Carlsbad Irrigation Project Marks First Harvest Success
Special to News U S Reclamation Service reports the Carlsbad project in southeastern New Mexico shows strong early development after pioneer work. Prominent example William Ball transformed fifty acres into a thriving alfalfa operation, raising land value from 16 to over 100 dollars an acre and funding a substantial residence and improvements. A second 15 acre site developed into a future fruit orchard capable of 500 dollars per acre yearly, illustrating intelligent farming under ample water. A Jefferson City educator plans to relocate to Alamogordo, aiming to establish a first class business college here.
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U.S. Reclamation Service
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Wmn. BE. Ball
Missouri
Loving
Ball
U.S. Reclamation
Washington, D. C
Philbert
Jefferson City
Alamogordo
Forest Service Praises District Administration Change
The Forest Service welcomes a shift in National Forests administration to regional offices in Albuquerque. Local money will be deposited there and district staff will handle business, promising faster service and closer contact with regional conditions.
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The
Forest Service
Washington
Albuquerque
Real Estate Firm Expands as Philbert Joins Dee Randle
L. J. Philbert from Jefferson City Missouri takes a half interest in the Dee Randle real estate firm. He brings long local government and surveying experience. The partnership aims to upgrade offices and attract new clients from his Missouri network.
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L. J. Philbert
Dee Randle
Philbert
Jefferson City
Death of Pinon settler Mr Cook in Alamogordo
An old settler from near Pinon dies in Alamogordo after pneumonia and heart trouble. He had traveled with his nine year old son for medical help and died within a day. The wife and five children, oldest nine, return for the funeral held in town.
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Cook
Down
Pinon
Alamogordo
Hagaman
Illinois
Exchanges note cities gain streets and gifts to Silver City
Silver City will name and number streets as a sign of growth while Alamogordo and Roswell are mentioned. John Wanamaker donates a $3000 pipe organ to Silver City Sanatorium, aiding its 62 patients as donations rise toward a new kitchen and dining room. Roswell pushes halftone funds for ads. Phelps Dodge reorganizes into a corporation employing over 60,000. Hagaman mayor dies of appendicitis with sister. a lady’s gold watch is found and offered for return.
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Roswell
Phelps Dodge and Company
Phelps Dodge Co
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Silver City
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