Ely a Republican Detoured in New Mexico Narrative
The Clayton paper recounts Ralph C. Ely, once Republican state central committee chair, later claiming he was not appointed as a Republican. It describes his brief 1916 convention role, failed bid for governor, and turbulent stance as Federal food administrator for New Mexico amid party shifts and Democratic alignment.
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Ralph C. Ely
New Mexico
Ely
Republican State Central
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el Paso “Herald
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Romero
Hursum
Rene
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Luna
Santa Fe
Washington
Ublican
Allied terms and Lloyd George speech define postwar aims
Editorial clippings from New Mexico War News recount Lloyd George's embassy style address rejecting German peace terms and demanding full restoration and reparations. The piece praises his insistence on justice for Belgium France and Italy allies and endorses American support for democracy while warning of Prussian aims. The Washington reaction frames the speech as a pivotal war document.
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Great Britain
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Italy
Rumania
Serbia
Montnegro
Germany
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America
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Prussia
Congress
Lloyd George
Washington
Germa
Primer for New Mexico bank directors pamphlet issued
George H. Van Stone, state bank examiner, released a pamphlet titled A Primer OF New Mexico Banking Law For Busy Bank Directors. It distills key prohibitions and prescriptions of the state banking act to aid directors in understanding powers and duties amid ongoing banking oversight.
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New Mexico
George H. van Stone
State Bank Examiner
van Stone
Death Calls Worker In War Effort Shaped by New Mexico Council
A wartime obituary recalls Nehl a devoted New Mexico worker at county council five who urged prioritizing war production. He stressed Americans must postpone nonessential tasks to boost deliveries and free labor for critical war industry. The message underscores resolve with quotes from the era and references to Bolsheviks and Prussians cited by the Houston Post and Goethe.
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New Mexico
Nehl
Thousands Apply for Government Insurance for Soldiers
Milwaukee Sentinel notes widespread approval of the military and naval life insurance law. At Camp Wadsworth, 20,000 applications were filed in November with 71 percent for 10,000, 3 percent for 5,000, and 6 percent for lesser sums. By December 4, 272,122 applications had been received with total coverage around 25.94 million dollars.
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Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
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Bureau of War Risks Insurance
New York
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Navy Officers Brought Home More Vigilance
The article reports on the recall of Rear Admiral Fletcher and other naval officers to improve the convoy system after the loss of the Antilles with 67 lives. It notes Vice Admiral Sims' influence and criticism of the fleet's performance in foreign waters, highlighting calls for stronger war-time logistics and readiness as ships return home from France.
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Washington
Antilles
France
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
William B. Fletcher
Sims
Fletcher
Patrick
Henry
Flet
Draft Act Validation by Supreme Court Shocked Critics
The Supreme Court declares the selective draft act constitutional though critics allege the justices are too loyal to the Imperial German Government. The opinion, attributed to Chief Justice White, suggests Congress may compel American service without delay.
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White
Congress
Hardwick
Hannis Taylor
Tom Watson
Germany Calls To Hate In Wartime Propaganda
A harsh wartime tirade portrays German hatred as a national trait amplified by militarist leaders. The piece cites poems and imagery urging vengeance and total war against Allied forces, portraying глубоко ingrained hostility toward Entente nations and urging mass mobilization and brutal retaliation.
Farm product values rise in 1917 rail belt region
The 1917 farm output value in the Flenchant Botte Hien project area across the Rio Grande Valley of southern New Mexico and western Texas exceeds 4000 dollars. Commentary items joke about Hoovers and wives appear amid a mosaic of editorial quips from Albuquerque Herald, Las Cruces Citizen, Deming Headlight, and other papers.
Machines to equip the American Army quickening pace
The article notes rapid progress in supplying machine guns to the American Army with factories in some cities gearing up to produce arms. It mentions the French loan named Emprunt du Chemin des Dames and humorously suggests red tape could have defensive value if applied to front trenches. It also touches on Bolshevik diplomacy and political trials amid wartime tensions.
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Auns
Kansas City Star
Providence Journal
Curry county slate grows for Democratic ticket
There are indications of many candidates in Curry county with announcements for Democratic nominations. George Roach seeks tax assessor, R. M. Brizendine runs for sheriff, and J. Simpson Morgan campaigns for county treasurer.
