Large Sums to Be Loaned Here by St Louis Firm
International Insurance Company plans to loan large sums in the Mesilla Valley through new offices in Las Cruces and El Paso with John Bingham as general agent for New Mexico Arizona and West Texas. The firm cites Mexico’s recognition and regional growth, an insurance in force of 180 million and resources of 21 million, and aims to fund real estate and infrastructure through a broad loan program. Bingham notes anticipated prosperity from Elephant Butte dam plans and increased agricultural output, with loans targeting borrowers previously disqualified for federal funds.
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Mesilla Valley
International Insurance Company
Louis
John Bingham
New Mexico
Arizona
West Texas
Bingham
St. Louis
Yeion
Bowmen
Fle Plana
Las Cruces
el Paso
Insas
Mexico
Mecla
Elephant Butte
Thsur
Ste
White 1
Wil c
Xor
United States of Mexico
Sfc. Hing- Jam
Missouri
Harding
Las Stetes
Southkin Street
Chamber of Commerce
Missing saddle and ax prompt harsh request to help
A distressed letter describes a missing saddle and ax from a barn on the night of August 24, with the writer claiming loss of clothing and gear and a request for return. Names and details are garbled, but the plea seeks help tracking the items and references a neighbor Lester in an odd exchange.
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W. W. Cox
Mr. Cox
Lester
City Flood Risks Prompted Dyke Protections After Heavy Rains
City crews reported the arroyo east of town swelling after heavy rains on the 3rd and mountains, overflowing banks and causing damage in several spots. A flood warning led to dykes being raised to shield Crates from rising waters. Mrs Adhamae Hartafiedd arrived to visit Lilian Board and Abelina Taxes.
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Adhamae
Eed Ae Abelina
Taxes
Ks Lilian Board
State College Announces Added Faculty Members
State College announces new 1928 24 faculty additions approved by the Board. Dr R L Crawford will head botany bacteriology and plant pathology. AL Walker joins poultry. Celestine E Roch and Miss Jennie Nickles join home economics and commerce. John A Herrington leads mechanical engineering. FLD Raymond civil engineering. Adial Feather heads modern languages. Major C G Sturtevant succeeds as professor of military science. Maj Waterman retires September 1. Resignation of H M Gardner as state supervisor of vocational agriculture noted. Enrollment expected to rise with September 10 opening.
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H . Rent
New Mexico
Crawford Pins
Walker
Poultry Department
Afr
Few Agricultural College
U.nicresty of Wisconsin
Celestine E. Roch
Mins Roach
University of Missouri
University of Chicago
University of Arkansas
JW. G. Waeper
Department of Commerce
Maisy Jennie Nickles
University of Kansas
John A. Herrington
University of Mississippi
Purdue
Adial Feather
University of New Amexico
Oxford
England
C. G. Sturtevant
U. S. Army
J. C. Watersman
Siajor Waterman
Kent
Bir Hl. M. Gardner
Radio Operators Must Have Federal Licenses
The U S supervisor of radio will visit State College in October to examine applicants for radio operator licenses and to inspect currently licensed stations. Federal law requires licensing for transmitting stations. only licensed operators may operate. Details on exams and specs are available from Dean R. W. Goddard, State College.
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United States
State College
Biy
Ing
Itia
Ane
Pearl Stolen Featured in New Paramount Reel
A precious pearl valued at ten thousand dollars anchors the plot of The Man Unconquerable at Sack Holts Paramount. The action unfolds in Ni Jang Tuesday and Wednesday amid a tale of murder and a South Pacific pearl fishery.
Bridge Party Nets Big Sum for Catholic Fund
A bridge party at Miss Nemvcia Ascatate’s home raised a large sum for the Catholic church. Eighteen tables of play yielded prizes donated by many local firms. 300 tamales were prepared for refreshments by volunteers. two piez auctioned at the event netted extra funds.
