Senator Jones Will Send Seeds On Request
State record Santa Fe N M Senator Jones announces the Department of Agriculture has allotted New Mexico a large supply of vegetable seeds and a smaller number of flower seeds to be sent to residents who request them The gesture aims to assist statewide gardening efforts and will be fulfilled upon request through the senator’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Jones
Santa Fe
N. M
Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Deming Jobbing Rates Under Review In Washington
Deming jobbing rates will be examined after a conference in Indianapolis with Max Thielen of the U S Railroad Administration division of public service. Thielen will discuss the complaint with Edward Chambers and Charles Elmquist in Washington, with Harry Bowman arriving to join. Rates may be cancelled if Washington learns how they hurt southwestern New Mexico business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inms
Indianapolis
Max Thielen
Division of Public Service
U. S. Railroad Administration
Thielen
Washington
Edward Chambers
Division of Traffic
Charles E. Elmquist
Na Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Harry §. Bowman
New Mexico
School of Mines crowded for soldiers short course dormitory plan
The School of Mines at Socorra is crowded to capacity with disabled soldiers attending a short course. The assistant state engineer notes the plan to convert the upper story of the Thesian building into a dormitory. Knock-down buildings from the Keller Mining cast will be used for accommodations, arranged by Regent C. T. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
Socorra
Kelley Mining Cas
C. T. Brown
Railroad Administration blocks reduced wheat rates into New Mexico
The U S Railroad Administration declines to grant lower freight rates on wheat into the Rio Grande Valley from eastern New Mexico. Edward Chambers director of traffic argues the change would disrupt rail structure and hurt revenues. The New Mexico Corporation Commission asks for details on stations with surplus feed and potential Northwest shipments. Hale Holden signals willingness to consider the request. Fire destroys a Shufflebarger Transfer barn killing one horse and burning twelve tons of hay. loss estimated at 5000 with insured barn value 15000. A reward for arson conviction rises to 1800 as investigators pursue suspects in Albuquerque area. Cotton prospects seen as a future boon for the county. a local man contemplates moving there.
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Comm
Kar City
Fromarathe Texas
Fl Faso
Waldo
Marathon
Oklation
Kansas
Lake Valley
N. M
Douglas
Arizona
Kansas City
Acme Elda
Globe
el Paso
Santa Fe Railway
Pecos Valley
Rowe, Glorieta
Fox, Lamy
Hot Springs
Dawson
Stanley
Moriarty
Estancia
el Paso Amber
Commerce
U.S. Railroad Administration
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Edward Chambers
Traffic
Stat Corporation Commission
Chambers
United States Railroad Administration
State Corporation Commission
Extension Service
Drouth
Montana
Wyoming
New Mexico
Hale Holden
Mr. Holden
Northwest
State Corporation Mission
J. M. Connell
Shufflebarger Transfer Company
J. H. Shufflebarsis
John Mampston
Metame Men's Association
Real estate deals reshape Dona Ana County prospects
Dona Ana BL Cook travels to Sioux City to assist in real estate management while Hill 4 area near town nears inclusion in the high line canal. J B Lewis of La Mesa expands holdings by 70 acres from Gallagher of California. Other buyers Messrs Dobbs and Love of Somerton acquire 3 33 and 40 acres, citing Nevada climate and cotton farming as factors for relocating with families to Las Cruces area.
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Cook
Sioux City
Iowa
J. BF. Lewis
la Mesa
Gallagher
California
Lewis
Messrs
SW. Dobbs
Love
Somerton
Arizona
Las Cruces Republic
Soldier Voting Amendment Carried In September Election
The September 16 vote on three constitutional amendments was canvassed by Governor Larrazolo, Secretary of State wz, and Chief Justice Parker. Soldier voting amendment won by strong margins while board of control and road bonds failed. county tally shows broad support for the soldier measure with 6742 for and 5069 against. Enrollment at State College rises as Las Cruces Citizens notes attendance nearing a four figure mark with anticipated growth.
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Larrazolo
Parker
Board of Control
Soldier
Road Bowis
State College
Las Cruces
Valley river flood high water since 1914 amid orchard notes
The Valley saw high river levels causing little damage to low lying farms. May 1914 marked the last time water rose this high. Fort Sumner shipped five carloads of apples this season with dairy shipments by parcel post and express. An orchard owner stated picking 41 baskets per two trees could yield a neat income at current prices.
