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Newspaper

The Spanish American

Location

Roy, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1919

Page

1

Pendleton and Son break ground for new garage

R A Pendleton and Son begin tearing down and rebuilding a new garage as crews move in to complete the project. The S A struggles to finish the Harvest Festival issue due to a four day delay from the Denver Agency. Rev C W Hearn juggles pastor duties in two towns, a shop project, and village treasurer duties while pursuing art and sign writing.

R. A. Pendleton and Son S A S.A Denver Rev. C. W. Hearn Tucumcari

Masons Meet Acacia Lodge In Quarantine Session

Acacia Lodge A F and A M held a lively session Saturday night with Mills attendees for all three Ancient Craft Masonry degrees. The event included a late night lunch and extended work, plus plans for entertainment by Mills couples canceled due to quarantine. Dick Pendleton threshes 8600 bushels on 100 acres of wheat. Sabino Lopez, former Democratic county treasurer candidate, visits Roy to discuss politics and county needs. Mrs Ethel Harper, Mills Postmistress, travels to Alomagordo to represent Harmony Rebekah Lodge at the Assembly.

Acacia Lodge A. F A. M Mills Sabino Lopez Roy Lopez Sim.Calley Wagon Mound Moray County Ethel Harper Alamogordo Harmony Rebekah Lodge Rebekah

Mrs Schultz Returns From Texas Oklahoma Visit

Mrs. Frank Schultz came back Wednesday after an extended trip through Dallas and other parts of Texas and Oklahoma with relatives. Mrs. C. W. Leatherman plans to stay in Oklahoma for a time.

Frank Schultz Dallas Texas Oklahoma C. W. B. Leatherman

Plumlees and Hedgecocks Travel to Kansas City for Medical Procedures

Dr Plumlee and wife Mrs Gertrude Hedgecock Miss Erma Hall and the Hedgecock child left last Thursday for Kansas City where Mrs Plumlee would undergo an operation and the child would have an operation for a serious ear and head affection. The entire party will be absent for some time. Prof Trumbull went to Mills Tuesday and returned to Roy Wednesday. He will be at Mos Quero Saturday at their Demonstration Day.

Dr. Plumlee Gertrude Hedgecock Erma Hall Prof. Trumbull Mills Roy Mosquero

New Elevator Grand Warden and Local Lodge News

John H. Moore Co of Dallas leases site behind the Liberty Garage for an 80 000 bushel capacity Standard Elevator to load six cars daily. The I C O F Grand Lodge in Alamogordo announces Wm G Johnson is elected Grand Warden of New Mexico. Other officers named include G M Hannah Ay Doty Lee Byrne Bert Smith and Williams with Wm G Johnson as Grand Warden and Grand Secretary.

John H. Moore & Co Dallas Texas Liberty Garage Henry Krabben Schmidt J. A. Stevens J. Floersheim I. C. O. F. Grand Lodge Alamogordo Wm G. Johnson Grand Lodge of G. M. Hannah Artesia Ay Doty Roswell Lee Byrne Clayton Roy Bert Smith Williams Gallop

Boise travelers press on despite harsh roads in Ford

The Gunner Twing party from Boise reports smooth progress on their trip, having crossed five major mountain passes. They picked up their sister Miss Nette enroute and did not visit Yellowstone Park, citing closure due to bears. They faced bad weather and rough roads but boast their Ford’s strong performance.

Gunner Twing Boise Idaho Miss Nette Yellowstone Park

Odd Fellows leaders depart for Grand Lodge session

T H Polaskie Wm G Johnson and J Floersheim left for Alamo Gordo to attend the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in session this week. Johnson seeks Grand Secretaryship while Floersheim serves as Homestead Lodge representative. Joe Beck returned from a week long trip amid weather notes as a new furnace cellar is excavated for a rapidly nearing rebuilding project.

