Potash Deposits Near Carlsbad Attract Federal Interest
A 1917 news item reports the federal government showing interest in potash deposits near Carlsbad New Mexico as a major fertilizer component. Engineer Skeets and Secretary Lane’s team confirm German method results indicating four percent potash in local salt core samples.
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Ashington
Carlsbad
SN. M
Straßsfurt
Germany
New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Carlsbad Oil and Gas Company
WH. Andrews
Greene Ranches
Carlsbad Oil and Gay Company
Chicago
KE. M. Skeets
Southwestern Road Enterprises
Trey
Dane
Tracy
Washington
Skeets
Lane
Whitney
Bureau of Soils
Geological Survey
Heir
WoC Meeting Plans County Parade and Choir Tour
The WoC held a church meeting yesterday with many items on the agenda. Members outlined plans for a countywide choir tour and an auxiliary group while a large parade is scheduled for a later date.
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Christian Church
Death of Uncle Bill Nelson. longtime Seven Rivers settler
William T. Nelson known as Uncle Bill died about midnight at his son's home near Lakewood after years of kidney trouble. A Texas Ranger veteran of 1870 to 1877 with Capt. Sansom, he was 69 and left a wife, six sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Seven Rivers cemetery where he spent 47 years of his life.
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Bill" Nelson
Lakewood
Dick Thorne
Seven Rivers Country
South Texas
Kerr County
Portales
George
Robert
Lub
Uck
Texas
Edward
William Charles
Allen
Mel
Ollie Carson
el Paso
May
Edward Webb
Bill
Capt
Sansom
Seven Rivers
Fifth Judicial District Court Reaches Verdicts in Eddy County
In Eddy County court, J Lowenbruck sues Richard Judking for 158 dollars with interest. a jury returns for the plaintiff. A separate case, Gayle Talbot vs M E Collier for 500 dollars in land sale services, ends with a verdict for the defendant.
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J. Lowenbruck
Richard Judking
Lowenbruck
Co Wo Lewis
Lewin
Judking
Live Stock Commission Busiess
Lowen Track
Harry McKim
Foreman
J. R. Sperry
Rou
Boyd
Robt
Hamblen
Henry Smith
O. Stansberry
Nave McCollaum
Jim Montgomery
Kil, Moone
Heather Wilson
Geo
Frederick
Wallace Anderson
Gayle Talbot
M. E. Collier
R. MU. Hoyd
Gus Dean
Fred Roh
Farmers' Exchange Bulletin Urges Global War Win
Wartime message calls on every American to realize the nation fights to protect democracy liberty and justice from German kultur. It emphasizes the vast reach of the conflict and the need for united effort across the country.
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Farmers’ Exchange Bulletin
United States
Sheep on the Farm gains value for county farming
From Farmers' Exchange Bulletin, sheep on farms control Johnson grass and gopher damage, help maintain ditch banks, and fatten on weeds. A flock of 10 or more sheep can save labor and provide a good return. farmers urged to start this fall.
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Farmers’ Exchange Bulletin
Homesteader Strikes Water Near Santa Pepa
Jack Reeder sunk a 140 foot water well on his iron stead claim south of Santa Fe New Mexico proving water in a dry area. He leased two adjacent state sections and the discovery boosts land values in nearby parcels still federal or state land.
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Santa
Jack Reeder
New Mexico
Call to Action for All Citizens in World War Effort
A wartime appeal urges every man, woman, and child to act now for freedom from the Hun. It stresses the United States must awaken to its role before casualties mount, to lessen future pain by timely deeds and preparation.
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United States
War Governor Wins Republican Nomination in Massachusetts
The Republican party in Massachusetts reaffirmed support for the so called war governor. McCall won renomination at the primary by a majority of fifty eight thousand over Cushing.
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Associated Press
Huston
Massachussetts
McCall
Cushing
U. S. States to Build Large Ocean-Going Merchant Fleet
The Shipping Board announced plans for a fleet of more than sixteen hundred ocean-going merchant ships totaling nine million two hundred thousand tons.
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U. SS
Hy Associated Press
Shipping Board
British Forces Bombard Outend Naval Base
British naval forces bombarded the German naval base of Outend on the Belgian coast yesterday. British patrols over the fleet engaged six hostile aircraft and shot down two.
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Outend
Associated Press
London
El Paso Gap News Roundup From Crow Flat to Haskell
Crow Flat visitors Jimmey Humphrey and E B Smith returned after a horse hunt. Latham brothers from Guadalupe Sheep Co scout the area for a water rich stock ranch. Kha Joe Plowman finished a big tank for the company. Victor Laude enjoyed a visit and reports healthy sheep. Mike Iriborne headed to Carlsbad, Shattuck to court, Middleton opens a new camp at El Paso Gap, and mail carriers Middleton and Means are noted. Ramond G Lewis and wife go to Haskell to tend ill parents. Mrs Jack Scott visits from Queen on the mail car and returns with Miriam McMahan.
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Jimmey Humphrey
E. B. Smith
Crow Flat
M. Latham
J. P. Latham
Guadalupe Sheep Company
Joe Plowman
W. R. Shattuck
Carlsbad
Louie Means
the Gap
Lee Middleton
el Paso Gap
Ramond G. Lewis
Haskell
Mr. Lewis
Jack Scott
Queen
Miriam McMahan
Lewis Means
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Carlibal
Woc
Wm. T. Nelson
Eddy County
Santa PE
Riley and
Nelson
Phone 182
Mike Iriborne
Hristian & CO
NRE
Automobile
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