Albuquerque Enthusiastic Over New Railroad Route
Albuquerque business leaders rally to push the San Juan basin rail extension to Albuquerque as the Santa Fe line may bypass Gallup. Meetings at the Chamber of Commerce are planned this afternoon and Friday to organize support and secure New Mexico’s growth, with bankers and merchants stressing resource wealth and regional prosperity.
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San Juan Basin
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Gallup
Morning Journal
Cumber of Commerce
Westerday
Max Nordhass
Chamber of Commerce
Albuquerre
Alluquerane
Las
San Juan
Kelly
Jemez Springs
W. S. Hopewell
New Mexico
Farmington
Colonel Hopewell
RE. Putney
Putney
J. B. Herndon
State National Bank
el Paso
Mr. Herndon
Max Nordhaus
M. B. Hereley
Chicago
Biersterer
Understat Fielloman
CARS ARE NOT AVAILABLE CROPS ROT IN FIELDS
Thousands of tons of cabbages and crops like apples beets and rutabagas rot in northern Wisconsin fields due to a car shortage. Railroad commissioner John Allen says rolling stock scarcity stems from demands to move cattle from drought areas in the Southwest.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
John Allen
Washington
New Mexico Pictures lauded by ad expert Norris Reed
Norris H Reed advertising manager of Standard Oil calls New Mexico motion pictures for the state land office among the best scenic films in America. He praises mountain and water scenery, two color toning, and clear titles, predicting wide distribution and a strong reception in Chicago and across the country.
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New Mexico
State Land Office
Reed
Morton Holmes
Elmendorf
Tans
Phillips’ Studio
Santa Fe
Nicea
New Mexico Producing Its Own Food Now
Deming New Mexico November 21 R S Trumbull agricultural agent for the El Paso and Southwestern railway system inspected focal marketing conditions and potential sales for farm products. He cited Cloudcroft as producing about 150 cars of potatoes and argued that New Mexico yields nearly three times its per capita food consumption, citing crop surveys and last year’s reports. He provided per capita figures for beef mutton pork poultry bees wheat oats corn barley potatoes apples vegetables and fruits, noting substantial increases in kaffir and other crops this year. El Paso Herald.
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Jameu Tut
United States Department of Agriculture
Trombutl
Trumbull
el Paso Herald
Raise Poultry to Help Win This War
Washington nov twenty one Uncle Sam offers town dwellers a path to aid the war effort by producing poultry. Families should keep about two hens per person, aiming for ten hens for a family of five, tying backyard production to national meat needs. The aim is to increase home eggs and meat while supporting soldiers and allies, with guidance from the USDA and state officials.
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Washington
Feni
Eiting
Alps
Uncle Sam
United States Department of Agricuture
US. Department
Cantaloups Furnish Substitute for Olive Oil
Rocky Ford Colorado November 20 American substitute for olive oil found by D V Burrell a truck gardener from cantaloupe seeds clear rich oil submitted to Washington chemists who report experiments show a new table oil resembling olive oil in color and texture without refining the government chemists continue tests
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Rocky Ford
Colo
D. V. Burrell
Burrell
Washington
Hawks Named Vice President Of Southwestern System
The El Paso & Southwestern System promotes George F Hawks to vice president with oversight of all operations. He has long supported the policy of aligning Phelps Dodge interests to build regional influence in the southwest. The move signals continued cooperation across Phelps Dodge corporations to support local industry and natural resources. A three column write up praises Hawks for his work reviving interest in the region, including his service as captain and his role in Farmington Enterprise.
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Hawks
el Paso & Southwestern System
Phelps- Dodge
Southwest
el Paso & Southwestern Railroad
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Phelpidge Group
el Paso & Southwestern
Ion
Pivtys Dodge Corporation
Iteir
Svanta
Washington
Jay
Eivine
Farmington
War Savings Stamps Plan Set For December Third
Treasury announces War Savings Stamps program to start December 3 1917 offering two denominations thrift stamps at 25 cents and war savings stamps costing 12 to 100 dollars with 4 percent interest compounded quarterly. Certificates redeemable January 1923 provide net profits and a path from thrift to war savings stamps available at post offices banks and various public venues.
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Treasury Department
United States
Trade Bustles in Southwest Cattle Markets
Reports from El Paso and surrounding ranches show widespread cattle and sheep trade activity. Buyers like J. E Stanley of Wheeler and firms in Deming and Carrizozo move old cows, yearlings, and heavy steers, with numerous shipments to Kansas City and Fort Worth. Weather remains dry with limited rain, yet some ranges stay in fair condition and shipping continues through Columbus ports.
