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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
6
A coroner's inquest ruled death by drowning for 11 year old Juan Vega of Hanover after cramps led to his disappearance while swimming in a water hole near Gold Gulch last Friday. He was found submerged Saturday morning by another swimmer who reported the body to authorities.
Rain eases as alfalfa second cutting begins in prime condition while the first crop was damaged by rain. Wheat harvest starts with Santa Rosa showing 3000 pounds above last year’s main yield. Ongoing talks of larger than normal yields for beans and cane. Undersheriff John Wootton seeks several head of horses reportedly stolen from parishes in the valley.
McKinley A Keeble leads a crew installing plumbing fixtures in the new school building under a modern contract. The project aims to deliver adequate rights and facilities for the town, with Keeble's company keeping pace with the building timetable and ensuring quality work.
Election proclamation announces a general election to be held Tuesday November 2, 1921, in Santa Fe County at voting places to elect a United States representative. Names and post office addresses of candidates are on file in the county clerk's office. Republican and Democratic nominees listed.
The report notes a man named Cipriano Plopys, aged around 70, found dead at his home on the Antonio Dajan ranch near Las Vegas, with mentions of local legal definitions and a pending constitutional amendment. The piece also covers a dance fundraiser hosted by the Auto Deale association, a Legion donation, and a court appearance for bond in a murder charge against Thomas P. Pennington in Atlanta.
A fragmented draft outlines constitutional changes for New Mexico. It mentions amending Article VIII sections, adjusting salaries of appointed officials, state lands management, and taxation rules. The document references commissions, qualifications, and the governor’s powers without clear, coherent details.
A long excerpt outlines a proposed constitutional amendment restricting city, town, or village debt. It specifies triple requirements for bonds, including full payment of prior debts, interest coverage, and a local option election for incurring new debt. The text references commissions, land claims, and public publication dates across multiple locales.
Legal notice announcing intent to make a three year property entry near Lamy New Mexico. Names listed include witnesses Vetoes Sanmtaval Ef Lamy and Vicente Trujillo with dates and location references Santa Ve On and Rowe.
State announces public land sale in Lea County under federal and state laws. Describes land parcels, sale date and location in Tecolote county area, bidding terms, and associated costs. Legal notes reference railroad bond funds and prospective improvements, with publication dates in 1921. The notice includes unrelated classified ads and notices inserted in the same page.
Local farming reports note a 200 pound truckload of Triumph Trish potatoes and estimates of at least 100000 pounds more ready for market in Guadalupe County. A Texas threshing outfit presses Mesa wheat, with wheat cars scarce and wagons pouring into Mosquera. A new road near Ladz arroyo is completed with gravel surfaces. Mining, ore shipments from Orogrande to Pueblo are around seven cars daily supporting workers. A Springfield editor plans a temporary newspaper plant in El Paso with a Mosquera weekly ahead.
Lincoln Charles D Mayer announces erection of a seven room dwelling east of the court house with work to start at once. Jay Vaughn will supervise. The Mayer family will move from White Oaks and enter the mercantile business here.
In Quay County officers stop a car driven by Joe Buck Felley near Ta leumeari after a direct from El Paso claim. The occupants, including Montoya and a relative, are jailed then released on bond to await trial. A raid on Everett Siler farm north of Glenrio nets arrests Baker and Siler, a still seized, bonds set for September term. A separate shooting near Hantey leaves Willie Smithers wounded. motive unclear.
The Hondale canning factory started the first tomato run last Friday and began another run this Wednesday, with steady production planned in the coming days. Quay County bean growers plan a meeting Saturday, September 10 at 2 o clock to organize a Cooperative Market Association, led by ED Osborn, manager. Prices are hoped to rise before canning ends. Unveiling of Claude Close Howard monument at the court house park is set for Monday, September 12.
Ten prominent Farmington citizens met to address the power situation and agreed to contribute 30 to a fund for rebuilding the electric plant that burned down in the town. They prepared a plan to approach F. E. L. & P. Co. for assistance.
Judge Ow n fined Pryor Nunn 5000 for contempt of court and an appeal to the supreme court is being prepared. The civil matter centers on a homicide at the Nunn homestead two weeks ago. Several suspects were released on 100 bond for grand jury appearance, after the charge against the YY Cos was dismissed for alibi at the time of the killing.
A group of local politicians from Socorro including Matt Fowler J Tor Res J A Torres Flavio Vigil and Sparks met with the newly formed Bursim club in La Joya to align for the upcoming September 20 Senate election. The La Warre Chieftain reports fifty new members added to the list. The Becker Macktavish Company shipped over a thousand wool bags to Boston markets with about a thousand more to ship. Charles Meld Co and Jane Y Aragon Magdalena News also reported wool shipments.
The text outlines an amendment to expand or modify the State Corporation Commission's authority over railroad charges and rates. It specifies that the legislature may alter powers until a ruling, with hearings imposing on carriers and charged parties to prove any fixed rates or requirements at hearing.
The draft amendment to Article X seeks to redefine Seetion 2 so that county officers are elected for a term of years, with exceptions only for the County School Superintendent. The text references tenure limits and eligibility rules, but the wording is garbled and incomplete, requiring revision to clarify election duration and which offices are affected.
A long text outlines Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 11 to revise Article VII and related sections to authorize a state highway bond issue. It explains funding for reconstruction and improvement of state highways, the use of federal funds, and temporary debt limits. It includes procedural provisions, dates for submission, and a list of polling precincts and locations where votes will be held in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.
Rock hauled for the foundation and adobe work has started the new Baptist church in Torrance located in the High School Addition. The church will serve other denominations until they have buildings. Northeast of town crop reports are favorable with Davis Pettyjohn Fryar among those predicting strong yields and a surplus. The Estancia schoolhouse cornerstone will be laid September 11 in ceremonies led by officers of the Grand Lodge A F and A M New Mexico.
The New Mexico Plumbing Company works on a vacuum and heating system in Grenville school, moving the equipment to the old building to avoid disrupting classes. Nevins and Kelly are the artists, while W. C. Gonser continues wheat hauling to Des Moines and reports a strong crop once rust reduced yields.
Government figures show two rats breeding for three years yield 329709 rats. Act quickly at first sign. RAT-SNAP is promoted as the cleanest resterminator. No food mixing, dries up after killing, leaves no smell. Sold by Collins Drug and Stationery Co Kaune Grocery Co.
Antonia Ortiny Martings of Lamy NM filed intent to establish residence and permanent habitation on a homestead entry No 1 AIM in section 7 township 0 NY Kamer 0 KX MP within Santa Fe County New Mexico. The notice sets a three year requirement and official filing with the local land office.
Department of the Interior publishes notice regarding land in section NW SW, Samia Fe area. The case names Adelyita Ta plan le Samowal and Isuira Saniloval with objections noted. Deadline for submission is September 12, 19 Leet Dolitication, under local laws and regulatory procedures.
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