New Mexico crops largely mirror last year’s yields
The July crop report shows winter wheat greatly reduced from 1939 with 1.926 million bushels harvested on 214000 acres at 9.0 bushels per acre. Corn yields rise to 14.0 bushels per acre with 2.492 million bushels production. Hay grain and alfalfa totals rise slightly, oats stay steady, and fruit crops improve with peaches at 88,000 bushels and grapes at 1,220 tons.
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Fred Daniels
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Curry
Quay
Quay County Farmers Plant Potatoes for Trial Year
In Quay county 170 acres were planted to potatoes in the House shallow water area marking a cautious start for New Mexico potato production. Varieties tested include Irish Cobler Bliss Triumph Idaho Russet and White Rose with Extension Service aiding seed certification and pest control as growers monitor yields and prospects for future seasons.
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New Mexico
House
Quay County
Witten Reports No Campaign Spending in Gubernatorial Run
J Forrest Witten of Salisbury a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor did not spend any money on his campaign and was defeated in the election.
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Raleigh
N. C
J. Forrest Witten
Salisbury
London arrest of Admiral Domville and wife under defense rules
Admiral Sir Barry Domville aged 62 and his wife were arrested in London under defense regulations. The British naval intelligence director had previously traveled to Germany in 1937 to shoot chamois with Heinrich Himmler and had twice been a guest of Adolf Hitler, indicating past ties with the Nazi leadership.
Mentholatum remedy for dry nose and skin relief
Mentholatum soothes irritated nasal mucous membranes and moistens dry nostrils easing breathing. Useful for sunburn windburn and cracked lips. available in jars or tubes at drug counters for 30 cents.
Open Headquarters For Tingley For Governor This Week
ALBUQUERQUE July 15 Tingley for governor headquarters to be opened this week announced by Leo Baca a Tingley supporter He will run a picnic next Sunday in Rio Grande Park where Mayor Clyde Tingley may announce plans for the year Baca says the old Democratic HQ is being redecorated Free lunch and soft drinks will be served to about 10000 attendees Sixty thousand circulars go to press and will be distributed statewide Speakers to be announced later The event invites the entire state
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Albuquerque
N. M
Leo Baca
Tingley
Baca
Rio Grande Park
Clyde Tingley
Peter Hurd To Play Role Of Coronado
A bandit took $7 from Francis Petry a young aircraft factory worker in Los Angeles. He demanded a wristwatch engraved Colorado Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. One punch ended the struggle and the boxer’s watch was taken.
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Peter Hurd
Coronado
Los Angeles
Francis Petry
Young Aircraft Factory
Engrav
Roswell
San Patricio
Peter Stackpole
Negotiations resume in Cha ma mill strike dispute
State news from Santa Fe reports negotiations between striking mill workers and Pounds Brother Lumber Company at Cha ma to be resumed today. State labor commissioner Vincent Jaeger and Carpenters and Joiners' Union regional director A W Muir traveled to join the talks, amid attendance by university and college officials.
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Santa FE
N. M
Pounds Brother Lumber Company
Chama
Vincent Jaeger
A. W. Muir
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
Cattle Shipments Fall Sharply in New Mexico
New Mexico cattle shipments over the last six months totaled 132766 head, down from 166115 in the same period last year, per the cattle sanitary board. Coronado Congress of Learning organizers announced August 6 to 15 attendance by presidents and faculty from 12 southwestern universities to discuss science history language literature and fine arts.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Cattle Sanitary Board
Paul A. F. Walter
Coronado Congress of Learning
Southwestern
Walter
R. L. Stearns
Colorado University
W. B. Bissell
Oklahoma University
J. O. Hill
West Texas State Teachers College
E. D. Eyring
New Mexico Normal University
C. E. Needham
New Mexico School of Mines
E. M. Waits
Texas Christian Uni
Rio Grande drowning claims two riders near Las Cruces
The Rio Grande river search continues for Vicente Montano a 49 year old man and his son Victor 18 after both were swept away while fording the river on horseback. The younger Montano body was recovered Sunday night with rescue efforts ongoing for the father.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Rio Grande
Vicente Montano
Victor
Rio Arriba Party Leader Seeks Nomination Continuity
J O Garcia Rio Arriba county Democratic chairman says the county wants congressman J J Dempsey and Senator Dennis Chavez to seek renomination in their current posts. He adds the organization will not bolt the Democratic party regardless of the September 14 direct primary.
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Santa FE
N. M
J. O. Garcia
Rio Arriba
J. J. Dempsey
Dennis Chavez
Portales Flying Club Aims for Private Pilot Licenses
Portales New Mexico July 16 15 members of the Portales Flying Club expect to obtain private pilots licenses through group participation in flying expenses. The club is headed by A E Hunt.
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Portales
N. M
Predatory Wildlife Mentions Include Mountain Lions and Coyotes
A clipped glimpse notes mountain lions and coyotes among other predatory animals. The fragment suggests discussing wildlife risks or regional fauna but lacks complete context or event details.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Survey Finds Record Predator Kill in New Mexico
U S biological survey reported high unsociability levels as district agent E C Cates noted survey trappers killed 5 241 predatory animals in the year ending July 1, 2 204 more than prior record. His figures include 15 000 jackrabbits killed last winter and reflect ro dent extermination efforts.
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New Mexico
U.S. Biological Survey
E. C. Cates
Cates
Quay County
New Mexico farm lands to be protected by forestry program
Soil conservation officials met with New Mexico State College agriculturists last week to coordinate the program. It aims to protect farm lands with trees, create new wildlife refuges and supply wood for rural areas under county and state land use planning.
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Las Cruces
N. M
New Mexico
New Mexico State College Agriculturists
Constipation remedy ad from Roswell drug stores
An old ad promotes Adlerika in a silver bottle with three laxative ingredients for balanced bowels and five carminatives to soothe upset stomach and gas. Relief is claimed within two hours or less. Owl Drug, Roswell Drug, Dexter Drug listed.
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Adlerika
Owl Drug Co
Roswell Drug Co
Dexter
Wliccx Drug
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