California capitalists eye Deming irrigation boom plan
Kingsbury Sanborn a leading California irrigation engineer visited Deming and the Mimbres valley to assess irrigation and agricultural development for investors. He praised the land and water, predicting a 50 000 acre cultivation rise within five years and endorsing pumping systems as superior. Sanborn may trade Riverside holdings for Deming property.
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California
Deming City
Mimbres Valley
R. Bedichek
El Paso Herald
Kingsbury Sanborn
Sanborn
Riverside Water Company
Riverside
Cal
Citizens’ Water Company
San Jacinto
Arizona
New Mexico
Roswell
Pecos Valley Investment Company
Mr. Sanborn
Deming
Leave Deming as Bal linger to Depart March First
To Leave Deming We regret that Mr. A. G. Bal inger, the genial manager of the Mimbres Valley Lumber Co. is to leave us March 1. Mr. Ballinger is one of our most Honored business men. Since coming here September 1910 he has made a host of friends. He flees to Tucumcari where he has interests demanding his atten tion.
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A. G. Balinger
Mimbres
Show Windows of Deming Merchants Impress Visitors
The article notes Deming merchants display windows to attract attention, highlighting how passersby are impressed by the shopfronts. It emphasizes the city’s vibrant display culture and the impact on commerce and local pride.
Mogollon Bandit Killed The Other Jailed
In a pitched battle near the Gila Farms thirty miles north of Silver City Sheriff Emil James and two deputies killed Gregorio Torgano and captured Francisco Rodriguez after bandits shot and robbed Mogollon Mercantile Company on February 19. Over $3000 found on the killed man and more than fifty shots were fired. The surviving bandit surrendered Friday afternoon and is jailed in Silver City.
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Gila Farms
Silver City
Emil James
Socorro county
Gregorio Torrango
Francisco Rodriguez
C. A. Freeman
William Clark
Mogollon Mercantile Company
Gila
adobe hut
James Bell
Scott Hartley
Holland
Hartley
James
Hypnotist Show Victim Wounded In Deming Incident
Charles Morgan of Muskogee Oklahoma and Las Cruces lies in critical condition at the Ladies' hospital after a hypnotist show in Deming. A group of hypnotists touring the Southwest reportedly had eight men pin Morgan during a supposed trance, causing chest injuries that county physician Dr Miliken says may cripple him for life if he recovers.
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Silver City
N. M
Charles Morgan
Muskogee
Okla
Las Cruces
Ladies’ hospital
Deming
Morgan
Hughes Becomes Head at Deming Tailoring Works
T E Hughes took over Deming Tailoring Works last week and has gained respect as an industrious, reliable young man. Deming residents praise his arrival and potential. Also urged is attendance at Evange list W L Harris lecture at Bakers Hall Saturday evening on The Last Days or the Second Coming of Christ. The lecture is free.
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T. E. Hughes
Deming Tailoring
Hughes
Deming
Ceming
W. L. Harris
Baker’s hall
Christ
Deming Chamber of Commerce Board Minutes February 27 1912
Minutes show directors Kelly Corbett Pollard Nordhaus McTeer Case and Holt present. Reports cover funds on hand 791.28 with 90.50 balance, dues 395.06 and advertising 305.72. Actions authorize banks to extend to Southern Pacific for post cards and authorize air lift well installation if warranted. Publicity report dated February 24 accepted. Meeting adjourned. V S HuIls, Secretary.
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Messrs. Kelly
Corbett
Pollard
Nordhaus
McTeer
Case
Holt
Southern Pacific railroad
Deming
Mimbres valley
park committee
publicity committee
V. S. HiLuis
More Rent Houses Needed Sparks Deming Growth
Deming faces a housing shortage as influx from across the country climbs. A call invites 506 men to Baker's hall next Sunday at 3 PM for Evangelist W. L. Harris' free lecture The Master Man The Power of Manhood. Community notices include church bake sale orders, a Christian Endeavor speech on The Only Remedy For Sin, and upcoming Harris entertainment with local talent at Baker's hall on Monday March 4. Mrs. L A Johnson improves at daughter’s home. children invited to Baker's hall Saturday at 3 PM. Leona Walker joins Homeplot Company.
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Baker’s hall
Evangelist W. L. Harris
B. F. Gurley
Modern Woodmen of America
Christian Endeavor
Evangelist Harris
Endeavorers
George Ramsey
Leona Walker
Homeplot
A Wide Awake Congregation Seeks Modern Deming Church Home
The Christian church in Deming reports growing revival interest with 385 converts to date and outlines plans to rebuild a thoroughly modern church home. Pastor Elder A Moore and Evangelist W L Harris are highlighted as key leaders amid ongoing outreach and a city-wide revival.
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Deming
Galilee
Moore
W. L. Harris
the
Christian church
Deming Automobile Association Organized in 1912
Deming New Mexico February 26 1912 a group of auto mobilists and citizens met at the Adelphi Club to form the Deming Automobile Association to affiliate with state and national bodies. Dr R C Hoffman chaired the meeting with W B Hillis as temporary secretary and G Williams Rutherford as permanent secretary. Officers named included Lee O Lester first vice president Arthur J Evans second vice president and Morris Nordhaus treasurer. A bylaws committee and correspondence with other associations were approved with next meeting set for March 4 at the same place. In other notes Little Vineyards company received seed for a school farm project and C A King announced his move to Deming to invest in local farming.
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Hillis
Chamber of Commerce
G. Williams Rutherford
Lee O. Lester
Arthur J. Evans
Morris Nordhaus
Col
BE. K. B. ‘Sellers
New Mexico Automobile Association
Magdalena Association
Deming Automobile Association
Blackham ben
Little Vineyards company
department of agriculture
Taylor
c. A. King
El Paso
Deming
King
the
Herald
Deming Public Schools: Upgraded System and Proud Heritage
Deming's public schools organized in 1892 boast up-to-date facilities and high teaching standards. The high school, grammar school, and new brick buildings cost about 40,900 dollars each and feature modern gymnasiums, steam heating, and extensive manual training. The system emphasizes Latin and mathematics, with broad electives and practical commerce courses.
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Deming
New Mexico
United States
rflohH
Poplar
Ash
Nickel and Tin
SiDQ
Gau
Taylor
Oklahoma City
Okla
E. H. Randall
Nona
Randall
Waddick
How We Are Gouged Socialist Lecture in Deming
A reader notice advertises an Easter style Socialist lysaeum program with Edward A Cantrell speaking on How We Are Gouged at Baker's hall in Deming on Saturday March 16 at 5 pm The ad promotes a five event card and a dollar subscription to a Socialist paper Also mentions church activities and local social notices including bake sale at Sothar's shop and converts day in the Christian revival.
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Wanide tven
nebo
Euard A. Cantrell
archaser
Edward A. Cantrell
Mr. Cantrell
Deming
Baker's hall
Christian church revival
Baker’s hall
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Walter Russell
Rosa Deckert
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Miss Teel
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C. F. Berry
swell
Silver avenue
Daley
Mims Aenes
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church
Sothar
B. B. Waggener
Faywood
Damon
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