National Exploration Buys Another State Lease
National Exploration Company purchased a 34 936 77 acre oil and gas lease on public lands in Chaves Eddy Lincoln and De Baca counties from Commissioner Field for 15 cents per acre totaling 4 790 052 The bid was sole and must begin work within 18 months drilling to 3000 feet and continue until reached with 15 cent annual rental and one eighth royalty on produced oil and gas Leases run ten years or as long as production remains profitable This move is expected to accelerate oil development in New Mexico's valley region.
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National Exploration Company
Chaves
Eddy, Lincoln
de Baca
Commissioner Field
National {Aid
Naional
Lincoln County
Chavesounty
Eddy
Longtime Taos County Legislator Barela dies at 73
Cole Barela a New Mexico native who rose from Funbudo to Taos Animas county legislator and first state senator, died at 73 after pneumonia following a cold contracted after attending President Obregon's inaugural. A farmer and stock raiser, Barela also pursued banking, merchandising, estate development, and newspaper interests in Trinidad, with a varied business record and Republican alignment.
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Barela
Obregon
Mexico
New Mexico
Funbudo
Spart
Taos County
Trinidad
Sunshine Valley
Simbo Barela
Colorado
Tas Animas County
Fine
Abott
Albuquerque Hessel residence to become 44 apartments
Dr Evelyn Frisbie announces remodeling of the West Roma avenue stone house into 44 modern apartments in Albuquerque. Carpentry and painting proceed with Miss Erhol Hickey supervising interior decoration at the Y W C A hotel. The roof will be raised and porches glassed in as plans progress.
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Roma Avenue
Hesselden
Albuquerque
Evelyn Frisbie
Dr Frisbie
Erhol Hickey
Y. W. CA
Ing. Unten
Newry Institute
New East Site Ward School in Curry County
The Eugene Field building in Clovis will be ready for occupancy January 1 at a cost of 100000 dollars. It will house thirteen classrooms and offices with modern conveniences and will accommodate about 40 pupils. Ground donated by Dr C Le Hill spans nearly two acres for the new structure.
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Clovis New East
Ward School
Nading
Eugene Field
E W. Bowyer
Hay
Bascom-French Co
Hill
C. le Hill
A Purposes
Las Crunes Republic
Lovington Forms City Volunteer Fire Department
The Lea Tie Lovington Volunteer Fire Department was organized Tuesday night at the sheriff's office by Lovington citizens. Officers named for the year include Asa Morton as chairman, Fleetwood Fices as chairman, B. Nalley as secretary, and K. R. James as treasurer. The group will cooperate with the town council, which plans to acquire a chemical fire truck soon, featuring two 25 war chemical tanks with refillers, an extension ladder, axe, lanterns, and extinguishers on a Ford chassis.
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Tie
Ford
Lovington Lender
Prohibition Officers to Strengthen State Force
Captain AF Perkins, head of the prohibition forces, states the department plans to add about eight more officers in the state after January 1. The drive aims to clean up manufacturers and sellers of liquor, with a recent deployment already resulting in arrests of violators and illegal stills and liquor.
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AF Perkins
New Attorney Refused License to Practice
United States District Judge Neblett refers Charles F. Fichbeck of Fort Sumner to Fort Sumner attorneys for permission to practice. Fichbeck faced Wisconsin trial for alleged irregular financial transactions. In March last year Governor Larrazolo declined to honor the Wisconsin request on that ground.
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United States
Jacre Co’ Neblett
Charles F. Fichbeck
Fort Sumner
Fichbeck
Wisconsin
Larrazolo
State road contracts totaling 300000 awarded this week
State Highway department let contracts totaling about 300000 for road connections. Dan LaRoe of Palestine will build 18 miles between Anton Chico and Cuervo in Guadalupe county for 152400, the next bid higher by 17000. W Stryker Construction Co of Denver lands 10 miles between Ricardo and Fort Sumner for 35672, with the next bid higher. Silver City to Santa Rita 16 miles awarded to La Moor Construction of El Paso for about 6000 more than the low bid. Wizard to Mountaineer in Terrance county 18 miles awarded to Stryker DRS.
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State Highway Department
Antonchico
Cuervo
Guadalupe County
Dan LaRoe
Palestine
Ricardo
Fort Sumner
de Raca County
JV. Stryker Construction Company
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Silver City
Santa Rita
Nty
La- 000
Lee Moor Construction Company
el Paso
Wizard
Mountanair Im
Terrance County
Stryker Compar Drs
Large still raid uncovers operation in Bernalillo
A major still raid in Bernalillo exposed a large operation, locating an adobe house still with about 200 gallons of corn meal mash 600 gallons of raisin mash 100 gallons of grape wine and 10 cases of whiskey. Two cars used for transport were seized and ten men were arrested in connection with the case.
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New Mexico
Bernalillo Sundafternoon
Cantina
Perkis
Shaw
Edward Cambell
Albuquerque
Stiff
Mantava
Bernu
Tnen
Albuoneros
Louis Chavez
Lorela Chavez
Tony Michelbach
Lawrence Michelbach
Miguel Grice Lee Tague
Alberto Arifarres
Ja Gutierrez
Severa Sanches
Florencia Garcia
Varge
Pinto bean push to raise New Mexico production
The New Mexico Food Products Company formed in Albuquerque has bought 45 000 pounds of pinto beans from Estancia valley farmers and ordered 100 000 pounds more. It plans to can large quantities and launch a using campaign to boost demand for both dry and canned beans, asserting New Mexico ranks fifth in bean production. The firm argues the pinto bean is wholesome and nutritious and that New Mexico’s bean is the best and most palatable.
