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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
4
The issue appears as the New Mexico State Record edited by Frank Staplin and published by the State Publishing Company in Santa Fe. It notes weekly Friday publication and subscription details, with postal handling as second class matter from the Santa Fe post office under the 1918 act, dated January 17, 1919.
The governor urges legislature to adopt a wide education plan to reach Spanish speaking areas, noting some communities lack teachers who understand Spanish. He argues funds should target improving schools and administration, contrasting with criticism of wartime pay and other policy issues. The piece also critiques Department of War pay delays and calls for accountability.
Jonathan M. Wagner reports on New Mexico's Girls Working Reserve under the State Council of Defense and the Department of Education, with certificates signed by Governor Springer and the State Superintendent awarded to girls. Boys joined the U S Working Reserve under Labor's direction. the December issue notes household earnings and season participation, urging schools to promote enrollment for 1910 and support for the United States War and postwar recovery.
Federal rail activity notes Grant R trend and Mikata type locomotives arriving for service on the El Paso and Southwestern system. More units refined by the road will be deployed within weeks as carpenters and workers repair depots and facilities. The piece mentions labor secretary and union concerns amid broader industrial modernization efforts.
State Department urges county districts to hold meetings monthly or at least every two months to discuss school affairs and inspect properties. Proposals include appointing a member to inspect needs and report to the County Board of Education, boosting board oversight and teacher accountability. The Educational News Bulletin notes improved interest and school vitality with more frequent board visits. Silver City Enterprise reports local agricultural show results and congratulates Grant Jeammty on rose breeding success.
The Clovis region reports wheat acreage about the same as last year with prospects for the finest ever. Farmers plan spring wheat if seed is available. B N Hardin of St Vrain notes stockmen lost few cattle during cold weather as feeding increases. Several calves died after influenza-like symptoms weeks ago.
During 1918 De Baca County Agent administered over 12000 doses of U S Mackler Vaccine and calved 600 calves under his supervision. He demonstrated vaccine uses, handled 600 pounds of wire, and secured 300 additional pounds with aid from Vort Sumner Leader.
A moving cattle train from Hereford toward Weverton faced delays as it was rerouted to the Davis branch, with owners noting weeks without sightings. The report also mentions a mass of coke and coal shipments, a health archive project, and a school lunch initiative praised for practicality, amid local transportation chatter.
In a brief notice the Elks publish a limited edition of Gazoot titled Second Swatturn s. It states every inch of space is devoted to new units and urges readers to place orders now for several copies of the edition.
A distorted OCR line reflects a philosophical musing attributed to Herbert Spencer. It suggests no one is perfectly free or perfectly moral for everyone remains moral and all strive toward happiness in imperfect conditions.
The Santa Rosa State Bank reports carloads of hay distributed at Duran Veneha Santa Rosa Cuervo and Montoya Santa Rosa Voice notes snows covering the eastern part of New Mexico, signaling a challenging but hopeful spring for farmers and stockmen. Losses peak in several ranches as unseasonable snow cut feed and roads remained impassable for weeks, hindering relief efforts and transport to herds.
Roy Coolidge of the American Mining Co. at Parsons was instantly killed when a beam dropped in the shaft as he was winched to the top. The accident occurred in the mining town 25 miles from Carrizozo, with news reported by the Lincoln and Carrizozo papers.
Mora Bond in Colfax county fled in district court a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Mrs Raine Hale now confined in Mora pledged for the killing of Frank Lek near Roy. Hearing set before Justice David Derby. postmaster Chester G Marcans and assistant under conduct. Local notes report snow and winter weather hindering travel and supplies as Estancia firms move coal feed and hay to meet needs.
O H Miller from Forrest reports a lone herd drive amid some stock losses but optimistic about a bumper wheat crop on the plains. Farmers plan to plant large wheat acreage with oats and barley, while Tucson area notes include machine developments and a Boston firm shipment for the footwear line.
Roosevelt buys oil for power plant amid tariff fears as firm Milshoms contracted to deliver oil at thirty six cents per gallon. Two carloads purchased with supply enough to run until July.
Snow and drifting two feet deep clog the region with impassable roads. Mail carrier Rafael Pncere cannot complete New Year deliveries to Park Snines and Chanerito. A fire destroyed twenty tons of alfalfa on the Adilia ranch, with unknown arsonists possibly involved. Las Vegas Optic.
Torrance reports crews struggle to reopen trails as heavy snowfall halts cattle movement. Ranchers plan to move stock once access improves, with men awaiting thaw to resume work and clear routes to feed and water.
UNION Mart Sparks reports a force cutting river ice for the season. Ice blocks nine pounds thick and clear, with shipments by railway to Clayton and Des Moines. Also noted are winter hardships and reflections on cold and effort during a harsh season.
Fragmented OCR references Cory Nasy vta J M Dungy wl Feed Calkins for consideration. Cory to complete the building and hopes owners install steam heat. Des Moines Swastik notes TJ Bowers Lonebird lease from A Ht Cal. Fowler Brown Maley of Folsom discuss cattle shipment intentions of 22 cir loads to market last week.
A garbled OCR passage notes a science boy showing a method to remove a bray from a mute device. It hints at distress to a nearby boy and mentions turning attention toward a rattleless express cart, with unclear affiliations or outcome.
A brief report challenges beliefs about education spending in New Mexico. It presents a table derived from 1917 public school statistics, comparing New Mexico with other states in the Southwestern plateau region and urging careful inspection of the compiled data.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a cheap, safe remedy to stimulate sluggish kidneys and neutralize urine acidity. It promises relief from urinary irritation, headaches, and nocturnal urges, recommending regular use and seeking a physician if issues persist.
Small package of Hamburg Breast Tea sold at pharmacies promises quick cold relief. One tablespoon in boiling water, strained, drank as needed daily, claimed to open skin pores, relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and drive the cold from the system. Described as inexpensive, vegetable, safe, and harmless.
An old fashioned analgesic pitch urges readers to buy a 30 cent bottle of St Jacobs Liniment to ease backache and lumbago. The copy claims rapid, lasting relief after a single application with direct, simple instructions.
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