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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
5
Mr Cahoon reports livestock in good condition with ample pastures while New Mexico residents back child welfare work now funded by state and federal efforts. The state faces a December fundraiser to complete a headquarters building as federal aid grows, with cotton acreage rising as a new steady crop in Chaves County.
Reewell reports production in our part of New Mexico has been unsatisfactory this year. E 4 Cahoon, president of the First National Bank, says the bank’s aim is to find a market. The Pecos region and tributary areas hold on hand substantial quantities of products valued at about 00.07.00.
Taos reports surveying work on the Questa Red River road led by M J C Mulder of the New Mexico forest service. Two survey teams operate with a con stinction crew funded by the Molybdenum Mining Company to grade the route for winter operation, including a bridge over Red River at Emie Rock ranger station. Plans envision extending next year to connect with Red River Pass Road as the Red River Scene Highway, boosting county and state development through a new industry backed by diversions of Red River and Colombine Creek for a power plant.
Local notes cover a proposed Basket Ball League featuring Elks and city teams, a Portales port area project, and a large Track scale by Portales Track Co. Plans include feeding steer to test market methods in Roosevelt County, and creamery and dairy developments led by Charley Avery and Harvey Fry with milk processing and ice manufacture on the horizon.
The San Juan Review notes Hunter Mercantile of Farmington shipped 20 full cars of apples to nearby markets with about three more cars dispatched by parcel post. Construction on the new school in Blanco proceeds, and work is speeding as supplies arrive, with officials predicting it will be the finest public school in San Juan County. The Williams rig fire was controlled by diverting gas, preventing boiler damage, and work has resumed at the well, which shows heavy wet gas output indicating strong prospects for the oil field. Additionally, the Zamora case involves a civil action connected to a Santa Fe railroad death, with settlements discussed and legal proceedings in progress.
In Socorro two more major cattle consignments headed to Kansas City were loaded on Friday and Saturday. About 30 head by Ray Morley plus shipments by Gay Wedeer John Cox Knoblock and Birties from Aragon pushed totals past 1000 head. More cars and larger loads expected but main season shipments are finished for now. Fred L Claxton arrives from Datil road project to take charge of Texola work and aims to complete road with twelve foot gravel surface before spring travel resumes. Weather favorable enough to push early completion. crew rated highly by highway officials. Sneak thieves break into the Rio area later noted.
The Estancia Herald notes NM Central reduced page roll for Estancia and plans a new freight service via Rock Island lines, accelerating deliveries from Kansas City toward Totrayee. A fire near Clinton destroyed J. W. Horn’s home. insurance coverage is mentioned. Public land auctions near Font Face touch on land parcels and leasing terms for the state.
School teachers elected county superintendents may not continue teaching after January 1 the date they assume office per a Bowman Bowman opinion requested by John V. Conway Assistant Superintendent. The note references inquiries from elected superintendents about serving while in office and notes the ruling.
A compact ad claims RAT-SNAP kills rats effectively with no lingering odor and cremation after death. Available in three sizes 35c 65c and 1 25 with guarantees from Beacham Mignardet Hew Collins Drug Staty Co Kayne Grocery Co and others.
Grande store Monday night and acceded in getting away with 150 dollars of odds. Aird suits of clothes two sand an overcoat one pair of old shoes left by the men in cow boots have been identified by City Marshal Jove belonging to one air of men who had dropped into town last Sunday. Descriptions of the parties have been telegraphed to different points but as yet no arrests have been made.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a cryptic tale involving a mule and coded phrases. The readable parts mention retinal and frown, Mabielon, Art, and a confusing set of stray letters and phrases suggesting a manuscript or puzzle segment rather than a clear news item.
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