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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
HtCHpMAN HAY GROWERS
BANQUET AND DELIBERATE

The Hagerman Alfalfa Growen
association held its annual meeting
Tuesday, and at noon gathered
around the banquet board for the
YEARLY feed. s.. This is une OF tho
pioneer farmers organizations Of the
state having been organized twelve
wears ago. and its operations have
been marked by a high degree Of
success since It's inception. Primarily
~ was orpan'zed to sell alfalfa hay.
1r' as selling agency it has done
much toward stabilizing the market
FOR Pecos Valley hay and eliminating
c~c"sS've selling e~pense. In recent
ve"-s 'he 7SSoriation has become .
err' ~ wholesale clearing house FOE
IS members. NOT only marketing
tN"ir produce hrt buying much Of
'H- staple srpn'ics. such as fuel,
'7"r. coal fertilizer, hav. ties, etc.
md the farmers are getting 20 az
orooi1fo more aud more the aivan-
'o"es 70 be "ai''ed through ca-onnr7-
''v" b"v;r" ari ceiling Association
h"s'noss is h7riici on a minimum
rarr'n. aud all surplus profits re
vert pronortiOn7telv to It's member.
,-llaGerman MESSENGER
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
GOVERNMENT APPROVES THE
RIO CRANDE DRAINAGE IDEA

James A. French the retiring state
engineer who has just returned from
visit to the western headquarter:
of the reclamation service in Denver
brings the tidings that the Rio Gran.
de drainage project has been def
nitely approved by the federal gov
ernment and will be included in the
first program toward recla.mirg the
arid lands Of the west.
The service has also dec'd ded 10
make farther study OF the San
Juan region with the prospect Of ad-
ding that district to its program
Other areas in the state have also
been recommended for further study.
Though the Rio Grande project has
been temporarily delayed by the
failure of congress to pass a.. appro-
priation for drainage work. the
ground work laid bv the state in the
expenditure OF $2s000 to perfect the
plans for reclaim'ng the valley VIII
be taken advantage of by the ser
vice as soon as federal funds are
available.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
STATE HAS PAID 81 PER
CENT OF WAR WORK FUND

In the big drive for work funds
in he United States War Work
campaign of last November, New
Mexico has now paid IN 81 per cen,
of the subscriptions made, saws state
director of collections w, F. Nc
Dowcll. in a statement just issued
The county of Rio Arriba OYER
subscribed It's quota making a total
of ll8 per cent: Union 40 per cent
Lincoln. l08: Torrance and Grant
los: while Santa Fe. San Juan. San
Miguel, Sierra Mora Eddy, Dona
Ana, Coifax and Chaves have now
paid their PLEDGES up to '0O per cent.
QUAY with SO per cent. and Curry
with ss are reported as lowest on
the list.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
INVEST YOUR BOND
INTEREST IN STAMPS

Liberty Bond interest commons may
he invested directiv in Thrift StampS
and War Savings Stamps Postoffi-
ces throughout the country have
been notified TO accept as cash
coupons representing interest due oa
liberty Bonds. the Savings D;vision
of the Treasury Department was to-
dav notified by the Postoffice De-
partment. This ruling makes it pos.
sible for all holders of Liberty Ronds
to re-invest their non-intcrest bear.
ing coupons at once. in interest bear-
ing War Savings Stamps.
Banks and trust companies ara
also to accept Liberty Bond interest
coupons as cash for the purchase oe
War Savings Stamps and Thrift
Stamps. This will facilitate the sale
of War Savings and Thrift Stamps
and will afford the opportunity to
Liberty Bond holders to draw 'nter-
est.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
SEVENTY-FIVE MILL ION
SHEEP NOW ON FORESTS

Water power within the national
forests can be developed to produce
S247 0O0 600 in crops on 1900 re.
claimed acres. according to the fig.
ures of southwestern forestry Off
cial. Thirty one per cent of the
water resources of the entire coun.
try is said to be contained within
forest area. The western mountain
states can produce Y per cent Of the
potential water power Of the nation,
1t is calculated that 7s.0O00O0 sheep
are now grazing on national forests.
Another interesting statement made
BY the department is that 1872 west
ern towns embracing 2,265,0O popu-
lat;on depend on the national forests
for their domestic water supply.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
LARRAZOLO DEGREES USE
OF FOREIGN RAILWAfMEN

