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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
7
The Cramer Mill and Elevators Co directors let a contract for new machinery to double capacity. Two new double stands of rolls, latest sifters, new packers, and a complete corn mill for high grade meal are ordered and to be shipped soon. The armory in Albuquerque hosts a Friday school-fund event.
The Honite Mesa and Ruidoso valleys report crops cut and stacked ready for threshers. Mules shipped to Oklahoma appear to signal improving market conditions as livestock trading resumes. A long text notes drilling setbacks at a Texas Red River project and a monument unveiling in Deming.
The home of Mrs Nellie Hauser county school superintendent burned after 2:30 Thursday night. The fire caused extensive damage to the roof and interior before it was extinguished. Mrs Hauser and her two sons were the sole occupants. The 11th Torrance County Fair activities will be held at Willard October 3 and 4, with exhibits featuring farm products, industrial art, and popular amusements for the community.
A prairie fire of unknown origin swept a three mile long strip just west of Floyd on a day afternoon, burning from one hundred yards to a mile wide. It started about 1 and burned until 3, causing cow damage and destroying much winter grass, with damage also to the Hingham and Greathouse pasture on Elidaterprise.
The Grand Lodge of New Mexico laid the cornerstone for Estancia’s new school with Grand Master Francis E. Lester presiding. Addresses covered Masonry’s relation to education as Estancia shows growth with Cavalry Troop present, while local builders start four new homes for EL Garvin. Nearby, the M Oil Co reports gas drilling saving fuel, and Mtnair stations advance rig work as El Garvin homes rise and Avtee Well tests sulphur water in the Agtee area.
State of New Mexico publication announces oil and gas lease auction by the State Land Office. Lands described in T 21S R19W and adjacent townships are offered to the highest bidder with a minimum bid per acre. Bidding requires certified funds and compliance with terms. failure to complete payment forfeits the deposit to the State. First published July 18, 1913. last publication September 2, 1921.
Catron ranger Levis Ketcham and his wife met in Magdalena and moved to the Rosedale Ranger station where Mr Ketcham will oversee telephone work on the Datil National Forest during the fall and winter season.
The Chaves cup to be presented to the Roswell champion golfer stands in the Mabbie Lowrey windows as a silver expression. The three year winner can keep the cup each year, with competition likely between Jaffa Mile and Will Johnson, though next year’s trial will test the field. Patrolman Dun Hallow arraigned for assault with a weapon is bound over to the grand jury by Jadee Tell, with bonds set over $1000.
A late season hailstorm last Monday flattened standing grain on Johnson Mesa, reducing five to six foot stalks to about six inches. The Colfax area reports the road remains sound despite floods, with drainage and surfacing proving beneficial to farmers. In Springer, E. E. Johnson arranged high grade hogs from Frank Hub Minquerque to boost local farming, aided by County Agent Lee Reynolds. Additionally, road grading updates from Dawson to Colfax and a library gift of Colfax county wildflowers accompany property sale news in Dawson and Raton Reporter.
Harding J T Borntrager of Wheatland neighborhood northeast of Mills purchased a modern threshing outfit to handle his crop of wheat and oats on about 400 acres. H S Weaver of Wheat purchased horses and threshing gear in El Paso Texas, while about 116acres of oats were bought from Forehands. Four other buyers acquired smaller lots. a granary project 18x16 feet was begun but money was tied up in Juarez Mexico delaying payment as Weaver and Farrell traveled to resolve matters.
In Mora the Red Cross maintains activity with few workers but strong resolve. Mrs. Robinson of Cleveland leads, while Mrs. Dan Cassidy, Mrs. Pete Balland, and others organize frequent impromptu meetings to plan fall and winter relief efforts. Jeanneils nurse joins with extensive experience to support the Great American Ideal in Mora County Pantagraph.
Otero Mejia a renter on the Har key farm south of Carlsbad won a $50 bonus offered by Joe Wertheim and LC Leftwich for the first bale of cotton ginned. The bale was delivered late Monday night at the Boston Store and ginned the following Wednesday. It will be exhibited and sold at market price. A. H. Martin of Maxwell reported taking twenty five minutes after rent collection. Rev Sellards notes Carlsbad public schools enrollment at 104 this year versus 102 last year. A. E. Hostetler, once from Jett Oklahoma, bought a large farm near Wheat and is back in the area. A large carload of livestock and farm im will travel in with goods for the Shay developer. Southwest Lumber Co reports a drive wheel and gear movement in a Shay engine under expert supervision.
Socorro J C Livingston in charge of highway maintenance plans a two week leave to address equipment and manpower issues. The article notes ongoing road work on the Sree Magia magicind stretch and the need to mobilize gear for continued progress.
