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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
4
The author argues for merit in military staffing, warning that expediency corrupts leadership. He decries appointing unfit men to direct troops and ships, insisting the nation needs capable, fit individuals to supply and plan for war. A reckoning is foretold for those abusing power.
A letter urges protest against postal zone changes that may shutter magazines, arguing New Mexicans will lose access to national publications and urging readers to contact Senators Fall and Jones and Representative Walton. The piece also notes a New York policeman shooting incident, critiques Democratic politicians, and muses on presidential rhetoric, ending with a aphorism about giving flowers to the living.
A reader questions loss risks for Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates. The answers explain stamping bearer value, mail return rules, reissuing procedures, and how to report lost or destroyed certificates to the local postmaster or post office where registered.
The Council of National Defense informs the public that abundant food is supplied to soldiers and sailors in camps and cantonments, and requests families to stop sending foodstuffs. Much of it is spoiled after long transport, harming health and wasting resources.
From New Mexico War News the piece relays New York Tribune praise for President Wilsons address to Congress and the US war aims. It cites letters urging national unity, pledges to support the President, and the call to stand firm against Germany until surrender.
Murphy warns the public is slow to heed conditions and hints some would act only after a prohibitionist threat. J Miller named Farm Help Specialist to locate harvest labor. Quay County roads and bridge projects planned. Cloudcroft reports a zero thermometer and two feet of snow. Berlin puzzled by British labor loyalty to Lloyd George war aims.
A St Helena resident urges U S Forest Service to honor schoolboys and boy scouts who prevent or fight timberland fires. He cites ongoing blazes from Maine to California and calls for a national service medal or stripes and annual fire fighting instruction for older youths, arguing for prompt action and national pride.
The Linotype is in operation but temporary electric power issues force a gasoline engine to run the machine in the office. The staff expects full operation and improvements in appearance next week at the Advocate-Artesia Advocate.
At a weekly city commission meeting Albuquerque officials plan an ordinance placing the public library under the City Manager. The library board resigned last week, and the city will fund it via a special levy. Also, a city census of occupations will ensure tax compliance. A strict requisition system will govern city purchases. Manager Redington led a downtown alley clean-up tour with Fire Chief Russell, praising progress and aiming for the cleanest alleys in the state.
A hearing before Judge Ryan granted a grant bond while a similar petition in the case of John Parks was reserved. Banking statements from Silver City National American National Silver City Savings Union Exchange and Bank of Tyrone show combined resources of 2,500. Improvements funded by county commissioners include 1000 for Carrizozo street repairs with John Doering appointed to supervise.
The Commissioner of Public Lands announces a public sale in Carrizo, Valencia County, New Mexico, at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday March 36th for land tracts from the Santa Fe and Grant County Railroad Fund. Sale details include Sec 17 and various sections, with references to Tipton and Glenwood cattle interests and local visitors from California.
The Corona Trading Co store near Lincoln is nearing completion of upgrades. A new cement front, updated show cases, electric lights and steam heating promise a more comfortable shopping experience in a growing Corona area, with staffing highlighted by a post office assist.
The Nashville Southern Lumberman warns that older kerosene lamps not in daily use should be lit only with gas masks, framing the guidance in wartime terms about safety practices while noting the speaker’s focus on practical outcomes rather than broader war aims.
Roosevelt formed Fryant group with Mavor FE Bo Hawkins Cols Jack Wilcox George Williamson and W H Garrett completing the $12 500 fully subscribed stock. Operations to begin soon drilling to start in Electra and Burke Burnett fields in Wichita County Texas. Stock sales were so strong officers rejected offers to buy and sent back $50 received by mail with all shares sold. Ten Below Zero last Friday at six this morning the Government thermometer hit 10 degrees below zero. Tolerably Kool thank you Portales News.
Taos County Superintendent Pablo Quintana visited Taos County schools on a tour of inspection. He was accompanied by Rev. J J Vieil who will speak to communities about patriotism at several stops under the Council of Defense Taos News auspices.
A circular from the New Mexico Wool Growers Association warns stockmen of an opposition group planning to use lye, roach powder, salt, and acids to harm cattle hogs and sheep. Farmers are urged to guard stock, check salt quality, and prevent access to stock. reports mention poisoned waterholes in other states. Albuquerque, January 15, 1918.
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