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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
4
In a January 1920 issue from Santa Fe readers learn about railroad influence on the state, the national economy, and urban development. The article notes efforts to organize workers, debates over policies, and plans for new industries and buildings in New Mexico. It highlights infrastructure, dairy, meat, and oil interests shaping a growing state economy with local improvements and business leadership.
Grant county officers travelled to Lordatwng in a rare fody. Jamthre Frank Wo fy of the eupreme woutt of the crate announced new officers Beran ate elab pare Bane Ary f ' W. McReynolds of Silver Lake Mining has bought gear for work in Whit district. A 200 foot shaft at the property shows ore, with high silver prices, and McReynolds plans to deploy a full crew for active operations.
Report notes arson at Demetrio Medina's ranch burning his barn, hay, automobile, and farm equipment. Frye Hotel Wagon Mound installs a new electric plant. Local tenants rent pasture to Trey and Mry Tinerington, with livestock and water access cited. Community efforts and pending developments described amid widespread agrarian activity.
A mass meeting at the courthouse raised funds to build a 40000 dollar convent in Santa Rosa. Reports note Irregular progress on local enterprises, including a new laundry venture in Sonnecton and plans to expand the Hoagland saw mill near Alto to meet rising lumber demand. Indian Mescalero harvest successes and new hardware business Seppe and Wilhelm Hardware Store in Alama morde are mentioned amid broad regional activity.
An item warns that radical elements in the United States have grown amid wartime unrest and labor strife. It asserts foreigners and agitators push to overthrow the current order, seeking to democratize industry and ignite a nationwide revolt, with states like New Measles and mountain regions cited as hotspots.
A fragmented passage questions who owns the railroads, referencing Palanan and various misread phrases. amid garbled names, it hints at a legal or investigative dispute, noting a wife and a figure tied to a suit. The text remains unclear but signals ownership contention and potential litigation.
John J. OBrien, a soldier, wrote to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance about his policy. He could identify the beneficiary as his wife Mary A. OBrien, but he supplied few certificate details and details are garbled in the record.
In this fragmentary account a Des Moines mill faces a devastating fire impact with extensive losses. The piece references capitalists, workers, and the role of local officials, noting destruction of machinery and substantial wheat stock. Names and precise details are unclear, but the tone reflects industrial hardship and communal stakes.
The Luna County Medical Society announces newly elected officers for the year. Dr. F D Steed serves as president, Dr. F D Vickers as secretary and treasurer, with Dr. R C Hoffman and Dr. S D Swope holding censorial roles. Other names appear in the roster, reflecting governance and planning for future events and finances.
In Gallup a twenty thousand dollar corporation named The Gallup Laundry Company is formed with Nelie L Payne Jerorge A Payne and WM Bates as incorporators. The article notes Roosevelt county Red Cross home service progress, local farm visits, new elevator and mill projects in Portales and Des Moines, and cattle shipments into Union county as the region sees growth and commerce.
A 1910s editorial argues for broadening laws to reach de jure aliens despite nominal citizenship. It notes many foreign-born are dangerous yet no single minority is American by birth, calls for lighter immigration and deportation of undesirable aliens, and warns that public policy must address both declared and actual allegiance.
San Juan wel also notes the James ranch hosts Wyoming horses wintering as the area sees rapid business growth. Grenville and Farmington see new residents and a planned incorporation. A new bank may open, a large store is under construction, and Farmington Light and Power Co. expands. telephone system upgrades head toward Sofia. A flour mill and feed store emerge as production rises to meet demand. Planned investment includes 50,000 capitalization and growing local commerce.
San Miguel notes a 1920 Cowboys Reunion set for July 3 at Save Texas with large cash prizes tied to anticipated funds and equipment for a new Gamewell fire alarm system in Las Vegas. The report mentions a pedigree dog and alfalfa shipments, plus a rare grey wolf seen near Dex Moines, highlighting multiple scattered local items in a single digest.
A garbled early week note describes raising about one hundred dollars for road repairs between Alamogordo and Tularosa. It mentions local families contributing and a plan to fund improvements on the state highway from La Lae to Alamogordo, about twelve miles north of Meshonnirix. The text is largely incoherent but cites individuals Roll Tha and Fenest Green with related local business interests.
The Gray Eagle company ships ore from South Verdha mines. Will Hart buys an interest in the O K mine near town, planning immediate work by sinking a 50 foot tunnel and driving a cross cut to tap the ore body. The Lucky Strike shaft will be sunk 50 feet to tap the main vein and a large vug believed to hold ores of value. Assays report one ounce gold to 15 ounces gold and 623 ounces silver, with manganese ore nearby showing gold silver and copper value.
In Torrance Betaneia St. Jenphire and his son Henry McCloskey face forgery charges after allegedly forging a note and a check linked to the Farmers and Stockmens Bank at Estancia. Bond set at 1000 dollars each for a preliminary hearing this week as Roy Amick pleads guilty to stealing a horse, saddle, two winchesters, and an overcoat from Wm. Winkle in Duran. Amick bond set at 2000 dollars awaiting West Grand jury action.
Miss Louise C. Jaramillo, treasurer of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority at the New Mexico Normal University, handed a $502 check to President Frank H. Roberts for the student aid fund. The fund supports senior students via low interest loans to cover courses for teachers in training.
January 1920 term lists numerous appeals from New Mexico districts with appellees and appellants across counties. Cases include W E Bowers v Herbst, Mall names, banks, trading companies, and public bodies with motions to dismiss or strike, hearings set for January 18 19 20 22 23. Major entities include State of New Mexico, First National Bank, Santa Fe Water & Light Co, and various counties.
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