State land sale brings $578168 from 9210864 acres at public auction
St Valentine day sale in Clayton led by State Land Commissioner Robert P. Ervien with assistants. Sixty nine tracts totaling 9,210,864 acres sold for $578,157.52 at an average of 6.27 per acre. Most tracts under 640 acres. bidders included many New Mexico residents and stockmen from Texas and Oklahoma.
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Clayton
Robert P. Ervien
Meranles
Union County
Mens of
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Americans Awarded War Cross for Verdun Bravery
Six Americans in the automobile convoy service receive the French government’s War Cross for courage and devotion at Verdun. Sub-lieut Gaston Raviss led a unit in evacuating wounded during December 1917 and January 1918. Kent Allan Kinsley and drivers Arthur Crosby Robert Grat John Fitzpatrick Louis Timson also earned praise for volunteering for dangerous missions and aiding wounded evacuation under bombardment.
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Paris
Verdun
Gaston Raviss
Hill 30
Kent
Allan Kinsley
Hill 344
Arthur Crosby
Robert Grat
John Fitzpatrick
Louis Timson
New Mexico to Issue Permits for Seining Fish
State Game Warden Renault will issue special permits to fishermen to use seines and nets in streams and lakes of New Mexico. Permit holders may sell catfish carp buffalo fish eel and other non protected species within the state under a minimum price to fish dealers or markets. Some waters and small sizes are restricted. fishing not allowed for trout bass crappie or perch. Applications to T Rouault Jr Santa Fe must include water name location and fish type.
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New Mexico
Renault
B. M. Hall
Lake Arthur
T. Rouault, Jr
Santa Fe
New Mexico Central Railway Prepares Extensive Improvements
The New Mexico Central Railway Company has let contracts for about $250000 worth of railroad ties repairs and equipment and will place the line in first class condition to resume daily service soon. Oral Manager C A Richardson returns from Denver after important company business. J L C Collins will distribute these portions of the road to bondholders and creditors next Monday.
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New Mexico Central Railway Company
C. A. Richardson
Denver
J L. C Collins
Montana Smokeless Day Declared Amid War Debt Debate
Helena February 16 Governor supports a smoke free day as a war expenditure measure while Russian Socialists oppose the war stamps and a volunteer murder note appears in the press. The Wall Street Journal notes the day as one of the first observers.
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Ai Mumcvens
Wall Street Journal
New York Exemption Board Ruling Repudiated by Baker
The New York draft appeals board proposed a rule presuming marriage creates a debt to the government that affects draft eligibility. Secretary Baker repudiated the rule, arguing the obligation to the draft may be overridden by marriage rights, though some lawyers see marriage used to evade service. Providence Journal reports tensions over exemptions.
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New York
Exemption Board
Baker
District Board of Appeals For
Secretary of War
New York Appeals Board
Providence Journal
French idea as to age of commanders
Premier Clemenceau sent a circular to Gen Vetain and all French army chiefs noting that three years of war show age limits are too high. He states that commands are ineffective past 56 for regiments 58 for brigades 60 for divisions and 62 for corps. Senior officers beyond these limits to be reassigned or placed under the Minister of War.
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Clemenceau
Vetain
Ce Journal
Spirit of 76 and 61 Energizes New Mexico in War Time
In a wartime Front Page tableau the piece extols the enduring American spirit, linking Washington Lincoln Lafayette and Joan of Arc with modern resolve. It cites Ray Neel of Albuquerque serving in France and his father’s plea for support of exemption while urging unwavering national unity.
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Europe
Kaiser
Washington
Lincoln
Lafayette
Joan of Arc
Bobs
Kitchener
New Mexico
District Board of Exemption
Ray
Neel
Albuquerque
France
American Expeditionary Forces
W. M. Neel
Sam
Kateer
Ground glass candy injures soldiers at Camp Forrest
Twenty enlisted men of the Fifty second Infantry at Camp Forrest are in the base hospital after eating candy containing ground glass. Authorities say several men are seriously affected as the incident prompts a health check at the camp near Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga Tenn
Camp Forrest
Secret list of farmers to boost Liberty Bonds
Washington reports Republican Publicity Association denounces a confidential postmaster request for a nationwide, names and addresses list of farmers, truckers, dairymen and stockmen. They warn secrecy breaches public trust while aiding war bond drives and campaign efforts.
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Washington
Republian Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne
Adventists Plan New Mission to Navajo Indians at Lake Grove
The Seventh Day Adventists Mission Board will establish a new Navajo mission near Smith's Lake in McKinley County, New Mexico. A 640 acre tract south of the lake will host a small hospital and living quarters with facilities to grow as needs demand. About ten thousand dollars is expected to be spent this year to build housing, teach farming, carpentry, brick smithing, shop repair and domestic skills for boys and girls. The North American Division funds the effort, with an advisory committee including JW. Christian, EE Andross, R. B. Coberly, J.KE Bond, and Orno Follett. Church leaders note Adventist operations in 92 countries and significant worldwide resources backing this mission.
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Seventh Day Adventists Mission Board
Lake Grove
Thoreau
McKinley County
Smith's Lake
Aheek
World Conference of Day Adventists
JW. Christian
Oklahoma City
Ee, Andross
Los Angeles
Calfornia
R. B. Coberly
Clovis
New Mexico
J. KE Bond
Phoenix Arizona
Orno Follett
Santa Fe
Star
Washiton D.C
Cattle and Horse Growers Meet for Pleasure and Profit
Cattle and horse associations convene February 16 with an annual meeting in Las Vegas from March 12 to 14. The Las Vegas Commercial Club plans hospitality and rerun for three days as talks by noted figures cover wartime roles, prices, cooperation, forests, and state lands affecting cattlemen. Leaders include William R. Morley and Rupert F. Asplund, with many experts presenting wide-ranging topics. The convention promises strong discussions and action likely to impact all cattlemen and their families.
