Public lands debate frames New Mexico policy
A July 4 1919 editorial argues the state should manage unreserved lands for public benefit, favoring the New Mexico land office over federal policy. It critiques federal administration, praises state handling, and urges a capable New Mexico university president aligned with statewide needs amid political concerns.
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Unites
T Dee
Federal Land Office
Land Office
Department of the Interior
Franklin Ko Lane
Lane
Government Publicity and Public Affairs Debate
A late century editorial discussion critiques government publicity and propaganda. It cites congress, copper production data, and calls for government ownership of major industries, railroads, and land to curb excess propaganda and boost public welfare. The piece praises Judge Mechem for principled conduct on and off the bench and urges businesslike public service across New Mexico. It notes expansive federal influence, preparedness, and civic leadership inspirations amid ongoing industrial debates.
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Farmers’ational Council
Murter
Wheat Yields Rise in Chaves Farm Currents
CHAVES reports an excellent wheat harvest on the western town farm with about forty bushels per acre and high quality grain. The community notes several others also producing strong yields proving wheat can be grown here successfully.
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Hagerman Messenger
Tourist Car Catches Afire Near Las Cruces
A tour bus bound for Los Angeles caught fire two miles north of Las Cruces while carrying luggage, clothing, and furs. A box of matches reportedly sparked the blaze, destroying the car, cushions, top, and roughly $2,700 in value, including $2,500 cash.
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Los Angeles
Baker
Las [Cruces Republic
New Mexico College closes best year with 1000 in attendance
The New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts reports its best year ended with about one thousand soldiers and students in attendance. It offers standard courses in Agriculture Engineering Home Economics and General Science and claims the Southwest's best Auto Mechanics trade school with full equipment and staff. The college provides Smith Hughes teacher training in Vocational Education and hosts a Reserve Officers Training Corps with free uniforms for male students and monthly stipends for advanced students plus summer camps. Board room heat and light cost twenty dollars monthly and annual tuition is one dollar. fall term opens September 30. Write today for full particulars.
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New Mexico College of Agriculture & Mechanic Arts
Fragmented Reflections on Self and Charity
A cryptic, heavily garbled excerpt laments selfishness and unworthiness while narrating a fragmentary scene about a baby and a disputed identity. The text appears to mix names and phrases without clear coherence or context.
Fragmentary editorial reply from 1920s youth paper
A garbled exchange shows a buzzy back-and-forth between editors and readers about missed items. The snippet conveys frustration over not knowing or reporting certain youths and misread notes, ending with a brief sign-off.
Mexican situation raises danger from bandit raids at border
The article argues ongoing danger from bandit raids along the U.S. border, noting American development plans in Mexico and the risk to border towns. It criticizes "watchful waiting" as ineffective and calls for decisive action to protect resources and people.
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United States
Young American soldier tied to box car discovery tale
Eduardo Sabelles of San Jose, 19, a Texas and Oklahoma recruit with two years in service and three front line battles, faced arrest in Roswell after a sheriff’s statement tied him to a box car discovery. He is described as the youngest discharged at Camp Bowie and held on bond while authorities probed the claim. Dolores Sanchez, 19, allegedly identified him as the child’s father, prompting his detention and later release on $2,000 bond.
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144Th Infantry
Texas
Oklahoma
Eduardo Sabelles
San Jose
Paris
Rafael Garcia
Atlantic
Santa Fe
England
France
Bowie
Dolores Sanchez
Sabeles
Roswell
Hild
Sty
Colfax Held Under Bonds In Alfalfa and Liquor Cases
Reports from Colfax and Albuquerque detail alfalfa harvests held by bonds after a June freeze affected yields. Federal court actions target liquor sales at two locations on Bear Canyon Road, with special licenses disputed. A Bear Canyon cloudburst caused cars to abandon the road, with seven people narrowly escaping harm, and a Santa Fe dentist leads the New Mexico Dental Society meeting in Albuquerque as officers are elected for the coming year.
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John A. Abercrombie
Fourth Street Road
Albuquerque
Margaret Coa
Springeresort
Bear Cayon Road
Andere
Iment of Justice
Bear Canyo
Bear Canyon
Satis Mountains
Eoa
Gert
Hirieet
Santa Fe
The
New Mexico Dental Society
Curry S B Culpepper to build Baptist Hospital in city East
Curry Rey Culpepper and the Baptist church board let a contract for the Baptist Hospital. The building costs 32200 and will occupy the eastern part of the city. Culpepper says the hospital will be a public benefactor open to all practitioners. Wheat harvest in Curry County begins with expected output exceeding a million bushels and yields up to 40 bushels per acre in places. Hardwick and sons buy a new theatre site, plans include a two story modern theatre with updated facilities.
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Curry County
FF Hardwick and Sons of
Clovis
Fort Sumner Fort Sumner Leaders Grow and Produce
McKenzie ranch in Valencia county reports steers sent in from the McKenzie ranch. George Many place across the river yields much this season. Cherry crop marketed and peach crop disposed of. Farmers abandon pumping plant and use gravity ditch for irrigation. Fort Sumner to host Chautauqua with performances by the Chautauqua company of Washington. contract signed guaranteeing $550.
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McKenzie
Valencia Conty
Fort Sumner
George
Suiner Review
Evouth
Radelif Chintauqua Company
Washington
Citizens Cheer
Theontract
Fruit and Vegetables Moving Through Mesilla Valley Trade
The Mesilla Valley shipped large quantities of pears apples peaches and plums over the past week with cases moved through Las Cruces stores. Crombie and Co. reported last week that substantial shipments were sent, reflecting strong wholesale activity in the region.
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Mesilla Valley
Las Cruces
Crombie & Co
Revival of Mining Sparks Statewide Activity
Reports from various parts of the state indicate renewed mining efforts with renewed hope that New Mexico will again become a significant producer. Silver recovered from copper ore is highlighted as increasing the value of the output.
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New Mexico
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