Ingersol's Eulogy on Whiskey Explores Dark Allure
A fragmentary 1906 Excerpt extols whiskey as a mingled soul of wheat and corn, promising both joy and danger. The piece surveys rusted visions, lunar nights, and harvest nostalgia, warning of moral peril yet praising the drink’s haunting imagery. The text weaves editor’s notes, local town names, and regional references from Ava to Union County New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Crarros
N. M
Messenger
Ricketstrike
Tropics
Vail
Liberal mercy at skating rink fines draws county ire
A local fray over a skating rink disturbance led to arrests and $5 fines that were earmarked for the county school fund. The officer reportedly remitted the fines but kept the $6 costs per boy, prompting public criticism of small government generosity and fiscal misgivings.
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Min
Sorghums and cost of living in early 20th century notes
The article extols sorghum as a primary green forage crop for dry regions, noting high yields and easy regrowth after cutting, while criticizing kaffir corn for silage. It shifts to a broad economic section on rising living costs, wage stagnation, and tariff debates, with quotes from Washington households and officials, predicting cost of living will impact upcoming elections.
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Troste
Tarriff
Washington
Shaw
Charles P. Neill
Labor
Neil
Contest Notice of Land Claim Appeal in New Mexico
Department of the Interior notices a contest by Robert F. Rossentey of land in New Mexico against seizure of cultivation and residence for over two years. The contestant claims absence of residence and employment in the U S armed forces. Hearing set before the U S Land Office in Clayton on September 10 before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Thi
Interior
Uwirate
Lap Office
Chatto
New Macatee
Fuh
Thie
George We Heery
Coytesbamts
Robert F. Rossentey
Wea
New
HK Seation
Townstill
Robert Fy Ross
Fe Ross
Lomat
Sears
Army
Navy
Marine’ Corps
United
Epwanp W. Fox
Fteaisters
Interior Department Notice of Land Contest Proceedings
A historical Interior Department affidavit outlines a land contest involving Ed ward Taker and a homestead claim. It notes contestant notices, residency questions, and military service declarations, with deadlines for response before the Register and Receiver.
Contested Land Claim in Clayton New Mexico
The Department of the Interior contest notice concerns Leann Orr of Claxston New Mexico and Charles Rhodes as contestant in a filing dated 1900. It states the claim alleges abandonment of a homestead title by Charles Rhodes and requires appearance and evidence before the U S Land Office in Clayton New Mexico by June 27 1900 with due diligence shown by the contestant.
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Interwior
Leann Orr
Claxtox
Mexico
Hank
Cox of
Clayton
Charles Fhodes
Ikix
Charles Fy Rhelow
Akay
Navy
Mating Corps
United States
Wordhy
Mumm
Mirlie
Putettos
Hoeboeke A
United States Land Offige
New Mexico
Enid
Hige
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Ingersol
Dr. Buckley
Southwest
Union County
Uncle Sam
Perico Creek
Otto & Bitterman
A. E. Wiet
Frere
Eklund
Rotel
Fred Malm
W. J. Eaton
Lin
Department OF the Interior
Unicep Staris
Marine Core
Xenman
Duritur
Spain
Whiel
Wyangrmaerd
Hugo Berberg
Raton
Jink Sayres
A. A. Wilt
Ben
A. T, Mansker
Prop
Fane Groceries
CLAYTON, # N.M
Kenton
Mer A. W. Tanner
Keston Oxnanoma
E. EK. Sanford
Texline
Texas
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