Open Letter on War Debates and Open Diplomacy in 1918
In this Santa Fe issue a long critical essay discusses government spending, war policy, and the call for open treaties. It contrasts president Wilson era actions with open debate in the Senate, praising Senator Fall’s willingness to press for transparent diplomacy while noting political friction and administration resistance. The piece reflects wartime questions of accountability, costs, and the openness of international negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innusry & Ton
Fall
Wil
Senate
New Mexico
Hitchcock
Lansing
United States
Senator Fall
Scord
Wilson
Nelson
Minnesota
No Cause for Grief Among Farmers in 1930s Debate
A passage argues farmers lack real need for aid from government and depicts rural lenders as steady, with mortgage payments high and renewals slim. It contrasts plentiful government support and a rising farm boom with socialistic agitators claiming farmers are prey to Big Business and middlemen.
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Department of Agriculture
Postal Service
Ruralredit
The
Chicago Tribune
Honest Ben Pankey nomination for governor text
The piece discusses Honest Ben Pankey as a Republican gubernatorial candidate. It cites Jordan praising Pankey’s integrity and patriotism and references an editorial in the Saturday Evening Post urging voters to closely evaluate candidates’ brains honesty and character before the fall election.
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Jordan
Ben Yankey
Saturday Evening Post
P Trietiam
Pankey
Political theater over senator nomination sparks speculation
Bill LaPoint mutters about ghosts and rival Republicans as A B Fall holds the New Mexico seat. He hints at Catron Ervien Crampton Raynolds Cunningham or Otero as better options, while Governor Lindsey faces critique for past missteps and public support riding on unclear bets.
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New Mexico
A. B. Fall
Duces
LaPoint
Lahandwriting
North East
Catron
Ervien
Crampton
Raynolds
Cunningham
Otero
Walton
Muller
Lindsey
Will
Hit
Almost Regular Critic: New York Times and policy critiques
The New York Times is described as a persistent critic of administration policy, accusing the excess profits tax of discriminating against sections and penalizing workers. It notes criticism of General Wood, the Post Office Department, and other actions, while urging Republicans toward Congress. The Bureau of Mines pleads patriotic women to avoid platinum jewelry due to scarce supply and high prices, noting unattractive appearance and poor substitution options.
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New York
Republican Pre
The
Times
Post Office Department
Pat Meulerly
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Senatr
Bureau of Mines
Russia
Bureau of
Mi Platinum
Call General Wood Out of Retirement for War Fight
A critical wartime note urges bringing General Wood back from retirement to direct efforts against Hans, arguing he could lead a tougher fight and aid national victory. The suggestion frames Wood as a decisive force to bolster military action.
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Wood
Hans
No Room in Loyal State for Hearst Papers
Two New York towns burned large quantities of Hearst papers after omitting President Wilsons Memorial Day proclamation. Santa Fe barred Hearst papers and others in New Mexico urged statewide action. Officials argued loyalty demands barring the papers from national mail to cleanse the country of a supposed plague.
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New York State
Hearst
Wilson
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Traitreis
Schwab Predicts Surge in Ship Output at Bar Harbor Launch
Charles M Schwab, Director General of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, announced plans to ramp up U S ship production to one 10000 ton vessel daily, doubling to two daily in six months and reaching four daily in a year He spoke at a double launching ceremony at Mariners Harbor Staten Island as a 75000 ton cargo carrier and a mine sweeper were added to the fleet He urged nationwide plant competitions with yards and workers receiving medals to spur faster work and expected 3 000 000 tons produced this year to be more than doubled in the next year noting yards were built from the ground up after being pressed into Navy service and many had operated only since last September
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The
United
Con
George Creel
Creel
Schwab
McAdoo
Farm Loan Board
Wilson
Republican Party
Hughes
Cincinnati
United States
Congress
Germany
Charles. M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fords
Stavelord Shipbuilding Corporation
Mariners Harbor
Staten Island
Washington
Setwal
Navy
Republicans Poised for Gains Across West Says Col Stevenson
Col Archie M Stevenson, a Colorado Republican leader, predicts strong GOP gains in the West and a Republican majority in the next House. He cites campaigns across states including California, Denver, and other Western regions, arguing voters favor economical, pragmatic governance after the war. He notes GOP prospects in many seats now held by Democrats and mentions ongoing activity at national conventions and Red Cross work.
