State land sale protest letters spark smallholder concerns
U S Marshal A H Hudspeth accuses the New Mexico state land office of squeezing out small landholders by selling large parcels that lump together 4 800 acres with other lands. He cites Gerhart Brothers petition for separate sale and notes their limited capital.
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State Land Office
New Mexico
U. S
A. H. Hudspeth
State Land
Nels Field
Congress
Senate
House Public Land Committee
Pankey
Gerhart Brothers
Robert P. Ervien
Gerhart
Mr. Pankey
Gersharts
Republic of Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
Republicans rally against land grabs and Lieut Pankey charges
The Republican papers defend Lieut Gev Pankey denying claims by U S Marshall Aludspeth that he crowds out small landowners to expand his ranches with help from the State Land Office. They warn of political propaganda and voter consequences as Uncle Ben faces land pressures and competitive land access.
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Gev Pankey
U. S
Roosevelt Splitter Causes 1916 Ballot Battle
The Republican Press argues Roosevelt ran third party in 1916 due to Providence influencing the act and Teddy Roosevelt's immense ego, while others see it as a strategic move explained in extensive columns.
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Roosevelt
Providence
Teddy
Lost coat between Roy and Bob Grenig farm
Finder asks to leave the coat at the LA office for return to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Bob Grenig
Local families gather in Liberty for church and home visits
Liberty community members hosted visits from Geo Jackson family and L A Canon kin. Mrs. J S Russell from Roy joined daughter Mrs. Robert Holmes for a weekend. The obituary notes the passing of Mrs. L A Brown with tribute to her faith and service.
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Geo Jackson
Ocie Canons
J. S. Russell
Roy
Robert Holmes
Harry Wortman
la Junta
L. A. Brown
Woods
L. A. Canon and Family
Brown
Trials and Tribulations of Liberty Sunday School
A member of Liberty Sunday School presents reflections on the group’s struggles and steadfast faith through hardships, urging persistence and communal support in trying times.
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Liberty Sunday School
Union Sunday School Holds Services at 10 A M
The Union Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10 A M at the Christian Church. Superintendent Abernathy asks for your presence and support.
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Pleasant View
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roy and Mills Circuit
Newton School
Roy Christian Church
Mills
P. L. Gunn
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T. H. Polaskie
Nettie
N.B.C. Graham
National Biscuit Company
France
Tom
N. B. C. Graham
Sora
Roy Garage
CB. Sturbleeielp
J. W. Beck
United States
Unis
Liberty Garage
Boston Transcript
Liberty
Geo Lucas
Kans
Ross Ogden Lucas
Norma Christman
Jesus
God’s Vineyard
Church Directory
F. A. Sargent
Myra C. Deprees
Soc'y
the Christian Church
Roy, N. M
Christian
D.m. Wilson
Pastor
W. A. Dawn
Rey, N. M
Lodge Directory
A. F
A. M. Acadia Lodge No
F. 8
W. M. Irvin Capen
Seoy
All Masons
Homestead Lodge 46
Melville Fioorsuam
N.G. Wm
G. Johnson
See
Rebekah
Harmony Lodge No. 24
F. Hall
Etta Hornbaker
N. G
Grace V. Ogden
Sec.y
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