Severe May snow storm disrupts transport and schooling
A heavy wet snow storm with strong winds hit the area Tuesday blocking roads and halting trains on the pps Branch. Livestock losses mount as the storm persists. In a separate report, Irvin Ogden Jr and spouse mourn the infant son who died from pneumonia last Friday. funeral held April 12 at Christain Church Rey Hearn delivered comfort. interment Roy Cemetery.
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Pps
Boy Scouts
Christian Church
Irvin Ogden, Jr
Christain Chreh Rey
Hearn
Roy Cemetery
Little Miss Gilstrap Ill With Mumps In Roy Contact
The Gilstrap family reports their daughter Little Miss. Deesig Gilstrap of the Roy Telephone Exchange has been sick for a week with mumps but is recovering slowly. A harsh snowstorm disrupted travel and caused attic clutter in town. T. E. Mitchell returned from the East where he managed shipping for his prize bull and purchased another Iowa-bred hereford at a Nebraska sale, hoping it will rank second to the current standout in the state.
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Miss. Deesig Gilstrap
W. W. Gilstrap
Roy Telephone Exchange
T. E. Mitchell
Nebraska
Donnie Gibbs
Dr. M. D
Catholic Ladies Eastertide Ball in Roy for Rectory
The Catholic Ladies host an Eastertide Ball at the Roy hall on Saturday night April 1. Proceeds will furnish the new Rectory and invite all to attend this real community event.
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Roy
Farmers Meeting Postponed Amid Storm Opposition
A Tuesday evening public lecture in Key was canceled due to a heavy snowstorm that halted traffic. The visiting lecturers from Mosquero included J E Watts Dairy Specialist. Prof Taylor Poultry Specialist Lat ist. Edith B Hurley Home Demonstration Agent. R S Trumbull Agricultural Agent. and B P S W Ry official Hollinger. They say the delay may benefit wheat crops more than the audience.
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Key
Mosquero
J. E. Watts
State Agr. College
Prof
Taylor
Edith B. Hurley
Union Co
R. S. Trumbull
B. P
W. Ry
Soldier letter from France describes leave, sights, and comforts
Private John A. Gibbons writes from Commercy near Meuse to his mother detailing expected leave for Lemans in June, possible discharge at home, and family news. He notes German ruins and mines, high prices for eggs and ham, support from Y and Red Cross canteens, and scenes of wartime life with mentions of divisions sailing, duGout towns. signed Pvt. John A. Gibbons Co A 180th MG Bat 85th Div A B F.
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Lemans
America
Harry
France
Meuse
Toul
St. Mihiel
Commercy
Lens
K. C
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Pvt
John A. Gibbons
Co. A
MG. Bat
Mrs Bauler of Newton Community Nears Home Return
Mrs Theodore Bauler who was operated on at Plumlee Hospital in Roy weeks ago is so far advanced as to return home Monday. Mr Bauler will accompany her and they will take the train to Abbott. The case was serious but the family rejoices in restored health. She gave two sons to the army during the late war.
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Theodore Bauler
Newton
Plumlee
Roy
Mr. Bauler
Abbott
Homecoming of Sergeant Robert Kirby Ends War Front Hardships
Sergeant Robert Kirby returns home from overseas to a proud family. He is in excellent health and retains his helmet, gas mask, and other war souvenirs. The reuniting parents express immense pride and relief that he survived the front line experiences uninjured.
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Robert Kirby
Local businessman visits from Amarillo plans summer expansion
Homer Holmes praises American girls over European women after years of seeing men in Kha ki. Mr. Roberts of Roberts & Olver, Amarillo, Texas, arrived this week to oversee lumber and coal interests and plans a significant expansion this summer.
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Homer Holmes
Europe
Mr. Roberts
Roberts & Olver
Amarillo
Texas
Arbor Day Proclamation by Governor Larrazolo NM
Governor C A Larrazolo designates Friday April 11 1919 as Arbor Day urging all New Mexico residents to plant trees and honor the deceased velany 80n802 with named trees and groves. Teachers and schools are asked to organize planting efforts across public and private institutions in the state. Manuel Martinez sec of state attests.
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D. A. Larrazolo
State of
New Mexico
N. M
C. A. Larrazolo
Manuel Martinez
Sec
Stata
Road News in Santa Fe on New Highway to Red River
Mayor F. Brown met with Charles Springer head of the State Road Board. The road to the bridge is impassable, and a permanent road from canyon tops to the bridge is promised. Government aid possible to concrete and improve sections including Wagon Mound and hill approaches.
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Santa Fe
F. §. Brown
Charles Springer
State Road Board
Red River
Springer
Uncle Sam Sets a Good Example
The Capitol dome at Washington is kept in excellent condition by painting it every few years. Forty painters work steadily for three months to apply over five thousand gallons of paint for one coat. Regular painting prevents disintegration of the metallic surface.