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New Mexico Food Products Company
Albuquerque
Estancia Valley
New Mexico
Alamogordo Hosts Next Mohair Growers Meeting
The National Mohair Growers Association adjourned at El Paso last Saturday and set next year’s meeting for Alamogordo New Mexico. Taylor of Carlsbad was elected president succeeding A S Grant of Dallas Oregon. Portland Oregon reelected secretary treasurer. Finance and directors named from Arizona Texas and New Mexico.
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Mohair Growers Association
el Paro
Alamogordo
Taylor
Carlsbad
A. S. Grant
Dallas
Ore
A.C Goer
Portland
Orecon
John Matrice
Keleervite
C Witt
Uratte
Texas
Morvis
Kirkland
Arirome
F Theenk Reed Saines
Mor T. F Flerive
Pinon
U.S
Detas
HLA
National Life Loans Elks Build With 3000 Financed
The National Life Insurance Company of Albuquerque arranged a loan of 3000 to the Elks lodge for their building program. Frank Stortz, secretary, said the deal marks a significant local business advancement. President John Hecker noted rapid company growth since its New Mexico origins.
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New Mexico
Comepany
John Hecker
Elk’s
Clase A
Waldine
Athucteraue Tlerald
Norment Wins Big Land Suit In U S Court
James W. Norment, formerly of this city, won his suit in the U S Court over a 30,000 acre Elena Galler Ros grant in Bernalillo county. The case centered on title clearance to lands once controlled by Norment and his associates. Adverse claimant A B McMilbo of Albuquerque remained as the sole opposing party.
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U. 5
James W. Norment
Moma
Elena Galler
Santa Fe Commandery Elects 1921 Officers
Santa Fe Commandery No 1 held an annual election on Monday evening and selected officers for the coming year. Eminent Commander Frank Stapin Generalissimo G Emory Moore Captain General Clarence J Roberts Treasurer Chee G Morder Recorder William E Griffin Appointive officers Homer Stephens Prelate Fred Muller Senior Warden Edward R Paul Junior Warden. Installation set for Monday evening January 17 1921.
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Santa Fe
Frank Stapin
G. Emory Moore
Clarence J. Roberts
Chee G. Morder
William E. Griffin
Homer Stephens
Fred Muller
Edward R .Paul
Slayer of Stephens to Hang January 14
The state supreme court fixed January 14 for the execution of J. O. Starr, convicted of murdering Sheriff Dwwit Stephene of Dona Ana County. Starr, from a prominent Texas family with an undisclosed true name, exhausted appeals to the U S Supreme Court and awaits executive clemency. The killing occurred in Dona Ana County and the execution will take place at a later date.
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J. O. Starr
Dwwit Stephene
Lana County
Starr
United States Supreme Court
Dona Ana
New Mexico Sees Record Wheat Planting Area
R. F. Hare of Las Cruces states the winter wheat acreage planted in New Mexico in the fall totals 240,000 acres, surpassing last year's area by 25,000 acres. The report comes from the Department of Agriculture and indicates a robust expansion in the state's wheat program.
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R.F. Hare
Las Cruces
Department of Tore
Colfax sees highway project plan near Trion comments
Raton chamber of commerce was notified by the State Highway Commission that a carrier crew faced a change of sod in Trion vicinity between Clayton and Gladstone. The coast section pertains to Pedest Aid Project. Further Colfax county work remains undescribed.
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Raton
Cattle buyers halted as sheriffs pursue suspect across states
Joseph De Baca returned from Kansas City after a cattle deal turned sour. Harris, linked to two more similar transactions, was jailed in Shawnee, Oklahoma, awaiting extradition. Sheriff Dunlap secured a requisition from Santa Fe and traveled to Oklahoma. Other mentions include Albert Reed shipping fifteen cars of cattle and Muskogee pursuing line improvements with copper wiring upgrades for Clovis. The Kraft family home near Hin is confirmed.
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Kansas City
Harris
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Seminole
Dunlap
Santa Fe
Chrence Fintey
Texas
Cartizora News Item Reflects Local Weather and Trade
In Cartizora local notes report Marshall West on Little Creek stacks of oats likely yielding about 40000 pounds as ants thresh. Captain J. S. Vinson of Columbus fights a blaze risk while emphasis on water, and college gymnasium progress hints at early ranking. Pacific Co operative Store opens after purchasing Rely Eman Grocery stock. Owen Langret and Bee Luton assume managerial roles.
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Little Creek
Cyrriveen Teanch
Teoxwe
Durean
Vot
Owen Langret
den Cen
Bee Luton
Feily& Sonn
Cartizora News
Bare hospital readies for PHS arrivals at Camn Cody
The bare hospital at Camn Cody is readied to receive Public Health Service patients arriving around January 1. Only ambulance cases will be treated. Col Whitledge commands the PHS hospital at Fat Bayard with a subordinate medical officer to supervise local hospital tests and patient care. The facility requires improvements to be habitable and currently serves 28 patients with limited equipment.
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Paitiente
Col Whitledge
P. H. S Hospital
Fat Bayard
Heron Co
Ors
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