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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
2
A compressed news page from New Mexico sources outlines community updates across multiple towns. Items mention local officials, weather observations, and school or civic notices, reflecting regional concerns and daily happenings through brief items and public notices.
Local lead calls for a community fund to eradicate rabbit pests in Carey county. He urges every farmer to contribute and raise sufficient money to fund a long term effort. The plan aims to eliminate rabbits in the vicinity and restore agricultural productivity through coordinated action.
A regional update describes road construction from the river bridge to the Fort Sumner Santa branch and progress toward Vauntin. It notes crews on the west bank from Eranots to Vallehh, scraper and plow work, and plans to finish before river-area projects. The piece covers bridge, road and irrigation efforts, local meetings, and pending city discussions led by Mayor Morris Noelhat and others.
A large audience packed the theatre as Congressman Miller of Minnesota spoke on national and state issues. The event featured remarks praising Republican leadership and proposals, with attention to upcoming elections and local concerns.
A fragment from Estancia News-Herald describes threshing yields per acre for several growers including Joly Davis, Waghes, Williams, and George Blackwell with varying pounds per acre. It notes the dry summer and mentions local political references and upcoming campaigns in a partial, weathered report.
Johnson of arce mercantile in Thienas visited Clayton last week and was warmly welcomed by citizens who praise his booster spirit for the Territory. County commissioners on Tuesday appointed John Spring as sheriff, confirming his term until January 1, marking a new local leadership change.
Roosevelt Creamery raised price to four and a fraction cents per pound this week, citing high market costs for fat. The plant plans to ship several hundred pounds daily and has implemented policies to boost profits. Robert Hicks placed a farm sale in Wyandotte County, Kansas, after a lengthy search for a suitable site including trips to Partates Valley.
Readers are urged to drink a prepared mixture of salts dissolved in water to “clean and stimulate the kidneys.” The ad claims the tonic neutralizes acids, reduces urinary irritation, and promotes normal kidney activity by flushing the system with a lemon juice and acid base formula. It touts affordability and ease of preparation.
A public summons and notice of probate action dated November 1916 announces a will and estate matter for viewers. It lists notices, witnesses, and seal, with names including Frank Wesne and Gonzales, and mentions deadlines for filing claims and appearances in court regarding estate closure and related fees.
A probate court notice from Melvin County informs of testament requests and hearings. The document records case details, dates, and officials, with references to the court and local officers for the October 1916 period.
A 1916 ad touts drinking real hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning as an internal bath. It claims stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels are flushed, removing waste and toxins to prevent illnesses. The text urges readers to buy limestone phosphate at drugstores. Oct. 20, 1916.
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