The Light that Never Fades
A call to electrify town buildings and farms. Promote wiring to residences and businesses. Argues electricity is cheaper and more effective than candles and lamps to prevent stagnation and keep the community modern.
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05 Aug 1915
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The Belen News in Belen, New Mexico
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
1
Million Dollar Rainfall Boosts Grant County Stock Ranges
A week of soaking rain improved Grant county stock ranges now in thin condition due to drought. Cattlemen expect the rainfall will restore grass and water, preventing threatened losses and benefiting the region’s stock men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
Silver City Enterprise
Free Housing Offered for State Normal Students
A limited number of free homes may be secured in Silver City for students of the State Normal School. They may receive board and lodging for work done outside school hours. Applicants must be above the eighth grade. Inquiries to Dr. L. Enloe, president, State Normal, Silver City, New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
State Normal School
L. Enloe
State Normal
N. M
Requisition Issued and Local Election Set in Manzillo
The governor issued a requisition on Georgia’s governor for the return to McKinley county of Herman Hamburger alias Herman Hein suis, indicted in 1912 for obtaining money by false pretenses. R. C. Barrett will pursue him. A local option election is set for September 8 in Manzillo after a formal call by the County Commissioners. A cautionary note on hypocrisy in speech closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
McKinley County
Herman Hamburger
Herman Heinsuis
R. C.s@arrett
Gallup
Manzillo
Germans Press On Toward Warsaw in Fierce Assault
The German army continues its heavy assault on Warsaw as Russian defenses retreat slowly. Military observers warn of steep costs before any capture, while German advances are slowed by a devastated countryside. An American passenger liner was sunk by a U boat after evacuees were removed, with details still emerging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
A Farming Community Drive to Better Buying in Advertising
Editorial notes urge readers to shop wisely using farm implement ads as guides while warning against overconfidence and waste. They contrast cautious purchases with reckless boasting and recount humorous local anecdotes about everyday honesty and talkativeness.
We Want Better Roads From the Editor’s Call for Road Reform
A rural editor urges building better roads to support growing automobile traffic and farm marketing. He advocates bond funding if needed and invites local men to join a movement to improve the town and make it worthy of its people. He seeks volunteers to join as the town pushes toward clearer, cleaner streets and better infrastructure.
Mystery Encampment Set Near Santa Fe for National Guard
Mystery surrounds the site chosen for the national guard companies camp and practice march. The week long encampment will be the largest of the year with troops kept on the move toward the north within easy auto distance of Santa Fe. Townspeople may drive out each evening to greet the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Santa Fe
Lightning Claim Keeps Young Man from Mayhill
Benjamin Nations, 24, was killed by a lightning strike near Mayhill in Otero County. His body was found in a pasture near his home. The report notes six lightning deaths in New Mexico so far this year, with historic averages higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhill
Otero
New Mexico
New Mining Company Formed in Albuquerque
Albuquerque men A. P. Gibson L. E. Carson and Joseph McNutt filed articles of incorporation for the El Moro Mining and Milling company with the state corporation commission on Monday. Authorized capital is 50000 dollars, starting business capital of 2000 dollars. operations location not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
el Moro Mining and Milling Company
A. P. Gibson
L. E. Carson
Joseph McNutt
Feast of Our Lady of Belen Celebration
Public notice invites attendance at the Feast of Our Lady of Belen from the evening of the 14th to the night of the 16th at the church with vespers. Two dances run continuously at Becker's garage and Goebel's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of
Belen
Becker
Goebel’s
The Mexican Trouble Forces Talks on Peace Terms
The United States pushes leaders of Mexican factions to meet for peace talks but Carranza offers little. Border towns Naco and Nogales report no major attacks while suffering grows for the poor. Fighting near Monterrey between Villa and Carranza forces reportedly claims about 1000 lives. A U S arms embargo likely to be reinstated within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexica
Ubieoceetal Carranza
Mexia
Naco
Nogales
Beautify Your Town Property and Inspire Neighbors
A neighborly call to clean repair and paint homes, trim weeds, fence, plant shrubs, and create attractive property. Outdoing each other spurs pride, attracts visitors, and could raise town values as residents brag and neighbors imitate, boosting community thrift and appeal.
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Europe
Merchants Advertising
Smith
Jones
Eastland
Ligtning
Benjamin Nations
Scandalous Gambeling
New Mining Company
Mexico
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