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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary 1918 article discusses the March 7 1918 issue of Weekly State Record. It centers on Woodrow Wilson and his wartime leadership, prospects of an Allied victory on October 14, and public sentiment about his presidency. The text references the Democratic base and Deming development, with speculative notes on future political vigor and Moscow Metropolis growth.
The four soloiers in a United States Army camp were tried as conspirators to kill officers during a future engagement in France. They were found guilty and the record notes they planned to betray their unit to the Germans and fire on their own. The text calls for harsher punishment and protection for American troops amid rising casualty figures.
A dated editorial urges immediate ship production in America warning that slow build rates threaten Allied victory. It cites Camp McClellan Alabama ready to deploy the 28th Division, mocks Secretary Daniels, and stresses civilian sacrifice, meat and wheat abstention, and unified national effort to avert German dominance. It warns six months wasted post war declaration and calls every New Mexican to act.
A flotilla of editorials and notices from Chicago and St. Louis papers debate wartime policy, public messaging, and party strategy. They touch on Hindenburg threats to Paris trips, nonpartisan observances by Republicans, Food Administration propaganda, four minute speeches, and New Mexico publicity chiefs head to Washington. Local notes celebrate cleanliness in El Paso and Albuquerque’s upcoming automobile show, with mixed optimism about national morale.
The passage expresses belief that Judge J McClure will not be nominated by the Democrats to the supreme bench. The writer asserts familiarity with the judge’s career as a lawyer and on the bench, while denying any disparagement or need to criticize. The tone remains respectful and cautious about future nominations.
Reports from Clovis and Artesia detail local financial moves including First National Bank capital increase and new leadership with W. Harrison expected as president. Clovis News notes a move to a new building, with a fundraiser planned for those unable to visit during regular hours. Agricultural items cover cattle pricing, dairy and tomato outlooks, and farming decisions affecting growers in the region.
Deming Headlight notes Luna County stockmen placing Thorndbred Hereford bulls for shipment within days to strengthen ranges and expand feeding supplies for allied nations. Chamber of Commerce budget aims for twenty thousand dollars yearly to cover camp leases and troop target range costs.
Mora residents note steer purchases by L. Lawrence and FC Broad head of Portales amid a violent Mora incident at Harkey ranch linked to liquor. A man named Sujan was stabbed, 30 to 40 involved in a free for all, with one knife wound to the skull. Booze blamed for fights in Wacom Mound where Enrique Maestas and Nicolas Rivera were wounded. Rivera allegedly killed himself after quarrels with Maestas. Also reported are a fine registered Guernsey bull received via express and notes on dairy stock and local ranch interests.
A roundup of local happenings including messages about a survivor reported by friends in Alamogordo and telegraph updates from a missing ship disaster. News covers road projects, oil prospects near Endee, property transfers, and draft act hearings.
Quay in Drill Four Wells, an oil company with a capital of 3,000,000 dollars, incorporated in Arizona, was recently granted a charter by the corporation commission.
A magnificent showing by Farmington leads county sales of War Saving and Thrift Stamps with Farmington posting 631000 dollars and La Plata 5336.70. Aztec 1924.20 Shiprock 680.24 Others 454.43 total 13805.08. C J Giles of Oklahoma bought the Darnell place near Flora Vista for 6000 dollars, a 60 acre orchard and alfalfa parcel with plans to rebuild after a fire.
Gilbert Rosenwald reports a brisk Thrift Campaign day with sales of 802 dollars in War Saving Stamps at the Rosenwald store in Las Vegas during the latter part of last week. The NM Cattle and Horse Growers Association meets in Las Vegas March 12 to 14, with addresses by seasoned speakers. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce prepares to host the expected crowd.
Voters in Des Moines face a $50 000 bond proposal to acquire and improve the water and light plant. The issue appears amid a slice of regional politics, including moves toward new county boundaries and local commerce shifts.
Hillsboro school children marched through the streets last week singing patriotic songs and carrying banners reading We Want A Flag. The demonstration was organized to remind the school authorities of the issue.
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