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Bridge Party
Catholic Fund
Nemvcia Ascatate
Mes Geo. M. Clark
T. BE. Campbell
Helen Roberts
Theodore Jouault, Jr
FA McCternon
Bred S. Tes
Wil Tane
E.P Johns
C. W. Gerver
W. J. Stevens
Mise Corinne Woodson
David Brown
J.B. Beckman
Mark B. Thompson
Oscar ¢. Snow
E. D. Pax
Boston State
Navajoland
Charlee
Loomis & Co
Hiscum-French Co
Lucy Roberts
Hotel Amador
Bronson Printing Co
Moreno Deux Co
Phe Ayers Co
Twining's
Broaddus Jewelry Co
Ronauilt Hotel
C. Pentey Ga
Manssae Broz
Las Crucea Brug Co
G. J. Wolfinger
Peoplea Drug Store
Hugos Army Store
Gillette
Happy Moor Confectionery
Juan B Lucera
Cleofas Ramirez
W. T. Wardwell & Son
Gaz
Sixto Duarte
Chile
F. J. Reimhart Co
D. Welker Co
Moore & Garcia Ment
Grorg
Gamboa
Schenk
Rikory
Henry Stoes
HLK
Linus
Mra
Frank Brito
Mes
Carmen Lacero
Eslquila Avatos
Pullman Cafe
Mra Lena Sexton
Oscar C. Snow
Prohibition Agents Arrested in Accordion Raid
Prohibition agents led by J M Cardenas Agapito Angel Rafael Herrera and Cruz Parra faced U S Commissioner Frank M Hawley on charges under section 3 article 2 of shot Parra case dismissed for lack of evidence The three others posted bonds and will appear before the federal grand jury in April Austen Bestlay also arrested charged with the same offense His case to be heard this afternoon Federal officers F O H Wright and D W Snyder have been in town for some time They anticipate several more arrests in the coming days The Romero home hosted a Smyterry party last night for Frank Brito's birthday with Juarez guests providing music and dancing
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J. M. Cardenas
Agapito Angel
Rafael Hererra
Cruz Parra
U.S
Frank M. Hawley
Parra
Fedral Grand Jury
Mr. Hawley
Austen Bestlay
Hia
F. O H. Wright
Albuquerque
D. W. Snyder
Internal Revenue Officer
Mesilla Park peaches claim jumbo fruit lead
The Mesilla Valley report describes peaches grown in Mesilla Park rivaling Picacho in size. Eugens Thwait shows a basket with peaches weighing up to twelve pounds for fourteen peaches and twelve inch circumference for some, noting specimens measured and weighed.
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Farner
National Guard Co op cooperates with Farmers Las Cruces unit stay home
The Las Cruces unit of the 120th Engineers did not attend summer camp at Ft. Gian this fall due to a manpower shortage. A minimum crew of 36 men per company and 11 officers required would have crippled valley industry by taking workers from farms and local businesses. Major Lawn appealed to Adjutant General Skipwith and orders to camp were later canceled. Farmers groups and local business leaders praised the stand for cooperative priorities. John Bonney of Organ visited for several days this week.
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Lawn
Skipwith
Pnls
Lax Groves
Mattor
Go to Theatre Week Shows At Local Venues
A series of upcoming cinema offerings includes Friday through Sunday showings featuring VCaptain Fly-by-Night, Miracles of the Jungle, and The Young Hajah. Eugene O'Brien stars in Joan Amith, with Tack Holt in The Man Unconquerable completing the program.
Big Prizes For First Cotton Produced In 1923 Season
El Paso Chamber of Commerce and the county agricultural agent announce prizes for the first cotton produced in the 1923 season. A $250 prize for the first bale of ready for market cotton from irrigated land of 100 acres or less, a $260 prize for the first bale of 500 pounds or more, and a blue ribbon for the best bale of 600 pounds or more. Contenders must be irrigated from Elephant Butte area to below Falcon, submit written area and acre totals, verified by two non-family farmers, with a statement from the ginner showing date, hour, and name of ginning completed.
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Agricultural Department
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Elephant Butlo Dam
George A. Allgelt
Falcona
Elephant Butte den
New Mexico
Glacer
Salvation Army Harvest Festival Planned for September
The Salvation Army seal corps announces its annual harvest festival toward the end of September with dates to be announced. Baron Auriams will perform, aided by local growers and a produce auction to support corps work. The event aims to raise funds for home help and medical outreach in Dona Ana County.