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Caily
Curry County
George Roach
R. M. Brizendine
J. Simpson Morgan
Potatoes Expert to Visit State College Sessions
Eugene Grubb of Colorado, a leading potato growing expert, will attend Farm ers' Work at State College starting January 14. County Agent J W Knorr to be succeeded by A Z Smith. both to tour the county after conference in Carlsbad. Major E P Bujac returns home to Carlsbad amid public war measures discussions. The Gallup American Coal Co. begins building four company houses near the old water tank, with plans for more residences for future needs.
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Colorado
State College
J. W. Knorr
State Agricultural College
Z. Smith
Knorr
A. Z Smith
Mr. Knorr
Carlsbad
Bujac
E. P. Bujac
County Jail Records Six Inmate Population Tie Low Mark
San Miguel County Jail holds six prisoners, a record low for the county. Jailer Lucero says the six have varied alleged crimes from murder to theft and were held longer than usual. Meanwhile Internal Revenue Collector Hannah will assist at the Commercial Club rooms until January 15 to explain income tax return basics.
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San Miguel
Sebero Lucero
Lucero
Internal Revenue Collector
J.D. Hannah
United States Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Commercial Club Rooms
Hannah
Las Vegas
Grant Issuing New Telephone Directory For Mountain States
One thousand copies of the January telephone directory for the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company will be issued next week. The official directory covers the Silver City Fort Bayard district and aids households with growing phone use. Advertising space in the directory is favored by discriminating advertisers.
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Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Silver City-Fort Bayard
Mora Farmers Expand Cane Seed Holdings on Mesa
Fred Flnhmann expanded his land holdings by purchasing the Voelkel section for 5500 dollars, giving him three sections on the mesa and potential to acquire more from this year’s crop. Mr Plohmann, a Viet Nam era Swiss Army veteran, hosts Patriots of the country in his new life, while Paul Anderson and Bob Grunig operated the Case machine threshing cane seed brought by neighbors before moving to Lew Peiffer’s for a sizable threshing job. Cane seed remains scarce this year but valuable, according to Roy Spanish American.
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Fred Flnhmann
Fred
Plohmann
U.S
Paul Anderson
Bob Grunig
Lew Peiffer
Roy
M'Kinley Board Adopts Traffic Ordinances
The M'Kinley board adopted ordinances regulating street traffic Wednesday night. They govern wagon and automobile movement, set speed limits, control turning at crossings, and specify auto signals and lights. Another ordinance was adopted.
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Board
Naval inquiry cites improper convoy for Antilles loss
Admiral Sims court of inquiry found the convoy of the vessel was improperly handled and forces at par were not used to guard the ship from submarines. Admiral Benson testified before the Naval Affairs Committee that an improper convoy was provided for the Antilles.
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Sims
Vesel
Benson
Loase
Smallest Quay town earns state praise at session
At the State Teachers Association meeting Quay county’s Nara Visa district earned a distinction as Miss Ulmer, its principal, was elected to the Educational Council becoming the sole Quay county representative. The Federal Farm association of Nara Visa met Tuesday electing Ira L. Busick as president and O J. Snyder as secretary treasurer. The group reports about four thousand dollars in loans.
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Miss Ulmer
Educational Council
Quay County
Nara Visa
Federal Farm Association of
Ira L. Busick
Obar
O. J. Snyder
Nara Visa News
First American dead in France honored by French officer
A French officer at the American-front grave delivered the address and field artillery fired minute guns for Private Enright, Private Gresham, and Private Hay. The speaker pledged tribute in the name of France, noting their voluntary sacrifice for liberty and justice and urging the remains be left with their allies. Providence Journal reports.
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Enright
Grehhom
Hay
Europe
Republic of the United States
Gresham
Providence Journal
Rural telephone line opens east of town in Moriarty
W T Savage completed a rural line running seventeen miles to the Ballard and Moriarty ranches, the first of its kind in the area. H J Fincke appointed district fuel administrator by State official W C McDonald with duties including fuel supply oversight. Moriarty Messenger notes no reason for lightless nights as sightseers view Moriarty at nine.
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W. T. Savage
Runni Teen Smiles
Ballard Ranch
H. J. Fincke
W. C. McDonald
Moriarty
Moriarty Moesenger
Union Merchants Plan Delive ry Hours in Clayton
Clayton merchants move to set delivery hours as part of a conservation effort. The Citizen notes that nearby towns have published schedules and that Clayton will publish its hours next week so residents can plan orders and save time.
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Lears
Clayton
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