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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
4
Amid a 1917 coal freight rate hearing, politicians clash over railroad burdens and public welfare. The editorial condemns staged protests, defends the mine tax law, and argues for fair deliberation, warning of political theater and urging lawful, merit-based decisions.
The Ely appointment for the Peover agent in New Mexico is criticized as misaligned with the law and public interests. It is linked to Senator Jones and Mr Hoover, drawing no local support and seen as a political debt settlement amid a shifting national scene where Democrats and Republicans reassess Wilson era policies.
Editorial notes from the War News section on the Senate approval flaws in war policy. It reports the food bill amendment for a Joint Committee on Expenditures in the Conduct of the War and how party lines split. It lists senators voting for and against, including Fall, Jones, Becken, Gore, Owen, Kendrick, and others across states.
An article outlines wartime finance and agricultural aid, urging farmers and officials to cooperate with government loans for wheat, emphasizing Liberty Bonds as preparedness investments. It notes military buildup, draft resistance remarks, and the risk of German aims despite domestic efforts to support peace and victory.
The piece argues that German wartime policies oppress and restrict women, contrasting with American efforts led by the Council of National Defense and its Woman's Committee to mobilize female labor for the war. It highlights liberty, civic duty, and the need for a permanent channel between women and government. It also cites Oklahoma's call to duty and stresses unity for victory and democracy.
The 23th Infantry based in Deming for six months will receive the regiment’s silver cup for marksmanship. The report covers draft impacts, officers’ ranks, and personnel movements at Camp Funston and across New Mexico, including sailors joining the navy and local men awaiting promotions. It notes Lt Connie Hilton, Lt Charles Lemlke, and various Gallup and Santa Fe personnel preparing for service and examinations, with plans to expand infantry company strength and officer ranks if Pershing and department decisions allow.
Large land offering near Tucumcari includes 300 deeded acres with ample water wells and 300 head cattle. Irrigated 10 acres and plans to expand to 25 acres. price around 3.50 per acre with down payment options. Listings note state records, multiple land parcels, improvements, stock, and potential for purchase contracts in Quay County New Mexico.
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