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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
5
The item notes the New Mexico State Record published by State Publishing Company and posted as second class matter at the Santa Fe post office under the 1879 act. It lists a weekly rate of 150 dollars per year for subscriptions.
The New Mexican argues Hon. H W O Mursum bears blame for tax uncollected in Socorro Eddy and Chaves counties. It cites Eddy and Chaves as leading for uncollected sums while praising Lincoln county collectors and noting shifts in tax oversight across the state. It also reports on the upcoming Normal Institute attendance and changes in teacher preparation impacting Colfax and other counties.
Utility of influence surrounding the dry movement is questioned as prohibitionists gain backing from controllable sources. Accidental shootings and murders are cited as part of public concern while party bosses face alleged double crosses over United States marshalship and judgeship patronage. Spotted alliances with Spanish Americans raise tension as voters catch on to political maneuvering.
Southwest railroads El Paso & Southwestern Rock Island and Southern Pacific provided counsel and passes for New Mexico’s Council of Defense. El Paso & Southwestern officers funded seed donations totaling 1635.82 with a 2000 goal, aiding 80 farmers. Prohibition advocates urge federal war measures, including enforcement and wartime prohibition to support mobilization and prevent disease and vice.
Public Land Office announces land auctions in Grant County New Mexico. Multiple tracts totaling hundreds of acres offered with improvements including fencing. Bids start at specified minimum prices per acre with terms of payment over thirty years. sale to highest bidder on designated dates in Silver City.
Public Lands Commissioner announces sale of designated lands in Luna County and other counties under 1917 act. Bidder payments required in cash or certified exchange. four percent interest on deferred payments, contracts for up to thirty years, and rights to reject bids. Possession given by October 1917. sale includes Santa Fe and Grant County bonds excepted lands.
State of New Mexico public land sale notice for Lea County listing sale by the Commissioner of Public Lands on August 2, 1917. Details include tract descriptions, improvements valued, bidding rules, cash deposits, contract terms, and payment plans for Santa Fe and Grant County Bond Fund lands. Possession and contract dates set with right of rejection reserved by the Land Commissioner.
State lands office advertises public sale of multiple tracts in Socorro County. Listings include Sale No. 713 through 714 and 715 with described sections, townships, ranges, and acres. Improvements noted vary from corrals and wells to fences and houses valued up to $4,000.
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