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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
The Santa Fe based publication appears weekly under State Publishing Company. Frank Staplin listed as Receiver indicates financial oversight and cataloging of state notices and notices to readers. The file is stamped as second class matter at the Santa PR post office under the 1879 act.
Santa Fe New Mexico July 16 1920 report notes thirty five states have ratified the woman suffrage amendment with Republicans in control of many, Democrats obstructed. Republicans backed ratification early, while some suffrage leaders debate party allegiance. Harding candidacy faces criticism for perceived obscurity and contrast with Wilson, yet voters tire of anti traditional governance.
The piece attacks President Wilson and the Democratic campaign promises of 1916, arguing that neutral rights on the high seas were not secured and that “recognition of neutral rights” was false. It asserts many claims are fallacious and questions whether the public will be deceived by the campaign rhetoric.
The piece argues that Democrats fear a Harding and Coolidge victory, urging loyal Republicans to press for the party platform. It claims Democrats misread the West and Midwest, while urging voters to prepare for power and remind that November will settle national leadership.
A critique notes the Department of Justice refused to cooperate with the American Legion in WWI. It cites a 100000-man draft-detection force with few hundred indictments, arguing Legion members could aid enforcement nationwide at no cost. The piece links this stance to political figures and concerns over conscientious objectors.
Fragmented fragment suggests debate over Greece and France supplying motion against a league covenant. Reports claim tensions rise as a U S stance is discussed and recalls of members grip the scene. The piece references Turkey and potential troop calls, reflecting a turbulent stance in early international affairs.
Fragmented OCR text laments price declines under the Democratic administration. It references individuals such as Bryer, Wilson, and McAdonte do, and mentions a keystone and destruction with unclear context. The passage reflects political sentiment and economic judgment amid confusion.
Editorial argues Cox was chosen for being the driest option, aimed to distance from Wilsonism and favored by Ohio interests. It notes Cox’s open opposition to the Eighteenth Amendment, West-leaning doubts, and the plan to unite Solid South with Northern states, particularly Ohio and New Jersey. It also reports AFL labor leaders seeking Cox pledges to endorse the party platform against Esch-Cummins and Kansas court law.
In Chicago on July 15 a new party formed from the National Labor Party and the Committee of 48 with Arley P. Christensen and Max S. Hayes as nominees for president and vice president. Some delegates broke away, planning an educational campaign and possible continued organization. J A HL Hopkins criticized the fusion while leaders claimed unity despite dissent.
After months of halt, business men form a private trucking concern to move goods in New York City. The effort restores supply, showing how organized private action can defeat organized minority disruption. The piece critiques strikes as temporary inconveniences doomed to failure.
Senator James A Reed of Missouri spoke in St Joseph on July 14 denying allying with the league of nations. He pledged to back Democratic candidates and favored American leadership against foreign entanglements while criticizing international bankers and White House influence on the treaty.
A New Mexico storm caused widespread damage across Lea and nearby counties with patchy destruction. Wheat losses are estimated at 200000 dollars while corn suffered heavy hail damage though moisture may help. Nearby ranches report multi thousand dollar losses and insurers. Plans for a Las Vegas hotel project proceed with 35000 dollars in stock sold as the building moves forward.
Mr and Mrs Taylor completed a month and a half journey visiting Palo Dmas hot springs Texas oil regions Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Northern Mexico and Santa Fe. The trip covered about 2400 miles at a cost of 25. The Ford remained in good shape since leaving on May 16.
The Mountainair sanatorium, once a charitable children’s institution, is taken over by new owners led by J. R. Crocker. It will serve private patients, with current capacity about sixty five and expectations of full occupancy within sixty days, including some disabled soldiers. Alamogordo area noted for TB sanatorium appeal and health seekers.
Glenrio Tribune reports Endee plans an extra 7000 expenditure for finishing the town’s school structure with a forthcoming vote. An August 9 hand election will decide the purchase. Reports note drilling activity nearby with Knox and Oi Tesne firms, and possible new wells as crews are readied. A heavy rain and hail touched the area, aiding crops and grass during a strong wheat harvest season.
Julius Rosch Henry Foster and associates signed a 1883 mining location found in the Tres Hermanas and stored in a tobacco box on a claim. Finck Ehrman signed. Finck is dead and Ehrman was killed by Indians. The discovery shows long-held activity and low regional decay as the camp eyes deep ore. Also Columbus Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at the Community house with talks on roads, El Paso mail service, and club support.
McKinley County Superintendent H W Rove reports the Page school house contract goes to C W Quick for 71325. The two room frame building will be rushed for the next term. Robbers seized thirteen guns from LG Shanklin hardware. five were nabbed at Kingman, Arizona. Shanklin recovered six, with experts to recover the rest. County road work progresses with Gallup to Ramah Coal Basin and China Springs graded. Gibson road partly done. McGaffey area improved. Zuni road to be graded. work continues until all county roads are in good repair. Gallup Herald awarded a short sentence for Gallup Undertaking parlor construction at estimated cost 393,7.
Local cattlemen Potent Ponsett and Measra Zed and Ki Dovier of Clarendon have arranged for Dr J S Chapin ranch at Gladstone to be sold. The 260? acre parcel includes sections and irrigated land with a price around 17.50 per acre for the land and improvements. A probate notice in Santa Fe County calls for claims against the estate of Nancy M Thornton, deceased, with executrix appointed July 12 and deadlines set by law.
The ET. Williams company reports over 7500 dollars of drilling machinery erected northeast of Flora Vista and expects to spud the well within a week or ten days. The Hunter Mercantile Company funds a ladies rest room on the balcony to aid out of town shoppers. RC. Wordell of Laplata Oil Set returns from travel and negotiates for a drilling outfit to sink Well No 1 on the Laplata holdings.
Announcement states that Graaf and Hayward will discontinue their meat market in the village. The firm has operated as a butcher shop for about forty years, with power attributed to Gary from Estancia.
The Von Hagen oil interests bring a four thousand foot Star rig to Well No 2 near Datil. This adds to two other Star rigs already on site, with a third moved to the Redemann leases on the San Augustine plains eight miles northeast of Datil. A Standard rig is en route to Magdalena, expected within two weeks.
The Estancia area saw scattered showers with little rain overall and lightning that struck several utility poles between here and Tajique. Mr. Roark is installing bean cleaning machinery and building bins in the Hughes Mercantile warehouse for Trinidad Bean and Elevator, leasing the entire building to boost storage capacity and position Estancia as a leading bean storage point in the state.
Berssin, northwest of here, says a small cyclone from Stewart-Bros farm traveled east, damaging Ab Bardin's house by about fifteen feet and another house nearby. no injuries reported. At a Clayton American Legion meeting a 15 piece band was formed with Harold Kohfeld directing for the Northeastern New Mexico ev event.
In Santa Fe New Mexico the probate court will hear the guardian Alcario Gonzales final report on the minor Mearin Gonzales. The hearing is set for September 6 1920 at ten o clock am at the court home in Santa Fe. Objections to the report and petition for discharge may be filed. Signed July 1920 by guardian Jose N Gonzales via attorney Manuel Gonzales. First publication July 16 1920 Last publication August 6 1920.
A Rock Bridge Baths Virginia owner praises Dr LeGear stock powders as a cure for a lame horse. He reports the horse improved after using the powder and endorses the product for cattle and other livestock, claiming satisfaction or money back.
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