Off To The War Sixteen Soldier Boys Leave Roy by Auto
Sixteen drafted from Roy travel in five cars to Wagon Mound on Thursday morning. The group departs with good spirits to uphold country traditions, no reverse gear if into combat. Red Cross Ladies distribute Comfort Bags to each soldier before departure. Names listed include Seidel Frank J Maestas Lino Lamb Geo Cassidy Baker Wm Edgar Kidd Webb Davenport Alfred M Evans Roy A Herron Chas Lewis Slusher Floyd Parkes Homer T Impelmans Godfrey Mitchell Robert Herbert Lansbury Robert Lynn Beard Roy Arguello Juan Buento Trujillo Bernardo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Wagon Mound
Red Cross
Soldier Frank Lusk Returns from Douglass on furlough
Frank Lusk came home two weeks ago from Douglass on furlough and returned Sunday. He aided with the crops on his claim while visiting family and has improved in appearance since enlistment. His uniform and soldierly bearing add to a healthier, weightier look from camp life and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lusk
Douglass
Frank
Girl born to Mr and Mrs John Holder at Plumlee Hospital
A 11 pound girl was born last week to Mr and Mrs John Holder at Plumlee Hospital. Mrs H Wortman and three children left Monday for Chicago for an extended visit to her old home. She has lived on the claim for years and aims to prove up and harvest a big wheat crop while pursuing a vocation. Farm for rent ads note strong demand for improved farms and renters at reasonable shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holder
Plumlee Hospital
Roy Village Trustees Approve Major Water Works Project
The Roy Village Trustees met Monday night and approved warrants for claims. They authorized Floersheim Mercantile Co to erect a tower water tank and pumping plant at their well, planned as Roy’s largest public utility. Waterworks plans and future needs were discussed.
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Roy Village
Floersheim Mercantile Co
Roy
Red Cross Donations Acknowledged by Auxiliary
The Red Cross Auxiliary acknowledges donations from A. Patricks, Mrs. Harry Burris, Miss Lillian Griner, Rebekahs, Fred Fluhman, R. C. Grunig, Mrs. Ethel Harper, Mrs. R. W. Mitchell, C. A. Peare, and Mrs. J. S. Russell for three comfort bags. Membership gifts noted for Mrs. Wm. Brashears and Albert Bacharach Moise. The Auxiliary will supply yarn to expert knitters. apply to the president Grace W. Gibbs. Grace V. Ogden, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Auxiliary
A. Patricks
Harry Burris
Lillian Griner
Rebekahs
Fred Fluhman
R. C. Grunig
Ethel Harper
R. W. Mitchell
C. A. Peare
J. S. Russell
Wm. Brashears
Albert Bacharach Moise
Red Cross
Grace W. Gibbs
Grace V. Ogden
Poole's Carnival Visits Roy For A Week
Poole's Carnival, a compact amusement outfit of young couples, dropped in Roy last Sunday to lark and earn money. Opening days were slow due to farm work but Friday and Saturday nights promise big crowds. The carnival sits on the Ph near Dr Gibbs' Drugstore site in Roy.
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Poole's Carnival
Roy
Dr. Gibbs
J of
Masonic Lodge movement revived in Roy led by Dr Sales
Dr Sales spearheads a new effort to establish a Masonic Lodge in Roy with help from former members. About thirty men have shown interest, with many ready to become charter members if the project proceeds. The field appears favorable and no major obstacles are seen. J A Keeter of Taft, Oklahoma, visited Roy and Gould area, considering relocation for a suitable place. Mrs. John Baker asks for pass along her paper or funds, noting SA delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sales
Roy
J. A. Keeter
Taft, N. M
Oklahoma
Joe Gilstrap
Roy Telephone Exchange
Mr. Keeter
Will Gilstrap
Gould
Prohibition Voices From a Judicial Figure
C J Roberts contends New Mexico needs no argument for prohibition stating the saloon fuels crime. He asserts 80 percent of state crimes trace to strong drink and urges statewide prohibition for a better future. A Supreme Court view supports that many crimes arise from intoxicating liquor traffic.
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New Mexico
C. J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Sunday School Convotion Pushes Prohibition Drive
Sunday School Convention at Mofax School drew strong attendance with Roy School absent due to illness from the usual picnic. Rev Howell led the temperance program and organizers plan mass meetings every Saturday to rally districts for the statewide prohibition amendment on the fall ballot. Indications point to New Mexico becoming dry after January 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mofax
Roy
Howell
New Mexico
Death of Col Reddie Dead Col O C Redic Civil War Veteran
Col Reddie Redic aged 80 died Sept 23 at his daughter's home Mrs R J Gross man of Butler after a four month illness. He was last surviving commanding officer of the One Hundred and Pennsylvania Volunteers known as the Wildcat regiment. Also Oddfellows Grand Lodge at Albuquerque elected officers Grand Master L E Hayes Carlsbad deputy grand master E C Hannah Artesia grand warden C A Doty Roswell grand treasurer J R Whiteside Albuquerque. George Miller visited Dawson for work. Serapio Miera of Union County visited Roy and bought cattle with cousin Remigio Lopez driving him to the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Redic
R. J. Grossman
Butler
One Hundred and Pennsylvania Volunteers
Oddfellows Grand Lodge
Albuquerque
L. E. Hayes
Carlsbad
C. Hannah
Artesia
C. A. Doty
Roswell
J. R. Whiteside
Serapio Miera
Union County
Roy Sunday
Remigio Lopez
Union Ceounty
Jing
Dick Pendleton Threshed Wheat at J Floersheim Farm
Dick Pendleton threshed his wheat on the J Floersheim farm east of town Tuesday at nine bushels per acre.