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Fort Sumner
Corfee
Orchar
Kort Srv
Texas Company Objects to New Mexico Fee Increase
The Texas Company seeks to amend its articles to raise capital from 12 million to 85 million dollars. New Mexico charges a filing fee of ten cents per thousand dollars of increase, totaling 7,300. Should the fee be unpaid, its New Mexico charter could be cancelled and plants closed. Assistant Attorney General Bowman ruled the charge lawful, confirming the fee as a tax on capital growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
New Mexico
State Corpora Commission
Harry S. Bowman
Geneal
Highway Department Plant At Los Lunas
The storage plant of the state highway department nears completion near Los Lunas. Six sheds will hold 24 trucks each with warehouses for supplies. It serves as the main repair depot for major overhauls, while routine repairs occur at district engineer headquarters. Three carloads of auto and truck parts from the War Department have arrived.
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State Highway Department
Leslie A. Gillett
Gillett
Los Lu
War Department
Railroads Ordered to Take Inventory in 1919
General Order No. 62 from Director General Walker D. Hines requires all government controlled railways to conduct an inventory in November and December 1919 by actual counts and measurements of all materials, supplies, and assets on hand or in process, with adjustments by year end. The purpose appears to be facilitating return of the roads to their owners, though legal authority is not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Walker D. Hines
U.S Railroad Administration
Congress
Valencia County State Land Sold
The state land department sold 444 acres in Valencia County near Los Lunas. The tract in section 18 township 12 north range 14 west, Zani mountain district, mainly grazing with some arroyos farmable. John G. Hight of Gallup, recently returned from overseas, was the winning bidder at 50 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Department
North Lane
Valencia County
John J. W. March
State Land Office
Los Lunas
Zani Mountain
John G. Hight
Gallup
Roswell Faces Housing Struggle Amid Population Outflow
Roswell records a growing housing crisis as families find it hard to locate suitable shelter while prices hinder new construction. The city contemplates solutions but high costs delay progress. In other notes, Miss Marie Holt cultivates a productive almond tree, and East Grand Plains plans a dedication for its new school addition now housing about 90 students.
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Marie Holt
Roswell
W. E. Meeks
East Grand Plains
Haynes
Cattle Vanishing En Route to Market From Colfax
Colfax county reports a shipment of thirty two steer from W B Kirby and other farmers east of Taylor Springs to Kansas City consigned to a livestock firm. Sixteen head arrived in Kansas City, the others allegedly stolen at Dodge City after grazing en route. Rail officials and owners investigate and urge accompaniment on future shipments. Snow halts at Baldy. Matson installs flour mill machinery at Frene Valley. Auto crash near Galena kills CH Samstad. two others escape serious injury. Body shipped to Henderson Colorado.
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W. B. Kirby
Taylor Springs
Kansas City
Springer Stockyards
Livestock Commission
Springer
Dodge City
Galena
Turing
CH. Samstad
William Rankin
H. W. Cooke
Colorado
New Mexico
Trinidad
Henderson
Farmers Sell Bacon Corn and Land Bought at $75 Per Acre
Several farmers sold becon corn last week at prices from 65 to 125 dollars per ton. Hank and Bud Gray bought the A. B. Lyman place south of town for 75 dollars per acre. Local fairs for the Boys and Clubs are set in the county with good attendance. dates include Locust Grove October 15, Bellview October 17, Grady October 18, Cand October 21, Weet Chapel, Pan and Texico in the next two weeks.
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Hank
Bud Gray
A. B. Lyman
Locust Grove
Bellview
Grady
Cand
Weet Chapel
Pan
Texico
Rancher sells fat steers to MS Servis in Melrose sale
Roy W. Connally of Melrose sold two warloads of fat steers to MS Servis. He had planned to ship to market but the plan changed. An eight foot rise in the river Wednesday caused unease for residents downstream in the lower parts.
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Roy W. Connally
Melrose Ranch
M S. Servis
Connnally
Colmor Irrigation Project Nears Completion and Water Distribution
State Engineer Leslie A. Gillett reports Colmor irrigation works in Alfalq and Mora Counties nearly finished with plans to begin spring water distribution. The Carey Act project diverts Ocate river and Sweetwater creek water via dams and canals to reservoirs, with storage up to 21,000 acre feet and potential for more. Three approved water-right cases hinge on historic uses and protests, including Oscar Cramber and R. Harkey matters, hearings held in 1919 at Carlsbad.
