New Mexico News Review Highlights Farming and Oil Notes
The Tucumcari page reports strong stock carloads to Kansas City with prices matching Melrose and Tucumcari hub markets. A giant beet near town measures 24 inches around as gardens thrive. Oil drilling resumes, a large oil body found and expected to be shown in Luma county, while management disputes hinder progress.
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Ingram
Tucumcari
Florida
Luma
Fimmett Gore
Olf Heife
A. J. Blevins
Drilling Expected in Roosevelt District as Companies Push On
Local figures declare readiness to proceed with drilling and lease sales despite prior sales deferral. J L Hughland of Romalo Mining touts strong prospects with two to three larger firms eyeing development. Rich ore in dyke and surrounding ground boosts expectations as Colibus Deniag El Paso hills show widespread activity. First cotton bale in Mimbres Valley marks growth. 1500 pounds harvested and sold for two million to a Los Angeles firm.
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J. L. Hughland
Romalio Minng Company
Tres Hersinas
Colibus
Deniag
el Paso
Mimbres
Dening
HA. Cook
J. L Lincomb
Myndus
Thier Fort
Deminz
Fire Destroyed Store and Warehouse Sparks Townwide Vigil
In Mora the Key Spanish American tour near the Appel store sparked a blaze that burned the large hay and broom corn warehouse. Firefighters and bucket brigades ranged through the night as flames spread to sheds behind the Lucero building, now used as a public school. American Legion took charge, guarding all approaches, while a $1000 reward was offered for the culprit. Damages reach thousands as investigators seek motive.
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Abov
Lucero
American Legion
Otero Report Details Penasco Lumber Mill Closure Factors
Otero Report notes Penasco Lum p to close chief reason is employees urging a wage fight amid a slipping lumber market. Company has cut production all summer, with about two years of stock at current site and two more years two miles below. Closure not permanent, with extensive fall and winter prep planned. F F Sanford opens a grocery and general store in former Mansfield building. Gener Cast Tee Plant sold to Me Stent of Wichita Falls. Grain haulers report ongoing wheat movement disruptions and delays to Tolars.
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Penasco
Sore throat cases in Alta Vista prompt quarantine measures
In Alta Vista two suspected diothera cases, a 26 year old man and his child, arrived from Abo a month ago and were quarantined. Exposed children received antidote and school attendance was restricted. Other notes mention mining results near Pedernals, an apple crop near Estancia, and local market activity as reports wind through a busy week.
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Alta Vista
Abo
New Mexico Bonds Authorized Two Million For State Highways
The act directs the issuance of state bonds totaling two million dollars to fund highway construction and federal road aid allocations. Bonds will be issued in denominations of one thousand dollars or more, dated January 1 1921, bearing four percent interest, payable semiannually, redeemable at thirty years, and redeemable at the state's option or by the State Treasurer.
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Congress
Santa Fe
New York
State of New York
Weir
Tate
State Highway Commission
Sete
Sart Ta Fe
Illinois
Ute
Highway Commission
the Tax ‘Rolls of
Eald
State Road Fund
Wine Robbery and Drunken Arrests in Farmington Case
Sheriff J. Wynn arrested N. H. Irvin Jr and Ge Luig after a cellar raid at Furwood to Farmington involving 25 gallons of wine and grape juice and 25 jars of canned goods. Everett Estes, charged in the same case, waived examination and was bound to the grand jury on a $0 bond. Adair and Suibti, both from Antec, were fined for drunkenness. Farmington Hustler reports a major water strike and drilling to prepare for cold weather.
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J. ©. Wynn
N. H. Irvin, Jr
Ge Luig
Furwood
Farmington
Juste
John G Hubbard
Fn Nation
Everett Estes
Harwood
Messrs
Adair
Suibti
Antec
Las Vegas Theft Suspects Bound Over for Grand Jury
Manuel Garcia and Prene Dura were arraigned before Justice Stew art and bound over to the grand jury in $900 each. Frank Carroon dean of New Maco University identified a pair of trousers and a cord as his property stolen from his residence valued at least $800, part of a stolen haul tied to robberies in Great Las Vegas.
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Manuel Garcia
Prene Dura
Cr. Stewart
Kirt
Frank Carroon
Maco University
Great Las Vegas
Dean Carroon
Las
Vewms Optic
Sierra Gold Shipment Advancements At Bonanga Mill
A two thousand dollar gold brick was shipped from the Bonanga mill and another is near completion. A circuit of concentrates is ready for shipment as well, according to Hillsboro Advocate.
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Bonanga
Hillsboro
Bean crop yields exceed expectations across fields
The crop shows higher than expected output with an average of about 500 pounds per acre. Some plots may thresh under 50 pounds, but many yield up to 800 pounds. J J White buys a 2500 pound Reo truck to handle freight and beans for the Mountainir Local of the New Mexico Bean Growers run.
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J. J. White
Mountainnir
New Mexico
Sen and
Des Moines Public Works Pushes On For Colorado Gulf Highway
Union County reports a major road project to fill the eleven mile gap on the Colorado to Gulf Highway. Mr McGuire of the state highway department leads work in Des Moines with plans to complete the road through to Clayton. Wheat farmer Mr Tate reveals a crop near thirty bushels per acre, preparing to move to Graham Texas where his daughters attend school. Mrs C J Gaarder and children will make Des Moines home, exploring small laundry prospects. The report also notes political quips about Harvey Baruch’s Wall Street cleanup and a Staine Supreme Court vote age clause.
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McGuire
State Highway Department
Des Moines
Des Mones
Colorado
Union County
Clayton
Tate
Graham
Texas
Denver
State Highway Bond Proposals for General Election 1920
Proposals under Chapter 172 Laws 1919 submit to qualified voters at the General Election on November 2, 1920. Manuel Martinez, secretary, records official action and details for statewide highway bond measures presented to electors.
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Manuel, Martinez
Cretary
New Mexico Bonds authorization act details sale and guarantees
Provisions authorize sale of state bonds pledged by full faith and credit of New Mexico. Sections outline bond issuance, redemption notices, coupon handling, interest payment via annual ad valorem taxes, and management by State Treasurer and Governor with Highway Commission guidance. Provisions declare irrepealable contract and tax exemptions, with publication and bidding procedures and emergency effective date.
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State of
New Mexico
Tte
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