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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
5
D. R. Worswick and A. D. Jones bought the A. D. and RJ. Jones ranch and 7500 head of sheep about 65 miles northwest of Roswell, near the halfway house. The sale involved something over $100,000.
Early week reports claimed frost nearly destroyed Moreno Valley potatoes but trusted sources say the crop remains in excellent condition. About 500 acres were planted in the Valley Basin area and groundwork continues for harvest in coming weeks.
Over an inch of rain fell Sunday night across the area with most communities receiving similar moisture. A large earthen dam in Pitts pasture washed out and some fencing torn down. The rainfall filled lakes and dampened dry areas, reviving green grass and reducing the brown hillside appearance.
Dona Ana T F Cooney has disposed of his ranch north of Las Cruces for a El Paso apartment house valued at 82000 and is operating it. A storm last week damaged twenty seven local phones and a packing plant was struck by lightning with minor injuries reported. Seymour E Bronson Sons bought the Rio Grande Republic news paper from Josephine Foster. Cooney and a mining engineer returned from Mogollon mountains in Socorro county after inspecting new gold and silver strikes four miles west of operating mines. They took options on thirteen claims and Cooney operated in the district for 30 years in Las Cruces Republic.
The Altus well has been drilled to within about ten feet of the oil sand. Indications suggest a strong shale production potential. Casing is reset to the present graded depth across the street from the Brown well.
Guadalupe County residents anticipate the first annual fair at Santa Rosa on August 30 and September 1 with exhibits in agriculture horses cattle poultry livestock and domestic arts plus automobile racing baseball and competitive games. Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second places.
Crown Point Indian Village prepares a three day fair on September 25 to 27 with a notable program organized by the Fair Committee. Citizens of McKinley County are urged to attend and participate, while the Odd Fellows building undergoes about $5000 in improvements including a new heating plant and new windows.
M S Bentley bought a four disc tractor plow outfit Ira Thetford and Chas Leonhard ordered a fourteen disc tractor for feeding hundreds of acres of wheat. Over a dozen tractors will be in use in the locality within two weeks Roy Good Jonn Grayson reported strong wheat thrashing with yields around eight bushels per acre, selling at 250 local. Weather and rains boost prospects for a big crop next year A hail storm west of Roy damaged crops across miles with losses up to 1500 dollars.
A report states a $100000 goat ranch will start in Lincoln County at Malpais to winter feed about 20000 Angora goats. Mobair will source goats at 75 to 80 cents per pound, while mutton goats fetch 9 cents per pound on foot.
City trustees have issued permits totaling about $25,000 since the start of the month, with roughly fifteen more applications still under final consideration amid ongoing reviews in Deming Head fight.
A destructive hail storm damaged crops and buildings near the Mills Ranch area while Mora Work and York advance plans for the Crops Destroyed Baptist Church and its nearby building projects. Local officials hope to continue construction despite the storm impact.
A Sunday night cloudburst flooded Tucumcari with four feet of water on streets and basements. Herman Goodman barely reached home as merchandise worth thousands was ruined and Goodman lost about $100 in chickens. The town also notes a bid to donate a silver loving cup for most events at the upcoming Round-up.
Public lands sale notice details payment in cash or certified funds one twentieth of bid with four percent interest on deferred balance. sale includes multiple tracts with minimum bids five dollars per acre, sale date September 7 1917 in Portales Loving New Mexico.
State land notice announces sale by public auction to the highest bidder in Loving on a specified Wednesday. Describes the tract of land and indicates authority from Congress and the New Mexico State Land Office.
The Office of the Commission of Public Lands of New Mexico announces a public sale at 1:00 AM on Tuesday September 5 in Los Lunas Valencia County. Sale consists of tract Land in Sale No 7 and additional described parcels in sections 1 and 4 T12N R9W containing about 64.74 acres with two houses a well and improvements. The appraised value and minimum bid per acre stated. Purchasers must pay for improvements and timber rights.
State notice for publication of public land sale in Union County New Mexico. Sale includes multiple tracts with listed sections and acreages, offering prices and payment terms. Bids require a minimum per acre and installment plans with penalties for late payments. Auction date set for October 11 in Clayton. sale overseen by the State Land Office.
$1000 bonus granted to a state agent who devotes full time to selling our universally needed device manufactured in San Francisco. Exclusive agency for the state offered. Requires responsible men with mechanical training preferred, but strong salesmanship is key. Bond required. Applicants must own a motor car. Respond with first era references to De Laite, Street.
Delgado Shoe Co promotes low prices by cutting rent and sharing profits with customers. The store claims high quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and operates on a cooperative margin model to benefit patrons.
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