Worship of Trees Sparks New Mexico Debate
A talk at the Woman's Club references old Anglo Saxon and Teutonic religious practices, comparing sacred groves to modern reverence for trees. The column discusses New Mexico statehood, party politics, and Roosevelt era views on righteousness versus business interests, with references to El Paso News and Oklahoma.
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Lands Status in New Mexico Shows Big Homestead Takeover
The New Mexico territory saw 2,460,000 acres entered under the homestead act plus over 200,000 acres of desert land and other entries in the fiscal year. In all 4,200 square miles were segregated, with about 20,000 entries largely by heads of families pursuing settlement and business. Additional forest reserves and military lands total seven million acres, opening land for settlement under various designations. Portales reports the scene.
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Lake Arthur Plans Big October 19 Celebration
Lake Arthur and nearby residents plan a full day event October 19 to celebrate the completion of the new Lake Arthur bridge over the Pecos. Judges Evans and Richardson will give addresses, with Roswell guests expected for baseball, trap shooting, a barbecue, and a grand ball.
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