14 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
1
The article discusses a proposed railroad from Albuquerque to Santa Fe via the Chama region and Canon, arguing it would shorten travel and open timber, mines, and agricultural products to markets. It notes geologic survey findings and the potential for economic development along the line.
A fragmented entry records travel on Auté Road toward Santa Fe and an expense of 812.60 for hotel accommodations. The text also mentions a route and present status of the trip.
Fragmented text suggests a notice about an auction or settlement proceeding involving a Progressive group, with references to a location, dates, and reservations. The readable portions mention Kamena, Former, reserve, and objects, indicating a legal or financial matter pending.
Territorial Engineer Charles D. Miler returns from a San Juan tour praising the Navajo School and the water project. He highlights six miles of ditches, 4000 irrigated acres, and a proposed Farmington to Santa Fe railroad to boost coal fruit and timber traffic.
Fragmentary list of school election entries mentioning Pine River and other districts. Reads like a post to record candidates and terms with names such as E. Wilson and N. Conger and districts Farmington Bloomfield and Laplataertie Gilmore. Unclear full results or dates due to damaged OCR.
The April 3 1911 meeting notes the board of county commissioners in regular session with members Townsen and Leiker presiding. Expenditures include salaries for clerk probate sheriff assessor and district officials, plus road and bridge work by The Farmington Bridge Company and The Blanco More. Otto Prusse appointed Horticultural Commissioner for District No 1 for a three year term amid road petition changes and other routine motions.
Albuquerque moves to promote a four million dollar railroad to Farmington with local business leaders, Santa Fe boosters, and Col. W Hopewell pledging cooperation. The effort aims to connect the city to the San Juan region, with surveys and eastern support arranged to advance the project.
The Albuquerque business leaders unite behind a direct transcontinental railway route to Farmington, arguing it surpasses Santa Fe’s position. They highlight Albuquerque’s rail and airline access, larger size, direct east west connections, and potential to unlock Sandoval county resources and a coal to El Paso corridor.
A new copying system is described as rapid and exact, used by a government to reproduce records documents maps and drawings with clear legibility and no errors from miscopying. It promises high fidelity like sine prints but clearer and more usable for official archives.
Sunday School program at Flora Vista M E Church with forenoon talks by George Bates and Rev. Bundy and papers on parental influence and Bible study. Afternoon session in the Baptist church features papers on the Cradle Roll and efficient Bible study with vocal solos and a sermon.
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