Jene a Saving of Which Died Much Water by the New System
Mark Twain noted that new ideas face crank status until proven. Jene Jacobs promotes corrugation irrigation in the Mimbrea valley. He demonstrates the method on his Deming area farm, claiming water savings and higher yields by shallow channels and ridges. He lists costs, equipment, and experience, urging readers to visit his place five miles west of Deming to learn.
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Farm Car Tour Brings Practical Agriculture Talks to New Mexico
The Farmers' Car Tour, arranged by the Santa Fe in cooperation with the State Agricultural College and Experiment Station, will travel to Deming Rincon Socorro San Antonio Albuquerque Bernalillo with two cars. Lectures cover dairy, silos, crops, irrigation, and livestock, with 3–5 college demonstrators. Speakers include Prof. J. W. Rigney on Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Prof. F. J. Bixby on Irrigation.
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the
Santa Fe
State Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Albuquerque
Bernalilio
Belew
J. W. Rigney
F. J. Bixby
Weather Town Proposes New Efficiency Center at 160 Foot Lift
A report notes plans to install an efficiency center at a 160 foot lift near Weather Town. The project aims to test Mark Twain’s and Ms. Jacobs' ideas, hoping for success before summer ends.
New Mexico Nostalgia in a Breezy Skyward Essay
Essayist notes New Mexico’s brief statehood and rapid growth, praising its dry climate, mountains, and Santa Fe heritage. He jokes about settlers from Spanish to cowboys, with humorous warnings about rail fares and Indian curios sellers, ending with market tidbits on cedar and pinon cord wood.
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George Fitch
New Mexico
State of Lincoln Club
New, Mexico
Ninteen
Texas
United States
union
civilization
Santa Fe
Demonstration Train Tour Through New Mexico At Deming
The demonstration train touring New Mexico along El Paso and Southwestern lines reached Deming last Friday afternoon. A large crowd attended lectures by college faculty and toured livestock, dairy, poultry, fruit, and domestic science exhibits aboard six cars.
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New Mexico
El Paso
Southwestern
New Mexico College of Agriculture
Deming
J. E. Murphy
W. D. Shea
W.®. Garrison
Fabian Garcia
F. L. Bixby
H. H. Simpson
R. Stewart
W. T. Conway
D. Blosdgood
Ansel Gardner
J. T. Mabie
Simpson
Pearl Miller
Ruth Brainerd
San Pédro
Garrison
Crystal theatre
Shakespeare
Vivian
College of Agriculture
Matt and Jeff musical comedy hits Kin Nears Drug Store
Promotional lines promote a hit musical comedy featuring Matt and Jeff. Tickets are available at Kin Nears Drug Store. The ad urges immediate action with energetic calls to see the show.
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Matt
Jeff
Re-compilation of State Laws Urged for Clarity
James Felper urges Santa Fe lawmakers to publish a new consolidated code. He notes the 1897 Compiled Laws are out of date as acts since then create confusion for lawyers and laypeople alike and asks for a clear, indexed revision.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
James. FeLper
Hayes Strikes Water Flow With Eight Strata Well
C M Hayes, resident five miles northeast of Carne, completed a well passing eight strata of water in 250 feet. The well awaits flow testing after his return from Hillsborough North Carolina. Hayes expects a strong flow and a detailed log will be published when tested.
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C. M. Hayes
Hayes
Hillsboro
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Matt and Jeff Musical Comedy Promises A Big Cast
A lively Adelphi Club report notes a dance unveiling a new floor and remodeled club house. The musical comedy Matt and Jeff features more than fifty artists, a pretty chorus, lavish scenery, and promises wide admirer appeal.
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Matt
Jeff
Fisher
Adelphi Club
All the Way From Cuba and the Headlight’s Reach
A Cuba postcard to Lindauer Mercantile asks for quotes on Educator shoes and parcel post to Deming. The Deming Headlight marks its 32 years as the town’s advertising lifeline, praising its reach and urging merchants to advertise locally and beyond.
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Lindauer Mercantile Company
La Gloria
Cuba
Deming
Mimbres
Matt and Jeff at the Crystal theater in January
Two soldiers from Company M, 13th Cavalry, were convicted of being drunk and disorderly and resisting an officer. Judge Rogers sentenced them to pay $25 and costs, or 28 days in jail. The town laughs at Matt and Jeff in one night show.
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Sam Watkins
El Paseo & South Western Railroad
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