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West
Archie M. Stevenson
Colorado
Col. Stevenson
California
House of Representatives
Congress
Denver
Stevenson
Col Ransevethat
Gaylend
Monns Lowden
Col Rido
Red Cross
War taxes and corporate burdens widen war costs
A magazine excerpt notes the United States taxes funding World War I, with England covering 20 percent and the U S nearly 50 percent. It cites large subscriptions from United States Steel and other firms, argues heavy industry bears burdens, and calls for clearer tax laws to ease taxpayer loads. It also reports a Liberty motor weighs 825 pounds for 450 horsepower.
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Longworth
Bio
United States Steel
Prutential Insurance
Republic Iron and Steel Company
United States Industrial Alcohol Company
Lignett & Myers Tobacco Company
Corn Products Reng Company
Leslie
War Department
Lost Man Surprises Searchers in New Mexico Mountains
A sheriff led a search party into the Manzano mountains for Robert Perry who had gone missing while prospecting with Griffin Oxendine. Perry, found riding to Albuquerque in a wagon after spending the night at Coyote Springs, caused the alert. Oxendine reported the disappearance before reaching Albuquerque.
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Rafael Garciay
Manzano Mountains
Robert
Perry
Albuquerque
Coyote Springs
Griffin Oxendine
Oxendine
Albuquerque Journal
Alfalfa Harvest Profits In Pecos Valley
Roswell News notes a four acre alfalfa field on Berrendo farms harvested last week yielded about ten tons of hay with a net $140.00 from sales. Rumors of rain are negligible and local stockmen remain hopeful as Pecos valley farmers report growing yield.
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Will Crow
Roswell
G. C. Hanna
Assessors Office
Pecos
Eddy Shipped 2,400 Head Of Sheep To Littlefield Texas
C A Adams Son of Carlsbad shipped 2400 head of sheep from their Pecos valley ranch to Littlefield Texas for grazing. If rain does not come soon, many sheep may need to be moved to better grazing areas to prevent starvation. Hope Press School Addition To Be Built In Hope
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C. A. Adams & Son
Carlsbad
Pecos Valley
Littlefield
Texas
Hope Press
Steers Shipped From Arizona Reach Cabra Sprs Ranch
A shipment labeled Vegas into Rosa Voice arrived at the Cabra Sprs Ranch unloading 510 head of steers last week. The animals were sent from Arizona via Cuervo Clipper.
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Vegas
Rosa
Cabra Sprs
Arizona
Las Vegas
FR. Baca
Nolasco Aragon
Elvira
E. Rosenwald & Son
Santa Rosa
Handsome Salvation Army Building Planned At Deming
The Salvation Army erecting a brick structure 50 by 78 feet with a cost of 8000 dollars. The first floor will hold an auditorium for 300, social reading room, two lunch rooms, and baths. Adjutant Bennett and wife arrived from St. Louis June 5 to oversee work.
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Salvation Army
LC Bennett
Deming
St. Louis
Abundant Rain Brings Hope to Otero Farmers and Ranchers
Abundant rainfall over the past week revives farmers and stockmen in Otero after a drought forced cattle shipments in search of grass. Early gardens now show promise of bumper crops, lifting local spirits and expectations.
Colfax Loyal Santa Fe Workers Parade In Raton
Loyal Santa Fe workers march in Raton with 204 men each bearing an American flag, showcasing union loyalty during wartime. The event spans all railroad branches and includes shop apprentices in a broad display.
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Santa Fe
Raton
New Principal Selected for Livingston High School
Curry announces Eri C Parker of Livingston Montana as principal of the new high school. Parker, 32, unmarried, Baker University Kansas graduate and honor student who taught under fellowship, is an all round athlete whose teams won state championships in tennis and basketball. Clovis Journal reports the dedication of the new high school building on August 29 with elaborate program.
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Eri C Parker
Livingston Montana
Parker
Baker University
Kansas
Clovis Journal
Germans base blamed on Mexican coast rumor
A clumsy report claims Germany operates a submarine base on the Mexican coast and accuses the Mexican government of aiding the movement. The item asserts Americans should act to stop the arrangement and mentions earth wind mill and Portales Journal in the context of the claim.
