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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
6
Bill Isaacs of Lincoln reports 25 acres of cotton with rapid opening and as many as ten bolls on one plant. He expects funds to be available for fall at about ten percent interest. Lovington Leader notes cautious prospects for fit persons willing to help.
Frank English was set to oversee progress on the Carrizo school gym as rapid work continued last Sunday. Officials said Corona will likely have a new school soon, signaling strong momentum for the project.
The Angelus Oil Company reports its large rotary rig is back in service east of town after a monthlong suspension caused by artesian water and quicksand. Dry draff in the Angelus well is anticipated may end soon. The piece notes community support for salvage and harvest activities.
A few weeks ago two boothesers were arrested in Tucumesti with liquor stored in a real estate office. U S Marshado arrived from Las Vegas and dumped the contents into the street. Passengers observed as locals recounted a tale tied to John Bari corn while details of Deston and Jordan appeared. A party of land prospectors were noted by the Wtumcari News.
Report from near Ticoker highlights Oklahoma speakers touring the region during the war era. Repeatedly applauded crowds at meetings praised the speakers as they expressed support for investing in New Mexico lands and endorsed Republican sentiment, noting a preference for this section and plans to return soon.
South of the San Juan river engineers report preliminary surveys on two major ditch schemes covering 15,000 and 3,000 acres. The first runs above a bluff near Farmington, with rock work expected. the second heads opposite the King ranch west of Joy. Local residents Hess Harris and J. W. Duncan appear in plans alongside ranch purchases and town infrastructure upgrades including new concrete culverts and a proposed 40 foot water supply, while Wooten and Calloway holdings shift in regional ranching.
Report from Mage tena News notes confidence in drilling operations at Socorro with best well showing among rivals. Interested enterprises expect premier to produce within the next few days as work proceeds on the operation.
Taos district residents welcome news that the Clumbian Hotel dining room will close for renovation after securing a first class kitchen. The change is expected to improve meals for travelers and locals, ending a period of subpar service noted by patrons.
Republican party activists held rallies in Santa Rosa and Anton Chico drawing large crowds. Speakers Ed Safford and Harry Bowman addressed issues including state auditor candidates Safford attacked Hanna and the League of Nations, while Parker spoke on justice and Parker for attorney general discussed state topics. Female attendees were notably prominent at both gatherings.
Roswell, Sept. 18. A cavalry unit is now certain for the New Mexico Military Institute Col Wilson has negotiated with the War Department for months to secure horses for life. After January 1 governors will provide horses and regular troops will maintain them. The plan aims to create a troop rivaling any military school, with cadets who are naturally good riders and Army officers to train them. The cadet battalion is already in parade and the school’s waiting list grows.
The Literary Digest poll shows Harding leading Cox with about three to one across New York New Jersey Louisiana Wisconsin and California enough to hold roughly 140 of the 266 electoral votes. The results reflect only a fraction of likely voters and the overall race remains unsettled with further developments anticipated.
San Miguel County schedules its county convention for October 21 in Las Vegas. The event will nominate four senate seats and three representatives plus county officers. Over 200 delegates from 57 precincts expected. primaries by October 19. Proxies not recognized except for regularly elected delegates.
Proposal items submitted to the state for consideration in the general election include bond measures for highway projects. The secretary of state reports on the process and status as officials review the 193 ANAFL and related documents.
The 1919 act authorizes a two million dollar state indebtedness for highway construction and federal aid projects under the Federal Road Aid Act. It provides for the issuance of bonds of one thousand dollars each bearing four percent interest, redeemable after ten years, to be funded in gold or lawful money, with details of issuance and designation to be set by the governor and state officials.
The act authorizes bonds backed by the states pledge to pay principal and interest. It provides redemption, interest coupons, and signatures. It sets sale procedures, placement of notices in New Mexico and other cities, and required bids. It funds road work and imposes an annual ad valorem tax to cover interest and principal. It establishes accounting, enforcement, and responsibilities of state officers. The measure is to be submitted to voters in November 1920 with For or Against options and a four week publication requirement. It declares an emergency and sets effect upon passage.
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