District Attorneys to Act Promptly in War Surplus Distribution
The New Mexico highway department receives surplus war status equipment including six Caterpillar tractors and numerous trucks and vehicles with a large inventory of parts and office supplies. Additional lists show heavy road machinery, road rollers, dump cars, scaffolding, and camp kitchen equipment to support construction operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Highway Department
War Department
Atlanta
Georgia
Ft. Wingate
Nash
Pierce- Arrow
Werce-Arrow
H. P
Sibley
State Oil Leases Bring Neat Income for Schools
State land officials report most oil lease applications approved with over 125000 dollars in receipts benefiting public schools and state institutions. The total acreage leased is incomplete but Taos County hosts the last parcel. Officials note no extra clerks hired and regular staff busy since March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Luller
Taos County
Crop Conditions Week Ending August Harvest Report
Warm mostly clear conditions aided harvesting of corn beans and fodder crops. A few light storms occurred early and Idaho Montana forest fires caused hazy smoky skies. Northern counties report corn in roasting ear and rapid maturity while hay and range feed remain abundant feeding stock well. Fall apple shipments from Pecos underway and fruits vegetables generally abundant despite some shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Montana
Cora
Pecos
Millers Seek Wheat Freight Rate Adjustments
Millers in the Rio Grande valley filed a statement with the state corporation commission asking for changes to intrastate wheat freight rates. They seek 15 cents a hundred for Clovis Las Vegas Las Cruces and intermediate points and 22 cents for Roy and Milly to that territory, arguing current rates hinder importing wheat to keep mills running amid U S Grain Corporation price controls. They propose movement both east and west under reasonable transit rules as negotiations with the U S Grain Corporation and railroad administration continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
State Corporation Commission
New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
U. S. Grain Corporation
Chicago
Kansas City
Galveston
Clovis
Las Vegas
Las Cruces
Roy
Milly
New Metro
Arizona
West Texas
Commission
US Grain Corporation
Railrond
Smallpox Placard Slices Married Life And Local Crimes
Francisco Enriquez of Las Cruces was released on his own recognizance after an alleged accomplice, Anita Provencio, testified about travel to El Paso and Sandia. A newlywed couple faced eviction when a smallpox placard was posted at their home. Local arrests included spiritual adviser Madam Petite and Mrs Bessie Tranth accusers, with bonds set for preliminary hearings as investigations continued across Las Cruces Old Town and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Enriquez
Las Cruces
United States
Dennis F. McDonald
Anita M. Provencia
el Paso
Sandia
Bert Moore
Welly Fang Express Company
Earl Bowdieh
City Health Department
Moore
Mel Moore
S. Milton
Madame Petite
Old Town
J. H. Smith
Bessie Tranth
Mire Mottan
Madan Petite
Justice of the Peace
Palace Hotel Change Hands In Colfax
C Coleman of the Star bakery becomes proprietor and plans renovations to modernize the Palace hotel. The New Santa Fe Coal and Coke Co of Raton leases 200 acres of virgin coal land near Cokedale with option to buy and aims to deliver coal to stockholders within sixty days at five dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Hotel
C. Coleman
The
Star Bakery
Coleman
Raton Range
New
Santa Fe Coal & Coke Co
Raton
Cokedale
Colorado
New Lyceum Theatre Show House Under Construction
Curry reports rapid progress on a building for EF Hardwick and Son. The two story structure will be about 140 feet long with a seating capacity near 950, featuring a lime stage and inclined floor for versatile shows. Completion expected by February in Clovis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF Hardwick & Soi
Hardwick
Lyceum Theatre
Clovis Journal
Fort Sumner town notes and legal actions recap
De Baca T E and Kenny of Fort Sumner sell 40 acres of irrigated land to A G Dickerman who bets it is the valley’s best buy. Rodrick builds a brick 25 by 45 store expansion. RK McKensie buys West Street school building to salvage adobe bricks for four eastern residences. Finley shoots Joiner in a Harvey Crisp store incident. Walders hearing set for assault with deadly weapon. hog carload shipped to Fort Sumner for winter fattening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E& Kenny
Fort Summer
A. G. Dickerman
Dickerman
RK McKensie
West St
Finley
Joiner
Clarice A. Finley
JDJ
Harvey Crisp
Taljing
Justice of the Peace
Bond
Peaches and Apples Shipped From Roswell District
Seventy car loads of peaches left the Roswell district this year the highest volume yet and sent to eastern markets with strong prices. Fifty car loads of Pecos valley apples have already departed Roswell for Texas and the South as buyers outpace available fruit. Ice growers now receive cash and buyers outpace supply this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Texas
Lce
Sta
Roswell Factory Cans 5000 Bushels of Peaches
The Dona Ana Roswell factory has canned 5000 bushels of peaches in its first year, with most shipped to Kansas City Chicago and points in Texas and New Mexico. Beans and tomatoes are being canned this week as the plant expands to handle more produce and new peach varieties are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Kansas City
Chicago
Texas
New Mexico
Carlsbad High Builds Tennis Court and New Building Nearing Completion
A concrete tennis court is being laid on Carlsbad High School grounds for students and others. An addition to the James building nears completion and should be ready for occupancy by September 1. The buildingfront features pressed brick and glass, with second floor offices already leased. The Carlsbad Avon district reports the Gertach land sale nearby, including 40 acres in Malaex townsite and five acres one mile east, to Mr. Hackston of Cabernas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Naval Service
Carhbad High School
Carlsbad
James
Completon
Rome
Malaex
Hackston
Cabernas Pergeasion
Legal Challenge Tests 1919 Oil Lease Act in New Mexico
