Carlsbad Items Highlight Local Fund Drive and School News
The Carlsbad Current reports a county fund drive for Armenian and Syrian relief led by Francis G. Tracy with 1600 club members contributing and over $1000 raised. Carlsbad precincts avoided drives due to sufficient bank funds. The issue also notes a League to Enforce Peace essay contest with Cash prizes, Artesia State Bank reopening, contractor J E Wallace building a new concrete shop, cotton shipments totaling 104 bales to Houston, and Quinoties as the only Spanish American student excelling in high school.
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Francis G. Tracy
Ralph Twitchell
Carlsbad
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League To Enforce
League of Nations
Carlsbad Argus
Lamp Explosion Fatal in Soledad Gomez Case
Soledad Gomez wife of freighter Lasix Gorm ez was fatally burned when an oil lamp exploded. Fire spread to her clothing inflicting terrible burns. she died in hospital seven hours later after neighbor Antonia Salazar smothered the flames. Survived by husband and four children. William Docker of Pinos Altos reports extracting high grade silver copper and gold ore on a Silver City Enterprise claim.
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Soledad Gomez
Lasix Gormez
Antonia Salazar
William Docker
Pinos Altos
Silver City Enterprise
Heroes and unrest across border posts and towns
The Kalants of Columba near Paras aore at Fort Bayard are praised for heroic conduct as U S Army strengthens border posts. Big mine events, Villa rumors, and Lordsburg civic pride unfold. A duel near Paradise ends with one dead and another wounded. Toad machine row, Hollow House sale, and a board meeting on paving downtown streets cap a turbulent week. Dr Reid, extradited from California, faces charges over $15 000 in merchandise bought under false pretenses.
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Seria
Columba
Paras Aore
Fort Bayard
Gallup
U. S
Belgium
Germany
Silver City
Paradise
New Mexico
Arigona Line
Hachita Janary
Claude McDowell
Hale Chenowith
J. B. Reis
Reid
California
Real estate and road work boost Alamogordo growth
Alamogordo reports rising demand for property as buyers see value and banks invest. A Santa Rosa bridge project and Third street widening proceed under supervision of P. O. Broxton and D. W. Jones. Road improvements include culverts to drain water into Agua Negra and the Twin Lakes area while paving extends toward Las Vegas.
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Alamogordo
Rock Island
Real
Alamo
Santa Rosa
P. O. Broxton
D. W. Jones
Agua Negra
Twin Lakes
Las Vewis
Lincoln Quay 7 Road bedding to begin next spring season
The Lincoln Quay 7 road project advances as Fred Pfingsten acquires land on the Ovirk Trail near Lincoln. Pfingsten plans to occupy the new home through spring and the area is noted for its proximity to the ancient county seat. Local observers report warmer days boosting moisture and crop prospects. Winston G Churchill of Denver surveys regional geology and canal magnification plans, with initial herbonte studies to start once snow melts.
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Fred Pfingsten
Ovirk
Tuewn
Fred Plingsten
Cini
Mentown
Juan Perea
Lincoln
Tuenmeari
Pfingsten
W. . Railey
FP. Mogland
Erk
Tienmeari
Tucunsen
New Directors Elected At Carrizozo Iron and Steel Firm
New Mexico Iron and Steel Corporation in Carrizozo elected directors including Lin Tranum Henry Lote Tra Wetmore J A Haley F A Gurney H Jenking and others. CW Stoltz of Denver will devote full time to stock sales as part of new management. Tecolal lines are valuable property and promise profits and town growth for Carrizone.
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New Mexico Iron and Steel Corporation
Carrizozo
CW. Stoltz
Denver
Colorado
Carrizere
Lin Tranum
Henry Lote
Tra Wetmore
J. A. Haley
F. A. Gurney
H. Jenking
Augent Stillinge
CA Herson
Texeo
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Burglars Take Broom From Parks Home
The Columbus Courier notes burglars entered the home of Mr and Mrs G F Parks between dark and 11 pm Wednesday and stole several items including a broom. The police question why a burglar would target such an unusual item and wonder if the thief had knowledge of the household.
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G. FE
Parks
Columbus Courier
Sandoval Court Opens February Term With Murder Docket
The February district court session in Sandoval county convened unusually with grand and petit juries empaneled the same day. The docket includes three murder cases: two Native Americans accused of staging an Indian trader near Crown Point and setting fire to cremate the trader, and another murder case from the Cuba neighborhood.
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Sandoval
Manly
Crown Point
Cuba
Vaughn to Host New Mexico Baptist College Project
Don Petronilo Gonzales reports a heavy loss of about 700 sheep and several cattle from the recent snow storm. Guadalupe Baptist College plans a half million dollar Southern Baptist Convention project to be located near Vaughn with rail access, aiming for central state placement and increased land value as the operation grows.
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Baptist College For
Vaughn
Edwards
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Baptist Convention For
New Mexico
Vaughn Land
Val
Vaughn News
Don Petronilo Gonzales
Rancho
Elvira
Santa Rosa
Roy Barber Shop Sold and New Roy Cafe Opens
Mora J. E. Wildman has bought the Roy Barber Shop and will manage it. The Farmers Cafe opens in Roy with Mrs T. A Smith as proprietor and manager. Cream Station W. J. McPheeters of Amarillo established a cream station with Florsheim Co. at Roy, manager T. Strong. Village trustees allocate 50 for a cinder path to the schoolhouse, funded also by Benefit Picture Shows, aiding teachers and children to reach school dry and safe.