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The
Seal Corps of
Salvation Army
Beton Auriams
Dona Ana
Beatrice Lacaro to Arrive After Summer Vacation
Beatrice Lacaro daughter of Me and Mia J. A. Lucero of Mevilla will arrive before September first from a three month vacation in Albuquerque with her sister, Mew J. A. Bilve, formerly Mita Elly La Jara.
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Viex Beatrice Lacaro
Mia J. A. Lucero
Mevilla
Albuquerque
Mew
J. A. Bilve
Mita
Elly la Jara
8000 Acres Reclaimed in Two Valleys Project Update
An irrigation and drainage program reports 8000 acres reclaimed in two valleys this year, with total project costs reaching 12 million dollars. By year end, about 10,000 acres will be cultivated locally, and drainage works extend toward 116,000 acres. Projections show 160,000 irrigable acres upon completion across New Mexico and Texas, with extensive canal, drainage, and water infrastructure under construction and planned river diversions from Las Cruces to supply the region.
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Lawrence RB
Fiock
el Pano
Mefila
New Mexico
Texas
Thon
Menilta
FE Pag
Denis
Pleo
Control methods for army and leaf worms in cotton fields
Farmers face sporadic army worm outbreaks in the valley cotter fields with limited current damage. Recommendations stress readiness, cautious arsenical use, and mixing arsenates with lime and flour to apply four pounds per acre, noting older methods are less thorough but still effective if dosages are careful.
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Che
Haya
Wso
Rome
Uliteleta
Ning
Alont Four Ponds
Paris
Acre
Miss Bonnie Jinx Plans Visit to Pittabarg Pea
Miss Bonnie Jinx leaves Tay Cruces Saturday for Pittabarg Pea to visit her sister Mrs Ray mond Preoger.
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Bonnie Jinx
Tay Cruces
Pittabarg
Pea
Mra Raymond Preoger
Las Cruces Public Schools Begin Work Tuesday
Las Cruces public schools reopen September 4 with minimal changes. Superintendent G B Jones notes no major shifts in coursework and a mostly renovated Centralacho building. Three faculty changes include Miss Hoton Rarker as director of physical training, Mr. Veurl Peatt to dramatics, and Day E. Shugarland heading manual teaching.
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Law Grices High School
G. B. Jones
Ety Schoole
Prac- Heally
Hoton Rarker
Veurl Peatt
South Dakota State College
E. Shugarland
Jows State College
Centralacho
Fred Lucargo
Hlzh
Jones
University of Winvis
Local Swimmers to Compete on Labor Day Meet at Cruces Pool
Labor Day events feature local swimmers at Cruces swimming pool on September 3 from four to eight o clock in the evening. Program includes 100 yard dash 200 yard breaststroke 100 yard backstroke 100 feet underwater swimming and diving. Beauty contest for girls under 12, with separate boys and girls competitions by age groups. Admission 15 cents, children under 12 pay 10 cents. Pool recently cleaned and electric light company provided water for free.
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Bas Cruces
Labor Day
Girle
Wader
Tha Avents
Tm Ewo
Hoya
Girly
Thia
Electric Light Company
Wan ‘Water ix
Local Visitors From Michigan And Texas Attend House Guests
Miss Rosalie Frengee recently returned home from Ann Arbor Michigan after attending the University of Michigan. Her home guests include Miss Hetsy Taard of Northville Michigan and Mr Jack Jones of El Paso. Mrs Jones was formerly Miss Gladys Scott of Las Cruces.
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Rosalie Frengee
Wbo
Hiane
Ann Arbus
Mich
University of Michigan
Hetsy Taard
Northville
Jack Jones
el Paso
Jones
Mirx Gladys Scott
Las Fruces
Charlin OHare Deputy Warden Tours California Return
Charlin P. O'Hare deputy game warden for Dona Ana County returned from a trip to California after completing official duties and a brief rest.
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Charlin P. O'Hare
Dons Ana County
California
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