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United States Capitol
Washington
Paint Saver of Surfaces
The passage describes Paint as the saver of surfaces and protector across eras. It claims artful uses from ancient tombs to modern ships and planes, arguing paint preserves materials, prevents corrosion, and shields life and structures from decay.
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Sistine Chapel
Columbus
Ferdinand
New Spain
Civilization
Roy Village Trustees Reject Water Works Bids
The Roy Village Trustees met Monday to review bids for water works. One telegraphed bid for the well was vague and all other bids for pipelines and equipment were unsuitable since the well work was not yet assured. They plan to proceed when conditions improve.
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Roy Village
Sister Mary Dolores joins Sisters after leaving Cecilia McGrath
The Sisters report Cecilia McGrath who traveled with them last week has entered the order and is now Sister Mary Dolores. Cora Lacheco accompanied the group on their return east and will study in their school with the aim of joining the sisterhood.
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Cecilia McGrath
Vail
Mary Dolores
Cora Lacheco
Mrs Branch and Daughter Host Small Monday Party
Mrs P P Branch and her daughter Anna hosted a party at their Roy home on Monday evening for about thirty guests who enjoyed a good time. Anna had planned to travel but chose to stay with her mother, and the families rejoice that she will remain in Roy.
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P.P. Branch
Anna
Fend
Roy
Meffert Moves Temporary Building to Richelieu Street
Fred Meffert relocates a temporary business building from his Roy corner lot to Richelieu Street residence parcels and plans to rebuild as a family home. Residents hope for a fine hotel on the Roy corner this summer to spur progress.
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Fred Meffert
Roy
Richelieu St
Graduation Invitations At Boy School Foster Box Supper
The seventh grade pupils have ordered invitations for their graduation event. They plan a Friday box supper to raise funds for expenses. Programs are described as dainty and appropriate, reflecting their enthusiasm for the occasion.
Martin Rhyne Returns From Missouri To Manage Family Farm
Martin Rhyne came home Monday from Missouri to oversee Mrs. Hillard Rhyne’s farm and his own interests. The Jer dias and children will stay at their old home for a time before visiting friends. Mr. J. D. Wade led a notable Christian Endeavor meeting, praised by all participants. The topic was Prayer, thoroughly discussed and Mr. P. L. Gunn will lead next Sunday evening with a strong program expected. Everyone is invited in Roy.
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Martin Rhyne
Missouri
Hillard Rhyne
Jer Dias
J. D. Wade
Mr. Wade
P. L. Gunn
Roy
Everbody
Northeastern New Mexico 1 Oil Co Forms Leases Big Land Tract
Making Good S Floersheim and Fred 8 Brown report incorporation of Northeastern New Mexico 1 Oil Co after returning from Santa Fe with leases to about a half million acres on this mesa. The State Land Office is crowded as companies seek land. The Home Company will advertise and sell stock on its merits. expenses paid and a balance in the bank. Development work will commence soon.
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S. Floersheim
Fred 8. Brown
New Mexico
1 Oil Co
Santa Fe
Mesa
U ‘Ing
Mrs Don Bradley Returns Home to Mosquero Farm
Mrs. Don Bradley and her children return to the farm near Mosquero last week, accompanied by her sister and her husband who will stay through the summer to help manage the farm.
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Don Bradley
Mosquero
New Attraction Added by S A Readers Owner
R Kilmurray becomes a new addition to the S A readers business offerings. He introduces the attraction to meet patron demand and draw more visitors to his establishment.
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R. Kilmurray
Life Insurance Benefit to Widow Under Woodmen of World
The Woodmen of the World paid Mrs. Nicolasita M. Gonzales a life insurance of 1980.62 for Aurelio M. Gonzales who died in December. A five year member, the policy cost 150, aiding the widow and family after the death.
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Nicolasita M. Gonzales
Aurelio M. Gonzales
W.O.W
Northeastern New Mexico Oil CoHolds Stock Drive at Floersheim
The Northeastern New Mexico Oil Co. has opened temporary offices at the Floersheim Store to receive stock applications, with the number of inquiries nearly reaching a rush.
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Northeastern
New Mexico Oil Co
Floersheim
Balance of Chief Executive Salary History
The president's pay cannot change during a current term. Increases or reductions take effect only in the next term. The office began at $25,000 annually, rose to $50,000 in 1873, and to $75,000 in 1900.
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Balary
United States
Webb Kidd Retires From Army After Short Overseas Service
Webb Kidd leaves the army after four months of service overseas. He landed in France just after the armistice and says he would have stayed in Texas longer if aware of the recent allowstorm.
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Webb Kidd
Army
France
Webb
Texas
Wheat on the mesa praised as finest and vast crop
The narration extols the mesa wheat as immense and superior while farmers debate management. Some feed stock on green feed, others defer jointing fearing May freezes, noting livestock suffer from cold and snow during harsh conditions.
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Johnn A. Gibbons
Road News
Mora County
Sam
U. S. Capitol
the Baptist Church
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