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Dick Pendleton
J. Floersheim
Local travelers note regrouping at Fort Bliss and hail damage
C. E. Munsey and his wife from Mills passed through Roy en route to Fort Bliss where Lieut. Munsey will rejoin his regiment. They say they have conserved the seroot on their farm while here. J. W. Maib and Tom Scott and their wives visited the Taylor Orchard west of Springer Sunday and brought back apples they could carry. Hail damaged the apples in that orchard and they are not so fine as usual.
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C. E. Munsey
Mills
Roy
Fort Bliss
Lieut
Munsey
J. W. Maib
Tom Scott
Taylor
Springer Sunday
Mrs Seidel Called to Santa Fe as Witness
Mrs Frank Seidel was summoned to Santa Fe Thursday to testify in a land case in court. As Santa Fe is her childhood home she will visit friends for a period. She accompanied Frank as far as Wagon Mound.
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Frank Seidel
Santa Fe
Price controls and free trade in wartime policy
The author argues that price setting by statute could aid war efforts but warns against overreach. Government could fix prices for war goods and perhaps ensure equal treatment for allies, yet fundamental economic laws of supply and demand must prevail. Statutory power cannot override core market mechanisms.
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United States
Gambrel Meffert Wheat Couple Wed in Roy
Fred Meffert and Miss Lydia Gambrel married Saturday evening after a spontaneous ceremony with Fred driving away in his Studebaker. The couple plans wheat farming on both families’ claims, and Mrs Meffert is praised for her homemaking and business sense. Floersheim Mercantile Co. shipped 1500 pounds of wheat to Cuba New Mexico last week by Parcels Post due to its off railroad location.
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Roy
Fred Meffert
Lydia Gambrel
Mrs. Meffert
Fred
Floersheim Mercantile Co
Cuba
New Mexico
Wheat situation prompts letters to Jones and Walton
Farmers press Washington for relief as Senator Jones and Congressman Walton respond with assurances of sympathy. Walton cites Hoover on fair adjustment while Jones shares Grain Corporation notes that western issues get special attention. Authors condemn the lack of relief this year and praise dry farming regions for agricultural progress in New Mexico.
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A. A. Jones
Walton
Washington
Hoover
Jones
Grain Corporation
Recital at Mills Nets $25 After Expenses
Mrs. Ethel Harper directed program at Mills last Saturday night raised twenty five dollars after expenses. It mirrored an earlier Roy show with weather keeping crowds away and some additions. Tom Smith returned Sunday from Fort Bliss where he served in the Medical corps, and he is praised as a fine looking soldier.
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Ethel Harper
Mills
Roy
Tom Smith
Fort Bliss
Medical Corps
Tom
Accident Injures Ford Driver R Crouse
R Crouse suffered injuries last week when a radius rod broke on his Ford causing the car to overturn and pin him beneath it. He has his arm in a sling since.
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R. Crouse
Ladies of the Schools Raise Funds for Piano
The Ladies of the Schools cleared 41.65 at a Saturday Chicken Pie Dinner, with pies and food selling out early. They expect about 50 if patronage held, and note the dinner support will aid the school piano fund, already paid 107265 to date. Postmaster Johnson travels to Albuquerque for Homestead Lodge events, while Mrs. Kitchell also heads to the Rebekah Assembly with the IOOF Grand Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Johnson
Albuquerque
Homestead Lodge of
Roy
Grand Lodge
C.F
Emilia Kitchell
Rebekah
Frost Ends Mesa Crop Growth On High Lands
Frost last week halted crop growth on the mesa. Higher ground initially showed no injury but areas are now displaying damage as the cold spell lingers.
Mrs Maib Sells Green Tomatoes From Garden
Mrs JW Maib harvested 18 bushels of green tomatoes from her irrigated garden and sold them at a dollar a bushel. The crop surprised neighbors by proving green fruit can be grown in abundance and found quick demand.
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JW Maib
J P Arnett Moves Home Restaurant to Roy Trading area
J P Arnett has moved the Home Restaurant from the Foster Block to a room adjoining the Roy Trading Co store recently vacated by the Post Office. It has been fixed up as a lunch room and restaurant, in a convenient location for train service. Lease on the Foster building expired Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Arnett
Foster Block
Roy Trading Co
Serjice
Foster Building
Mrs Cal Jones Visits Tucumcari Kin and Wheat Threshing
Mrs Cal Jones of Tucumcari visits her sisters M mes Far Dietterich and Haines and her mother Mrs Leach. G R Abernathy finished threshing his wheat Monday, stored what he could and marketed a few loads rather than build more storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Jones
Tucumcari
M'mes, Far, Dietterich and
Haines
Mrs
Leach
G. R. Abernathy
Christian Endeavor Program Lesson Focus and Leaders
A historical church program lists lesson topics and participants. The program notes Christ's yoke meaning from Matthew verses, a song selection, daily reading, and a prayer by Rev. Hearn. Edith Moore leads with Miss Clara Martin and Mr Crow assisting. Miss Grace Worley and Miss Clara Martin are also mentioned.
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Matt
Rev
Hearn
Grace Worley
Clara Martin
Mr. Crow
Rev. Hearn
Mr. Ogden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will King
Raton
Hill
Etna Floersheim
Ruth Harper
John Digness
Harry Redd
Miss Tillie Branch
Roy Trailing Co
Cal
J. G. Reed
John
Rast. Jordan
North Michigan
Etta Reed
Washington, D. C
J. H. Jenkins
Springer
Henry Broderman
Northwestern Railroad
Alfred Davenport
Elgin
Ill
Missouri
Jess Davenport
Masonic Lodge
Mason
Doc
John Baker
Dawson
Richard H. Hanna
F. W. Parker
Col. Reddie
George Miller
P. Post
Christian Endeavor Program
Edith Moore
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