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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
2
Local stock growers prepare for a September meeting to discuss industry issues and cooperative plans. Officials from the association, including key members, are arranging speakers and venue logistics for the gathering.
A garbled lettered report references a prospected bond vote in Corry county, a fatal accident at steel yards, and various valley farming plans. It mentions cattlemen Grant county, a spital death, and community efforts to beautify farms amid economic concerns.
A fragmentary news note describes a burning residence and investigations at a land office district. The read appears to reference destruction of property and ensuing responses by local authorities amid a busy investigative week.
A terse report details a fatal injury to a soldier from Dona Ana after an incident with an Auto Track vehicle. The piece mentions regional events, community figures, and upcoming society activities, including names such as Miss Mile and Miss Ana Belle Lane, and notes a forthcoming initiation event at Wyrhugh House.
Local leaders rally support for the Colfax conference with a focus on New Mexico welfare. Officials urge doctors nurses and social workers to attend, citing the importance of broad participation and effective collaboration.
Local reports from Clovis and surrounding counties describe strong wheat yields and rising land values. Charles Vanes of Ma Pater reportedly harvested 817 dollars per acre on 19 acres, with land selling around 10 dollars per acre. Officials note a drought year but expect continued road and farm improvements funded by about eighteen thousand dollars, though current orders only cover road work to Lakewood.
W J Rovers and W W Stephenson win the contract to erect an adobe fence for Toe M F S son. Crescent Tumly Co secures the material contract. Mr Feat is part of the firm that recently bought Harry Martin cattle and ranches Silver ity Futerprice.
Word came Monday that John C Henderson of Animas station died in an automobile accident near Miami Arizona while he was there with cattle and horses. The tragedy added to the grief already felt across Southern Grant County.
Guadalupe Jayhawker takes the junior championship in the Panhandle show, with the two year olds class dominant and the animal valued up to 800 dollars. Secretary Kinzer and the Vermilion Association praise the year's strongest two year old entries. Meanwhile Postmaster Lovelace suffers a second injury from a horse, breaking his arm and ribs, during a town trip for medical care.
A school library initiative involves Elise Poere and Katy Hide Sie to organize a spring reading effort. Patrons assist with book collection and shelving, with the library planning future events and continuing support from local schools.
The Columbus Ice and Wood Storage Company reports its Luna ice plant is running since Sunday. It supplied home made ice by Thursday as the plant reaches full operation after a government test week at the new camp site. A well at Mestey was tested after upgrades including a larger pump and casing. Initial capacity rose from 50 to 160 gallons per minute with a six inch pipe and a 53.4 inch cylinder.
J Wight reports former Michigan Lieutenant Governor Giddings, now a noted New Mexican, addressed a large Crystal audience on Wednesday praising the White House goal. The piece notes a Columbus postoffice expansion, new building plans, and a surge in mail handled daily.
The first annual Navajo fair at Crown Point invites Gaf fin citizens to a multi day event next week. Exhibits include agriculture stock art and athletic events with prizes and special invitations issued by Agent 5 and the Superintendent.
The Mills ball team defeated Clay ton in two games during the Fair-Mills event. The report notes a transport and market activity with hog shipments in Kansas City last Friday, and a horse incident where a buggy overturned but no serious injuries occurred.
Brantley discusses dry land crop prospects and a county stretch trip. He notes readers share interest in the county tour and plans to inspect fields and assess crop conditions. Local observers discuss variability and potential yields.
Quay Win Prizes at Amarillo Fair with Royal Doster and George taking multiple divisions in saddle, roadster, and harness classes. Blue George owned by Mr. TLS Turnham noted for strong showings. Separate note reports Tacum school contract awarded to Rogers of Texas for eight-room building, with start soon and oversight by a local official.
Rain drenched the town Monday afternoon as streets flooded and Gagnell Street rose. Town officials hope ice and rain end by October 3 4 for the Roundup drawing crowds and boosting local grounds and crops.
Denver Post reports Rio Grande officials consider a standard gauge line into Durango via a tunnel under Cumbres Pass. Engineer Furman pursued easy grades while Pagosa Springs route was dropped. President Mudge, returning soon, was expected to confirm abandonment of Pagosa Springs and favor the Cumbres tunnel plan with low maintenance costs.
Portales Valley News reports on street grading and leveling around the public square, urging permanent road work now. The skating rink expands floor space and begins teaching roller skating, promoting healthy recreation. Portales Mill and Elevator Co. prepares to receive grain next week with new facilities.
The delegates are to enjoy a top program with Mrs Ru pert F Asplund delivering the keynote on women's work for the year. Las Vegas Music and Art Society provides the music. Dr R E McBride of Las Craves speaks Wednesday evening. Thursday features folks songs and Santa Fe Taos artists exhibit at the Normal with a reception. Auto rides, including a Montezuma picnic, are planned with special Santa Fe rates from Sept to Oct.
Wm Keil traveled to Deme mo to hire a second teacher for the school. Miss Lake Julia Shepherd of Deing Valley has labored to provide adequate instruction for the children. The next step is building a new schoolhouse, with the old room divided by a movable partition in Hillsboro.
The Pocono tunnel on the east side of Kentick Mountain, once known as the Greer tunnel, will reopen as soon as the new equipment arrives. Local officials expect full operation shortly after delivery.
Shipping Hogs and farm goods move as Than Christensen ships another car of hoes to Son Leite Valley. Mr Goer notes a second well will be drilled after the current one completes production. The Denton area fields see ongoing activity with wells tested and equipment transported for farm output.
The report notes scarce fodder in the county with only seven tons of silage and 134 shocks of fodder available. Frost holds off and prospects rely on stored feed as crops mature slowly, leaving farmers worried about feed for cattle and crop yields this season.
Wm Hill of Cesar Grove displayed a superior sorghum molasses crop, arguing the valley can produce high quality sorghum. He urged farmers to avoid sending money out of the valley for syrups and cited rainfall concerns affecting yields in beans and crops.
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