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Perex
Portales Journal
Wells
Vaughn News
Don a Ana Why It Did Not Rain
The report notes scattered rainfall as Portales east and south received about an inch over ten to twelve miles. North and west near Clovis and Melrose saw heavier showers. Bennie Good delivered 167 head of 12 year old steers to F. Knight for 50 dollars per head, shipped to South Dakota. A well on the Hightower ranch, five miles west of Melrose, reached 200 feet with continued drilling.
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Portales
Clovis
Melrose
Fortales
S. D
Bennie Good
F. Knight
Kenna Record
Hightower Ranch
Lordsburg Signal Mixed Hearts and Mines News
A Lordsburg report notes a porter nicknamed Happy fined ten dollars for illicit love with a society woman visiting the town. The judge warned that Lordsburg will punish offenders of any color and urged lawful conduct. Meanwhile Ore shipments expand as Fluor-spar Hauling, with Lisso and HLM from El Paso, takes over the contract to move ore to the railroad. New equipment includes multiple trucks and trailers to haul about 68 tons daily, with drivers and a mechanic. Mines Superintendent Freyer plans a car shipment from the Caeser Brook property, ore worth about 100 dollars per ton in metals. Boiler capacity will rise soon. Last Chance mine development proceeds rapidly under Superintendent Tréndt with twenty workers opening high grade ore in multiple levels. owners are pleased and plan to increase workforce as feasible.
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Happy
Lordsburg
HLM
Maple
Fl Paso
Jack Arnold
Bedrock
Nes
Berrocr
Lordsbury
Freyer
Caeser Brook
Lordshur
Tréndt
Revival at Center Street Methodist Church Tucumcari
A large revival at Center Street Methodist Church in Tucumcari drew record attendance with sermons music drawings and paintings featured. Chicago firm Boys Bonds Hids sold city bonds for street and water works improvements totaling 25 000 dollars with John Naveene Co of Chicago the successful bidder paying par plus a premium of 540 as the representative said the entire project would be ready within weeks.
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Center Street Methodist Church
Tucumcari
Chicago
Boys Bonds
John Naveene Co
Tueameari News
Delivery Truck Sparks Range of Local Notes
A Tucumcari report notes a two ton delivery by D ivered Truck Farr Herring from Tucumeari and mentions prospects in the region. The San Jon Sentinel reports Schestyen’s 320 acre homestead final proof sought while rain improves row crops. The Tucumcari American notes the closing of The Lobby at North Second Street as dry county rules tighten post June.
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the Forsthoffer
Russ Sehestyen
Schestyen
San Jon Sentinel
Thirst Sinke
West Main
Brown County
Texas
Guadalupe Needs More Rain to Aid Pastures
In Guadalupe, residents report grass turning green and pastures appearing healthy, but call for more rainfall to sustain grazing lands. Local outlook remains tied to weather forecasts and seasonal patterns as farmers assess forage needs.
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Vausha News
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NEW Mexico News Review
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Leroy O. Moore
Las Cruces
Treasury Department
Manasse Brothers
Joe Clayton
Hope
J. H. Diffihulty
Oklahoma
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Camargo
Jones
Ue Park Celins
A.D. Jones
Gramps
Pear Four Lakes
Mayet Qi Willard
S. H. Bostick
Schuyler Smith
Springfields
Public Utilities Company
Cloudcroft
Luna
Los Angeles Examiner
Southwest
Courier
Columbus Courier
Hardy
Clovis M. Hardy
Loving
Mr. Hardy
Camp Cody
Frederick P. Simonds
Quartermaster
Colfax
Vaughn
No. 10
Mers
Rio Grande
Springer Stockman
Piper
State College
Martineau
F Howarth
Moreno Valley
Raton BR
Liberty Cafe
Lovie Catt
Dwyer
Rio Grande Avenue
Roosevelt
W. Bell
Geo. Eagan
Ford
Tucumno Trace
Cari
Thursas
Fort Sumner
Twin Lakes
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W. S. Fruitt
Los Tanos
Scott City
Grant
Farr Herring
Tucumeari
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