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New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers’ Association
Las Vegas
Prp
William R. Morley
Discu
Cattleman
Ion
Rupert F. Asplund
Julia Brown Asplund
Waltons
H. A. Jastro
The
Catn
Charles Springer
Cattle Sanitary Board
W. J. Linwood
A. D. Crile
W. Y
Burs
PW. Tomlinson
RK. P. Ervien
Vic. Culberson Attleman
Aldo Leopold
Mounted Police
Burton C. Mossman
Governor Linder
Extended government insurance deadline to April 12 1918
Secretary McAdoo announces extension of time for military and naval personnel to apply for government insurance to April 12 1918, approved by Congress and the President. Automatic insurance ends today for those who have not applied, making delay riskier, and urging eligible service members to apply or increase coverage up to the $10000 maximum as feasible. The insurance campaign will continue at units nationwide.
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McAdoo
Naval Services
Congres
Wil
Paign
Alabama Colored Boy Dies in France Funeral
A Alabama colored soldier dies in France. His comrades held a soldier's funeral in a pine box, wrapped in the U S flag, with the French fields echoing with taps. The piece notes the boy's death as the beginning of a broader struggle and laments lost ideals.
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Alabama
France
United States
iAve
Rev. H. Lee
Twenty five Masons attend large New Mexico reunion
The 26th Scottish Rite reunion in New Mexico ran Monday to Wednesday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Degrees 4th to 32nd were conferred on 68 candidates including 25 Army men from Camp Cody. Attendees wore colored silk caps by degree as music, receptions, and banquets accompanied the events with ample luncheon service for over 200 daily.
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Ralph M. Henderson
Scottish Rite
Scottish Rite Masons of
New Mexico
Camp Cody
Deming
Knights
Court of Honor
Cathedral
AL Morrison
Eastern Star
K. J. Orisbee
Stella Sloan
Santa Fe
Winter
New Mexico land designated under stock-raising act
The Interior Department announces the third and fourth designations under the stock-raising homestead act in New Mexico. The third designation covers about 505000 acres in Chaves County including Roswell Paul district, mainly grazing land. 250000 acres are vacant public lands and 255000 acres have about 450 current applications. The fourth designation covers about 103000 acres in Union County and eastern Clayton land district, mostly vacant lands totaling 26000 acres with about 140 applications. Effective March 11, 1918, lands may be entered in 40 acre tracts if status is proper.
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Cretary
New Mexico
Chaves County
Roswel Paul Dist
Geological Survey
Bureau of Plant Industry
Eats
Prinipally
Uni
Clayon
Debates on Public Debt and Liberty Loan Leadership
The article discusses saving resources like twine and paper for food distribution, Jeffersonian debt theory, and wartime finance. It notes Mrs. Huey as Liberty Loan chair and hints at a broader U S war drive starting in April, with references to figures like Meyers and Pinchot and to Cleveland Press commentary.
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Huey
Howard Huey
State Liberty Loan Committee
William
Kaiser
Cleveland Press
Wife Fatally Shoots Ro Case in Capitol City Home
A capital city tragedy reports Ro H. Case shot and killed by his wife with a 12 gauge shotgun after entering their home for lunch. Witnesses say the attack occurred moments after his arrival. Mrs Case claims self defense though inquest verdict was formal. Case, Spanish-American War veteran and attorney, had resided here four years with Mrs Case, previously married to another man.
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Ro H. Case
Case
Mr. Case
Deming
Shere
EL Paso
Military Institute
Roswell
Wool Growers Convene in Albuquerque March Meeting
The New Mexico Wool Growers plan a March convention in Albuquerque on March 18 and 19. Delegates will discuss wool prices, lamb consumption, predatory animals, rodents, wool contracting, forest trail designations, and sheep industry issues with officials from the Bureau of Biological Survey. Governor Lindsey and college president Dr Crate will speak, and delegates will also review topics from the National Wool Growers’ convention in Salt Lake City.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Ime
SOE
Vper
Washington
Mureau of Theiological Survey
Viper
West
Wo EB Lindsey
Crite
State Agricultural College
New Mexico Wool Growers’ Association
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
State Tax Commission Sees Resignations and Leadership Change
The State Tax Commission has experienced a session with resignations and leadership changes. Joseph Saint qualified as a member succeeding RC Real, while A W Pollard, on the board since March list, was elected president.
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Thas Hearin
Joseph Saint
RC Real
A.W. Pollard
Merchants urged to curb food packaging waste
The piece urges state merchants to cooperate in reducing wrap and packaging waste, criticizing excessive wrapping for goods like pancake mixes. It notes many wrappers exist, questions the need to seal items such as a can of coffee, and warns officials to monitor food handling and consumer exposure this year.
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Rome
Anerea
Fruit for Sale by San Juan Committee Appeal
The San Juan county chairman Mrs WAL Palmer of Artec asks the State chairman for advice and assistance in disposing of dried fruit to support soldiers. Patriotic women plan to sell pears and peaches, with proceeds aiding the government and soldiers.
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San Juan
Wal Palmer
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