State land policy compares New Mexico and Arizona
An El Paso Herald editorial urges Arizona to adopt a looser state land policy to spur development and livestock expansion. It contrasts Arizona’s idle land and low sale limits with New Mexico’s higher sales and leases revenue, prices, and liberal installment terms, warning against limiting sales and risking revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Administration
New Mexico
el Paso Herald
Arizona
The
Herald
Robert P Ergien i
Arizona State Land Department
Congress
Longtude Dos
Public Education Funding Tied to State Lands Revenue
A garbled but persistent claim concerns public education finances tied to state lands. It suggests revenue cuts would force schools to rely on property taxes or other sources, affecting funding to districts and future site development.
Government ownership of railroads raises fares in Germany
The piece argues government control of railroads would not guarantee lower prices as German state railways doubled passenger fares. It cites Berlin to Cologne rising from 27.20 to 57.20 marks and Berlin to Munich from 9.70 to 60.70 marks, contending public utilities cost as much as private owners.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Cologne
Minnich
Public instruction on registrant address changes 1917
Governor Lindsey reports General Crowder requests extensive publicity to notify registrants who changed their post office addresses to contact local boards. Questionnaires will be mailed December fifteenth, and failure to comply may affect exemptions or discharges. Newspapers and all boards urged to publish warnings continuously until questionnaires are issued.
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Lindsey
Crowder
Washington
El Paso Reports NMEA Convention a Big Success
Thirteen hundred education workers gathered at Santa Fe for the NM E A A convention. Myra Winkler notes broad participation and calls for schools to answer national needs. Students at a New Mexico school presented 3000 cans in a home economics display and local teachers fundraised for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Jobr
Myra
Winkler
New Mexico State
Waxner
New Mexico
Isabel Eckles
Silver City
Ruth Cler
Ler
Mics Winkler
el Paso
Payments Coming Fast on Liberty Bonds
Washington reports that by November 15 the first installment on Liberty Loan Bonds drew around 2 hundred million dollars, with less than a third paid. Nearly two thirds of the Second Liberty Loan subscriptions have been paid in full, though purchasers may delay remaining payments until December 15 January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dona Ana County Farmers Thriving in Rio Grande Valley
The article highlights Dona Ana County New Mexico where farming, dairying, and hog raising thrive near Las Cruces. It notes strong markets, 80 percent of producers organized for better prices, and praise for county official F K Brook. It profiles New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, its growth, facilities, and programs in livestock, preparatory and collegiate tracks, military training, and home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruces
Rio Grande Valley
New Mexico
Elephant Butte
Dona Ana County
Las Drives
Rio Grane
Dona Ana
F. K. Brook
Mp Brook
Hos A
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
Las Cruces
Rio Granite
United States
Department of Agriculture
Animal Husbandrr Department
New Mexico Aland M. College
New Mexico Woman Sues for Millions Over Mine Interest
Mathilde Cardoner of Albuquerque sues Eugene Day and the Day family in federal court over a one sixteenth interest in the Herentes mine in the Burke district near Coeur d Alene Idaho. LW Hytton and Avast Pontsen testified for the defense disputing the mine value and sale price in 1916. The plaintiff’s case was completed this forenoon.
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Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Inllisnaire
Spokane
Mathilde Cardoner
Ab Inquerque
N. M
Eugene Day
Day
Herentes
New Banks Enter Federal Reserve System in November
Between November 1 and November 16, 197, state banks and trust companies with total resources of 845,796,490 were admitted to the Federal Reserve System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Tax Commission Seeks Attendance at State Tax Conference
The Wisconsin State Tax Commission invites county officials to a three day conference on June 17 18 and 19 1917 focusing on full and complete assessments equitable taxation and efficient administration. Special railroad rates will be arranged and speakers include Honorable Thomas E and Mr Lyons. Rupert F. Asplund secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yas
Board of County Commissioners
Wfo
Thomas E
Wisconsin State Tax Commission
Lyons
Cattle shipments show large prices and relief in supply
Cattlemen report improved car shortages and ample cottonseed cake with few deaths from starvation. Agents across New Mexico and Texas note steady shipments, rainless districts with mixed ranges, and several cars of cattle and calves moved to Kansas City and other markets. A wooden government vessel is announced to sail to port with ceremonial christening by Mrs. Wilson in the presence of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhanile and Southwestern Stockmen’s Association
Joe Irwin
Rodeo
Dalhart
Deming
Henry Snyder
Stein
Joe Olney
Lordsburg
Mexico
T. M. Pyle, Jr
Clarendon
Tex
Lee Harrington
Alpine
Carrizoroan
J. A
Finley
Carritore
Cox, McAdams Commission Company
Kansas City
Ballard and Russell, Capitan
N .M
Swift and Henry
J. EK. Wilson
Ancho
Sol
Rosson and Hoover
D. EB. Spaid
Timberlake
Alta Vi
Andy ‘Sharne
Fre Vallew
NX. T. Land & Cattle Company Lordshurm N. M
Peyton Packing Com
Tim Williams
Valley
Peyton Packing Company
R. D. Hall
M. Sas
Alexandri
Ft Worth
San Simon Cattle Company
N. M
Fort Wort Texas
Dill
Fort Worth
A. Caven
Pacific Port
United States
Beans Burned in Salt River Valley Fires
Phoenix authorities report more than half the Salt River Valley bean crop destroyed by mysterious fires. A stack owned by H. Sanderson burned at multiple points shortly after midnight, causing about 25 dollars in losses. Federal agents probe over a dozen cotton gin fires in the region with estimated losses over 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Andersen
H. Sanderson
Recruiting Surge Pushes War Volunteers Past Three Thousand
Army recruiting continues at a high pace with 2769 men accepted on Wednesday, bringing total regular service entrants since April 1 to 276884. The daily average has climbed toward 3000 for three straight days, after weeks near 1000. Only twelve states have not met their quotas.
