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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
4
Gregory Page longtime chairman of the Republican County Central Committee of McKinley County resigns the post after eighteen years of campaign wins. The party faces a leadership question as observers weigh possible successors while noting Page’s broad statewide influence and the country’s political dynamics.
A travel note outlines a Texan tourist loop visiting New Mexico highlights from Raton Cimarron Taos Santa Fe Las Vegas, via the Ozark Trail from Amarillo to the Gulf road, promoting fishing cool weather and scenic attractions along the route. The plan targets Texan travelers seeking western sights beyond Colorado.
Town voices accuse saloon keepers in Mernalide county of illegal liquor sales to soldiers. Police have made arrests and justice agents warn more grog shops may be caught in the crackdown. Residents ask for better education funding and a new jail, arguing public safety and youth assets deserve attention.
A political column rails at Claud Kitchin for reversing his stance on the revenue bill. It laments half baked moves to the Senate and urges steadfast, cheerful resolve amid misfortune, warning against moodiness and decline.
Telephone improvements by Mountain Staplephone Co. completed with $10,000 spent, improving street appearance. County votes authorize Cimarron to Taos highway change. Big Fourth of July celebration planned in Eaton. Semi monthly coal miner pay distributed in Colfax. Liberty Bonds sold by miners and Boy Scouts of Raton. Springer Star joins Safford's company. recruitment drives for relief. Agriculture news notes record crops and cherry prospects in Vermejo Valley. Auctions planned for Percheron horses, cattle, Herefords and Durhams across Carr Bros, Chas Farmer, Melrose, Portales. Fort Sumner Leader notes local hotel and bank developments suggesting county seat concerns.
De Baca firm presents Buyt High Grade Boll trees from Peren Valley and Drybread tied to Lonait of Mr R Row Melrose sold for 1250 dollars. The standout unit won first prize at the 1916 Texas State Fair in Dallas as a 3-year-old. It is noted for large size and fine markings. class of stock handled is fast.
J M Williams of Lamar Colorado purchased 483 yearlings from J G Kerry at three Upton ranches and acquired smaller lots from Smyer Davis of Carne and Sam Love of Tunis, signaling a Colorado buyer's active cattle interest in Dona Ana County auctions.
May sells his ranch and live stock to W J Whitker and E T Whitker for 51000 dollars. Tobe plans to move to the farm recently bought from Dr eam and later join the ranger Pees Valley News.
Shipments totaling about 1300 cattle were sent Sunday night ending the season. Eight hundred yearling steers were sent to Colorado while roughly 500 heifers went to Johnson and Cook of Wilcox. Sellers included G F E Head, Mrs Sally Richardson, J C Brock and others. financing through First National Bank of Lordsburg. A second wave of 1000 head moved to City laws with McWhorter and Ram Hamilton among the drivers. New machinery for shirt production, including neck band and cuff moulders, enables faster, neater output at the plant.
Lincoln notes another large wool clip from Blanchard Bros Shearing of about 14 900 head of sheep. Wool estimated at around 80 000 pounds at current market value, with white wool load valued at approximately 150 per ton. This sale could spark regional capital interest, Columbus Courier reports.
Dr Plumlee bought the Larry Woodward property in North Roy and moved there with his family on Saturday. The 100 acre farm includes a solid concrete house and the family plans to work the land and raise stock.
Roy Span R N Webb and associates plan immediate oil derricks on ground between Glenrio and Endep with a large underground reservoir reportedly existing. The Flocrsheim Mercantile Co announces a new concrete store and indicates the oil field spans about 3000 acres along the Rock Island railroad within Amarillo territory.
Captain Sam Miller reports Mescalero Indians largely self supporting with ration relief ending for about thirty older residents. County plans a new hospital facility as commissioners authorize land for buildings. Cadwallader inspects farms and praises Frank Smith place as home to the county’s best wheat while Endeavor Society considers buying a bond to finance a minty-acre wheat project.
At a Portales board meeting the contract for two units of three rooms each was awarded to Jaynes and Dyer of Amarillo Texas for 16950. The six new rooms will be added near the present building and ready by September 3. The addition aims to relieve crowding as classes have been held in hallway spaces for years. Two additional teachers will be hired next year one in the high school and one in the primary department.
An ingenious citizen of Hillsboro has devised a new street sweeping device attachable to automobiles at limited expense. Mr. C. C. Todd has sold the balance of his cattle and will move to Oklahoma to take a banking position with a new employer.
Amarillo Texas May 30 reports that Quay plans drilling operations for oil as indicated in a telegraphic dispatch sent to papers nationwide. The notice notes the location and intent without detailing operational specifics.
A fragmented Hillsboro Free item notes a Society predicting a raise of funds and a $25 payment at Tahenty Road. It mentions Lake Valley Endeavor as potentially the only church organization in the county owning a Liberty bond, reflecting local finance and church involvement.
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