Alamogordo Sanatorium Opens Tuberculosis Hospital in 1907
The American Co-Operative Sanatorium announces opening on August 10 1907 for reception and treatment of tuberculosis cases in Alamogordo New Mexico. It highlights climate scenery and facilities designed for comfort, with capacity for 150 patients and plans for expansion and cooperation with societies.
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American Co-Operative Sanatorium
Alamogordo
New Mexico
William R. Eidson
Mountain Top
San‘orlim
Sanatorium
Hive Mountains
Alamosordo
M. P Moody
Otis W. Miller
Alamagor
Alamogordo Water Works to Charge for Street Tree Irrigation
Col W R Eidson announces a 1908 rate change to bill irrigation of street trees with the city water. Minimum 25 cents monthly up to 50 feet frontage and 4 percent per additional frontage foot. example 75 feet costs 40 cents, 100 feet 50 cents monthly. Charges join water bills with penalties for nonpayment. The policy aims to compensate for long term tree value and park maintenance.
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Col. W. R. Eidson
Alamogordo
the Water Co
Water Co
I Taken My Horse and Went Up in the Mountains
A reader asks about the origin of a local Alamogordo expression "I taken my..." heard in streets. The note muses whether altitude or dry air affects meaning and seeks possible origin or sense of the phrase.
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Alamogordo
Alamogordo News vows healthful, independent editorial stance
The new Alamogordo News declares its future policy guided by Elbert Hubbard's ideals, aiming for health, cheerfulness, sincerity, and equal footing. It pledges to avoid meddling, support self-help, invite criticism, and scrutinize public officials regardless of party while serving Alamogordo and its people. Continued on Page No. 4.
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Alamogordo
Elbert Hubbard
Chicago
San Francisco
Local irrigation guidance for Alamogordo lands
The article urges careful land leveling before irrigation to avoid washouts and waste. It explains that with land between borders absolutely level and minimal slope toward the flow, water floods evenly, reduces manual labor, and saves time and money, noting the continuation on page 4.
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Alamogordo
Irrigation Plan Aims to Irrigate 5000 Acres at Alamogordo
Alamogordo officials announce surveys to build storage reservoirs on La Luz and Alamo Canons. An expert engineer will produce a full report on the plan to impound flood waters for irrigation, enabling cultivation of thousands of acres and boosting local economy and land values.
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la Luz
Alamo
Improvement Co
Alamogordo
Former Methods Abandoned Water Right Filing Rules
In Otero county new regulations approved May 6 1907 require formal blank applications from the Territorial Engineer at Santa Fe, detailed surveys and maps, and an official examination costing 10 per day before any water right permit. The crude wrap used method is rejected to ensure undisputed rights when following the law.
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Otero
Board of Water Commissioners
Territory
Territorial Engineer
Santa Fe
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RAN Rok
Mexico
Alamogori
New Mexico Baptist College
College Addition
Tenth Street
J. P. Annan
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