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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
4
A New Mexico record discusses business conditions, noting that overall volume remains near normal despite a downturn. It covers employment shifts, farm and professional activity, and stresses the need for prudence in cattle loan funds, with guidance for banks and potential cattle loan companies to stabilize regional credit.
The Alamogordo News comments on Lena Borsum's role with Stars and Stripes and the election outcome. It posits that Bursum will serve all New Mexicans, despite earlier harsh talk, and notes Stars and Stripes’ nonpartisan stance in Washington.
The War Finance Board announces functioning agricultural credits to place two and a half billion dollars for livestock and farming needs in the Southwest. Director A W McLean says banks will receive applications. Fort Worth committee will review promptly. Regulations are being simplified to speed access while ensuring safe, intelligent credit decisions.
The official canvassing board finished the special election tally held September 2 for U.S. senator and constitutional amendments. Holm O. Bursum, Republican, won with a 5515 plurality and a 1938 margin over the closest rival. Senator totals reached 71,798, about half again the amendment votes, with only four of eleven amendments adopted, including Nos. 1 2 4 and 1. The summaries show vote splits on each amendment, including women in office No 1 and alien land ownership No 2, among others.
Rio Arriba County advances education with bond votes and district consolidation. Superintendent Trujillo reports strong registration in Tierra Amarilla, Espanola, and Chama, plus growth in Monero, Tierra Amarilla, El Vado, Los Pinos, and other towns. Horner promotes mothers clubs to boost school support.
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Bernalillo district ruling denying E P Bujac administration with will annexed. It affirms that Joseph R Wilson could serve as executor of Madame Mathille Cardoner's estate and that the testator's residence and intent govern eligibility, with a ruling on appointments and statutory disqualifications.
The article reflects on Socorro NM in 1870 as a thriving mining town with fertile bosque soil, vine yards and famed wines. It describes a bustling era with Brown and Mancanares mercantile, the plaza later Kittrell Park, adobe buildings, and a rugged growth that connected Socorro to El Paso and San Elizario in early Paso County.
Public publication notice outlines a claim by Wika S Foster of Reon M M and mentions Mar Am ae hmmead virs xe 2 SEMEL, with details partially obscured. The fragmentary text references a legal or property matter requiring publication and potential action by involved parties.
The article recalls Death Alley in Socorro and the Magdalena region, noting violent lawlessness, gamblers, and notorious figures like Billy the Kid and Joe Porter. It describes mines near Rosedale and Santa Rita, Apache raids led by Geronimo and Victorio, and the era’s harsh dangers for prospectors. It mentions the smelter, ore shipments, and the rugged frontier life that shaped early New Mexico mining communities.
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