Governor Larrazolo on Tuesday
ser, to Walker D. Hines dircctci
general of the federal railway adm:-
ni.,raLcE protest against TIE &C.
ported policy of the Sarta Fe lines
in New Mexico of employing alien
labor from Mexico and thus di'p!ao-
ir! =. orkcrs who live in this :.at".
In a letter to the members OF the
legislature he suggests the passage
OF resolution denouncine the re-
ported policy of the adm ,istrat'on.
HIS information is based on coin'
plants received FROM citizens Of San
Miruc. county.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
LOWER RATES ON SALT ARE
MADE BY ADMINISTRATION

Beginning April 10 the railroad
administration has declared a reduce
ton on freight rates for salt. that
will reduce the cost OF shipping 100
poundsd OF the commodity from Will
lard. N. NJ, shipping point of the
New Mexico Salt Refining companN
TO Kansas markets from 10 70 =
cents. To Arizona market places the
reduc tion will amount to IS to 70
cents and TO Colorado. S TO Is cents
A hundred
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14

Wilson theories an obstacle to the
best solution of the league problem,
New Tax Commission
A bill passed both houses this
week calling for permanent tax
cormis issioner at salary of $500
with two additional commissioners
wto receive per diem and expenses
while serving. The powers of the
present tax board somewhat ampli-
fled aie transferred &c the nev bo 'y,
which, is to be appointed by the gov
erf,Cr
Senate Steering Committee
The Senate on Thursday began
sending all its hills through com-
m'ttee of five. all Republicans. Clark
Reinburg. Murray, Gallegos. and Nc.
Donald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
UNI. Awful To GET REGULAR
BOOZE ON PRESCRIPTIONS

Attorney General o. Q. Askren
interprets the state dry law as for
bidd ng the filling Of prescriptions OF
doctors for whiskey. in letter to b.
Ruppe an Albuquerque druggist.
Whiskey, brandy, wines and all other
liquors are disbarred by the attor-
ney general, who says prescrip-
ZIONIST may issue grain alcohol to
patients when the doctors orders for
it are genuine.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
ALBUQUERQUE ENTERTAINs
GOVERNOR WITH RECEPTION

Governor Larrazolo accompanied
by an official party spent Saturday
and Sunday at Albuquerque, where
he delivered an address at the second
annual automobile show, held at the
armory. :,
A committee from the chamber OF
commerce received the governor
Following a dinner at the .Alvarado
hotel. a reception was held in the
Commerce building.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
LAMRs AND KIDS BORN IN
THE STATE MUST BE TAXED

In an opinion written By the at
tornev general this week ia response
10 an inquiry from A. G. McGrudee
of HAYDEN, Mr., Askren states that
chapter Sc Of the laws of 1915 must
be interpreted to read that sheep
and goats under one year Of age
that have been imported from other
states are the only ones to be ex.
empted from taxation. Native stock
must be returned for taxation in
every case according to the opinion.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
NEW RAILROAD ORDER FOR
DECREASING STOCK RATES

The interstate commerce commits.
sion this week announced decision
that when two or more railroads
operate between two points, the low
est rates in force shall be charged
by all roads, on a number Of coinmodi-
ties including livestock.
This order will affect shippers Of
livestock at a number of points in
the southwest.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
TWO NEW MEXIcANS ARE
ON BOARD OF STOCK ASSN.

c. c. Finley of Carrizozo and c.
w. Walker of Roswell were appoint
ed to serve on the executive board
of the Panhandle and Southwestern
Stockmen's association this week
BY Luke c Brite, president Of the
association.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-03-14
GOOD ROADS week IN STATE LEGISLATURE
SIXTY BILLS NOW SIGNED OF 500 OFFERED
LABOR Men DISCUSS LAWS With Members
MEANS ARE SOUGHT TO RAISE ROAD FUND OF $45oo.~
900 TO SECURE SIMILAR AMOUNT FROM U. s., IN
TEREsT RATES LOWERED, AND woRKMENs COM
PENsAT1oN RAISED, s. ssIoNs MEET NIGHT AND
DAY

governor until six reduce grazing fees in the nation
other
sign Of the legislature which the
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
ROGERS ~ NOW THE
PRECINCT CONSTABLE

