Senator Fall Pushes 640 Acre State Land Donation Plan
Senator Fall writes in support of Fergusson 640 acre homestead bill and New Mexico state control of lands. He touts donor lands under state law and grazing land sales with 640 acre entry for residents at 40 dollars. The letter notes broad senate backing though mentions political motives and a mining interest in the El Paso area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator Fall
Fergusson
Fall
New Mexico
Senate
Congress of the United States
McDonald
A. A. Jones
Many Albuquerque Visitors and Local Arrivals Noted
Mrs. C N Cotton spent last Sunday in Albuquerque. Mrs. Wm McGrath returned home after Las Vegas visit. Miss Edna MacEldowny of Chicago is here a month with Miss Lucie Becker. Manuel Garcia editor of El Hispano Americano visited Albuquerque. George Spooner travels to Rio Puerco to fetch a well drilling rig. Dr Williams, formerly of Belén, visited Albuquerque. J M Baca sold his home to E C de Baca of Javal es. Lucie Becker hosted a gathering for Miss Flossie Craig before Denver wedding. Eduardo Otero of Los Lunas and Enrique Salazar of Fort Sumner looked to buy Belén News stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna MacEldowny
Chicago
Lucie Becker
Manuel C. Garcia
el Hispano Americano
Albuquerque
George Spooner
Rio Puerco
Dr. Williams
Belen
Jones
Riley Edwards
McCarty
H. B. Kennebeck
Charley Clark
Javales
French
Eugene Kempenich
Board of County Commissioners
Chas. Cunningham
Windy City
Land of Sunshine
J. M. Baca
Flossie Craig
Denver
L. E. Lee
Eduardo M. Otero
Los Lunas
Enrique H. Salazar
Fort Sumner
Hispano Americano Publishing Company
Mr. Salazar
United States
New Mexico
Loan offers stir memories of childhood fish hooks
The first week’s bright sun prompted two groups to offer loans, aimed at reclaiming the fish-hook remembered from boyhood days. The notes suggest a nostalgic pull toward a cherished keepsake.
Concert Favorites Next Monday Night at Santa Fe Reading Rooms
The Concert Favorites of Chicago will perform next Monday at the Santa Fe Reading Rooms. Clayton Conrad directs with Irene Marmien and Lillian Johnson among the cast. Reserved seating applies to Santa Fe employees and families until 8 p.m. after which the room opens to the public. children admitted only with a parent or accompanying adult.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Clayton Conrad
Irene Marmien
Lillian Johnson
San Juan County Declares Itself Dry in Local Option Vote
San Juan County New Mexico votes to prohibition with 854 to 107 after eleven precincts report. Farmington and Aztec already dry. overall county now dry. Prohibitionists plan full enforcement of anti liquor laws.
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Farmington
N. M
San Juan
Aztec
Lunar Eclipse Graces Sky With Bright Moon Late Evening
Residents lined the night sky to view a partial lunar eclipse. The moon moved into shadow around eight o clock, darkness grew after nine, and by 10 30 the shadow faded and the moon grew bright again.
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Luna
Mules and Kentucky Tales From Fort Sumner Leader
A Fort Sumner Leader piece explores mules with quizzical facts and humorous asides about Kentucky. It notes Washington used mules, Kentucky’s fame for large mules, and rivers linking Ohio and Mississippi toward the Gulf, ending with a playful aside about a baby.
Baseball Leaders Urge Players to Attend Sunday Tryout
The leaders in baseball call for all players to meet next Sunday afternoon on the grounds between Becker's and Goebel's to form the best possible team. New arrivals in Belen are invited as well as returning players to participate and help build a winning squad.
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Becker’s
Goebel’s
Belen
State News in Brief From Across New Mexico
Aztec considers one franchise for Public Water Works. Taos forms Commercial Club with Fred D. Lewis president and Carlos Duna secretary. Union county Republicans and Progressives failed to unite at last week’s meeting. Tularosa copper mine sold to Colorado Springs capitalists. New building replacing fire-destroyed site near L B Geimer progressing. Spanish American Normal School at 41 Rito nearing completion. Adolfo Garcia convicted of burglaries in Albuquerque. Margarito Candelaria, inmate from State Penitentiary, re-arrested after surrender. Volcanic Soap Manufacturing Company of Tucumcari formed with $100,000 capital, $3,000 paid up. San Ysidro and Placitas seek state aid for continued schooling. requests under $60. Farmington suffered a $50,000 fire. several businesses named as losers. Go McDonald named to College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts regents board, succeeding A. H. Hudspeth. Santa Fe county proposes a county high school. some opposition anticipated. A. P. Till nomination for Santa Fe postmaster rejected. other candidates listed. Las Cruces federal building to cost $125,000 to be built. site deeds received in Washington. Alamogordo faces periodic saloon dispute. only one saloon permitted by lot deeds. owners complain tax is too high and threaten closure.