Wm G. Johnson J. Floerisheim Alamogordo Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Mr.Johnson Grand Lodge Floersheim San Francisco Homestead Lodge

Whitmore and Nicholson woo Roy for Peco firm

J. E. Whitmore a Tucumcari business leader has spent a week in Roy promoting the Peco Producing and Refining Co. He works with C. A. Nicholson and both see Roy as a potential new home for the firm and its executives.

J. E. Whitmore Tucumcari Roy Peco Producing and Refining Co C. A. Nicholson

Return of J Floersheim family to their home

J Floersheim and his wife Waites return from an extended San Francisco visit on Sunday. They are all well and glad to be back home though they miss the city for a time.

J. Floersheim San Francisco Althe

Cattle Shipment Leaves in Rain from Stock Yards

Geo Ray and Webb Kidd shipped five cars of cattle to Denver Sunday evening. They loaded the herd in rainy weather at the stock yards, a disagreeable but necessary job.

Geo Ray Webb Kidd Denver

Cattle buyers Ladd and Rainbow acquire Lewis cattle shipment

Oklahoma City firm buyers Ladd and Rainbow purchase four cars of cattle from Mr Lewis on Saturday, easing his shipping worries. They pay higher prices locally than in Kansas City and are popular buyers. Sylvan Floersheim of the Springer Times visits Roy with friends and family during a vacation week.

Ladd and Rainbow Oklahoma City Commission Lewis Ping K. C Sylvan Floersheim Springer Times Force Roy

Five residences and a school eyed for fall in John Hornbaker plan

John Hornbaker intends to fill five residence buildings and a school house this fall. C B Stubblefield arrived from Springer and will spend the week here. Dr H B Ames, purchaser from Mound, and Atty J Frank Curnis discussed farm matters with J M Ames and T A Smith’s property. A carload of Chevrolets arrived at Liberty Garage and are mostly sold.

John Hornbaker A. Foutz Way H. B. Ames Mound Roy Thumsday Geo N. Ames Farm Alva Okla Tuesease J. Frank Curnis J. M. Ames Iowa Ames Farm Wilcox J. M T. A. Smith Roy Ames S.A Liberty

Wheat acreage forecast in doubt as fields stay waterlogged

Wheat planting lags with less than a quarter sown and fields too wet to access. Threshing machines are bogged in moving to the next stock yard. A few days of dry weather could revive planting and threshing efforts.

Weather Prophet Polaskie Foresees November Sunshine

Polaskie the weather Prophet of Mills warned of lingering rain but promised a break soon with a November stretch of fine weather. He forecast a lighter pattern ahead, urging residents to prepare for dry days.

Polaskie Mills

Builders Find Abundant Work in Roy This Fall

Carpenters and all builders can locate ample jobs in Roy this autumn as construction picks up and the trade faces a shortage of workers.

Roy

Mosquero Man Finishes Threshing and Plants Wheat

W. H. Bradley of Mosquero was in town Tuesday after finishing threshing six weeks ago to plant wheat for next year. He notes there has been little threshing weather for six weeks due to lack of help and poor conditions.

W. ©. Bradley Mosquero

Hightmore Fordsons Ready to Meet Wheat Planting Demand

The Hightmore Fordsons will supply the needed tractors from Stubblefield Garage until the mud dries and farmers rush to prepare late wheat planting.

Hightmore Fordsons Stubblefield

Mrs Pelphrey Visits Ray and Fordson Installations

Mrs. 8. E. Pelphrey and child ren from French visited her mother Mrs. A. L. Collins in Ray on Saturday. Miss Gertrude Collins accompanied her mother to San Diego for the winter. Pelphrey returned Sunday so the children wouldn t miss school. A Fordson tractor was unloaded at the Roy Garage, joining several already in use on the mesa. Mr Gareena, new owner of the Lewis ranch on Red River, bought a Fordson from Roy Garage for hauling supplies and farming shifts.

