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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
4
The New Mexico State Record is published every Friday in Santa Fe by the State Publishing Company. Frank Staplin serves as receiver. Subscription costs 155 dollars per year.
The Las Vegas Journal reports a broad Democratic plan to control New Mexico's next state convention through a coalition led by Walton Lucero and allies in Guadalupe and Colfax counties. They aim to nominate Walton for Congress and broaden influence over the governor’s race while defending party leadership against rivals and critics in a turbulent political moment during the war era.
The article urges citizens to pledge savings for war needs, explaining national effort over individual gain. It links limited labor and resources to reduced consumer freedom and markets, promising government securities with good interest in return. It emphasizes health, productivity, and future security through War Savings to support victory.
The State Record notes weekly delivery and the Sed annual report of the State Bank Examiner, praising banks as sound and supervised. It urges thrift to support soldiers, cites Montana governor on thrift as victory, and highlights Mrs. Carrick of Santa Fe knitting for troops and Red Cross relief including sweaters, socks, wristlets, and Belgian underwear.
Grant County plans to raise its War Savings Stamps quota to 351,300 dollars by January 1, 1919, based on 20 dollars per person. The Baby Bond certificate is touted as a strong investment and a symbol of loyalty. Senator Falls reconsiders retirement and seeks reelection. Republicans lack superior timber, Democrats not his equal. Home guards should be lined up to prevent a panic during renomination crowds. Knights of Pythias Santa Fe to hold a patriotic meeting at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with speeches, music, and Red Cross donations.
Leo Loewenstein aged 60, prominent Socorro County merchant of Loewenstein Bros., died at home Tuesday night from paralysis. He was a 32 degree Mason Shriner and Knight of Pythias. Funeral services led by Mesonic lodge, body moved to Albuquerque for religious ceremony, with burial in B n ai B rith plot. Women’s department aids war work. sweaters sent to local RC. Lincoln County reports six new community councils formed.
The late Mr Weems, well known in southern county, lived at the Weems ranch and hosted travelers with famed hospitality. A lifelong bachelor, he shared his home with a sister aged past 60. Funeral services were held Monday in Lordsburg with many from the county and Silver City attending.
The town’s growth drives new drills at Camp Cody as mining ventures, including Fritz Kohlmayer and partners, expand manganese ore operations two miles north of Mirage Station. Meanwhile Deming Ice Cream Co plans a $3,000 expansion to double plant capacity, currently producing 600 gallons daily with strong demand.
Roy American Henry Tilge alias Shot-gun Pete, a pro German sympathizer, was arrested in Roy. At a preliminary hearing last week he was held for trial in Federal court. default bail of five dollars sent him to Tucumcari for safekeeping.
Otero residents praise the abundant cherry crop described as unusually good with trees heavily laden, as visitors to Mountain Park and nearby areas admire the sight.
In Tularosa last Sunday afternoon citizens joined a large Cyment Stored rabbit drive with men women and youth including Judge Harbin's barn crew. The event involved four carloads of cement for Park area bridges alongside Rex and Romero pasture plans. The Empress theatre closed for repurposing as Gallup Herald reports local real estate moves with Ford buying 40 acres north of Gallup to be subdivided, and Paul Bona purchasing lots to build a large rooming house with foundation work already underway.
Mayor M R James of Trenmeari requests reduced city water use for irrigation and trees and lawns to protect against fires until the reservoir refills. Water supply ran low recently causing unease. Also reports cattle shipments to Texas from Campbell Hardin and S R Schooler plus Bonnie Pe purchasing calf stock from J Z Isler at one per head.
Obituary notes Miss Louise Coe died after a brief illness at her Glencoe home on June 9. A Red Cross nurse candidate previously planned to go to France before her brother enlisted. She was active in Lincoln county Red Cross work and was a niece of State Senator J. W. Tully.
The drought relief seems broken but showers in recent days lifted farmer spirits as Mills Developer notes. In Paso Monte last week Mr and Mrs Remigio Lopez of Roy reported a burglary at their home stealing 140 from their daughter Lola, with a dress cut and damage noted. Hair pins scattered suggest the intruder was not a man.
Father Felix Vachon reports a tragic scene at a school contract award when an elderly man shot himself near the rectory area. The building plan includes a two story with basement ICF structure. The deceased, once of Springer now Roy resident, died instantly as the campaign for War Savings Stamps continues with a $2000 gift noted.
Upton cattle man A J McNutt moved two year old steers to range north of Floyd. Separators and Jersey cows boost dairy yields with United States Markland's weekly cream checks near Jones, and W H Cook also a major producer. Read as Portales News notes significant dairy and cattle activity.
Hillsboro Advocate reports a rare Pe gas engine is being installed to explore the mass shaft of a property in poor condition. An investigation will determine if operators will repair the as sink or install a new engine.
Chahin Brothers leased the Liberty Hotel dining room from Mr. Payne of Magdalena and began operations last week offering specialties. Aragon and Garcia consign wool shipments for the United States government warehous es via Beck Mackish Co. Magdalena Bakery bought by F G Nickel to uphold former standards. War Savings Stamps drive led by Mechem and Sheriff Buea in Socorro yielded 978 dollars in sales at Lemı.
Encino Enterprise notes Torrance as the busiest town in the west by size with trucks moving day and night to spur growth. Northeast district sees adobe work at Mr Christian's repair shop while W Bond & Bro Mercantile shifts stock from old to new locations, keeping everyone occupied.
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