Dry farming proposed to grow crops without irrigation
A Utah plan argues crops can be profitable with deep plowing and soil moisture retention, using soil as a bottle to capture rain. Prof. P. A. Yoder notes that on lands with 12 to 15 inches of yearly precipitation, 20 to 10 bushels of wheat per acre can be produced in favorable years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Arizona
Idaho
California
Wyoming
Nevada
Utah
P. A. Yoder
Rocky Mountains
Canada
Morton Case and Tillman Bid for Senate Proof
The article discusses Senator Tillman's push to enter an official Senate record showing Paul Morton violated the law by granting rebates while Santa Fe vice president. It questions whether President Roosevelt blocked prosecution due to Morton’s cabinet role and weighs the potential impact on the president’s reputation and public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Paul Morton
Santa Fe Railroad
Morton
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Enforcing the Gie Law and Rebates Prosecution Rise
The piece argues the Elkins law must be enforced against railroads in Philadelphia and Chicago. It notes Attorney General Moody’s guidance to treat rebate violations as conspiracy to commit crime, with possible fines or imprisonment. It urges holding individuals, not corporations, to account and denies immunity for corporate violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Moody
United States Supreme Court
Post Office Costs Prompt Reform Over Franking Privilege
The post office department faces a large deficit due to franking abuse. Officials cite mail fraud and waste, urging reforms to eliminate free service carried at the nation’s expense. President Roosevelt’s committee backs reducing padded publications through tighter government printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Gener
Roosevelt
Williom of Hollaré
Remember Mother At The Old Homestead
Beatrice Fairfax advises thoughtful Christmas gifts and emphasizes writing a loving letter to mother from afar. Small tokens matter less than sentiment, and a letter can bring comfort even when one cannot return home. Describe daily life and plans to be with her, aiming for delivery on Christmas Day.
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Beatrice Fairfax
Christman
Eifta
Regan
Grandmamma
Chickering Bros
Bush & Lane
Ellington
Howard
Victor
Price & Teeple
Southwest
A New Mexico county notes on profitable crops and immigration
The article discusses tried tomato varieties and urges local farm letters sharing profitable and unprofitable fruits to help newcomers and settlers. It covers recent rail excursions, weather delays, and optimistic views on Governor Hagerman and joint statehood, with references to various papers and regional projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
San Juan
Hagerman
New Mexico
Oratorical Contest and Holiday Advertisements
An 1905 page fragment advertises an oratorical contest on December 26 at 8 P M with contestants from Las Vegas Albuquerque Santa Fe Silver City Mesilla Park and Gallup. It also includes holiday transport rates via Santa Fe route and multiple vendor notices for candies, toys, real estate, and dances at Colombo Hall hosted by D A Matson Co. and J Bell Co with Hawley on the corner offering goods for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matson's
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
Santa FE
Silver Gity
Mesilla Park
Gallup
J. . Bell & Co's
Hawley
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The
Citizen Publishing Company
8. Strickler
W. T. McGreight
Philadelphin
Press of Southwest
Cariscad Argus
Pocus Valley
Artesia Advocate
Tucumcani
Arkansas
Health and Plenty
Romero
11 Ia
Inter Place
Santa Fé Company
Montezuma
Farmington
Capitan News
Herbert J. Hagerman
Denver
Colorado
Iiony Tevez
Mantat
Hayler's and Lowney's
D. A. Matson & CO
Colombo Hall Dancing Academy
Joe Scotti
Stern, Schlose & Co
North
First Street
Ore
Eighth Street
West Railroad Avenue
Fourth Ward
John M. Moore Realty CO
Colombo Hall
Stern, Schloss & Co
Huyler’s and Lowney's
C. A. Matson & CO
M. Mandel J
Learnard & Lindemann’s
the Square Music Dealers
West Gold Avenue
C.A. Matson&co
Niw Barnett Building —— the
Sore For
Acissimas Store
Benham Indian Tradine Company
M. Berger
West Copper Avenus
Gold Avenue
Borradaile & CO
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ceca
Albuquerque Foundry and Machine Works
Hall
Savoy Hotel
E. Suntagg
Colorado Telephone Co
N. T. Armijo Building
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