8. E. Pelphrey Ray A. L. Collins Gertrude Collins San Diego California Fordsons Roy Garage Fordson Mesa Ford Gareena Lewis Red River Roy

Red Cross elects new Executive Committee in meeting

Red Cross workers met Wednesday evening to elect the Executive Committee for the year. Members named include F. S. Brown C. O. Graham J. Plosrsheim R. Lopez C. L. Justice A. B. Hanson Mrs. Wm Binsheare Mrs. F. A. Roy Mrs. F. S. Brown and Mrs. J. B. Lusk. A new meeting was set for Monday evening October 20 to elect officers.

Red Cross F. S. Brown Graham J. Plosrsheim R. Lopez C. L. Justice Hanson Wm Binsheare F. A. Roy Brown J. B. Lusk

Ranch sale nets 2 160 acres to Garcena in New Mexico

Sells Ranch E A Lewis of Walsenburg Colorado sold his ranch southwest of Roy by Red River breaks as administrator of LeRoy Lews estate to Mr Garcena formerly of Raton NM. The deal includes 2 160 deeded acres plus about 7 000 acres in leases and contracts. Garcena takes 150 head of cattle while the rest of the 500 600 head herd was shipped.

Mil Billy Bruggéman Red River Mills Misner E. A. Lewis Walsenburg Colorado Roy Red’ River LeRoy Lew’s Garcend Raton N. M Gareena Mr. Lewis

Letters From Our Soldier Boys Bring Cheer To Town

Citizens celebrate letters from soldiers with pride and delight in a small town. The paper invites more correspondence but restricts printers from accepting too many letters from a single sender.

Jast Prost Makes First Appearance on Mesa

Jast Prost appeared on the mesa Wednesday night the 15th with a schedule 20 to 30 days late. Some feed was caught but not badly. Corn is safe and no complaints, though forecasts warn of a severe winter ahead.

Jast Prost

Red Cross Membership Drive Urges Heart in Relief Work

The Red Cross Membership Drive will soon be on asking for the yearly dollar membership fee. Citizens are urged to contribute not only financially but with a willing heart to support relief of suffering humanity everywhere.

Red Cross

Quarantine lifted as school reopens after Scarlet Fever

The general quarantine against Scarlet Fever was lifted and school opened again Monday. A few residents discuss lingering apprehension about further spread of the disease.

Weather Brings Dreary Sunday Drizzle Across Town

The report notes continued rain and a persistent drizzle Sunday morning making the day damp and unwelcoming after years of sunshine. Local readers express fatigue with the wet spell and its impact on daily life.

G Whiz In The Springer Stock Man criticizes Prohibition stance

The speaker, likening G Whiz to a reactionary Republican, questions the white blackbird tale as the country moves away from liquor. He doubts the self judgment by others, implying bias in judging national mood.

Springer

Stockmen Protest Sanitary Board Dipping Rule

Stockmen argue that the sanitary board forces dipping of every sown animal, while wives warn the policy could be harsher, suggesting broader social impact. The remark highlights tension between agricultural regulation and rural households.

Sanitary Board

Santa Fe Press Responds to Wagon Mound Sentinel Opinion

The Santa Fe New Mexican picked up on a Wagon Mound Sentinel remark, prompting a sharp public response. The paper praised the quick rebuttal and the swift action taken by New Mexico authorities.

Santa Fe New Mexican Wagon Mound Sentinel N. M

New Mexico Senator Voices Mexico Policy View

Senator A A Javes states he does not represent Americans seeking war and conquest in Mexico. He emphasizes viewing Mexico as a friendly neighbor and asserts U S investments are not guaranteed within Mexican borders while foreign nations hold equal rights there.

United States Mexico New Mexico A.a.javes

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Dick Pendleton Wma. G. Johnson Joe Beck Somona T. H. Polaskie C. B. Stubblefield Sells Ranch Mrs LeRoy Lewis Mickie
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