State Sunday School convention elects officers in Albuquerque
The State Sunday School association closed its three day convention at the Presbyterian church with officers and executive committees elected. Albuquerque residents secured several positions including President W H McCoy and Recording Secretary Miss Blanch Porterfield. The meeting featured a large executive slate and department superintendents, plus resolutions endorsing Go to Sunday School Day and urging prohibition as a wartime measure.
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Albuquerque
Blanch Porterfield
W. H. Chrisman
Bales
Phoenix
D. A. Porterfield
W. G. Ogle
East Las Vegas
V. J. H. Reasoner
Tucumcari
Archie Toothaker
Pbinaten Jue
R. J. Jewett
Carrizozo
Bilbro
Harley
J. A. M. Peter
George Robinson
Deming
Ram Ammundsen
Amistad
George C Roberts
Raton
J. H. Wagmer
Santa Fe
A. E. P. Robinson
L. T. Deck
Chamberine
L. L. Shields
Jemez Springs
Coss Payne
Olutions
New Mexico
Association
Albuquerque Journal of
War costs skyrocket as daily expenditure tops 160 million
New York reports the war costs belligerents at 160 million dollars daily, with the United States bearing at least a quarter. Bank estimates show total world expenditure by next August at 155 billion, allied wealth at 600 billion, central powers at 130 billion, and about 3 million troops engaged. Allies total strength 33 million against 20 million for the central powers. Population contrasts favor the Entente with 1.3 billion versus under 150 million for central Europe.
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New York
United States
Mechanics National Bank of
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Armory boards named for five cities in state
Governor Lindsey and Adjutant General Baca appointed new armory boards for Deming Silver City Roswell Albuquerque and Las Vegas. Santa Fe and Las Cruces boards were named earlier leaving Carlsbad’s old board. a new Carlsbad board expected soon. Members include Col Alfred Grunfield A A Sedillo John Lee Clark Felix Baca and others across the listed cities.
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W. E. Lindsey
James Baca
Deming
Silver City
Roswell
Albuquerque
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Carlsbad
Alfred Grunfield
A. A. Sedillo
John Lee
Willard Considers Major Salt Refining Company
A meeting in Willard discussed organizing the Willard Salt Lake Refining Company. A financial committee of Eli Meyer, J. M. Pickel, and R. L. Itt was named. About two thirds of local businessmen have subscribed, with plans to elect directors once sufficient shares are sold.
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Willard Salt Lake Refining Company
Willard
Messrs
el Meyer
J. M. Pickel
R. L.itt
United States
Willard Record
McDonald Named State Coal Administrator
Hon W. C. McDonald former governor of New Mexico was this week appointed federal coal administrator for the state. The appointment came directly from national headquarters in Washington.
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W. C. McDonald
New Mexico
State of
National
Washington
Patriots and Patriotism Education At New Mexico Conference
Educators in New Mexico emphasize intelligent patriotism from elementary levels. Miss Isabel Eckles of Silver City opens the Elementary Schools section at the November 24-28 Santa Fe event, with topics on defining patriotism and teaching it in early grades.
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Uis
America
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Isabel Eckles
Silver City
Frank H. H. Robers
E. F. Monroe
Las Vegas
Wilson & Wilson
M. L. Blaney
Carri
Battery A Seals Liberty Bond Purchase Rally
Report from Camp Green near Charlotte reports every member of Battery A has bought a Liberty Bond as a patriotic stand against domestic weakness. The note credits vocational guidance leaders Shedden Gillette and D F Rice with promoting education for industrial workers and civic responsibility among home front men who can buy bonds. Names Roswell Eveaing Lester Filemon Martines Arro yo Hondo appear as contributors to the bond drive.
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Gow
Camp Green
Charlotte
North
Carolina
Liberty
H. Schneider
Gillette
D. F. Rice
Las Cruces
Roswell Eveaig
Lester Filemon Martines
Arroyo Hondo
Things That Are Making State So Very Great
T. W. Gibson extols New Mexico in The Herald of the West Country praising hospitable, democratic people and scenic grandeur. He describes daily life, sunlit landscapes, adobe towns, and the future promise of vast natural resources including coal, gold, copper, and irrigation projects like the Elephant Butte Dam. The piece highlights the state’s potential for farming, mining, and development, noting rail connections and homestead opportunities.
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T. W. Gibson
Herald of
West Country
New Mexico
This
Navoin
Thie
Cheap Newspaper Day Ends Says Northwestern Publisher
Salt Lake City October 25 Joseph Blethen president of the Seattle Times told the quarterly Associated Press meeting that cheap newspapers are finished and the public must pay more for news. He said metro papers cannot profitably produce penny papers and cover labor and material costs. He blamed postwar paper price increases on publishers’ own actions, noting paper costs have risen since before the war.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Joseph Blethen
Seattle Times
Associated Press
Blethen
Pri
Woman buys Liberty Bond pledge with weekly payments
A Roswell mother, having sent three sons to the army, purchases a $50 Liberty Bond and commits to $1 a week payments. She tells the bank official she will do her share to support the war, urging others to subscribe. Her appeal highlights wartime sacrifice versus easier households.
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Roswell
Roswell Evening News
TCH COMEDIAN HELPS UNCLE SAM IN SELLING LIBERTY LOAN BONDS
New York October 20 Harry Lauder led a Liberty Loan drive at the Subtreasury meeting drawing thousands to hear his bond selling appeal. He spoke of his son Captain Jack Lauder of the Argyle and Southern Highlanders who died in action, urging listeners to give all they can. He held up Liberty bonds and reminded crowds that sacrifice is needed to bring sons home safely.
