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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
4
A collage of quotes from a German statesman about postwar travel hindrances contrasts with playful remarks on governance and expense. The excerpt cites New Mexico readers, Belgian parliament quirks, and a critique of substance at official costs, ending with a nod to San Marcial Star’s historic editors.
A partial review discusses a Santa Fe booklet describing the New Museum with twelve pages of text and views, omits commercial content, and mentions women’s wartime roles, draft resisters, and war charity debates. It also notes Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh declining to play a Thanksgiving benefi t, and references Revista Ilustrada and Senator La Fellette in a broad wartime context.
A muddled report covers a football score where Military Institute defeated the Aggies 46 to 6 in New Mexico. The piece blends references to San Francisco mountain in Arizona, postal rate chatter, Santa Fe letters with stamps, and notes on the New Mexico Educational Association. It mentions U S France lines, and local officials, with scattered names and places.
The body of Miss Lillie Ingram was found on her ranch six miles from White Oaks, six miles from Carrizozo New Mexico. She had been shot last Saturday while attempting to hobble a burro, a 25-30 rifle bullet entering her right breast and exiting the left shoulder blade. Her body was dragged about 300 yards and hidden in underbrush. The slayer and motive are unknown.
An editorial urges greater national sacrifice as wartime demand rises over the next years. It argues that foresight now reduces later hardship and stresses arming allies, conserving resources, and avoiding extravagant gifts. Citizens are urged to donate to Red Cross or War Relief and buy Christmas seals for civilians and troops.
In cabled commentary from the front lines, the Kaiser’s push into Italy shows scant effect on morale at home. Reports from Hain and others describe fading optimism despite Teutons in France claiming gains, while Allied counterpoints stress uncertainty of any lasting impact. Local oddities recount a Buick incident in Santa Rosa and prank rent notices aimed at county commissioners, illustrating wartime strain and everyday distraction.
A collage of wartime clippings and notices from New Mexico papers. Highlights include misunderstandings about the New Mexico War News file, political dispatches on state councils and defense, draft regulation critiques, prohibition votes in Columbus, and editorials on war effort and morale. Names and places include Elliott Dunlap Smith, Albuquerque Journal, Las Cruces Republic, Hillsboro Free Press, Columbus Courier, and others.
Amid calls for a unified war effort, leaders including President Wilson and foreign premiers stress one front and one army as essential to victory. They condemn factionalism, highlight peace through decisive victory, and note Navy League efforts despite limited support from Secretary Daniels.
The New Mexico context shows dry counties and pro prohibition sentiment while navy sailors plead for sweaters. Daniel, likened to Sir Joseph Porter, defends clothing mandates amid winter needs. Knitters continue despite governmental snags as the Navy League reports cold sailors seeking warmth.
The State Corporation Commission pressed Santa Fe Railway to stop train No. from discharging and taking on passengers at Springer. The stop is now granted and Anastacio Medina received a refund for excess fare due to a missed ticket sale. The Russians improve as debaters though declining as a military force per Dallas News.
A New Mexico Farm Courier article argues predators such as coyotes wolves and wildcats cost the state millions in meat losses. It urges nationwide letters to Washington and a state campaign to exterminate pests, comparing food conservation to hog cholera lessons and calling for camps to end feeding lamb and veal to predators. Brooklyn Eagle cites the piece as noting internal enemies to the American appetite.
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