Oil drilling activity surges across New Mexico region
New Mexico oil prospects show increased drilling despite past fires and delays. United Oil Company advances near Grenville and Corumpa while operations expand northeast toward Mosqueros and Taiban. Additional wells are tested at Lake Arthur, Dona Ana and Lincoln County with new companies forming in Tucumcari as the sector emphasizes statewide exploration and the need for a coordinating oil association.
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New Mexico
Stat
United Oil Company
Grenville
Corumpa
Bueveros
Mosqueros
Union County
New Mexico Line
Clayton
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Quay County
McGee
Tucumcari
Reid
Ranah
Endee
Glenrio
San Jon
Taiban
de Baca
Eiser
la Lande
Pecos
Yeso
Portales
Oklahoma Oil
Kenna
Pecos Valley
Lincoln
Lake Arthur
Payee
Tllinois Producing
Dayton
Lakewood
Hope
Tularosa
Coxle
Las Cracves
Dona Ana
den Jing
Steins
Lordstore
Dening Oil, Gas, and Development Company
McKinley County
Seven Lakes
Gallup
No Coal Shortage in New Mexico Expected
Senator George A Kaseman of the Albuquerque and Cerrillos Coal Company says there will be no serious coal shortage in New Mexico. He reports on his Colorado tour where operators foresee shortages nationwide due to labor shortages and reduced hours, while prices are likely to rise due to higher production and distribution costs.
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George A Kaseman
Albuquerne and Cerrillos Coal Company
New Mexico
Colorado
Senator Kaseman
The American Legion Weekly Debuts in New York
The American Legion Weekly is published in New York with a foreword marking its birth on the 143rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It proclaims the Legion as a democratic, nonpartisan banner for veterans and American unity against greed and ignorance.
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American Legion Weekly
New York
American Legion
Legion
America
Returning President Watt Receives Ovation in New York
Great crowds greeted President Watt son on arrival in New York aboard the George Washington. More than 100000 people met the President at Pennsylvania station. The reception ceremonies were brief and his address short. He faces a heavy schedule of official business before the contemplated tour to discuss the peace treaty and the league of nations.
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Wattson
New York
George Washington
Pennsylvania Station
Washington
League of Nations
Another Chapter in Ari Zona Deportation Case
More than a hundred complaints sworn in Douglas justice court accuse men of kidnapping in the July 1917 deportation of miners from Bisbee and Douglas. Arizona law carries one to ten years for kidnapping. many Bisbee and Douglas leaders are named. A separate federal case, now before the Supreme Court, accuses leading citizens of conspiring to deprive constitutional rights. In summer 1917 a Warren district copper strike led to mass arrests and about 1,100 miners shipped to Columbus. two men were killed in the fracas.
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Bisbee and
Douglas
Justice Court
Arizona
Supreme Court
Warren
W. W
Columbus
Attorney General clarifies land assessment for tax purposes
In reply to a state tax inquiry the attorney general rules land sold must be assessed at actual value for taxation, not the sale price. Clarifies poll tax figures noting road tax remains 400, with 30 percent of poll tax collected to be turned over to the county treasury and village trustee vacancies filled by mayoral appointment.
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State Tax Commission
Uch
Atvines
State Highway Commission Meets for Quarterly Session
The state highway commission held its quarterly meeting on Wednesday and Thursday with expected county delegation attendance. Few counties sent representatives, but Lea County Commission chair Allen C. Heard attended along with a Estancia Valley delegation seeking Santa Fe Roswell road through their valley. Charles Springer, E Kompenich, and Atkinson of Roswell were noted among attendees.
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Nmiesi
Allen C. Heard
Board of County Commissioners
Lea County
Estancia Valley
Estancia Valey
Santa Fe
Roswell
Valljley
Charles Springer
E. Kompenich
Peralta
WM Atkinson
Raton Takes Over Electric Light Plant
The Raton Electric Light and Power Company transferred the plant to the Raton Public Service Company, holding firm for the city. A $75,000 bond issue was authorized, $65,000 sold. the old plant cost $60,000. The holding group includes two public works, two city council members, and the mayor. Wm. Arkel was elected president, Thomas Shaw vice president, A. Wiseman treasurer, J. J. Shuler manager. no salaries for directors. The old company will run the plant until the new group is organized.
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Raton Electric Light and Power Company
Raton Public Service Company
Board of Public Works
Wm. Arkel
Thomas Shaw
A. Wiseman Tredeurer
J. J. Shuler
Government crop estimates July II reveal production forecasts
The Agriculture Department released July 1 crop estimates for major staples. Winter wheat is expected at 839 million bushels, all wheat 1.161 billion, oats 215 million, barley 251 million, rye 103 million, white potatoes 391 million, sweet potatoes 162 million, tobacco 1.453 billion pounds, flax 13.5 million, rice 42.5 million, hay 116 thousand tons, apples total 156 million barrels, commercial apples 24.5 million barrels, peaches 50 thousand bushels.
