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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
5
The article urges rapid development of oil potential in New Mexico while noting past failed wells and favorable geology. It highlights state and federal interest, the Lane Bill hopes, and the need to drill to unlock wealth. It also showcases the New Mexico Soldier Settlement Board promoting agricultural home establishment for returning veterans.
The Treasury announces Victory Liberty Notes dated May 20 with installments: 10 percent before May 10, 20 percent July 15, 20 percent August 12, 20 percent September 9, 20 percent October 7, and 10 percent November 7 with accrued interest. Full payment options include a 10 percent deadline with prior May 1 payment and a possible rebate. completion only on installment dates. Also mentions court-martial bill drafting and a comedian quote.
Cattle thieves Mateo Chavez and Salomon Garcn were bound over to the next term of court on a cattle stealing charge after a preliminary hearing in Judge McClellan's court. Bond set at 1000 dollars. eight head of cattle allegedly stolen from F K E Shelley near Barelas bridge.
Clovis reads of lively season ahead with new homes and ten blocks of paving in sight, signaling growth as spring brings more development. In legal notes, defendants named in a $50,000 suit related to a tar and feather incident include local officials and business figures amid a past assault case, with Quentys turning a verdict of not guilty.
Roswell News notes alleged bootleggers Jolly Wowile and others were arrested following a four turnout on an indictment for illegal liquor sales. The piece describes a post prohibition era scene, with local authorities targeting infractions as spring brings changes to the prairie region and its habitations.
Sheriff Mixenbaurh last week arrested two men, John Wit ai and Jack Pavlotich, who allegedly ran a soft drink parlor then sold hard liquor from Pavlotichs residence. Both are held for the return of Hudue Leb from Tucumenri, as a wider roundup unfolds. The region faces a sharp drop in pinto bean acreage this year due to farmers citing two main reasons.
Principal bean buyers accept low prices with no guarantee of future improvement as spring arrives. Many plan to plant beans and gamble on better markets later. Mrs. W H Farmer, of Springer, contracts a bun vale on the Springer Trading Co. lot, to be built by A P Brown, local contractor.
Local report describes half rations and food distribution during a nightly period aiding farmers and stockmen in De Baca County. Mentioned losses at a Valley ranch and suspected cause tied to sheep carina sorbet phrasing. Fort Sumner area referenced with regional traders and rose adoption.
Oscar P Mercer and wife bought eight acres just south of the MoT Davis place west of town opting to plant alfalfa on the land. The Thew owners may build anew home or remodel the existing building. Farm Bureau outlines yearly work with JW Knorr leading. officers W. W. Galton, H. C. Doring, and Claude Wright. A brush with fire destroyed Clarence Penn’s home in Carlsbad, worth over $1,000 with $? insured, caused by a defective flue. Prairie dogs near Hope reduced to fewer than 100 as eradication efforts continue. Depot at Dunken under construction by Lacarde Algine, expected soon. 130 cattle cars shipped from Valentine to Kansas destinations, owned by Bill Jones. Mohair clip stored in town for better market by Pecos Valley Angora Goat Rally.
Grant A Wisconsin educator professor W O Hall of Milwaukee has been elected principal of the New Mexico Normal School, succeeding Dr E L Enloe who resigned due to ill health. Also mentions cattle disease near Hurley and Carlsbad news items.
The Guadalupe county court adjourned after a nine day session with criminal and civil cases heard. The last case, State James Fergusson versus, resulted in a verdict of voluntary manslaughter for Ferguson. Attorneys moved for a new trial. The Chamber of Commerce amended by laws admitting ladies and ministers free and authorizing assessments by ability to pay. Casaus Grocery nears completion promoting high class goods. Jeffries store in Vaughn robbed again through the same window.
Balance figures and totals for the quarter ending February 28 1919 are presented by Charles A. Strong State Treasurer. The report shows ending balance metrics and financial activity for the period including a balance amount of 18 042 73.
Jeffries is on their trail and says he will have the boots and goods sampled for analysis. The men reportedly found poison in several pairs of boots and other dry salt used to supply cattle, with samples sent for examination.
Southern Pacific watchman known as Doc Donovan for the rock yard near Steins was murdered and robbed. Found floating in an oil tank after nine days, he had three gunshot wounds, cash from a $4000 paycheck gone, and his watch and gun missing. The Pacific Star insignia was on his vest. Unknown party or parties are suspected.
Local men organized the Toyah Oil and Gas Co with J. D. Graham as president and expect drilling in under 90 days. The Lovington Leader notes the first murder case in Lea County, with the Steve Eddins and Aubrey Cauley trial moved from Tin to Chaves County, set for Roswell on Monday, drawing wide interest.
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