C. n. Rogers and 7. J. Cole have
each taken the oath Of office as
constable end jnsiice OF she peace ,
Judge Cole has seryed In this ca
pacity for the past two years. and
was reelected ON the 18th day Of
January, last. for another two years.
by large majority Rogers became
the active constable last Monday
morning. succeeding Jess Fuller.
who has ably served the precinct
IN this capacity for the past two
years. These men go into office by
the will Of an overwhelming major
ity Of the electors of Precinct No. 8.
are well qualified for their positions.
probably the best known men IN this
end of the county, and without a
doubt the best officers that could
possibly have been elected.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
KILL YOUR DOG on PAY
4 LICENSE on HlM

The city fathers are preparing Ia
enforce the village ordinance rela-
tive 10 dog tax. This ordinance was
adopted several years ago and was
enforced for one year. hut for some
reason or other I, was forgotten.
The requirements are the payment
of 800 per year and each dog on
which the tax has been paid must
have collar around his neck on
which is fastened a tag which will
be evidence that the tax has been
paid. The city marshal. according
to the provisions Of the ordinance,
Is required TO kill al dogs running
at large without the tag in evidence,
The board has intended Ia enforce
this law before now. but had 10 wait
until they could secure the tags
The city clerk now has them aud
within a few days all parties owning
Digs will be notified 10 either gel
rid OF them or secure a license from
the city clerk.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07

ls1r Machines Here n pefroi thr
southern boundary ~ State
Ouiposls Are Called N.

The New Mexico Mexico boundary
4 70 be patrulled from Columbus by
means OF aeroplanes. -Four ma
chimes suitable for this work havr
been here for several days. llangarn
are TO be built something on the
OF der Of those that were used by
the First Aero Squadron. The out
posts OF the Twelfth Cavalry have
been called IN from No. Riley ane
IIcrmanas. and until The new service
Is inaueurated patrols will be seni
out from here which will patrol
from Hermanas 10 NJ. Riley.
The aviation field prepared by the
First Aero Squadron during the
time Of the punitive expedition will
probably be- brought into use again.
The hangers that were built on the
ncld were salvaeed and the ma
terial used In the construction Of
new buildings at the camp. Material
has been ordered for the construc-
ton Of new hangers, which will
doubtless be built near where the
old ones were.
This will without a doubt prove
tc be- a much more efficient way Of
protecting the border from Mexican
hendiis and will require fewer men.
The people residing along the
boundary will feel more secure
when this service h once started.
The conditions here must be- very
favorable 10 birdmen. During the
year and over that the First Aero
squadron was located here there
was hut one serious accident This
was said 10 be- caused by machine
troubles and not by the atmospheric
conditions.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER

A soldier who had returned from
France tells this one:
4 sentry was stationed on the
outer edge Of u small town several
miles back from the front line
trenches. During the night a man
approached the post Of the sentry.
Halt who's thercY" challenged
the sentry.
English soldier" was the reply.
Advance, English soldier"
shortly afierward another man
approached the post,
Halt Who's there2"
"a French soldier" was the an
swer.
Advance. French soldier" re-
piled the guard.
Again another party approached
the post Of the sentry
HALT who's there?" again chal-
lenged the sentry.
"None Of your ID business,
WIS the answer tO the challenge.
Advance, American soldier" re-
piled the guard.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
DOZEN BARRACKS ron
TwENTY-FOURTH STATED

The building of the quarters for
The TVeniy-fourth Infantry is now
we'll under way, more than a dozen
buildings having been started. some
Of which are almost completed For
each organization three buildings
are being erected. A large hall lo
be- used a. quarters. a mess hall and
an amusement hall. u is expected
that the Second Battalion will move
into their new quarters some time
next week. that their tents may be
taken down and out OF the way for
the purpose Of giving room for the
new buildings.
4 large part Of the material being
used for the buildings Is salvaged
material which IS arriving from
Deming In large quantities every
day. though a considerable amount
Of new material Is also being re-
ccivcd. The roofing that came from
Deming Is In a large part worthless
and new roofing is beinE received.
The frst Of the quarters for ofil-
GERS has been completed. u Is a
cottage on the order Of those Of the
Twelfth Cavalry. but larger and
more conveniently arranged. The
program for building consists NJ a
sufficient number Of similar build
ings for the officers OF the rcgi-
ment. and also smaller buildings for
the married enlisted personnel.
Major Paul ]. Bowling Is now In
charge Of the construction Of the
quarters.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
CONSTRUCTION OF QUARTERS
FOR TWELFTH CAVALRY

