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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
New Mexico State record details editor Frank Staplin receivership notice and filing data. The paper is published every Friday in Santa Fe by State Publishing Company with a $1.50 annual subscription and standard post office registration.
In Santa Fe on July 18 1919 the article argues much of remaining public lands are unsuitable for agriculture and proposes classification into homestead units guided by pasturage value. It warns current federal land laws favor large outfits, urges smarter distribution to actual cattle users, and notes potential state revenue and economic impact.
The government offers War Savings Stamps as a simple, safe investment available at post offices and banks. They earn interest from once issued, can be registered to prevent loss, and may be cashed anytime with ten days notice. No red tape, and they’re a convenient, government-backed security.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe army trucks delivered to the highway department. The text mentions attribution to engineers and acknowledgments, with garbled names and phrases about authentication and projects.
Regional notices describe cattle cleanup delays, heavy hay shipments of twenty one years, and price trends. Farmers push alfalfa crops and fruit yields. James build progress and heating work advance. Sheep shipments of 17 000 to 18 060 head noted. market observes steady price expectations amid varied regional sales. A government hay chaser from Texas assists in market readiness.
A discussion emphasizes public welfare over ideal transport schemes, arguing that adequate and efficient service is the primary aim. It notes the public bears costs, supports new lines when needed, and demands best value from railroad managers. War Department critiques prices amid broader regulatory idealism.
A European supply report notes 40 000 tons below normal output in coal tied to insufficient labor and hours. America lags in production and shipping, raising prices for food and goods. Expansion of production and commerce is urged amid wool and reclamation projects showing uneven gains and calls for better methods and budgets to save federal costs.
Fragmentary OCR from The New Mesica Democrat. Cursory phrases reference party boosters, state central committee, censorship, and a political statement. Names, places, and concrete actions are unreadable, yielding a garbled record with no clear event or outcome.
Democratic lawmakers accuse the Wilson administration of excess and inefficiency. Senators Pomerene Owen McKellar and Thomas criticize economy, reconstruction moves, food and fuel policy, and war bureaus. Representatives Blanton Gallivan blame waste in Labor and chaos in the Postal Service.
A railway stock pen project on the Pecos division of the Santa Fe Railway has been completed near Loving. The facility replaces the old, destroyed pen and is attributed to the efforts of Chief Stivers and Levine.
A joint operation on Langston Mine in the live district by Calumet Mining Company and partners was halted on gas collection by an injunction. A strike of high grade ore was found 20 feet from the main shaft, prompting expected profits. Federal and state authorities consider repairs and maintenance funded by appropriations, including wiring at 2800. The Silver City Independent reports on post activities and welfare efforts for colored soldiers.
A 10 year old boy, Miguel Lopez, was struck by a motor car in Silver City as a crowd gathered amid town activity. He died several hours later at White Cross hospital. Witnesses named the driver as Kenyon. Local reports note broader wartime and civic context, with scattered references to taxes and industry.
In Hidalgo the Back of the Up-To-Date restaurant is being torn down by contractor Heather. A new kitchen using bicemens wabden way hoothe wall is to be added and front fixtures will be replaced after a remodel. Lordsburg Liberal reports on Southern Pacific electric line wiring and engine upgrades between Lordsburg and Tucson. The Dix store mine building rises as a permanent stone and concrete structure while ore grades improve.
The Lea County bulletin reports above normal grass and crop conditions with strong cattle and hog prospects. Fruit crops appear excellent in Lovington while Pie Cats anticipate more pigs this week, signaling a robust agricultural outlook for the area.
The First Territorial Bank backs the Lovington Leader as Lincoln prospects glow with ideal fruit yields. State Senator J W Tully notes fruit shipments to exceed any memory, and Jicarilla mining districts push iron ore output with seven and a half mile narrow gauge road and 21 cars shipped this month. Wool shipments from the Corona Trading Co total about 30 pounds valued near 228 dollars, reflecting strong sheep industry in Lincoln County. Spring rains boost range and lambing prospects. John Pienzak buys City Dye Works assets in Deming and plans new machinery and a tailors department. Lovett & Son expand east of the Khaki Club while LeBow jewelry and Columbus Steam Laundry improvements proceed. In Deming, Hicks faces federal charges for liquor sales to soldiers. Esther Hicks bonds.
Deputy US Marshal Ramsey brought up two Mexicans charged with liquor peddling who were held for the federal grand jury in bonds of 750 dollars each. The Post Office in Deming is undergoing improvements to speed operations. Mrs. Woodame has taken over the Baker Hotel, and Mr. Breese, a farmer, is noted.
Alabama company that bought American Lumber Co property will build a hotel and hospital at Thoreas and conduct logging in the mountains. Railroad track from Thoreau to Sayer ten being rebuilt with 100 workers employed. Logs are being cut and five t rams are used in transporting operations. saw mills of this company are active.
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