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Newspaper
The Clayton Citizen
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
2
A local notice alleges that in Union County road districts democratic enthusiasts use road scrapers to influence votes for “rent achievements” by the administration. It notes Republican ticket gains, praises the county fair, and mocks the state administration’s fiscal increases while referencing Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
A local Union County group characterized as the great achievement bureau shows a disruptive figure who proclaims democracy while denouncing socialists and spiritualists. He claims church membership but no specific Christian affiliation and is likened to a controversial baptismal anecdote reflecting tensions within the community.
L Phillips assistant district attorney receives the Republican nomination for district attorney in the eighth judicial district. He is anticipated to win broad party support and cross-party backing for his capable, impartial performance in office.
The Republican state convention nominated H. J. Hammond president of the First National Bank of Clayton for a presidential elector from the state. Hammond has served in town government since incorporation, is a long time Clayton and Union County resident, a loyal Republican, and praised for progressiveness and likely strong campaign across the state. He joins Union County with two places on the ticket and is expected to acquit himself with credit.
Taxpayers seek explanation for alleged irregular drawing of juries in Union County and the impact on a $2000 court cost. The piece questions whether pleas in abatement apply to grand juries and why irregularities occurred, urging official organs to justify the spending and process.
A critical variant on the Mexican expedition era questions whether U S actions in Mexico and Vera Cruz truly avoided war. The piece challenges the punitive aim and cost, noting Pancho Villa’s pursuit, and reflects on Wilson administration militarism and the nation’s war footing.
The article argues that after the next legislative session New Mexico voters will decide statewide prohibition and equal suffrage. Republicans favor submitting both questions and this stance is backed by the likelihood of a predominantly Republican legislature.
The piece jokes about a committee whose duty is to solicit candidates to run for the party, noting a history of forced candidacies. It speculates whether the ticket will appear in morning papers before the convention opens, recalling 1914. The committee is described as achieving much yet likened to Don Quixote and Rosinante after “skinning a city block.”
A major railway strike call goes into effect Monday at seven in the morning. The piece argues the action overshadows foreign affairs and demands swift legislation to ensure life and liberty are protected, urging action beyond partisan politics.
The piece argues Bursum’s acceptance address condemns McDonaldism and promises constructive administration if elected governor. It notes critics doubt any rival would benefit the administration, praises the speech as a solid read, and urges readers to see it in this issue of the Citizen.
A speech outlines plans to drain and irrigate the Rio Grande valley, unite the state amid sectionalism, expand education and training for youth, install county agricultural agents, improve roads, and adopt a scientific budget and short ballot. It advocates road law reform, proper taxation, and a Republican path to progress led by better state institutions.
A collection of humorous notes touching on Tom Van Ordt desiring an airplane over a car, fat men and exercise, seasonal political harvests, old fashioned men and brainstorms, meaningless humidity from bottled drinks, the Mint director vacancy, Southern Congressmen and juleps, Mr Hughes and Mr Wilson unpreparedness, guardsmen leave kindness, a canard about Hugres trimming his beard, and other wry observations from the era.
Dudley Snyder took his children to Trinidad for the circus at the start of the week. Eggs will come if you feed chickens Diamond H brand hen food from H Herzstein Seed Co. Seed that Succeed. Mee Robert Caldwell assistsClayton Cash Store with its big sale this week. Tarload Bran just received from Four States Seed Co S4-c.
J C Sowers of Thomas died August 23 in Rochester Minnesota after stomach cancer surgery by Mayo Brothers. His body was sent home to Thomas for burial after services at Snyder school house attended by many. He came to the Thomas community in 1912 with three sons and two daughters living in Arkansas. his wife had died 21 years earlier.
The candidate pledges to consult the taxpay ers' association and all interested citizens, act in what is right under divine guidance, and present legislative ideas clearly. He promises openness and responsibility, inviting dialogue across races and creeds with any reputable citizen regardless of wealth.
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