21 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
1
An automobile carrying six members of a prominent El Paso family named Foster lost control four miles east of Socorro New Mexico and overturned two to three times. Four passengers were hospitalized with painful yet not serious injuries. The party had lingered in Albuquerque and camped near Belén before resuming their trip to El Paso.
Editorial urges readers to support home merchants to boost the town’s economy and keep money circulating locally. It calls on citizens to join a collective effort, praising those who take a stand for community welfare and prosperity.
The article praises the Valencia County exhibit at the fair and urges supporting home businesses. It criticizes Butler Garage for refusing tourists a log book and urges readers to buy holiday goods locally to keep profits in the community, arguing prosperity depends on keeping money at home.
Washington 1915 crop bulletin compares state and national yields and prices. It lists October 1 forecasts and final estimates for corn, wheat, and other crops, with producer prices and year ago figures. The report includes a prosperity slogan and asks readers about buying at home for Christmas.
In October San Diego hosts an automobile show merged with a large horticultural display. Exposition nurseries and rare plants line the aisles while a centerpiece of palms and semi tropical plants anchors the set. The event features all leading American cars and day and night band music through Exposition.
Mr. E. C. Brockman and wife with the division Supt of the Harvey System were halted by a muddy stretch near Los Chavsz last week. While workers dragged wet soil to finish the road, darkness left the crew stuck until a passing team pulled them free.
The wets defeated the drys in Tucumcari by six votes in a hotly contested liquor election. Final tally was 240 for wets and 236 for drys, signaling a divided community and uncertain statewide prohibition prospects.
The Belen Roller Mills won first prize for their display of mill products at the State Fair. Los Lunas Mill took second and Javales Trading Co. earned third in Valencia County showcases.
Last Friday was pay day as usual. Operator Tom Breslin has resigned and gone to El Paso. Fireman J C Childs has left service and will return to Texas. Carl Fraser enjoyed the fair. Many boys suffer from colds. Conductor L Cantinwine returns from Eastern trip. Yardmaster W H Hulbert visited Albuquerque. Operator Leo Gee back in chair after San Marcial return. Westbound to California declines. people rerouting east. General Manager For arrived Sunday night and returned to Amarillo. J A Baker reports from Sacramento visiting old friends after two expositions.
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