12 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
1
A local citizen argues that incorporation creates warded representation with elected aldermen from each ward, ensuring both city wide welfare and ward specific needs. It contrasts with village rule by a few, advocating representative government by the people and against centralized power.
New Mexico health authorities are informed that El Paso has conquered its prolonged smallpox outbreak. The note underscores cross border health progress and public health collaboration amid the regional effort to suppress the disease.
Anna Drigger, previously jailed in Albuquerque after a raid on the Annex hotel, was escorted to Socorro by Sheriff Emil James to face forgery charges. She says a local man passed her a $10 check she cashed, claiming she forged the signature before receiving funds. The police allowed the transfer before her prior sentence ended.
Socorro County deputy sheriff was fined fifty dollars and costs for killing a deer out of season. The report notes an epidemic of smallpox with sixty cases last year and three current patients at the pest house near Willow Creek.
An unsigned editorial advocates closer town community cooperation to share ideas, improve welfare, and boost agricultural and commercial prosperity. It notes small acts of good citizenship, humorous asides about onion odor and coffee grounds, and mentions Rockefeller as a controversial figure.
A Colorado story notes local Indians fear a government telephone line to Mesa Verde National Park due to beliefs that the poles cannot stand and the wires will not talk. They credit “little people” with preventing such progress and emphasize reverence for ancient cliff dwellings in Mancos valley. The piece ends urging readers to support their hometown and build community pride.
Report by J S Diller of the United States Geological Survey states Lassen Peak’s May eruptions have peaked and the volcano has quieted with a lid on its activity. Authorities note flood effects on Hat Creek and suggest the activity may resume in future seasons while visitors enjoy current safety.
The New Mexico Normal University board of regents re elected Dr Frank H ete Roberts for three years at 4000 a year. The report lauds growth across the university from 1910 to 1915 including student bodies tuition funds graduates and state finances.
Land office statistics show 2,481,000 acres filed in three districts over the past two years. Roswell district reports 1,363,876 acres filed, leaving 6,506,309 acres available. Tucumcari notes 166,382 acres filed last two years, 79,410 last year, with 339,149 acres remain.
The Department of Education issued 751 eighth grade certificates this summer, the highest in state history. The previous peak was 470 certificates issued last year.
The agricultural press notes a shift in focus from wool price to improved handling and breeding.graded and separated wool could boost profits and steer ram and ewe selection toward producing preferred fiber types. Enhanced shearing and knowledgeable ranch practice promise long term gains for American flocks and the lamb industry.
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