Orchard shade crops aid Colorado soils and irrigation
R. S. Herrick of the Colorado Experiment Station discusses soil challenges in Colorado orchards. He recommends shade crops such as alfalfa clover oats and winter vetch to improve humus, moisture retention, and soil structure, advising early spring sowing and plowing under before seeding. He notes limitations with clover and the need for adapted rotations.
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Colorado
R. S. Herrick
Colorado Experiment Station
Four Members Retain Seats in New Mexico House
A resolution to expel four representatives from Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties on bribery charges failed in the New Mexico House. The roll showed ten for expulsion and twenty eight against with five abstentions and two absentees. Democrats largely voted against expulsion, so the four will resume their seats.
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Enterprise Santa Fe
N. M
Iaosg
Rio Arriba
House
Chrisman
Fhe
Republicans Open State Central Committee HQ in Palace Hotel
The Republican State Central Committee has opened headquarters at the Palace Hotel with Herbert Park of Las Vegas as secretary. The center will stay open through the presidential campaign, aiming to push through platform pledges and set the stage for next year’s elections. Debate centers on whether to elect Judge Fall to a full Senate term now or at the January session.
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Enterprise
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Republican State Central Committee
Palace Hotel
Herbert Park
Las Vegas
Judge Fall
Senate
W. H. Andrews
State printing bids sought for 48 hour delivery
The Prints Committees of both houses submitted bid specifications to all qualified state printing establishments near the capital for prompt delivery. On Monday they will meet to decide and let the contract. Spanish American lawmakers push economy and consider ending bilingual printing of bills.
Prediction of a Big Crop in San Juan Country
H F Robinson irrigation warden for the local district returns from San Juan country with optimistic reports on this year’s fruit crop. He cites favorable conditions and suggests records may be set for yields, noting the crop prospects are the best in years.
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H. F. Robinson
District Indian Service
San Juan
Evertione
Ashiken Cays
Seder Accused of Misconduct by Presbyterian Synod Chair
The Presbyterian Synod of New Mexico alleges J I Seder impersonated Anti Saloonite superintendent, failed to account for funds, and used proxies improperly. Charges endorsed by Rev Gass Cooper and Pitt Ross. Seder active lobbyist since session start. Public response mixed with amusement and support for Good Roads push and Southwest representation in Washington.
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John Mordy
Committee On Temperance
Presbyterian Synod of
Seder
Progressive City Elections Reshape State Races
The state sees a broad shift toward progressives as the party with the strongest construction programs gains in nearly all towns. In Rowell and Portales wet outcomes surface while alcohol questions influence results, with wets winning most positions beyond aldermen.
Judiciary Committee Backs Livelier Medical Bill Discussions
The House Judiciary Committee debated the medical bill from the Allopaths with opposition from Osteopaths and Christian Scientists. After hearing all parties, the committee rejected the original bill and plans a substitute that aims to allow varied medical practices to coexist under a broad framework.
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Judiciary Committee
House
Bureum Returns Home After Primary Victory
H C Bureum, the champion of the primary election and corrupt practices acts, has gone home to his sheep ranch for a few days. Those who know him believe he will be back on the job in a few days and resume his work.
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H. C. Bureum
Bure
Bills Introduced in Senate Draw from Law, Education, Prohibition
Senate bills listed include No. 28 by Clark fixing court terms in the Fourth Judicial District, No. 28 by Crampton creating county high schools, No. 30 by A J Evans defining pandering and penalties, a bill on printing bills and resolutions, No. 33 on abating houses of assignation and prostitution with nuisance enforcement, and other measures by Navarro, Pankey, and Hinkle touching execution modes, State governance, and New Mexico issues.