The reconstruction Of the Twelfth
Cavalry cantonmenL which is nov
under way, has been planned with
a view 10 first increasing the COM
fort Of the troops Of the regiment
at this station, and second 10 rectify
the layout Of the camp and TO make
the cantonment more slightly and
the arrangement OF buildings more
convenient for all concerned.
In accordance with this plan. the
barracks Of all hut Supply Troop
viii be rebuilt, and will be- one-story
frame buildings 25O'feet long and %
feet wide, double rooted aud lined
throughout and spaced with uni
form troop street of fifty feet. Each
barracks will have an orderly room
and First Sergeants room. a prop
erty room for issue and storage OF
troop property, Sergeant's quarters
and day room for reading, music
billiards, aud barber shop. suppl,
Troop barracks will be- remodelet
10 conform 10 the above speciilca.
tions for barracks.
Kitchens will be remodeled. will
floors and more windows and venti.
lation. saddle rooms remodeled an,
rcspaced, new feed rooms huilt, an,
the stables remodeIed and length
ened. A complete sewerage system
Is proposed, In addition there will
he two shower rooms with tel
showers 10 each room. All corral
will be rebuilt 81 as 10 give eacl
troop a corral that is OF size pro
portionate 10 the number OF animal
u is allowed. and 50 as 10 be- lai
out In rectangles.
We are Ia have new Exchang
building, 10 be- equipped with
lounging room. dining room, barbe
shop and tub baths, sales room an
offices. This building will be on N
Deming road a little north Of Moliu
i Hall.
The officers will have a clu
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
WESTERN UNION n
LOOKING FOR NEW QUARTERS

The district manager Of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company was
here the first OF the week for the
purpose Of locating their Columbus
office IN larger and better quarters
at some place IN town He did not
find a place that could be- had that
was suitable. lie has a place in view
that he expects la get al later date.
The telegraph office has been To-
Gated In box car since the villa
raid, and the amount Of business
transacted would easily afford a
good location. However, the COM
pany made no attempt to secure
same because they believed that the
increased business here WIS tenn
porary. but as II begins to appear
permanent change of location Is
desired. W +. Murphy, the loca
manager was complimcnted Yer,
highly by his superior for the wa,
IN which he has conducted the com.
pany's business.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
NEW LIGHT PLANT WILL
BE m OPERATION MARCH I

A. Frederickson, proprietor Of the
Columbus Ice and Electric Company.
received word from the manuiac-
turers Friday that the last Of his
equipment for the new light and
power plant had been shipped. Most
all the plant has been Installed and
when this last shipment arrives u
will be- but few days until the new
equipment will be- in operation.
Mr.. Fredcrickson believes that the
shipment will reach here IN time 81
that he can have the complete
equipment installed aud ready for
operation by March 1. The engines
and generators are now ready for
business and the lines have been
strung all over town aud camp.
When the time comes To cut IN ON
the new system II will take but a
short time. the only work being In
most cases disconnecting from the
old line and tieing ON 10 the new,
and In some cases string wires from
the lines To the buildings 10 be-
served with light or power.
The electric plant now In use Il
overloaded and the service is poor
but as soon as ths n. c. plant is In
operation there will be hut half a
load. In buying the new machinery
Mr.. Frederickson hau In mind Ia,
future growth OF Columbus an'
prepared for IL. When this plant Il
outgrown. II will be an easy matter
to increase the capacity. II comes
Ia units, gnd can he added TO at an'
time Il is necessary.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
DRILLING WIN six-INCH
BIT AGAIN m OIL WELL.
Understanding Has Been Completed
and the Smaller Bit Is Dropping
Down Into New Ground.

