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Newspaper

New Mexico State Record

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

Page

7

Bill's Cafe to host an Albuquerque amusement park proposal

William Kregel proposes transforming the Bill's Cafe site in Albuquerque into a SAMMRike amusement complex. Plans include a grand theater, dancing garden, swimming pool, roller rink, three bowling alleys, an outdoor seating area, and a large coliseum seating 3 000 to 5 000 for dances, conventions, and occasional wrestling matches.

William Kregel Esablehment Albuquerque Bill Sambiner’ Garden Summer Garden Veltieh Keuegel

County agricultural shift and police warn of bootleg caches

The Curry county area shows large ranches being converted to farms with Dennis Curry and M. Bryan De Slaton owning thousands of acres north of town. Police warn farmers about wet goods caches found parked in places, noting more than 40 quarts of illegal alcohol seized recently as authorities plan actions in district court.

Warninks Polce Kuise District Court Bratton Clayis

Chaves hit by heavy hail storms and flood damage

Roxwell News reports Chaves area endured recent hail storms over Friday and Saturday. Roads badly damaged, crops devastated, fruit largely ruined, livestock losses reported as floodwaters drowned stock. State Highway Commission crews work to clear washed-out shoulders and repair bridges to open roads in a few days.

State Highway Commission

Colfax Harding Mesa Sees Heavy Rainfall Amid Wet Conditions

A heavy rain drenched the Colfax Harding mesa last Friday with a gauge at Roy showing 1.89 inches. Saturday night poured again, over two inches fell through the night. The mesa is soaking. crops and wheat look healthy and the season promises a good yield despite persistent wet weather.

Roy

Aztec mine history and Rain Maker rumor in county

The Aztec mine on Baldy mountain is tied to gold history and tragedy. Rainmaking tales persist as rains affect the Zend reservoir, while ownership shifts occur with Maxwell Land Grant interests and a receiver sale of Raton Supply Co to George Zlaker for 15.80. Judge Leib appoints A Nyhns as receiver after a petition.

Baldy Mountain Axtec James Creshing Lynch Perc Oc Mathew Lynch Maxwell Land Grant ‘O Maxwell Company James K. Hunt Land Grant Company Raton Supply Co George Zlaker Frederick W. Brooks Gm“Tat Leib A. Nyhns

Tax and local levies spark county move and encampment plans

The Span ish American reports that Dona Ana officials noted no inquiry for Solano and Abbott ponds though Abbott holds a 7000 dollar special levy fund. A recent Attorney General ruling struck down assessed land tax practices, which could affect thousands of acres plowed on the Mesa. Meanwhile families Journeying to the R O T C encampment at Fort Logan and a three month tour across multiple states are noted along with a planned relocation to Roosevelt county.

Solano Abbott Harding County Board Bowman As Xesore State Tax Commission Ed McMullen J. C Waterman Morrisef Denver McAllister Okla Fort Logan Olkia Santa Ime Albuquerque Arizona California Oregon Wackton GAL Watermanington Litish Columbia Wilson Co Gibson Long Altalla San Francisco Las Cruces

Cattle traders visit New Mexico area as storms hit county seat

In Eddy at Moxquero rain nears three inches in twenty four hours. Omaha broker T J Donahue and J J Driskill from Moor a Wyoming tour Carlsbad ranches seeking five thousand two and three year old steers. Forehands show them cattle near Joyce and Plains, buying eight hundred head for 20 30 and 40 dollars. Local sales include RE Dick drug stock auction and Harvey House upgrades. Lordsburg Methodists plan a new church with cement and stucco, third story addition and 350 seat auditorium. A.M. Monday June 6th, construction to lift to third story using provised elevators. Group from Levy Heather to stage entertainment while others marooned at Arkansas River area.

Mewrs T. J. Donahue Omaha Nebraska J. J. Driskill Moora Wyoming Carlsbad Plains Joyce Amos Reeves Henry Record Huston Boys Will Fenton Harvey House Methodists Lordsburg Ators Gallup Indeo Levy the Heather, Construction Co Arkansas Wader

Heavy rains cause flood damage and road concerns in Taiban

Torrential rainfall across the Pecos River area damages new dam concrete and flood gates at Fort Swver, threatening irrigation water for up to two months. In Taiban the heavy week rains destroy roads, prompting Taiban businessmen to ask county commissioners for a first class road from Treihan to the Quay County line to move this year’s crop.

Fort Sw Lacrosse Pecos Taiban Minty Commissioners Treihan Quay County

Old Timers Recall Rainy Years and Hail Strikes

The Santa Rosa papers describe past droughts and recent heavy rains with hail damage. A colored man, Aaron Jennings, was found dead on a local track last Friday, the coroner's jury ruling death by unknown causes after his head was severed. Guadalupe County Institute reports strong teacher attendance and steady progress.