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Eruitington
Unon
Lis New Mexica
Cochise County Votes $1,000,000 Road Bonds
Cochise County voters approved a $1,000,000 bond issue for permanent highways by 2105 to 454 with 16 of 17 precincts in favor. Work will begin on a solid macadam 18 feet wide road 25 miles long between Douglas and Bisbee, the county’s two largest cities.
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Bishee Ariz
Cochise County
Cty
Douglas
Bisbee
Cooperation with State Councils of Defense Urged
The Council of National Defense calls for voluntary patriotic organizations to coordinate with State Councils of Defense to centralize war effort coordination within each state. It urges all committees to work under state guidance to aid war prosecution.
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Theo Ty
Couttedl
Council of National Defense
State Council of Defense
Te Cns
Council of Nationl
Council of Narional Defense
Applications for Federal Road Funds DUE First of Year
Applications for Federal Aid road funds for the fiscal year starting July 1 19 are due early. New Mexico could receive up to 42500 and Arizona up to 59600 for road construction near National Forests if local authorities cooperate. The act authorizes over a million dollars for roads in Arizona and New Mexico, with no link to Forest receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Arizona
Sevarel
Mexico
New York Reaches Three Million Eligible Women Voters
Washington reports New York State now has three million women eligible to vote compared with under two million registered male voters. The numbers influence expectations for forthcoming elections as suffrage strengthens in the Empire State.
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New York
Washington
New York State
Empire State
Nine of ten defendants found guilty in draft law obstruction case
After brief deliberation a federal jury convicts nine of ten defendants of conspiring to obstruct the selective draft. Eight receive two year prison terms plus fines and costs. Mrs Leonoti Warne son Moore is ordered to pay $1000. Harvey D Kleinschmidt, a government witness, is continued. Sullivan Browder and Browder must begin prison time after current sentences for failing to register.
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Kansas City
al S. van
Mes. Moore
Raymond J. Moore
Thomas R. Sullivan
Elea Lubsches
Willian Browder
Ralph W. Browder
Earl W. Browder
Edward Ean
Harry Doyle
Harvey D. Kleinschmidt
William
Earl Browder
John F. Dell
Defeadants
Ancient Capital Surrenders Convention to Albuquerque
The New Mexico State Democrat reports Albuquerque won the bid for the annual convention with 31 votes to Tucumcari's 2, Santa Fe abstaining. The capital city, Albuquerque, earns the honor after Santa Fe declined to contest, leaving future reciprocity expected.
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Mary Hundred
Albuquerque
Tucumcari
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Santa Fr
Wholesale State Pardons Mentioned For Prisoners
A list details inmates from various counties facing pardons or reduced sentences. Names include J. Newman Lima County burglary four years, Ricardo Perez Quay County railroad obstruction five to seven years, Higginio Bustos Los Rape ten to fifteen years, and many others across Mora, Luna, Chaves, San Juan, and Grant counties.
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Newman
Lima County
A.C. de Boca
Mora County
Ricardo Perez
Quay County
Hignio Bustos
Los Rape
Jesus Sierra
Luna County
Higivin Arehuteta
Socorro County
Jose Maria Apodaca
Arceny
Cipriano Escudero
Sama Fe
Relivery
ReGay
San Juan Cot
Antonio Gardado
Chaves County
Antonio Hernandez
Larceny
Cayetano Alderete
Lincoln Enny
Lareeny
Jose Avila
Grant County
Larcetly
Joan Mortinez
San Miguel
Voun
Fipie Mamiees
Crant
Maurice AL Poligo
San Miserite
Karl Wits
Dana Catty
Sears Moye
Savor
Gennes Tammertin
Grant
Farceny
Tsetti
Secorre
Antonio de Gunzates
Panty
Larcens
Cataring
Lucerne
San Minuet
Tareny
Carlos Valles
James McClyire
Larny
Clive Cobb
Colfax County
Grat Larceny
Henry Taiardo
Otero County
Henry Po Wilkes
Otero
Hurchiry
Harry Younehland
Colfax
Stephen Harrony
Jovita Fatenda
Dona Ana
Trier
Citizens Loyal League and American Defense Discuss Vigilance Corps
A Las Vegas Optic report notes Citizens Loyal League of Sat Missel and a related American Defense Society consider forming vigilance corps in cities. The proposed duties include humane surveillance and enforcing civic norms, aiming to bolster patriotism and readiness in communities.
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Citizens’ Loyal League
Sat Missel
County
Eax
Washington
American Defense Society
The
Loyal League
Vigilance Corps
Defense Society
Elesniticns
Low Rate Granted for Meeting of Hotel Men
The Santa Fe railroad passenger department informs the state railroad commission that a fare of one and one third is available for the hotel and restaurant men meeting this Saturday. A similar rate is extended by other New Mexico railroads.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Tete Corporation Commission
New Mexico
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Sunshine State
Nese
United States Army
Department of Commerce
Austin D. Crile
Federal Reserve
Red Cross
TAX Commission
Amonett
Willingham
Torranes
Otl Robinson
Mecer Kate
N. Mussel Dams Company
Kansas
el Paso Union
F. Hall
Aden
Morris & Robinson
Mo FE
Stanley
Alamoordo
Robinson & Morris
Hachita
Koneas City
C.F. Houghton M
Packine
Company
Peyton
Las Venis
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