Tractor Engine Story Highlights Valley Use and Costs
The Mimbres Valley in New Mexico embraces the tractor as indispensable for reclaiming desert land. W. W. Reese demonstrates testing a 50 hp stationary engine with a nine Taylor pump, citing cost, drawdown testing, and a plan to gauge water needs before buying. He shows a ten hour day averaging eight to ten acres with a twelve man crew, hauling, ditching, and even planned saw work on mesquite piles, with other farmers Wamel Lawrence and Heermans confirming its value.
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Mimbres
New feo
W. W. Reese
Deming
Newco
Mr. Reese
W. J. Wamel
E. E. Lawrence
Paul Heermans
Fair Association Organized in Southwestern New Mexico
The Southwestern New Mexico Fair Association held its first meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and elected Frank Nordhaus president and S. R. Braselton secretary. The organization plans a $10,000 capitalization with stock at $10 a share and Blick to secure two potential fair grounds, including site 28. R. Bedichek to inspect property, groundwork laid for a regional fair with exhibits, races, athletics, and staged features to boost local industry.
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Southwestern New Mexico Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Nordhaus
S. R. Braselton
R. Bedichek
Mimbres valley
United States
Land Values and Stock Conservation Advice
The piece argues land valued at $100 an acre or more requires livestock to maintain fertility. It warns that growing only grain and burning straw degrades soil value, while raising grain and feeding livestock returns fertility to the soil and can sustain or improve returns at harvest.
Notice to Deming Property Owners
A notice from R. L. Miller The Land Man disclaims belonging to a local real estate combination. He states he will list property independently at 111 E. Sprace St. Deming New Mexico and continues to do business as before.
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Deming
E. Sprace St
N. M
R. L. MILLER
Lyceum Course Arranged With Noted Acts and Prices
The Redpath Lyceum Bureau presents a season of entertainment to educate inspire and entertain with acts including Waterman Concert Company Geo D Alden Strollers Male Quartette Ben Greet Players and Ralph Bingham Impersonator. Season tickets cost 2 50 and 1 25 for school children with general admission priced per act and reserved seats available.
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Lyceum
Chautauqua
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Waterman Concert Company
Geo. D. Alden
Ben Greet
Ralph Bingham
St Luke's Church Services and Talks
Rev John W Heal in charge holds Holy Communion at 8 a m Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 a m Evening Prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 a m. Last Sunday evening discussion on dropping Protestant from the title. next week the sacramental nature of Christianity. All welcome.
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John W. Heal
El Paso Herald Editors Join Southwest Trade Excursion
El Paso Herald editors H. D. Slater G. A. Martin and H. H. Fris will ride the Southwest business men's trade excursion from El Paso. The paper promotes regional growth and aims to collect data and pictures while meeting local people.
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El Paso
El Paso Herald
Southwest
H. D. Slater
G. A. Martin
H. H. Fris
Herald
A Dozen Good Reasons for Wilson and Against Taft
A political broadside lists twelve reasons to vote against President Taft, citing tariff policy, trust handling, and endorsement of Roosevelt, then twelve reasons to support Woodrow Wilson, praising tariff revision, income tax, labor rights, education, and anti machine politics with references to LaFollette.
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Taft
Ballinger
Alaska
Guggenheima
Dr. Wiley
Roosevelt
Wilson
New Jersey
Washington
LaFollet
Fergusson Favored For Congress In New Mexico Race
The editorial endorses Harvey B. Fergusson for Congress highlighting his experience in Washington and alignment with the current Democratic administration. It argues Fergusson offers the strongest influence for New Mexico citizens over rivals de Baca and Jaffa. Patron's Club meets at the High School auditorium with a Girls Glee Club program and remarks by Mr Bedichek and others.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
Fergusson
de Baca
Jaffa
Mr. Fergusson
Sunday School Convention to Be Held in Deming
The Luna County Sunday School Association will conduct a two day convention in Deming on October 12 and 18. Representatives from county Sunday schools are expected. Programs include sessions at the Methodist Church Baptist Church and Crystal Theatre with talks on child development and church education.
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Luna County Sunday School Association
Deming
Wouldn’t Have It In The Mimbres Valley
A Deming railroad man who served 25 years rejected free land worth about 64 000 dollars. He and his wife could have owned 640 acres but chose not to. The piece notes his view reflects famil iarities breeding contempt and contrasts possibilities in the Mimbres valley with his salary limits.
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Deming
Mimbres valley
Socialist VP Candidate Emil Seidel Visits Deming
Emil Seidel former Milwaukee mayor and Socialist party vice presidential candidate will visit Deming on Friday October 25 from 2 45 to 7 p m. Citizens may hear this national figure discuss socialistic views on the current political questions of the day.
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Socialist party
Emil Seidel
Milwaukee
Deming
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Z. Moore
J. M. Barracks
R. W. Long
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Roy M. Perry
Milford
Crystal Theatre
A. B. Daniels
D. Matheson
Jesus Christ
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