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Department of Agriculture
Crop conditions for the week ending July 8th
The week was warm and partly cloudy with daily thundershowers mainly in northern counties. Summer rains spread statewide, local downpours caused some flood and road damage early. Winter wheat harvest advances in eastern counties with good yields, while spring crops corn kafir milo sorghums and gardens grow well. ranges are good to excellent and livestock prosper.
Public land views from former Roswell official
The letter from David L. Geyer of Roswell argues for reform of federal land disposal in New Mexico. He contends large blocks favor the rich, harms homesteaders, and urges Roosevelt era limits and homestead units with stockraising support. He encloses a bill proposal and urges continued public discussion.
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New Mexico
David L. Geyer
Roswell
Geyer
State Record
Santa Fe
United
Roosevelt
Congress
Land Department
Mississippi River
Veteran railroad manager outlines service problems and reforms
E P Ripley, former president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, addresses the City Club of Chicago on transportation issues. He critiques current service levels, supports structured regulatory reform, and proposes an independent tribunal to oversee rail regulation, replacing prolonged litigation and expanding federal oversight.
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Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
America
E. P. Ripley
Ripley
City Club of Chicago
Russia
Lowhetatr
Congress
Ripley da
Warnell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Condh
Inter- Istate Commerce Commission
United States
Supreme Court
Commission
Washington
Germany Ratifies Peace Treaty Amid Labor Party Links
The Weimar assembly formally ratified the peace treaty and protocols. Rail way brotherhoods support a joint labor party plan with Ebert’s mandate, aiming to publish party papers in major cities. Leaders say union labor may enter politics, while calls to curb noisy motors persist.
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German National Assembly
Weimar
Germany
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Ebert
Ele Labor Party
Isphant Butte Dam
New Mexico Towns Move to Pave Streets
Gallup let a contract for 15000 square yards of paving to S. P. Gillis Construction Co of Arizona. Santa Fe Alba Clovis Las Cruces have small plans and will begin soon. Clayton is nearing readiness to start. Roswell discusses adding more pavement.
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Gallup
S. P. Gillis Construction Company
Arizona
Santa Fe
Alba- Clovis
Las Cruces
Clayton
Lone
Roswell
Demurrage Rates Cut By Railroad Director General
Wal ker D Hines orders reduce demurrage charges effective next month. Old scheme charged 300 per day after free time and rising daily. new plan limits to 21 for first four days after free time and 0 thereafter. Also mentions sugar beet acreage 1,000,000 and crop 11,000 tons up 30 percent from 1918.
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Walker D. Hines
Old Time Ticket Agent Reminiscent
E J Knickerbacker recalls how ticket agents served customers by messenger years ago and contrasts it with today’s delays in modern ticket offices. He cites long waits, crowded offices, and argue that United Railroad Administration claims economy despite poor service and crowded counters.
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E. J. Knickerbacker
Kansas City
United Railroad Administration
Dipping of Sheep Rushes Across New Mexico
Flockmasters push rapid sheep dipping under a July effective order from the sheep sanitary board. Growers request more inspectors as many new dipping vats are built and large producers accelerate work to finish before August.
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New Mexico
The
Sheep Sanitary Board
Lea County Stockman Visits Capitol for Road Matters
Longtime Lea County official and rancher Mr Heard, known for the High Lone Star Ranch, met at the Capitol to discuss road matters. He has served as county commissioner and on the board for many years. He reports conditions in Lea County are excellent this year.
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Heard
Lea County
Capitol
Heart
New Mexico
Cathbad
Colfax County Set to Hold Annual Fair Dates
Colfax County announces its annual fair for September 30 October 2 and 3 with plans for a broad countywide showing. War conditions delayed events last year but organizers strive for a notably complete display in cooperation with the county agricultural bureau. Localities across the county prepare prize winning exhibits.
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Colfax
Fair Board
County Agricultural Bureau
Priae
Construction Begins On Scenic Highway In New Route
Construction of the Scenic Highway from Raton to the Colorado state line is now in progress. Odell Bros. of Colmar push the project with multiple camps set up. A big steam shovel operates at the Raton end, with another near the center and a third at the far end. A crusher camp east of the Santa Fe Railway tunnel will crush malpai rock for surfacing.
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Raton
Colorado State Line
Odell Bros
Colmar
Santa Fe Railway
Malpai
Philadelphia welcomes 200000 visitors for Knights Templar conclave
Philadelphia expects over 200000 visitors as the Thirty fourth Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar arrives in September. The weeklong event includes a parade honoring veterans, a naval fleet review in Delaware Harbor, a historical industrial pageant, and extensive tours of industrial sites and city attractions.
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Middlewest
Delas Ware
Foreorn
Philadelphia
Knights Templar
Amy Arete
Lee Stewart Smith
Parsborg
United States
Mnt
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Midlle West
Southwest
South
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Quay County Oil and Gas Company
Bo Hagnilton
W. J. Eitzen
W. J. Bitzen
W. E Horr
W. F Kirby
BL. Francis
G. A. Bager
State Highway Commission
Electric
Roswell, NM
Ermany
Railway Brotherhoods Plan Labor Party
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Rio Grande
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Colfax County
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Templars
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Liaey
Marine Carp
Knights
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