The drilling nj the well of the
Valley oil Company Is now going
fbrward. the understanding having
been completed more than week
aTo. The six-inch casing was run
back into the well last sunday and
soon afterward the drill was started
going in unproven ground.
Tho formation that was encount-
cred last fall about the time the
work was discontinued on account
Of breaking the cable was hard
rock which Mr.. Knifin thinks was
the cap rock, and he believes that
Il Is very possible that a well will
be brought In as soon as this rock
" penetrated.
Columbus Is getting a lot of pub
liciiy out Of the we'll and oil pros
poets. Most every day you can pick
up a paper with reports Of the prog
ress being made. The Courier often
receives inquiries from the different
sections Of the country. Below Is a
reprint from the n pSso Herald Of
February 9:
"E. G.. kniflln. general manager oi
the Valley oil Company. with It's
principal field within a half mile of
the railroad near Columbus, n. NJ
arrived In n paso "Wednesday on
business for the project The Valley
oil Company. a comparatively new
corporation, Is, according 10 kniflin.
Tuing TO take rank with the best
oil projects Of Texas and the south
west.
"a verilablc Tampico might well
describe the i.i2O acres We have at
Columbus" said Knifnn AT $50
feet got my first indication of oil
and now at 1900 feet the prospects
are beyond belief have been
through icthyol, a certain indication
that gusher will be the reward Of
drilling, hasing this prognpsucatloh
on the results In the Tampico and
Russian fields. where g,lshers pro-
ducing from 1000 tn 500.0oO barrels
daily followed the passage through
icthyol.
The Valley oil Company's field
will be- unlike the Burkhurncii aud
Ranger fields. have no hcsilancy
In stating that We have Iampico
right In the state of New Mexico.
&C. e. Coulter, an oil expert we'll
known In the Wyoming, Kansas aud
Oklahoma fields. is now cn route Ia
pay one Of his numerous visits u
our project aud will hc joined IN The
neld by James \. Murdock our VI
paso representative
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
MCURDY BRINGS MS
FAMILY TO COLUMBUS =

W. y. McCurdy. iewelcr, who
recently opened shop M Columbus
IN the Jay Ol.oanc building, was
away from his business for three
days the first of the week for the
purpose Of bringing his family here
and also his household goods and
furniture. lie has leased from the
owner the residence which has been
occupied by Dr, T. u Dahncy, and
the family Is now comfortably To-
Gated in their new home. Mr. Me-
Curdy says there are many more of
the Deming people either coming Ia
Columbus or talking like they
wanted to come. lf the people oi
Deming are such people as the Me-
Curdys, II would be fine To have
them all here. Mr. Mae Is already
one Of our best boosters.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
TOMMY LAKELAND SENDS
FRIENDS GERMAN HELMETS

G. n. Boureeios and Joe Winner
each received a German helmet
from Captain Thomas q. Lakeland
this week. Tommy Is now IN the
interior OF Germany and has seen
the war a iis worst Out Of bis
division there were 1886 men killed
and thousands were wounded. Ne
will no Doubt have some interesting
story 10 Tell about the helmets when
be returns home, which u is hoped
will be aoon.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
A PROCLAMATION
ON ROOSEVELT nav


To the People Of New Mexico:
Il Is a beautiful trait Of human
character that we love 10 keep IN
grateful remembrance the names Of
those who have rendered signal and
distinguished service 10 their coun-
try. 80 that they live with us long
after they have left the scene OF
worldly activity.
Theodore Roosevelt viii ever live
In the history OF our country a. one
Of ~ greatest and most conspicuous
characters. for he wasgrcat not only
rs president Of a republic, but he
was equally great as a private ciii-
zen, and the work that he did for
his country. as well by advice as by
unselilsh and patriotic action and
devotion. demand that we think Of
him often; that we keep In mind the
counsel that he gave 10 his country
men, and that by following that
counsel aud advice we may become
better and more useful citizens.
With this object m view and TO
the end that we may properly do
honor 10 the memory Of that dis
tinguished Citizen. I. o. A. Larrazolo,
governor Of the stete Of New Mexico.
do hereby set apart
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 0. A. ID. 1919,
as a ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL DAY,
aud earnestly invite aud request the
patriotic people Of our state 10 dedi-
cate that day 10 commemorating tho
accomplishments Of that great
American, and that such exercises
he held In every community Of this
state on that day, whether religious
or civil, 40 we may thereby prove
our admiration and respect for him
who devoted the better portion of
his life 10 the service of his country
aud mankind.
Done al the executive office this
the isl day Of February, A. ID. 1910
Witness my hand and the great sea-
OF the state OF New Mexico.
(Signedl o. A. Larrazolo.
Attested:
,simcdl Manuel Martinez.
Secretary Of State
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-02-07
Mn AND MRs. KLEIN
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Klein was the scene OF feslivily
Thursday evening when they enter
taincd several Of their friends az a
dancing party, given In honor of
Mrs. Klein ON her pod birthday
Music for dancing was furnished by
a Nictrola. Cake, amhrosia aud hot
chocolate were served as refresh
ments.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
l.. Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee A
Rigs, Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. J. =. White. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jolly Garner, Mr.. and Mr..
Herman Ginsherp, Mrs. $. Ginsberp
and Ralph Ginsherg.