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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
1
It urges quick orders for Arsenate of Lead before others, offers to source unavailable furniture via a furniture car, promotes new Straw Hats and Spring Caps for all, and highlights fresh Hamilton Brown shoes and American Lady and Gentleman lines along with caps for men and youths.
The piece touts San Juan County New Mexico as a vast 3.6 million acre region in the extreme northwest, rich in coal and water from the Animas San Juan and La Plata Rivers. It highlights Farmington as the county seat, the area’s irrigation potential, and prospects for investors and settlers seeking affordable homes and rapid independence through local industry.
Farmington calls for investors to boost development, attract advertising for the town and surrounding territory, and establish industries with payrolls, inviting capable men to participate in growth.
Washington reports Senate approval of a House bill backing New Mexico’s 37th Legislature actions on issuing territorial bonds for building projects, armories, and capital works. The piece then argues preservative treatment extends wood life, saving costs for fence posts, ties, mine props, and poles, with cost comparisons and recommendations.
Governor Curry, on Secretary Garfield's recommendation, appoints J. B. Rusk of Chama as territorial agent to represent New Mexico in allotment of lands in Rio Arriba and other areas to the Navajo Indians. He will work with the allotting agent appointed by the commissioner of Indian affairs in the plan to distribute public domain lands set aside for this purpose.
On March 26 the Flora Vista Aid hosted a joint visit from the Farmington Ladies Aid and their pastor Rev. John Lord at Mrs. R. J. Chambers home. Fifty-five guests attended to celebrate Flora Vista Aid’s twelfth anniversary with elegant four course dining and spring-inspired centerpieces. The gathering praised charitable work and urged ongoing kindness within the faith community.
A special grand jury in Raton New Mexico indicted Mayor Frank McAuliffe and Aldermen J J Shuler T McBride A J Bollet Henry Jones Patrick Boyd J M Landward and Samuel Raines for imposing a fine on disorderly houses. Go-between CGilly Howe was charged with embezzlement after failing to turn over two months of fines and then testified causing the indictments. Raines sat on the grand jury that indicted himself. Durango Democrat. Also Farmington Meat and Produce market to pay cash for pontry stamp pictures at San Juan Studio Saturday only.
The Ariacoa and Colorado railroad right of way over the Navajo reservation is resolved after a survey adjustment to avoid a large irrigation project. Mr. Shelton has approved the change and urged Interior Department approval, paving the way from Bisbee to Durango with a rail corridor contingent on construction.
Minutes from Farmington town meetings March 11 17 and 18 1908 show adjournments until March 18 and approval of Ordinance 137 granting Farmington Electric Light & Power Co the right to build operate and maintain street lamps. Board approves a two year contract for six lamps at $16 per month.
The Band boys held a reorganizing meeting last Thursday evening and elected officers on Monday: President O. S. Evans, Vice President Prenton Elliott, Secretary and Treasurer Harold Graham, and Business Manager Earl Morris. Members include G. W. Lefler, Bert Woods, Harry Woods, Sam Bousman, Will Knorr, Vernon Bundy, Fred Telkamp, Joe Walling, Harold Evans, and Emil Lefler. They plan regular practice Mondays and Thursdays and will resume Saturday concerts.
Colorado Columbus and Mexican railroad has completed surveys from Columbus Mexico to Durango Colorado and signed a contract with Carter Lumber of East Texas for 36 million feet of lumber for ties and timbers. Contracts for steel are let and construction will begin in three months according to Associated Press.
Wm Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee reported severe rheumatism in his left arm. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm and nightly flannel wraps, the pain faded and strength returned. In three weeks the rheumatism disappeared and has not returned. Sold by Farmington Drug Store. Baby foods offered at the Drug Store.
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