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New York
Harry Lauder
Liberty Loan Committee
Broadway
Wall Street
Jack Lauder
Argyle and Southern Highlanders
Lander
Iowans Compell Pro Germans to Buy Bonds in Manilla
In Manilla on October 24 a German town Aspinwall faced a liberty loan push after the hall owned by John Brus was denied for a meeting. A U.S. marshal arrested Brus, and a delegation led by Mayor Roscoe Saunders compelled the town to close stores and solicit bond subscriptions. Some residents refused and faced possible federal action.
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Manilla. In
Aspinwall
John Brus
Munilla
Brus
Reus
Liberty Loan
Hens
Roscoe Saunders
Saunders
Brus Hall
Bras
Mr. Saunders
Manilla
Agin
Government Insurance Offers for Soldiers Families in War Risk Plan
The article details a 1917 act creating War Risk Insurance for army and navy personnel. It explains compulsory dependents’ allotments, monthly family allowances, disability and death compensation, and optional life insurance from $1,000 to $10,000 with premiums around $8 per thousand annually. It urges service members to enroll through the Commissioner of Naval and Military Insurance in Washington.
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United States
Wamia Bare
Commissioner of Naval and Military Insurance
Washington, D. C
War Department
Navy Department
Government service family allowances and life insurance orders
Officials request county committees to compile complete lists of all residents serving in the military and naval service, along with their dependents, to ensure allotments, family allowances, and life insurance policies. Records of injuries or deaths are required to enable government compensation applications. Further form details will follow to county councils after reports are received.
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Defense
United States
Low Round Trip Fare to Santa Fe Convention Week
Rail lines including El Paso & Southwestern, Santa Fe, Denver & Rio Grande, and New Mexico Central offer one fare round trip during the New Mexico Educational Association convention in Santa Fe Thanksgiving week. Estimates expect at least 2.50 New Mexicans will take the trip to the Ancient Capital.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico Educational Association
el Paso & Southwestern
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
New Mexico Central Railroad
Paderewski Cancels Concerts to Aid Peace Efforts
Paderewski the pianist and Polish Nationalist leader in the United States has canceled most of his concert engagements. He will work with Col. House in gathering data for peace commissioners and set up headquarters in Washington to organize Polish politics, business, and nationalist aims for the postwar settlement.
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Washington, D.C
Tenace Paderewski
United States
Col
EM House
Paderewski
Washington
Poland
Large increase in acreage in Sacramentos area crops
Agricultural summary from Trumbull reports a surge in Sacramentos district crops with 2406 acres across 83 farms in 1916 and 2933 acres across 39 farms this year, notably potatoes rising to about 700 acres. Totals include oats, turnips, corn, beans, cabbage, barley, and spring wheat, with many farms unreported but expectations rising on east slope Cloudcroft and surrounding districts.
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RS. Trumbull
el Paso and Southwestern Railway
Clynteraft
Mayhill
Weed
Clondcroft
Tcirty
Tegms
Tee
Penasco
James Canyon
Sacramento Mountains
Cloudcroft
Pinon
Avis
John Franklin Great Lawyer Dies in Battle Creek
John Franklin prominent southwest attorney with Hawkins and Franklin died Monday in Battle Creek at age 46. Born in Columbus Mississippi, he studied at Ole Miss and Virginia, rose as a judge at 24 in New Mexico, then practiced and led legal work for El Paso & Southwestern rail road. Ill last June, he sought treatment in San Francisco, returned to El Paso, then to Battle Creek for hoped recovery. Funeral will be in Columbus. He was unmarried and survived by his mother.
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John Frankin
Hawkins and Franklin
Southwest
Battle Creek
Fid
W. A. Hawkins
New Mexico
Franklin
Columbus
Miss
Oxford University
Oxford
Law Department
University of Virginia
Law School
Carlsbad
N. M
el Paso
Judge Hawkins
Fall, Clark
San Francisco
T. B. Franklin
Mary, Morgan
Men in New Mexico Penitentiary Support Liberty Drive
Inmates at the New Mexico Penitentiary show strong interest in liberty by subscribing to the Second Liberty Loan of 1917. The list records diverse payments from many prisoners, including Clade Doane 3500, M. Johnson ? and others totaling 1000.00 in contributions.
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New Mexico
Johnson
Garner
Harley Moore
A. Hernandez
Rhodes
Aoc
Ortiz
K. Truilte
Lobste
Vlovd Reed
T. Valdez
I-H. Restos
Hoa. West
T. M. Dickens
ST. Votaw
Robert Williams
Amor
T. Smith
Omb
OH. Kelao
Hernandez So
DRE
Western Union Modernizes Capital City Telegraph Office
Western Union Telegraph and Cable company installs new office furniture and equipment at Capital City station this week. The upgraded telegraph office is praised as one of the finest, with Manager De Arcy credited for recognizing needs and improving service in Santa Fe’s growing telegraphic hub.
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Western Union
Capital City
Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company
Santa Fe
DeArcy
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C. McDonald
STATE
Bernice Fry
Clovis
Earhart
Quest
Esther Mangan
Miss Myrtle Plant
Albu
Battery
Official Journal OF the Health
Arteen Owells
New Mevlin
Northwestern
Lolyas Een Sons
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
AN - Ca
State Defense
Chas. Springer
NEW Mexico Council OF Defense
County Councils of Defense
Charles Springer
Act of Congress
Sacramentos
John Franklin
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