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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
5
A veteran analysis of a Democratic state convention notes a clouded keynote and a weak platform focused on keeping Democrats in office. The ticket is seen as a status list rather than a bold manifesto, with critics calling for stronger candidates and clearer proposals while Republicans view it with cautious optimism.
A fragment argues that sending more business leaders to the legislature will shrink laws and mocks new statutes. It contends officials are overloaded with duties and should not meddle with petty acts while addressing crime and public conduct.
An official notice states that civilians in draft age still populate the department, with an unexpectedly large number observed despite declarations of clearing out. The report notes continued presence of men in uniform and ongoing concerns over manpower and organization.
The Dona Ana county Republican convention narrowly backed Mark B. Thompson for district judge over Sutherland and Taylor, with Mechem from Alamogordo also a candidate. The piece notes lingering debate, labor shortages, and calls for a strong Fourth Liberty drive and national victory in 1918.
The fragment discusses German propaganda and its impact on high officials troops and cantonments, noting New Mexicans facing a path to France. It mentions vigilance against enemies and hints at wartime persuasion tactics during 1918. The text is fragmentary but centers on anti German propaganda and American wartime mobilization.
The Dona Ana County Republican convention adopted resolutions praising Senator Albert B. Fall for his wartime leadership and pledging united support for his renomination. They commend Governor Lindsey and local GOP officials, call for victory over Germany, and endorse joining a League of Nations after the war to safeguard lasting peace.
Hallett Raynolds, state War Savings director, says the War Savings society is the most active influence for buying War Savings Stamps. His campaign with assistant G J Wolf has organized groups in nearly every county, with Raton at 24, Albuquerque 10, and multiple towns each. The goal is about 1000 societies by October 1. Membership requires no dues, only a pledge to buy stamps regularly. Since April 6, 1917 an estimated 483,000 poems have been written using the line sadder and wiser in rhyme with Kaiser.
A compilation of wartime political endorsements and strategies. Republican candidates in New Mexico discussed, with optimism about defeating Democrats in Lopez and Dona Ana counties. War-time papers board orders urged economy and cash in advance to conserve paper. Concerns over draft evasion and morale appear among regional reports.
Public Land Sale notice appears from the State of New Mexico listing lands in Curry County to be offered under a congressionally established process. It references the State Land Office, publication dates in 1918, and includes an official certificate from the New Mexico State Land Office and corporate filings for Pelton Wave Motor Company.
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