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J. E. Wildman
Roy
Farmers Cafe
T. A Smith
W. J. McPheeters
Nissley Creamery
Amarillo
Texas
Florsheim Co
T. Strong
Otero L. J. Layton Starts Purebred Ancona Breeding
Otero L. J. Layton has begun breeding pure-bred Ancona chickens of the Shepperd strain on the A. B. Rose property southeast of Alamogordo and possesses a pen from the prize-winning Queen Bess hen noted for laying three eggs in one clutch. E E Mitchell buys brick block and theatre, appoints Hinojos as manager. Mitchell long-time Alamogordo resident.
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L. J. Layton
Alamogordo
TC. E. Mitchell
Chas. E. Mitchell
Alamo State Bank
10Th Street
Pennsylvania
New York
A.C. Indurian
J. B. Hinet Avenues
New Mexico Real
Electrical
Santa Rosa
Revival Sparks Severe Influenza Outbreak in Farmington
The second influenza wave hits Farmington with about 400 reported cases and several deaths. The outbreak follows a revival meeting that began sessions soon after quarantine was lifted, leaving many patients in critical condition.
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Farmington
Cattle Thieves Arrested In Rowe Raid
The home of Zenovia Arciio in Rowe was raided by Mounted Police Rafael Lucero last Thursday night. He arrested Mrs Armijo Juan Armijo and Gietri Martinez on cattle stealing charges. A large quantity of fresh beef and part of a deer carcass were found in the house. They were bound over to await grand jury action with bonds set at $1500 each.
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Zenovia Arciio
Rowe
Rafael Lucero
Two Earthquakes Hit Socorro Overnight
The Socorro Chieftain reports two tremors within 24 hours. The first quake lasted five to six seconds starting at 10 p m last Friday with light rain. the second struck about five a m today.
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Socorro Socorro
Socorro Chieftain
Beans in storage spark Estancia Growers drive
Neal Jenson bought a car of beans at rvale last week but the price failed to move. He shipped them north and stored several carloads. The Bean Growers Association reported 60,000 pounds of white beans and 80,000 pounds of pintos on hand with hopes of two or three more cars. Secretary Milbourn believes growers in Estancia territory still hold enough beans to reach that goal.
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Neal Jenson
Rvale
Estancia Herald
Public Land Sale Notice in Torrance County New Mexico
A notice from the New Mexico State Land Office announces a public land sale in Torrance County under the 1910 act. It describes tract details including section, acreage, improvements, and minimum bid of ten dollars per acre. Details cover payment terms, deposits, interest, penalties, and contract conditions for successful bidders.
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Torrance County
New Mexico
State Land Office
Rataneia
Cann
Mekiou
Ein
Anile
State OF New Man
Hayes County
Santa Fe
Telite
Lea County
Office of the Commissioner of Public Ands
State of
Iaid
Eddy County
Mora County
New Mexico land sales listed in Roswell bids
Public Land Office announces public sale of multiple land tracts in Hayes Grant Lincoln De Baca and Quay counties. Auctions set for April 10 1919 in Roswell and April 12 1919 in Lovington with specific sections and parcels described. Terms require payment of minimum bids and reserves, with options for deferred payments and interest.
Hot Debate on Flu and School Closure Stirs City
A City Board meeting discussed continuing the closed school and closing other public meeting places amid a flu rise. Dr. Rief reported more cases since recontinuation, four teachers ill. Measures: an assistant city marshal to aid John Spring in enforcing prior flu reporting ordinance, with nurses and care funding issues noted.
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Rief
John Spring
JD. Peek
Clayton
Big rise shown in New Mexico electricity use
Compiled figures reveal sharp growth in electricity consumption and power costs in New Mexico from 1907 to 1917. Data indicate substantial income gains and rising station outputs, with a marked shift in street lighting expenditure and urban lighting patterns, alongside Mrs. Roth Miller guiding home economies work in Mesilla Valley schools.
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New Mexico
Was & Wor
Ranga Ilia
Roth Miller
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mesilla Valley
Notice of Land Sale in Santa Fe District Court
Administratrix Perry J. Roley and attorney N Norment announce a court ordered land sale for Polly P. Smith estate. The property is the southwest quarter of Section 1, Township 11 North Range 7 East, Santa Fe County New Mexico. Sale date February 21 at front steps of the Santa Fe Court House, cash to highest bidder, subject to court approval.
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State Land Office
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de Baca
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State of New Mexico
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Polly P. Smith
Santa Fe
Hyer Pont
Raul County
Perry J. Roley
W. Norment
Autorgey
Mamie
Anita Fey
County Clerk Reports Heavy Livestock Losses in Region
Julian Salas, county clerk, was through Willard recently en route to Estancia after staying at his Encino home. He notes that livestock losses in the area are very heavy, per the Willard Record.
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Julian Salas
Willard
Estancia
Encino
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