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Alamogordo News

Location

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

5

Success of National Irrigation at Carlsbad Project

Special to News U S Reclamation Service notes the first crop season after the Carlsbad project opening in southeastern New Mexico shows strong proof of development. It highlights William E Ball who turned initial failure into a thriving 50 acre alfalfa operation and a nearby 15 acre orchard evolving toward $500 per acre annual fruit output. Also reports interest from a Jefferson City businessman seeking Alamogordo for a new business college and expresses hope for a first class facility.

U.S. Reclamation Service Jarlsbad New Mexico U. S. Reclamation Service Carlsbad Wim. E. Ball Missouri Loving Ball U.S. Reclamation Washington, D. C

Forest Service praises district administration shift

The forest service welcomes the change in National Forests administration to run through Albuquerque district offices. They say local handling reduces delays from Washington and improves service by keeping dealings closer to territorial conditions and funds.

The Forest Service Washington Albuquerque

New Real Estate Firm Opens With L J Philbert Buy

L J Philbert bought a half interest in the Dee Randle real estate business and is fixing the office in first class condition. He hails from Jefferson City Missouri and is here for his wife's health. He served as surveyor county treasurer and deputy to the secretary of state. His move is expected to attract neighbors to relocate here.

L. J. Philbert Dee Randle Philbert Jefferson City

Death of Pinon settler Cook in Alamogordo

A sad death report from Alamogordo tells of Mr. Cook, an old settler from near Pinon, who died of pneumonia and heart trouble after a short visit to consult a doctor. His nine year old son accompanied him. the family, including a wife and five young children, attended the funeral Monday.

Cook Down Pinon Alamogordo

City Advances Street Naming In Silver City and Alamogordo

Silver City moves to name and number streets as part of urban growth while Alamogordo also pushes for numbered streets. Roswell notes Gov Hadley of Missouri may move there but political luck keeps him away. John Wanamaker donates a 3000 dollar pipe organ to Silver City Sanatorium. manager reports 5000 dollars in donations and upcoming kitchen dining room. 62 patients stay there. Hagaman mayor dies of appendicitis and his sister dies the same day. wife and children delayed in Illinois. Phelps Dodge and Co becomes Phelps Dodge Co employing over 60000. Roswell papers back a half tone fund by the commercial club for monthly fresh halftones for ads.

Roswell Gov Hadley Missouri John Wanamaker Silver City Hagaman Illinois

Found: Lady's-gold watch with a small hoy image

A lady’s gold watch with a lid containing a small hoy picture is found. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying for this ad.

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Philibert Better Forest Service NEW Real Estate Firm Phelps Dodge and Company Phelps Dodge Co Commercial Club Alamogordo Improvement Company
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