Metaguist Church Notes Highlight Weekend Services
Clyde Keegan and P P Simmons lead services at Metaguist Church with preaching at 1 am and 745 pm and Sunday school at 10 am Epworth League meets at 7 pm Sunday Dr A Bright of Mexico will preach Sunday night March 15 and lead the quarterly conference All invited Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday with Mrs Barrow Wednesday afternoon Epworth League hosts a St Patrick social Wednesday night with a planned program and all League members and friends are invited
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Clyde Keegan
P. P. Simmons
Epworth League
St. Patrick's Social
Chu
League
Zion Church announces services and programs
Zion Church of Welead Lutheran led by Pastor John A. M. Ziegler schedules 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. sermons, 10 a.m. Bible class, Luther League at 7 p.m. The morning sermon title is The Dumb man Speaks third Sunday in Lent. Evening talk Why Am I Christian follows. Luther League led by Mrs. L. C. Becker with Master Fred Spreen assisting. Aid Society meets next Thursday March 19 with Mrs. Cotton.
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John A. M. Ziegler
D. D
Max F. Dalies
M. Luther League
Episcopal Church to Host Dr Warren in Belen
The Episcopal Church in Belen will welcome Dr. Warren from Albuquerque to lead services on Monday night March 16 at the local church. The event marks a visiting clergy feature for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Warren
Albuquerque
Belen
Weather turns sunny after light snow fall
The weather tried to be stormy yesterday with a brief snow flurry that melted quickly. By evening the sun returned and this morning is bright and clear again. Likely the tail end of a storm passing north, no major concern.
Working Roads Open Between Belen and Mountainair Pass
Work has begun on the Belen to Mountainair route linking Torrance and Valencia counties. Mountainair crews use dynamite to clear rock on steep grades, as three teams plus an auto-load of workers depart for a ten day effort.
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Belen
Mounbeth Torrance
Valencia
Mountainalr
Mountainair
Scholle
Abruins
T. W. Chadwick
Ron
Orrance County
Valencia County Road Board
Sais
Albuquerque
District School Election Set for April 6
The district votes on April 6 to elect two school directors. One seat succeeds Antonio Gilbert whose term expires and the other replaces H. B. Kennebeck who resigned months ago.
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Antonio Gilbert
H. B. Kennebeck
Aso
School Notes Highlight Mixed Santa Fe Area Happenings
Attendance in the seventh and eighth grades remains good. Fred Dils returns to his place after a baseball injury. The meningitis scare has subsided with no new cases. A track meet is being discussed between Belen and schools across the river. Mrs Trimble’s pupils entertained the High School with songs last week. Landmarks from Twitchell’s Spanish Archives of New Mexico are placed in the school library. Gerald Trimble is back. Marin will likely return to the Otherade soon. A model husband remark circulates. a Detroit Journal line is quoted.
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Twitchell
New Mexico
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Uncle Sam
el Paso
Personal
C. N. Cotton
Adolph Becker
John Becker, Jr
Fannie Bowen
Yeso
Mrs. Martin Gilbert
Mrs. Jose I. Salazar
A. Morrison
Publishers Music Company
Carl Frazier
Belew
Evelyn Spicer
West Hotel
North Second Street
Frazier
Albuquerque Journal
Washington
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Taos
Fred D. Lewis
Carlos Duna
Union County
Wood
Tularosa
Colorado Springs Capitalis Vion
L. B. Geimer
California
Spanis Aericans Normal School
Rito
Adolfo Garcia
Margarito Candelaria
Hilario Ruiz
Senitentiary
Volcanic Soap Manufacturing Company
Tucumcari
Sandoval County
San Ysidro
Placitas
Pierce Mercantile Co
J. M. Johnson
Miller & Robertson
Alex Bowman
W. A. Hunter
B. Westbrook
PF. McCanna
Albiqvie
Ly Go McDonald
Regents
The
College of Agriculture and
Mee Arts
A. H. Hudspeth
A. P. Till
Santa I’o
C.F. Hasley
Karl Greene
Adolph Seligman
C. P. Kanen
Federal
Las Cruces
Alamogordo
Ladies
Welead Lutheran
Episcopal Church
Abo Pass
Torrance
Fred Dils
Meneles
Gerald Trimble
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