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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
5
Mrs F H Jon of the Canada Red Cross urged support for the Liberty loan drive at a luncheon for 150 Rotary Kiwanis and Lawyers clubs. Attendees pledged 63000 in bonds and many doubled their subscriptions after her appeal.
Roswell committee mobilized to raise 1500 dollars for the Ozark highway through Roswell. The group reports encouragement and expects to meet the goal soon. In Pecos Valley oil news, Brown well near Artesia flowed oil after water shutoff, with 300 barrels per hour. Gres Western Oil plans tanks to handle the output on 35000 acres.
Miss Lota Kelly presented Colfax county high school with a service flag showing a star for each service member and a gold star for two deceased. Seventy seven names appear on the roll of honor since entering the service. Little Pinto project promotes an 80000 pound car as New Mexico advertisers begin casting. If the new mayor fails to promote Springer, Little Pinto will gain attention.
Public sale notices issued by the Commissioner of Public Lands describe land tracts in Grant and Roosevelt counties, Silver City and Deming areas, with Sale Nos 144 and 147 detailing acreages, improvements, and bid conditions. The notices specify bid deadlines, payment terms, forfeiture conditions, and required contracts, with multiple tracts offering various sizes and improvements.
The Commissioner of Public Lands will offer at public sale on Tuesday June 25 in Ft Sommer De Baca County New Mexico the described tracts including sections 2 7 18 and 38 with varying acreages and improvements. Terms require one fifth of bid and four percent advance, with balance via deferred payments. sale includes Santa Fe and Grant County Railroad Bond Fund land subject to stated conditions and potential rejection of all bids.
Notices outline public land sales in Luna and Socorro Counties New Mexico by the State Land Office. Tracts in various townships are offered separately with prices, improvements, and terms including four percent interest, deposits, and forfeiture rights.
Plaintiffs Mary Green and Jobein Green sue Hickman in Santa Fe County asserting false mortgage claims on described premises. They seek establishment of title and release of forged mortgages, alleging value over $2,000 and that representations were fraudulent. Court action seeks dismissal of claims and discharge of the mortgages with a court ordered release.
The Artesia Advocate reports high hopes for the debut year with expectations of a fulfilling start and a generous yield of sweet potatoes, signaling optimism for local farmers and community markets.
The Mogollon Mines Co shipped 19 bars totaling about 24000 ounces of bullion plus concentrates to a smelter. March average daily tonnage was 105. A larger compressor is being installed at Johnson Mine by Socorro M and M Co. A power line will connect with the Silver City Park Brothers. Charles and John Parks were convicted of murder in the second degree in Grant County. They were linked to J. E. Schrimpster’s killing on October 31, 1917. Counsel may seek a new trial or appeal, with possible bond pending review by higher court. Silver City Enterprise notes local schools raised 798 in the War Savings Stamp drive. Miss Browns town led donors with SUS worth of stamps as the six week campaign concluded. Lordsburg Liberal
Fort Sumner Review reports county commissioners allocate 500 dollars to open and establish a road starting one mile west of Dick Born's ranch on the Abo highway and running east to Dunlap, linking to the Vaughn Roswell road. An additional 1250 dollars is set to improve the road to Santa Rosa toward the county line with Guadalupe. A bridge across the Alamogordo is contemplated.
J G Stewart and Dr Robertson purchased a thousand sheep last fall for about 5000 dollars and sold them for 7000 dollars. They planned to hold the stock for months but accepted attractive offers from buyers as harvest approached. They intend to buy more stock soon after grain harvest in Las Cruces.
The Mora School faced a disciplinary incident as several older students fled to the canyons on April Fool day and swam. A School Board meeting resulted in suspending each pupil capable of knowing better for one week.
The Eddy company finishes a seven thousand gallon lon tank for James Brothers, with concerns it may not fit over Greene street bridge. Bright prospects from Willard Bates report cattle and grass thriving near Weed after late snows. Carlsbad cannery contracts: cement work awarded to T M Bradshaw Artesia. well contract to E Latto Lake Arthur. cannery building by F W Henrichsen Artesia. Tomato acreage expected to surpass earlier estimates, boosting factory output.
QUAY reports strong last year crops and plans another broom corn effort with multiple neighbors profiting previously. EM Higday, Jas Conwell traveled from Denver last week driving three Grant cars to Tucumcari.
The Editor reports a quiet week due to a family vacation with chores at home. The note ends with hopeful lines about suffrage news and mentions Carl Turner as county chairman with a continuation on page eight.
An old health blurb touts Tad Salts as a cure all for backache kidney pain and bladder weakness. It promises quick relief, claims to cleanse and stimulate kidneys, and endorses daily use with water for a safe inexpensive remedy.
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