Try Santa Rosa Aaron Jennings ROT. & PL Here Counoer Marties Jennings

Lea County Sees Fine Rains Boost Prospects For Season

In Lea county fat week brought over five inches of precipitation across the area. Lakes filled and grass grew, signaling strong market conditions for the coming season. Local carpenters work at the Gray Cosmin garage, a new facility with a drive up station and office. Oil drilling advances near Lovington and in Ogle Vint area show progress with several crews active. A court ruling limited a claim for defamation against W. Birchfield’s son-in-law by his daughter-in-law. Deming reports drilling activity and gas shows in Lunn county. A fatal lightning strike near Logan killed two and injured others, with Red Cross aid noted and Logan funeral services held. Tucumcari reports Wheat buying by Light Grain & Elevator Co. manager W. B. Rector.

Hollis G. Watson Vermejo Rufus Madera Dawson Carlsbad Loretta Silver City Denver Littlefield Homer Reese J. Rive Shelley Gila River Con Grove Company Gila Lea County Lowington Seth Tirsly Gray Cosmin Matador Land and Cattle Co Sole Glentio Wne Semeraves Lovington Theater Logan Sie Hyder Mr. Cook Shape Jef Revere Red Cross Young Hylder Logan Cemetery

Hail and Fire Scorch Benson Canyon Area and Alamogordo

Forest crews fought a fire in Benson canyon damaging 160 acres and 700 tows of lumber lost by Southwest Lumber Co. Alfalfa, gardens, fruits, and shade trees suffered from a long hail storm in Alamogordo and nearby districts. A mile north of town hail piled near three feet. crops on several farms were destroyed or damaged while the West Lumber Co received six log teams from Colorado for timber work.

Benson Canyon Southwest Lumber Co Alamogordo York Lt. Jones Mr. Stevens Thehwest Lumber Company Colorado Mlamogordo

Bonds Sought for Consolidated School Building Plan

San Juan Review reports a proposed consolidated school building project tied to a favorable bond election. The piece mentions land purchases by Hoffman and Wilhelm in Amarillo, and notes local leaders and farmers in San Miguel County pursuing growth, while other items cover court cases, pig clubs, bank construction, and a Hereford cattle sale impacted by heavy rains and hail across Torrance and Estancia areas.

San Juan

Tragic Death of Seattle Youth in Elida Flood Damage

A 15 year old, Leroy Brockway, arrived from Seattle and drowned after ingesting strychnine juice. He left a farewell note to his uncle and aunt and a will disposing of his property. The act reportedly followed pressure to work as a horse handler amid flood conditions and rising grain-bin damage in Elida.

Ibert Leroy Brockway Isales Seattle Washington J. J. Ross

Local Estate Handler Arrives in Socorro From Chicago

Morris of Chicago arrives in Socorro to manage the W H Byerts estate. He is met in Albuquerque by Mrs Morris and attends services with the family. Meanwhile, plans for an Aztec oil well rise with funds and contracts awaiting sign off as flood of hail damage reports roll in across the district.

Morris Chicago W. H. Byerts Socorro Albuquerque Jack Spencer Farmington Constance L Green Evetion Aztec Artec

Taos Couple Works On Property Improvement

Mr and Mrs Lail are improving their property in Taos. The effort appears steady with progress noted and hopes for further enhancements as they proceed.

Lail Sre Taos

Severe storm hits Hillsboro with hail and flooding

Last Sunday Sierra Hillsboro endured a severe storm with rain hail and snow. A Peretta wreck caused a bank fall while main street flooded. the hail damaged gardens and a mail car was delayed three hours. John Brown walked four miles to town for help after the car stuck in the Dane. Rain depth reached 238 inches at the McPherson ranch, reported by the Hillsboro Advocate.

Hillsboro Peretta Main Street S. L Dane John Brown McPherson Ranch

Rainy season boosts Mountainair crops and guards unit

Copious rains last week watered Mountainair country boosting potential crops as acreage reaches a historic high. Farmers anticipate good yields though weed control remains, while the local engineers, a unit of the National Guard, were inspected by Major General Brown and Colonel Honiface who anticipated favorable War Department recognition. Howard Payne buys county cattle and plans to move them from Socorro to Willard in coming days.

Messrs Hoffman Wilhelm Amarillo Texas U. Stallings M Hoffman Leo Wee Mr. Wilhelm Tom Asher Mr. Stallings Kentucky Fannington Heelter Counsny of Engineers National Guard Brown Honiface United States Army War Department Mountainair Independenc Howard Payne Corre Wunty Socorre Otof Willard Willard

Des Moines Hail Destroys Roofs and Damages Local Buildings

A severe hail event struck Des Moines last Thursday afternoon, damaging roofs across the business district. Des Moines Swastika Building, Walker & Larsen grocery, Wohrer block, Dunn Hotel, and the post office suffered extensive roof and flood damage, with losses estimated well over $2,000.

Des Moines Walker & Larsen’s Wohrer Iso Dunn

Wealthy contractor seeks marriage in J Box 432 League Columbus

A wealthy contractor aged 30 seeks marriage. The notice lists J Box 432 in Columbus and references HIV. Details are sparse and the context is unclear, but the ad indicates intent to wed within a local league jurisdiction.

J-Box League Columbus Hiv

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