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Newspaper

The Clayton Citizen

Location

Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1916

Page

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Union County to have Farm Demonstrator

The Citizen endorses adding a farm demonstrator in Union County New Mexico. The piece argues for farm experts, animal husbandry, and drought resistant crops supported by experiment stations and national funding to advance local agriculture and wealth. It stresses learning from agricultural colleges and the need to adopt new crops like Milo Muse and Sudan grass.

Union County Batten Milo Muse Marge Gruzelum Jerusalem Board of Trade Sudan Kansas Perts National Congress New Mexico

Mission theater changes hands in Trinidad

Mr. A C Weinsheimer of Trinidad takes over management of the Mission Theater succeeding Mr. Earle. He brings fourteen years in theater management from Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Detroit and Georgia and plans to book top feature films and high class programs with himself as pianist leading the orchestra.

A. C. Weinsheimer Trinidad Mission Theater Earle Weinsheimer Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Detroit Montgomery Georgia Clayton

Couple Weds in Clayton Arrive Back Home in Roy

Henry R. Farr and Amelia L Kennedy of Roy New Mexico were married by Rev A P Gainey in Clayton on Friday February 10 and returned home the same day.

Henry R. Farr Amelia L. Kennedy Roy, N. M Clayton A.P. Gainey Roy

Odd Fellows of Clayton Lode 45 Host Lincoln Birthday Masquerade

The I O O P celebrate Lincoln's Birthday with a masquerade ball at the I O O F Hall on Saturday night February 10. The Bristol family provided the music and the event was well attended by friends.

Odd Fellows Clayton Lode No. 45 Lincoln I. O. O. F. Hall Bristol

Baptist Services to Be Held by Rev. E B Atwood

Rev. E B Atwood, secretary of the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, will preach at the Baptist church Sunday February 20 and at Bingham School House that afternoon. He will also speak at Kitts School House February 21, Thomas February 22, and Otto February 23. All are invited.

E. B. Atwood Albuquerque Baptist Convention of

Methodist Notes Morning and Evening Services Schedule

The morning service opens with Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 11:30 on Almost a Christian. Evening preaching at 7:30 features A Man Who Lost His Nerve by Rev. Author Gaines, pastor.

Gaines

Clayton the Coming City Promises Big Growth Plans

A long focused appeal outlines Clayton New Mexico rising as a city with 40.00 residents envisioned within years. Proposals include a new High School and Industrial School attracting 250 to 500 people, a U S Government building and post office, land office, district court sessions, and multiple rail line projections. Community leaders urge Union County to support state normal and agricultural college sites, rail crossings, and sustained growth over a boom. The piece notes local officials, businessmen, court actions, redistricting, and a Rebekah Lodge event amid a banner era of anticipated progress.

Clayton Union New Mexico State Normal and Agricultural College Union County Folka Sterie Union County U. S U.S. Land Office U. S. District Court Western District of Jacob Lujan Court House Byrne Juan Carrillo Commissioner Court

Court House News Quiet Week at Courthouse Grounds

News around the courthouse is scarce as activity remains low and the Courtyard receives rain. The area had earlier been fertilized and treated, with ongoing work described as proceeding under careful care.

Court House

Simon Herzstein Returns from Market

Simon Herzstein came home from market after four weeks away and notes a textile shortage driven by large manufacturers filling European war orders. He worries colors and washability will fade from goods, with blue denim and black hose scarce for a time as the war outlook suggests two more years of disruption. He praises American abundance and his relief as an American.

Simon Herzstein Clayton New York Mr. Herzstein

Henry Beerley Dies in Accident at Kenton Garage

The Kenton area mourns Henry Beerley after a gasoline engine accident at his garage and machine shop. A two by four shattered a window as a belt failed and he died around 6 pm after being found prostrate. wife and three children survive. Willis Means and Chas Garrer traveled to Clayton to preach. Beerley, a longtime, temperate, hard worker, is remembered as a devoted father and neighbor by The Citizen.

Henry Beerly Kenton Willis Means Chas Garer Clayton Tnrlal Beerly

Party Trip to Trinidad Reportedly Planned

A group including TM R. T. Hlansner motored to Trinidad on Sunday and returned Tuesday. Mrs. Palmer remained behind to spend the week with her son who is attending school there.

R. T. Hlansner Trinidad

Franklin reports strong business for Herzstein Seed Co

W L Franklin of Herzstein Seed Co. returns from a three week tour through the state and Arizona. He notes a fine business and praises his firm and his own experience in the seed trade. He previously worked for Barteldas Seed Company in Denver. The company has invested heavily in spring advertising and hopes to spread the seed of Union County widely.

W. J. Franklin Herzstein Seed Co Arizona Franklin Feod Fem Barteldas Seed Company Lawrence Kansas

Bread Contest At School With Liquid Yeast Prizes

Considerable interest marked a school bread contest won by Campbell for light bread. Akins placed second with ize loaf. First prize included 100 lbs flour and $2. second prize 50 lbs flour. Mrs Herringa won graham bread and Mrs Paddock corn bread. Judges discussed bread and flour with club members. Pyle offered to reserve flour and Dean promised yeast supply for buyers. Feb 26 lesson on Beauty in home surroundings and March 12 cake content scheduled.

Ion A Campbell Ize Mra. Ployd Akins C. P Herringa Paddock Pyle Clayton Mill Dean

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Baptist Services Methodist Notes Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge No L Porter Court House News Henry Beerley W. L. Franklin
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