Tax Reform Plea in New Mexico Territory Tax Equity
The Farmington Hustler argues tax valuations in San Juan County are too low and tax rates too high. It urges returning property to not less than two-thirds of saleable value, cites county figures on money, stock, and agriculture, and calls for sharper equalization and possible legal changes. It notes statehood would face fiscal realities and highlights irrigation, mining scholarship, and western development themes.
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Farmington
San Juan
New Mexico
Arizona
Board of Equalization
West
Eddy County Oil
Lakewood
Carlstad
Toveielle Company
Baldy County
Lakewand
Lakewood Oil Company
Leopold Batbach
Delda
Halbach
Carlstigd Son
Colorado
Sleep Baby Like a War-Time Lullaby Returns Home
Poem-like lines reflect a parent’s hopeful plea as a soldier father, after distant battles, nears home to protect his child. The verses reference war, travel, and reunion with a baby, savoring calm after turmoil. The tone echoes a newspaper card announcing a sentimental wartime moment and the return of a serviceman.
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Japan
Rover
John Lee Proves Himself a Good Rider at bronco busting show
John Lee from the Diamond ranch near Engle New Mexico wowed about 2 000 spectators with bareback riding and bronco busting. He rode a mean Quarter Circle Ten bronco before the grand stand then rode Maude bareback on a second mule, earning a hearty ovation. Arizona and Star, two undefeated broncos, arrive for exhibitions this week at bronco busting contests offering purse prizes.
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John Lee
Engle
Brosion
Evn Et Traction Park
Lee
Walter Birchfield
Diamond A Ranch
Maude
Leo
Arizona
Watermelon Picnic to Fair Boost in San Juan County History
The article recalls Farmington’s twenty sixth annual fair and its origins from a water melon picnic by the San Juan river. It notes the fair’s growth since 1880, linked to a productive county, hospitality, and progress, and foresees a new era with the railroad bringing broader business and faster development for the San Juan valley.
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Farmington
San Juan River
San Juan County
Durango
San Juan Valley
Banner County
New Mexico
Selections From Press of Southwest Promote Local Colleges
The Roswell Commercial club education committee aims to secure a college for girls at a starting cost around $20,000, hoping to keep young people at home and bolster town prosperity with rail improvements and local church activity. Other items praise Raton development, critique Willetts, report Eddy County oil discoveries near Lakewood, and note mining optimism and White Oaks schooling efforts.
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Roswell
Raton
Raton Range
Second Paralytic Stroke Claims Herman Hase
Herman Hase aged 53 died at 412 West Lead Avenue at 8 45 this morning from a second paralytic stroke. Funeral plans await word from a Kansas brothel to be heard by Wednesday or Thursday. Hage, longtime hide and wool buyer, was among Albuquerque's oldest residents and prominent in Gross Kelly Co dealings in Gallup. Wife and daughters Anna Bertha and Katie mourn. All were at the death bed.
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Herman Hase
West
Lead Avenue
Kansas
Herta Hage
Albuquerque
Gross, Kelly & Co
Gallup
Anna
Bertha
Katie
University News Roundup From Campus Activities
The asanay picnic and fall-semester shift feature a day in Bear canyon with about thirty students. New football suits arrive for the Varsity. scrimmages among elevens boost prospects. Captain Crawford drives practice. Danahy, Smith and Allen show strong form. A debating society constitution was adopted. Estrella persists for the girls. An interclub debate and varsity selection loom. Athletic officers elected include Frank Alvord and Gladys Stary among others. Mineral exhibit heads to Territorial fair, mirroring a St. Louis World’s Fair display effort.
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Asanay
Bear Canyon
Crawford
Danahy
Smith
Allen
Estrella
A. & M. College
the Athletic Association
Frank Alvord
Gladys Stary
Clarenot Worth
Kenneth Heald
Board of
Treasure Control
Tieht
Prof. Angell
Mike Hickey
Ralph ‘Tascher
Kirk Bryan
Charce of Tomi
Kim
St. Louis
Prominent Statehood Advocate to Visit Tomorrow
Governor Llpwellyn Powers of Maine, a leading congressman, is due to speak at the joint statehood conference tomorrow. His presence signals strong support for statehood activities and potential oratory on education funding.
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Llpwellyn Powers
Greseman
Maine
Hymilton
House Territorial
Giree Eodmekmle Rodey Fron
Lime
Arteana
Elok
Congress
Alamo Hive Review Set for Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall
Local note details a Tuesday gathering of Alamo Hive No. 1 S T M at Odd Fellows hall. Santa Fe officials and Albuquerque visitors discuss the big excursion, Santa Fe day at the fair, and business ties. Howard Clarke returns from six weeks in New York noting growing interest in Indian curios. J D Caldwell resumes duties at The Globe with marriage and new home, while Houghton and Santa Fe traffic staff plan travels. Brown and Van Slyck of El Paso visit the fair to meet southern west guests.
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Alamo Hive No
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Margaret Jenks
New York
Clarke
J. D. Caldwell
Chicago
W. BR. Brown
el Paso
J. S. van Slyck
Paso
South West
Miss Gilbert Millinery Display This Saturday
The Misses Gilberts have purchased the Winters Millinery business and will offer a fine new line of pattern and up to date street hats for display on Saturday. The Gilbert Millinery Company plans to showcase fashionable headwear.
Lost and found notices from 309 North Broadway context
Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping offered for rent at 309 North Broadway. A tan rain coat was lost Sunday evening. Return to Ida B. Summers. Reward implied for safe return.
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North Broadway
Ida B. Summers
Coward
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Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
Strickler v. T. Macrelamt
New Mexico School of Mines
Allis-Chalmers Co
Milwaukee
Scranton
Dell Frank
Hubbell
Bernalillo
Bernaldo
Springer Stockman
John Vaughn
London
Waterloo
Wellington
Kays
Inez
Gettysburg
Greenwich
Times Hustler
Fakre
Ft Bng
Messeo School of Mines
Bocorry Chicheln
Duluth Tribune
Duluth
Henry Clews
Wex Jones
Packer
Stranger
Diamond A
Press OF Southwest
Willetts
William &. Curtis
Chicago Record-Herald
Otero County
Quilo
White Oaks
University News
Congressman Powers Wires
Attorney Rodey
Dr. Jaegers Sanitary Woolen Underwear Co
M. Mandell
Irvan & Haygood Gleckler Building
South Fourth ST
F. Platt
Hendrix Avenue
C. W. Strong’s Sons
Strong Block
Undertakers
Fairview Sacta Barbara
Berber Optical CO
Borradaile & CO
Gold Ave
Albuquerque Hardware Company
Fourth ST. and
Railroad Ave
P, Lommors & Matteucc
Tieras Road
WM. Jenks
A. J. Maloy and
Jaffa Grocery CO
Tea and Coffee Co
TIS West
T. Vann
Old Town Aonth
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