Lincoln Marold Beeth of the Beeth Brothers Mining Company near Ancho visited Carrizoro on Wednesday. The Beeths operate iron mines with an 18 foot ore bed and sizable ore value. Prof Ww, formerly of the civil department at the Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, has been elected head of civil engineering at New Mexico School Kne. Alamogordo town board discusses local matters.
The document discusses Joint Resolution 25 filed March 28 1921 proposing an amendment adding Section 16 to Article IX of the New Mexico Constitution. It would allow state highway bond issuance for construction and federal fund matching without elector approval, with a cap of two million dollars in bonds payable from taxes, and no other changes to total state indebtedness. It references highway funding, receipts from vehicle licenses, and related financial safeguards.
Two hundred high altitude Duroc hogs shipped from Lester's stock farm near Mesilla Park to Rialto California brought top prices, marking the first Dona Ana county hog shipment to the Rialto ranch. Lester, whose outfit is New Mexico's largest stock ranch, plans further shipments this fall and winter to California and other states. Mrs Lydia Crawford Harris of Mesilla Park was appointed acting postmaster for Mesilla Park, effective September 1, succeeding ill health retirement. Francis E Lester sold 175 acres near Las Cruces to Julius Krakauer of El Paso for about 30000, acquiring a prime apartment-site in El Paso. One of the most important receptions in recent weeks was closed by the sale.
In Lea County, Judge Waves presided over a preliminary hearing for Frank Parris of McDowall on charges of incest with a 13 year old girl. Misa Minnie Parris Farris was held on a special Grand Jury date set for September 12. Ed Farris and Luther Faris were implicated, with bonds set at 4000 and 1250 respectively.
Engineer Conroy and his team are two weeks from finishing the government survey No. 87 from Grant county line east to project No. A4 near Lordsburg and Steins. The survey extends into city limits on both sides, leaving about three quarters of a mile to gravel surface. The total will be 62 miles of federal aid road in Hidalgo County, notable for its extent compared with other counties. The No. 34 contract was set at $83,823.01. The Independent Mining Co. reports good ore as 68.2 oz gold and 2 oz silver at 16 feet depth, with a quartz streak in No. 2 tunnel Lordsburg.
Ex-convict Mckinley Jive Wiggins reportedly at large after a gunfight at a dance hall. Rennie Ortiz and Steve Grenko were wounded. Grenko, a four year old, recovering at home in Allison. Firefight followed threats amid tensions tied to a back channel in the community.
Union Roma Taylor and Guy neighborhood residents install a power syrup plant with daily capacity in the thousands and an evaporating pan. The project includes a $5,000 fund for local farmers and rebuilding. Tom Mall threshes a 40 acre winter wheat field yielding strong returns. City officials announce consolidation of School District No. 8 with Armington, pending formal notice.
John Ro James shipped two cattle units and one of steers to Ds last Saturday. Des Moines Swastika reports growing work progress as SAN MIGUEL paving advances rapidly. Stonet grading on blocks completed. weather favorable. City projects aim for completion by November per Las Vegas Optic.
A young Mexican girl named Galle gon entered Mrs Elizabeth Parks home Wednesday evening and stole several small items from a trunk. She was caught and most property recovered. The girl received a firm lecture from Justice J A Steel, and lit matches to guide her search causing some contents to smolder when Mrs Parks returned.
On a farm Mrs Keach recalls fear of rats and a neighbor’s claim of RAT-SNAP control. She tried RAT-SNAP and reports it killed 17 rats and deterred others. RAT-SNAP is sold in three sizes 35c 65c and 125c by Collins Drug and Stationery Co and a local Grocery Co.
An OCR fragment advertises RAT-SNAP with claims of long dead-rat elimination. Mrs Joanny recounts using the product and finding a rat corpse, noting no odor after six months. Available in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25, sold by Collins Drug and Hardware Co and Kaune Grocery.
Public notice in Eddy County New Mexico for oil and gas lease on lands described as section row and town ranges. Bids open with a five cent per acre minimum, deposit required, bid bond or cash, and deadlines. Commissioner of Public Lands reserves right to reject bids and cancel notices. publication dates include July and September 2931 by the State Land Office.
The notice from the Department of the Interior announces Victoria divat of Lamy making a homestead entry in the Santa Fe district. It names the land parcel in section 3 and section 1 Township 1 north Meridian and states the first publication August 12 and law publication September 16, 1901.
Notice from the Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office at Santa Fe NM dated August 19 1921 announces that Francivca Miata Ghai NM has filed intent to make Final Proof for a land claim in Chamita within Rio Arriba NM. The public commission at Espanola NM will hear the case on October 10 with witnesses from Chamita Abiquiu and Mang.
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