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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
4
The item discusses Senator Ashurst's proposed resolution aiding veterans with cash and uniforms after discharge, alongside New Mexico efforts on irrigation dam projects, government appointments, and local political notices. It mentions aid to veterans, irrigation plans, legislative actions, and local elections with references to state officials and organizations.
The piece argues for a game warden aligned with sportsmen, praising Thomas P. Gable as a strong candidate. It criticizes the New Mexico Game Protective Association for trying to influence Governor Larrazolo’s appointment and future changes to fishing and game laws. It notes support from leading sportsmen and Republican optics while urging responsible funding and enforcement.
Kathleen Consolidated Copper stockholders in Albuquerque elected Wills as president Wire as first vice president La Gamma as treasurer and Thomas F Morin as assistant secretary and auditor The board includes Lan Chaplin John Taron Ronnel O G Bebber La Gamma Morrin and A Gray J Be Putney. Albuquerque distributor for Curtice Brothers products plans further distribution to local grocers.
The Lake Arthur Times notes bear grass harvests in Elkins and Hoay areas bringing in over $12 per car load and $11 per ton for bear grass stock, with shipments by W. T. Cooper Brooks Shafer Baker Raymont Rot etts Lee Rogers and others. Cattle movements slow as Artesia to Carlsbad markets see small carloads and a new firm Melee and Sullivan of Artesia plans to relocate to Lake Arthur with groceries and dry goods as weather allows. J P Cauhape ships 1000 aged ewes to Bledsoe Brothers in Muleshoe for $700 per head, via Artesia shipping pens.
Clovis residents with oil placer claims in Taiban seek news of renewed talks to drill a deep well to test for an oil field as geologists suggest. A discovery would have substantial commercial value for Clovis.
W T Anderson and two sons, former Curry county landholders who moved to Kentucky, have returned and purchased the Brookshire school union and the W H Abney land north of Clovis. They also bought three houses on North Connolley Street, Clovis, and plan to stay.
Anton Usnik, a lumber dealer, was caught digging up forty five cases of whisky buried behind his office. He was bound over for grand jury action with $2500 bail after appearing in McKinley County before Justice Gould. Usnik had previously been tried for stealing whisky but was acquitted. The liquor was alleged to have been intended for sale to a buyer on site.
The Waxon Mound Sentinel reports residents have raised funds to match state aid for road work on the Ocean to Ocean highway through Nolan Levy. A recent snow storm brought 159 inches of moisture, melting quickly but aiding soil for farmers and range. The project near Wagon Mound begins soon, signaling a strong year for farmers and stockmen after a long dry spell.
The 36000 acre Santa Renal ranch near Santa Renal was sold on the 40th in a deal by Oo Me Shere and OG Hill of Fr Sumner. The package includes 18000 acres of unneeded land and 18000 of leased land valued at $0000. Purchasers are H V Mottahan Keilor WS McClenork and HJ Advick of Kansas City and Salina Kansas. Mo Shore keeps a one fifth interest. Two thousand head of horses and cattle were included.
The Dona Ana bar plans a banquet at Campbell House on lower Main Street with incoming judge Edwin Mechem present and presiding alongside Dean RL Young and other local attorneys, including likely attendance from El Paso lawyers. A Herny G Bell case rescinded contract suit over a $3,000 ranch purchase due to a missing spring. Bell won in Las Cruces Citizen. Captain Holt awaits better equipment as War Department aide shows junk muskets. warns against Villa fears and Confederate uniforms en route, Las Cruces Citizen.
Colfax S S Bozeman and Frank Hurley of Havener marketed broomcorn in Clovis last Monday, selling for 200 dollars per ton, indicating a firmer broomcorn market. Calkins delivered fine turnips with 30 bushels from a small ground patch. Bohannan visited Clovis after ton a Las near Point Enterprise, planning a cowper lead silver ore crop next year. concentrates shipped to El Paso smelter. George H Utter of Silver City is owner and manager. J W McAlpine of United States Copper Co now in Oklahoma City discussed Hanover mine work and deeper main shaft, with future activity planned in the Pinos Altos district.
Reports from reliable sources indicate Santa Fe will soon drill what would be the largest well of its kind in the world. The project follows growing company interests and rising freight traffic, with ample water already available for current needs.
R K Odell reports two underground silos already paid back their cost and are affordable. Joe Beck has patents on a device for fastening small chains on auto wheels and a machine to produce ties of uniform size from timber. About ten inches of snow fell last Monday night, raising hope for a good if uncertain crop year. Wagon Mound Sentinel encourages farmers to consider underground silos for silage during lean years.
Superintendent McCarger states listers will be started on Wilson Company farms as ground conditions allow. Between bean planting, 1000 acres of round will be listed thrice. later ground will be planted to beans with a loose air and lister. One of these listers
The section foreman announces an exhibit at Elida company's warehouse inviting Enterprise and Mers to view a new bean raising method said to boost crop profitability. Cattle movements include Collins, Beal escorting stock to Kansas City, with Ayres and Slade joining beef shipments to Fort Worth. County agent J B Peterson, a rising farmer from Berrendo, has been appointed Roosevelt county agent.
QUAY T A Henson bought four cars of cattle near Cuervo last Friday and sent them to Kansas City Saturday. C. of C. Secretary Leaves E Clayton resigns effective January 1 to become Altus Chamber of Commerce secretary. W J Eitzen acts as secretary until successor elected. Karl Brohlin acquires Mitt Voy sle's ranch giving control of large farming acreage.
Kenna Record reports F G Stieg and crew moved the section house from Imit to Elida. The $3,000 structure is described as one of the line’s best and will be occupied. Roosevelt Tul Wilkinson shipped several cattle cars to market last week.
The Homesteads Oil and Gas Company of Stanley is newly organized with incorporators Samuel Hadlock F B Wakefield W W Haylor W J Lomax Dr Milligan and CL Hidday. The firm has completed organization and is taking leases about 4000 acres near Stanley. Dutch Cleanser remark appears as unrelated ad filler and a quip about Wilhelm in Holland. New Mexico soldiers are described as seasoned troops praising their ability and hopper.
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