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Colmar
Alfax
Mora
Ki Hobart
New Mexico
Origilly
Ocate
Sweetwater Creek
Walter Coates
Walter
Lake T
Santa Fe Railway
Geate
MASOC
Carey
Ate
Carey Act T Board
Fir Hetanite
Ay Missioner
Twift
Leslie A. Gillett
Oscar Cramber
White Oaks
A. Spencer
Hradley M. Thomas
Angus Cattle Company
Thestate Engineer
Geo. W. Parkhurst
J. A. Falke
Albert Johnson
U. S. Reclamation Service
Carlsbad
Charles A. May
Black River
Blue Springs
Farms Sold and Local Influenza Affects Community
L A Swigart sells forty acre alfalfa farm in lower valley to Rase who will take over after harvest. Sibling Webster farm sold to Mr LeSatte of Lake Charles, Louisiana, noted as one of the county’s best. Webster will collect cotton crop before transfer. N Jones sells plains ranch with about 100 white faced cattle to Lusk interests and returns to suburb west of Carlsbad. Victory celebration by American Legion canceled due to influenza in the city. Hagerman reports fifteen influenza cases, Artesia three cases.
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L. A. Swigart
Rase
Althoug
S. Webster
LeSatte
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Webster
N. Jones
Lusk
Carlsbad
Mr. Jones
Dallas
Ute Park
Raton
Kan
Sac City
Ameri Legion
Ely Yokong
Rosedale Dairy expands herd and local property deals
Rosedale Dairy adds loading Holstein cows to its herd while R Jenks travels to Reeve to select the animate Mestis. Monarch Meat Company owners Nash and Brakefield purchase the former Newman ranch near Whiskey Creek, planning corrals and slaughter pens. A Walnut Creek Mining charter authorizes operation of the Peer Fees mine twelve miles northwest, with a silver proposition and initial ore handling setup. Stakeholders include Tack Gane Stark and Frank C lint Hrvton. capital stock listed at 500 shares par value Enterprise.
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Mestis
Nash and Brakefield
Monarch Meat Company
Newman Ranch Tech
Whiskey Creek
Brakefield
Walnut Creek Mining Company
Peer Fees
Walent Creek
Butt J
Tack Gane Stark
Frank Clint Hrvton
Par Valor Enterprise
Three Cent Fare Proposal Considered by States
The Arizona and Nevada discussions on a three cent passenger fare were not resolved at the session. The convention expressed sympathy with the effort but recommended taking the matter to the Interstate Commerce Commission for adjustment. Immediate steps were ordered for states to prepare a case.
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Arizona
Nevada
Hugh H. Williams
Indianapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Highway Department Receives County Allocations for Roads
Union County has remitted 3000 dollars to the state highway department for expenditure on state highway No. SB from Clayton to Gladstone along the county’s west line. The road runs Clayton via Gladstone, Tasfor, and Springer to Cimarron in Cotton county and is not in the red line, but the department directs repayment and construction. Torrance County sent 1000 dollars to fund erosion control on the Estercia Tajique road west of the Estancia valley and the construction of two steel bridges, with District Engineer J C Harvey supervising through Lincoln County.
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New Mexico
Union
Plains
Dolar
Colorado State Line
Raton
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Corro
Las Cruces
Texas State Line
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Son Eeeton
Forest Service
Socorro County
Dona Ana
War Department
Union County
State Highway Department
Clayton
Gladstone
Wi Way
Tasfor
Springer
Cimarron
Cotton County
Torrance County
Estercia
Tajique
Estancia
Engineet
J.C Harvey
Lincoln County
American Legion Convention Held in New Mexico
The American Legion of New Mexico held its convention with MI nas H. Benes, director of the S. Grain Corporation, opposing extending price guarantees for the heart' crop and other related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion of
Nas H. Benes
S. Grain Corporation
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Deming
NEW Mexico News Review
Bernalillo
Soldier Rd
Forgain Vinet Eratille
McKinsey
Rio Arriba
Roosevelt
Texas Company Objects Corporation
Highway Department
Regucy
Colfax
Baldy
Colfax County
RB. S. Matson
Frene
Colmor
Hagerman
Artesia
Grant
Rosedale
R. Jenks
Reeve
American Legion
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