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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
1
A compact review surveys nations and regions through concise prose, highlighting geopolitical shifts, cultural threads, and historical currents shaping global dynamics across continents. It traces influences from economies, borders, and diplomacy to everyday life in varied locales.
Western Union dispatches report widespread turmoil as Greece declares martial law with Bulgaria allying to Germany and Austria. British ships Halizone and Thorpwood sunk, Londons Zeppelin raid kills and injures dozens, while Belgrade falls to a 156,000 strong Austrian German force.
Western New Mexico reports crop estimates from the Bureau of Crop Estimates via the Weather Bureau. Corn state forecast Oct 1 is 2,890,000 bushels, with price 75 cents per bushel. oats state forecast 2,160,000 bushels, price 62 cents. United States corn 2,031,000,000 bushels. oats 1,520,000,000 bushels. barley 276,000 barrels. Prices reflect regional and national year‑ago comparisons.
In Magdalena to Socorro travel, a car overturned trapping occupants. Dan Archuleta suffered a fractured skull and is expected to die. A Gutierrez sustained grave internal injuries. Steve Zimmerley was badly hurt when the vehicle, driven by Zimmerly, overturned and pinned them beneath.
Santa Fe reports Mrs. Alice Gallinger Morley granddaughter of United States Senator Gallinger files for divorce from Sylvanus Griswold Morley in the district court alleging desertion and abandonment. She seeks $100 monthly alimony and support for their young daughter.
Lucius J. Hightower a Silver City teamster killed his wife with a shotgun at Tyrone copper camp and entered a guilty plea at the preliminary hearing held in Tyrone.
The New Mexico Sheep Sanitary Board faces sharp resolutions from the State Wool Growers Association urging lawmakers to place practical sheep men on the board. Speeches by Frank A. Hubbell U S Senator T B Catron H O Bursum and others supported the measure. Edward M Otero was elected president of the association amid ongoing friction with the board over state administration of the sheep industry.
Roswell's dairy stock exhibition at the State Livestock and Products Exposition valued at about 22000 dollars. A bull is listed at 5000 dollars, a state record cow is noted, and fifty registered Jerseys total 10000 dollars.
A man faced a police court on charges of abusing his team and using loud profane speech on the street. A witness described the defendant’s harsh talk toward the horses, and a cross examination drew a laugh as the witness admitted the language would be unsuitable for a minister yet would be “ranged different” in form.
Judge Parry recounts Choate meeting with Sam Weller defending a theft on a ship. A turned state witness testified Choate’s client allegedly orchestrated the robbery. The witness recalled Choate asked what the man said and the reply cited a Boston man named Choate who would help if caught with the money.
A group of young women discuss their ages. One says others guess her younger than she is, and another agrees noting the effect after hearing her talk. The exchange reveals social perceptions based on speech and appearance.
A farmer remarks that a summer boarder provides relief from bossy hired hands. He notes a boarder is often more easygoing and less faultfinding than regular workers on the farm.
A dialogue hints at Dick acting shy in public but bold in private. The speakers tease his behavior when unseen, suggesting a hidden, perhaps flirtatious, side revealed away from others.
A columnist warns that many so called golden opportunities are merely plated and shallow. The piece argues against chasing shiny promises and urges scrutiny of true value behind appealing pitches.
Canada’s mineral production for 1914 totaled 128 million and change dollars, totaling 128,475,499 in value. The report highlights significant output across metals and minerals, reflecting national industrial activity during the year.
A furious customer accuses a barber of selling a false hair-restorer that promised to return him to his original hair. The barber retorts that it only removed what little hair he had, leaving him bald as the pavement. The exchange ends with the quip that most people are born bald.
The speaker notes Carrie is practical and cautious about love. Instead of waiting for a visit to Seaside she becomes engaged before leaving and arranges weekly visits for her fiancé. This twist shows unconventional restraint guiding romance.
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