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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
4
The piece critiques unreliable wheat cost figures and high living expenses while praising Reclamation Record’s coverage of land policy and A. B. Fall. It argues labor must accept wage cuts, banks remain pivotal to development, and Silver Act impacts mining and government reserves, noting shifts in Mexican activity and public utilities’ prosperity.
A Sunday paper from Athumer aue, praised as a near metropolitan model by residents. The editor or promoters Helling aid tigies receive commendation for a splendid production and partnership with the Herald and the Ter ald, seen as the state’s permanent big daily.
A garbled account argues that wartime labor rules force railroads to pay wrecking crews home pay during service, inflating costs. It claims mining and shinning industries suffer as demand for war needs raises costs and disrupts traditional pay rates, pressing a return to old standard rates.
The article discusses petroleum as a worldwide key product attracting government and industry attention. It highlights supply control, rising liquid fuel demand, and the role of petroleum in transportation and power generation, noting the United States as a dominant production and trade force.
A Houve Committee report condemns Secretary of War Siker for shaping and publishing laudatory material about his department. It accuses him of biased self praise to divert attention from failures, citing "America's Monitions" by Crowell and "The War with Germany" by Leonard P Ayers as examples of propaganda attempts.
A vintage piece argues that opportunities to build personal financial independence are unprecedented. It notes war related income shifts, high quality securities, and the dollar’s strengthened value as factors shaping net income yields and power.
Reports from Tucumcari indicate a well 20 miles southwest of town in Quay County was shot to develop a commercial flow. Oil surfaced briefly and slicked surrounding land before the hole clogged. Debris removal drilling is underway and could take five to ten weeks depending on conditions.
A belated House Select Committee report criticizes the War Department and Secretary Baker for handling spoiled fish in 1918. It details canned salmon contracts, returns of spoiled lots, and alleged fraud tied to feeding soldiers, highlighting misuse of food procurement during the war.
President calls Republican leaders in Congress to craft nationwide educational facilities. He cites 3.2 million illiterates and 5000000 foreign-born residents who cannot read or write, urging reforms, better teacher pay, and updated schooling to raise literacy and national conscience.
The Portales Boosters, a group of Portales businessmen, tour the county this week to promote their city and celebrate Roosevelt County’s development and prospects.
In San Juan the hospital expansion project awarded to Hotractor J J Marsh will add 90 day completion, modern heating and plumbing. the addition sits west of town and doubles capacity. A weather wave earlier in the week spared most apples despite freezes. orchards report live fruit on many varieties. Herd purchases and land projects also noted in San Juan Review.
The article rails against anti nonpartisans and recalls shaping state policy. It claims governors, attorneys general, and political groups are targeted while reformers abandon promises. North Dakota is cited as bearing the cost of shifting political winds and unsettled governance.
Ralph Watkins reports a butcher shop faced a rat infestation described as RAT-SNA and cleaned out in ten days after repeated complaints. Local authorities noted the issue as a public health concern and urged stricter sanitation measures.
New Mexico papers report oil at the Warner well fifteen miles southwest of Tucumcari, with early production of crude oil. Fire damages the Goldenberg warehouse, destroying two ice houses and bean stock, rousing investigations. Sheep movements and lambing prospects dominate Otero and Magdalena counties as flocks head to plains and ranches for spring.
The campaign to sell the Tas Vegax hotel project is underway with William Spiie as head of the executive committee and the feral chairmon of the campaign. Team captains are chosen and will select workers for daily luncheon gatherings at the Castaneda hotel at noon starting May 29. The rear set is $150,000. Rebecca Joper of Fort Sumner won second prize in a thrift essay contest sponsored by the National Bank of Raton under Cashier Eve Roth. Jasper received $25. Sostenes Exquibel of San Geronimo plans to build near the Las Vegas courthouse on the West Side.
Sierra B Badger HA Wolford and W D Slease returned yesterday from Santa Fe after a State Highway Commission meeting on road matters in Sierra county. W B Kinkead spoke for the Atlantic Pacific Highway in Hillsboro last Friday. The AP officially adopted a route from Logon to Socorro to San Marcial Cochilla Hillsboro Deming and Lordsburg. The route is marked and to be posted by May 15.
A Socorro judge sides with the Board of Education of the City of Socorro in the suit versus Esther Chambon and others. The ruling grants the board the right to proceed with condemnation proceedings for the property involved, allowing the school district to advance its plans.
A Septem lighted district plans new town lots and a hotel improvement. The Clayton-Clayton Citizen notes a will be done to invite tourists stopping at the Hotel Dunn. Damages of 300 and 4225 dollars are mentioned, with a flower garden to be planted east of the hotel. Des Moines Swastika reports a strong hotel reputation for Jack Dunn.
Encino sees steady growth as lumbermen report strong business and new settlers arriving daily to claim homesteads and build houses. Local infrastructure expands with Estancia Stage Co service between Feraneia and Alboqnergie, Continental Oil adding storage, and gas and ore delivery extending to Stanley. Excavation begins for a Methodist church with volunteers aiding. large acreage to be planted this season marks a hopeful rural boom.
The Chamber of Commerce has widely advertised that Clayton will soon host a camp ground with complete amenities. The notice emphasizes local promotion and the anticipated positive impact on the town’s economy and visitor activity.
A chaotic mix of matrimonial solicitations offering wealthy widows and contractors seeking spouses, plus an astrology pitch and hosiery ads, and finally a formal probate notice from Santa Fe New Mexico appointing James B Read as executor for Carl Stephan’s estate with claims deadline and office details. The items include names like Eddy and Mrs Wrubel, addresses in Kansas City and Oakland, and a probate citation dated February 24 1921.
Seventy one Colorado and 35 New Mexico Red Cross chapters shift from the Mountain Division to the Southwestern Division based in St Louis. Denver closes its Mountain Division HQ as part of centralization. The chapters report major wartime activity and plan continued health, nursing, and relief programs. General Bliss and Henry White prepare reflections on Paris peace observations.
Mr Robert Woodruff reports his premises were rat infested. He applied RAT SNAP as advised and found seven dead rats in a bin and several more in stalls the next morning. He notes no odor and claims RAT SNAP dries them up. Items sold by Collins Drug & Stationery Co and Kaune Grocery Co in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 with guarantee.
A widow aged 32 with thirty thousand dollars plans to marry in Lea Toledo Ohio. The notice also advertises salesmen positions for a 6090 mile route offering a weekly salary of 100 dollars plus commissions at Cow an Tire & Rubber Co Chicago Illinois.
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