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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
4
The New Mexico State record notes Frank Staplin as editor and receiver. Published every Friday at Santa Fe by the State Publishing Company. It is entered as second class matter at the Santa Fe post office under the 1879 act.
Governor Anselmo Larrazolo endorses federal action to curb profiteering and reduce living costs in New Mexico. The plan aims to set price controls, protect consumers, and monitor dealers while opposing any unlawful interference with legitimate business.
The article reports new wage hikes totaling around 12 percent for New England textile workers with a projected year end raise nearing 48 percent after adjustments for living costs. It notes costs of living rising over four years and contrasts wage growth with other industries, including railroad pay and piecework trends during wartime. It implies pushes for higher production to accompany wages, against broader economic pressures and government actions.
The article notes a sustained wool shortage in the United States and rising imports. It cites prewar averages of about 207,585,742 pounds annually, contrasts with current and past-year imports, and projects total calendar-year imports potentially exceeding 44 million tons. It also briefly mentions the Andamanese natives’ average height and weight.
The Clovis Journal notes a community focus on grievances and resilience as a town prospers and the nation advances. An important meeting of the Athletic Association at the New Mexico State School of Mines voted on a complete reorganization with a new constitution and a board of control. Prof Cook chaired the event, urging school spirit and faculty cooperation. Officers were elected to lead the association and oversee athletic activities.
A letter from Col. D. K. B. Sellers of Albuquerque criticizes optimistic road rhetoric and cites District Engineer D. W. Jones of Clovis. The writer urges less planning and more real road work, pointing to floods and misspent funds and praising recent gains in travel times and road maintenance across the state.
A letter from James M Tillotson of Santa Fe New Mexico praises Senator Sherman and thanks him for his Nov 19 speech. Sherman replies, voicing strong defense of his stance on the Le Cos system and treaty, noting reservations protect citizens and country as he views it.
Hon B M Read outlines campaign results in Santa Fe County for Red Cross Christmas Seals and Health Bonds. He details county-wide drive, Albuquerque organizing efforts, support from teachers, committee work, and diverse sales totals by schools, convicts, and public groups. He acknowledges supporters, notes setbacks, and calls out both cooperative and uncooperative participants.
A note from LP Bevenay superintendent of the American Railway Express at El Paso states that the corporation will face investigation if a written claim is filed under the rules for such cases. The statement follows formal recitations and outlines the process for a potential nonae claim.
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