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Southwest
W. B. Amonett
Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's Association
J. E Stanely
Wheeler
Texas
Otero County
N. M
el Paso
Fort Worth
Columbus
J.C. Hayes
Bithicora Ranch
Chihtalis
Cohunbis
Carrizozo
J.T Bait
Pachisuche
South Western
Investoriat Carlsen
Mth
Usth
R. Sultemeier
Corona NM
Robinson & Co
Kansas
Clay RoVingon & Co
Kansas City
Cas
Magdalena
J. M. Howell
Mavena
Oscar Candel
Dook
Zook
JM. McDougall
W. P. Birerfield
Deming
C. C
A. Farpenter
Jackson
Ala
Victoria Land and Cattle Bar
Kert Land Co
Bakerfield
Cal
Engle
Mexico
Paso Union
Pabicora Development Company
Morris
Rio Grande Valley Increases Winter Grain Acreage
The Rio Grande Valley reports a notable rise in winter grain planting north and south of El Paso. Oro McDermith notes 3000 acres sown to winter rains including wheat oats and rye due to drought damage to alfalfa. In Las Cruces Me too and above El Paso districts the wheat acreage jumps, aiding food supply efforts.
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Rio Grande Valley
el Paso
Oro McDermith
Elephant Butte
Big Dam
Ells Paso
Las Cruces
Paso! Herald
Many Pleas of Guilty Enter U S District Court
William King Teofilo Gonzales and Casivao Cameron pleaded guilty in federal court to liquor sales charges in Deming. They received five days in Grant County jail and fines of $25 each. Young pleaded guilty and was sentenced to sixty days in the U S jail. Frank Perens received a ninety day sentence and a $100 fine. Other defendants Ventors and Carne Wheeler also pleaded guilty and were fined $25 each. Albuquerque Journal
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William King
Teofilo Gonzales
Casivao
Cameron
Deming
Grant County
Young
United States
Avotal
Frank Perens
Albugierque Journal
Artesian Water in Otero County Hailed as Big Local Find
Prof Fayette Jones describes a large artesian flow 16 miles southwest of Alamogordo as the most significant development in the valley. He notes the flow exceeds any Pecos valley well, runs over 500 gallons per minute, and may have $100 value per unit. He cautions ongoing assessment of basin size and future flows.
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Alamogordo
Pecos Valley
Val
Gealye
Mamagundo
Fayette Jones
Jones
Southwest
Merco School of Mines
Twin Buttes Company
Wood drives Santa Fe buyers back to old fuel routes
Santa Fe residents return to hauling wood as coal prices soar, with forty to fifty burros arriving each morning in town. The scene recalls earlier times and offers a curious sight for visitors, as the fuel supply shifts amid rising costs.
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Santa Fe
Columbus Courier
State licenses agents named to issue explosives permits in NM
The Council of Defense names a long list of license agents across New Mexico counties to regulate the sale and purchase of explosives under a new federal act. Appointments follow National Headquarters directives to enforce licensing requirements for transactions involving explosives.
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New Mexico
Tve
Council of Defense
Newpica
Hernalilly
Claude Otto
Albus Quierque
William A Chapanay
Berest
Dawson
Rod Donnald
Atmore
Ute
Watut Highman
Cimar
Michael
Hieabethtown
SA Jones
Clovis Tava
Sumner
Na Ani
Nevares
Las Ceu
Benthey
Orgranddy
W. F Meifvan
Carlsbad
Gram
Frank J. Wright
Silver Ciy
George
Charles Maundy
Stephen Alamouerio Qmays
JA Street
Vvenineari
Rio Arciha
Sie
Aeris Mongel Garcia
Laine Werton
Arthie Care
Wastes
Loris
FO No Paganolas
Manuel Tvicera
Amarilis Doyelt
Seth A. Morrison
Pore Sy
John F. Young
Cuba
Mhilly Jazels
Madrid
Hion Velesquez
Glorieta
W. H. Sapp
Lamy
Celso Lopes
Santa Fe
San Juan
Sherman R. Coon
Aztec
San Migul Horenzo Delgato
Las Vegas
Sierras
A. Dye
Hillshorn
William P
Camp Cody Health Report Dismisses Epidemic Fears
Camp Cody officials refute rumors of a camp illness epidemic. Lt Col J M Coffin states general health is good with no epidemic risk. The note cites mild German measles cases, no deaths, and lower mortality than typical towns, while denying widespread sickness claims.
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Camp Cody
Mendes
Memorial gift of 10900 from Mrs Wesley Merritt
Washington reports a $10,900 memorial gift from Mrs Wesley Merritt in honor of her Civil War husband. The donation supports a recreation fund and funds a club house outside a training camp in Bergen County New Jersey, named for her husband.
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Wesley Merritt
Washington
Hydra
Capid
Merritt Will Bue
Bergen County
N. J
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