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Senate
Clark
Fourth Judicial District
Crampton
A. J. Evans
Ana Efine
Eopace
Navarro
Be Pankey
Pankey
Congress
Hinkle
Roswell
New Mexico
Farmington Pupils Put On Entertainment For Commencement
Next Friday night the Farmington Public School pupils present an entertainment in Allens Hall to raise funds for commencement expenses. The program features piano solos, recitations, songs, a cantata, drills, tableaux, and a variety of grade level performances led by named students such as Genevive Glass Percy Ball Nova Taylor Louisa Schmidt and others.
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Farmington
Allen’s Hall
Genevive Glass
Uncle Sam
Percy Ball
Louisa Schmidt
Nova Taylor
Poison match ban advances in Congress after long debate
Washington reports a House vote to restrict white phosphorous matches amid safety concerns over phossy jaw. Leaders Towner Longworth Esch Back Bailey Heyburn oppose or support on constitutional grounds as states claim powers to regulate employe safety. Russia and Europe cited as heftier examples.
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United States Press Association
Washington, D. C
Esc
Wisconsin
Towner
Iowa
Longworth
Ohio
Esch
Diamond Match Co
House
Underwood
Mann
Europe
United States
Russia
J. Payne
New York
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Enator
Heyburn
Senon
New Mexico Senators Assigned to Multiple Committees
Senators from New Mexico are assigned to numerous panels. T. B. Catron chairs the Expenses of the Interior Department and serves on Coast Defenses, Conservation of National Resources, Cuban Relations, Industrial Expositions and Pacific Railroads. Albert B. Fall chairs Expenses of the Department of Commerce and Labor and sits on District of Columbia, Geological Survey, Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico, Patents and Revolutionary Claims committees.
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New Mexico
T. B. Catron
Interior Department
Albert B. Fall
Department of Commerce and Labor
District Columbia
Pacific Islands
Orchard Shade Crops and Essential Plant Elements
The article explains nine essential elements for orchard plants with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium highlighted as most critical. It discusses soil humus, green manures like alfalfa and clover, and soil conditioning. It compares clean cultivation to rotational shade crops, noting shade crops suit certain climates, while in the East cover crops are used but may hinder spring plowing in irrigation-heavy areas.
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Colorado
New Ditch Company Forms Farmington Land and Canal
Articles of incorporation filed with the state to charter the Farmington Land and Canal Company for an irrigation project in San Juan county. Capital stock set at 650090 dollars in 6500 shares. 2500 preferred and 4009 common. Subscriptions total 2000 dollars starting capital. Founders include J A Massie Santa Fe H Hanna Santa Fe L L Aitken Colorado Springs A D Aitken Colorado Springs Allen R Burris Colorado Springs W H Spurgeon Colorado Springs. A stockholders non-liability certificate was filed.
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State Corporation Commission
Farmington Land and Canal Company
San Juan County
San Juan River
J. A Massie
Santa Fe
SS H. Hanna
L L. Aitken
Colorado Springs
A. D. Aitken
Allen R. Burris
W. H. Spurgeon
Lefler and Morris Wed In Private Evening Ceremony
Miss Georgia Lefler and Mr Will Morris announced their impending marriage and were married the same evening at the bride’s sister Mrs Tom Locke home. Rev R A Waldravens officiated with only close relatives present as bridesmaid Miss May Martin and best man Frank Nickel assisted. The couple received many congratulations from local friends at a later gathering.
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Georgia Lefler
Will Morris
Tom Locke
R. A. Waldravens
May Martin
Frank Nickel
Locke Home
Will
Fisher Fights Westerners Over Three Year Homestead Bill
Secretary of the Interior Fisher and conference members clash over amendments to the Borah Taylor three year homestead bill. Westerners oppose water power and mineral rights clauses, while Fisher vows to interpret the bill to cover all entries as negotiations stall. The piece projects a Westward settlement surge and NM population growth if the measure passes.
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Interior
Fisher
House
Senate
Senate Congress
Smoot
Jones
Newlands
Taylor
Perz
Mondell
Gifford Pinchot
New Mexico
Congress
Canada
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
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