striking section 1 that requires knowledge of English to hold public office. The measure aims to remove linguistic qualification and open candidacy to broader applicants.
Land Dice Roswell N M May 17 1942 notice states Robert E L Estes Covington NM holder of homestead entry dated November 11 1910 serial 023809 for multiple lots and parcels in section township and range files for final five missioner in Loving ton NM on July 5 1912 with entry details provided
The Leader centers on the Plains region focusing on local development and community interests. It emphasizes governance, infrastructure, and civic projects aligned with regional priorities and public welfare.
The statement stresses close contact with changes in homestead laws and information of interest to residents. It notes ongoing efforts to keep Homestead people informed about relevant updates.
The alert cites fear of the US Land Office and warns that land advertising will receive special attention from officials, signaling heightened scrutiny and possible action on parcels in question.
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