The case in Otero County seeks to void oil and gas leases issued under the 1919 act authorizing state land leasing. American Trust and Savings Bank of Albuquerque, trustee for contract buyers over about 42,000 acres, sues to invalidate leases and questions the act's validity for lands sold under contract. The state land commissioner may intervene to defend policy. named lawyers and officials are involved, and taxpayers' interests are highlighted due to lease income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Trust and Savings Bank of
Albuquerque
District Court of
Otero County
Staw Land Commissioner
Azure Land Department
Casusel
Max Alur
Rey Generil
Official Banditry During the War
President Wilson warned Congress about profiteering during WWI and urged penalties beyond the 1917 Food Administration act. The account describes enforcement flaws, the small number of officials involved, and the lax outcome of profiteer punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Abolish the Local Land Offices Politically Motived
The Ft. Sumner Review argues federal public land reforms in New Mexico or the state could save money by dissolving local land offices. A single office run by county commissioners could handle public land business, cutting thousands in annual expenses and reducing political favoritism claims. The piece urges state ownership of public lands and dismisses fears of partisan gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
United States
Uncle Sam
Jane
Railroad Administration Tightens Expenditure Limits
The U S Railroad Administration curbs new rail improvements below and above set cost thresholds. Supplement No 2 raises the limit to 150000 or over requiring director approval. projects under this may still proceed with capital expenditure authorization or if funded by the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Division of Capital Expenditures
State Corporation Commission
Ter Railroad Corporation
Medal Distribution Amid Naval Visit to Santa Fe
Major Gene entntrand, of the United States Marine corps, will arrive in Santa Fe in September. An Admiral and a General plan accompanying him as part of a ceremonial visit tied to local celebrations. The party will travel from Trem to Cabieria and then toward Trem, with honors prepared for the escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Entntrand
United Jes Matine Corps
Santa Fe
Adnirat
United States
Uth
Pontes
Arte Warelebrition
Pambey
Eabiey
Teveral
Berne
Cabieria
Congress Seeks Ways to Lower Inflation
Lawmakers debate direct regulation of price controls and study monetary policy to restore normal economic conditions. They examine circulation, demand a stronger dollar, and reduce inflationary pressures as they consider fiscal tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wriinces
Trains to Make Regular Stops at Shoemaker
Santa Fe Railway through trains Nos Land 10 will hereafter make regular stops at Shoemaker in Mora county. The state commission received advice from EL Meyers noting the change. Complaint had been made that passengers had waited for trains when the operator was off duty. A settee was provided for the waiting room, and plans for a larger waiting room were discussed with railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriers
Taos Junction
Hugh H. Williams
State Corporation Commission
R. F. Ray
Il. W. Bowen
EW. Duell
Ray
Tres Piedras
Denver
Williams
Friends
American Railway Express Company
Tres Pied
Ko Russell
DO & Rog
Wiliams
W. M. Lampron
D & RK
la Madera
Lampton
Witinene
Williams White
Colorado and Southern
Trindad
Acmarillo
Chyton
Santa Fe Railway
Shoemaker
Mora County
State Continuation Commission
EL. Meyers
Messco Division
Wangguiies
JAW MILLS AT ALBUQUERQUE AGAIN RUNNING
Jaws mills at Albuquerque are back in operation after idle periods. The Auntie Liber Company resumed activity with machinery tested and ready. Timber source includes the Valenche county mountains and McKinney county areas where the company owns extensive timber resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaw Mills
Albuquerque
Auntie Liber Company
Macy
Othe McKinley
Ant Hember Company
Hember
Valenche County
McKinney County
Treatymaking Party Quite Expensive
The President asked Congress for an additional 825000 for the expenses of the American peace commission. Up to July 1 the cost was 1200029.09 and projected to reach 1506706.00 by year end. The delegation once numbered 1300, then 400 on July 1, with only a portion being civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
American Peace Commission
Counties remit for road work in state cooperation
A garbled report notes County officials sending funds to the state highway department for road repair programs. The text mentions Lane and Lordsture areas with references to counties and state action, but many words are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geam Coty
President Wilson Prepares Westward Speech Campaign
President Wilson plans a speechmaking tour by midweek along the Pacific coast. He aims to rally support and visit key states while avoiding heavy crowds and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Paci
Washington
One New Oil Company Organized in Landmark Year
A newly formed oil company, with Micurpucat as manager, plans to issue capital stock of one dollar. Founders include Revel Aventany Keowell and rivals Epstein and Stice, with details of stock and legal steps noted. The article mentions property dispositions, a court reference, and local unrest or protests in Montana and Dakota as market activity grows.
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Wit
Micurpucat
Iesem OT
Revel Aventany Keowell Capital
Staiann
Tne
WM Stuce
Epstein
Revwell
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ARMY
Highway Department
Omal
Ozark Trails
Department of Justice
Ava
Jhig
Colfax
NEW Mexico News Review
Bernalillo
Colombe Hall
Adelaide Wall
Althous
Petra Miers
Soledad A
Clare Deane
Deane
John W. Wilson
Micra
Rodrick
Port Sumner
Forth
Dona Ana
Roswell Hardware Co
Horpital
Incritute
Plombine
Mobie-Lowrer Hardware Co
Rowwell A Margerie Roswell Starny 'I
State College
New Mexico Agricultural College
A. D. Crile
Las Cruces Republic
Railroad Administration
Trip Wrest
Artres Carnegie Toft
Sereer
Daha
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