Uncertain Checks and A Variety of Local Nuisances
A garbled report details check forgeries and new check art schemes involving large sums and a Post Office letter, with references to the First National Bank and regional crime. The piece also mentions weathering water from a hot bath incident and a noisy neighborhood scene, plus various local notices about farming, markets, and goods moving toward nearby cities.
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Tucunicae
Hirst National Bank
Toca
Fhr
Roosevelt Rev. FT and Katt family return to Dai Farm
The Katt family and Roosevelt Rev. FT return from Griiley ML after a year away. They express happiness to be back and plan to continue farming at the Dai Farm purchased from 1 Sanders. They will specialize in strawberries and related crops with Geo We Manenek and Moby joining from Kentucky.
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Katt
Griiley
Portites Valles
Geo
We Manenek
Welfe
Moby
Kentucky
Dai
Sanders
Farmieye
Cuba mail carrier Cassis pleads guilty in federal case
Cassis, a Cuba Caheran rural route mail carrier, pleaded guilty before U S district judge Colin Netter to opening a letter and taking a $34 check from an envelope. The case notes he was arrested in Denver and transported to Santa Fe for trial and was sentenced to twelve months in jail.
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Redo
Cassis
Cuba
Colin Netter
United States District Court
Cassus
Caheran
Sambotal County
Yvonne
Denver
Maneht
Santa Fe
Fort Historians Note Bright Crop Outlook in 1920
San Juan reports favorable prices expected for the 1920 crop with growers urged to produce first class fruit. Sprig forecasts show promising blossom and bud conditions barring severe freezes, aiming for the largest fruit crop yet. William Neitzel attended frost concerns and details of local business changes include CT and 1D Giles in Me Aview Auto, with W Joodlyola’s arrival anticipated.
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Fort Histor
Wiliam Neitzel
Ehark
Mim
Gites
Jon Neeadsg
Mneti
Craukehatt Brea
San Miguel Ward Shooting Spurs Dormitory Gift Debate
Reporting notes a shooting affray between Holman and Cleves land with Trinidad Sandoval injured. The incident occurred near 10 o'clock, leading to arrests and a medical outcome. Separately, the Normal University board plans a new dormitory for Ramon a residence with Mary Moxey and Vic Miller aiding welfare. Donors present funds and land improvements adjacent to the campus, including street frontage and a new garden area. The record mentions 32 coyotes and wolves captured nearby with a value around $200.
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Ward
Holman
Cleves
Trinidad Sandoval
Valles
Wits Caver
Valdes
Miner Arthur Brewster Tours After 33 Years Away
Arthur Brewster, a local miner, returns to the area after a 33 year absence spent around the world. Frank D. Ribera of Terry reports he has mined several cars of silver ore from his properties and expects further production as machinery and development plans advance.
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Arthur Brewster
Hitlhore
Frank D. Ribera
Terry
Tolle
Railroad Builds Ore Platform Near Hatch for Shipments
A railroad has constructed an ore platform at Hatch about 15 miles from the mine, aiming to improve consistency and raise the grade of shipped ore. The move signals increased rail access to the ore region and potential higher quality shipments.
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Hatch
Fire Damages Taos Pool Hall and Barber Shop
Taos was visited by another fire that started in Filiman Sanches’s pool hall and barber shop. The loss to the building owners and the proprietor was about $1,000, covered by insurance. The tented back part of the structure was badly damaged, with investigations hinting the blaze may be juvenile arson. The Tank building spree story is recalled as it was rebuilt as a hotel with rooms.
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Taos
Filiman Sanches
Juvenitivry Origi
Record of 1919 creamery work and fire at Commercial Hotel
Swope from Torrance reports 1919 production details with four cows yielding average butter and cream sales supporting the family. A fire at the Commercial Motel and Telephone Office damaged the building, with most furniture moved from the Commercial Hotel and office equipment affected. The incident prompted insurance coverage and efforts to save assets.
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Swope
Clicht
Mountainair
Orie Mercantile Comepany
Dewes
Dr. Ther
Goods Removed From Orme Store And Equity Exchange
Items were taken from the Orme store and from the Equity Exchange Mountainair Independent, according to a brief notice. Police were notified and ongoing inquiries aim to recover the missing goods. The report notes no arrests at this time and calls for any information from the public.
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Orme
Equity Exchange
Mountainair Independent
Livestock in Fine Condition Reported by Doy Cotbaugh
Corona county resident Doy Cotbaugh notes livestock in fine condition. The past week has been rough in places with some roads affected. Beans are being hauled to town amid eased conditions.
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Doy Cotbaugh
Corona Country
Estaticia Herald
Union Buyers Boost Local Corn Prices Amid Competition
The Union competition among buyers raised corn prices from 1.3 to 1.55 per hundred. Farmers in the county respond by delivering large loads to multiple purchasers like Four States Seed Company, which bought a hefty 104 pound shipment from Thomas week. Clayton News reports varied buyers handling the enormous crop.
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Clayton
T. W. Shultz and Sons
Thomas Week
Four States Seed Company
Reed Clayton News
C. & S. Railroad Reports Strong Freight Last Month
The C. & S. railroad shows over $14 in freight income for the last month, with 30 to 40 cars shipped out. The report indicates solid earnings for Mi Dota despite not charging for all freight shipped.
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C. & S. Railroad
Mi Dota
Cattle from Wyoming Arrive in Polvom for Winter Pasture
Over the past thirty days 144 car loads of cattle have been moved from drouth stricken Wyoming to Polvom country. They are to be pastured through the winter on our fine sprites. The shipment reflects regional efforts to support livestock through harsh weather.
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Polvom
Wyoming
Valencia Bank Directors Boost Capitalization and Staff
At the annual meeting of the First National Bank directors the capitalization was raised from 25 000 to 5 000 the phrasing implies a capitalization increase and stronger county stockholders. Officers include John Becker president and junior Becker as first vice president with Paul Dalles and Bernard Jacobson among others. The bank reports deposits of 500 plus substantial growth and added staff roles Frida Reeker and Esther Lindberg are noted among the assistants.
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First National Bank
John Becker
John Becker, Jr
Paul Dalles
Hernard Jacobson
Third View
L. C. Teer
Frida ©. Reeker
Assant
John F. Finn
Esther Lindberg
Elery
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Roosevelt
Sandoval
San Juan
SAN Miguel
Board of Regents
Normal Univer
Mary Moxey
Tysenh
Finn
Sierra
Taos Vailey News
Torrance
Valencia
Chesterfield
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