Good Roads Movement Advances in San Juan New Mexico
San Juan County eyes a flat, all‑season road from the Colorado line to Hogback on the reservation to link Farmington Aztec and Shiprock areas. County meetings, committees, and local officials push for statewide funds after seven years of road tax without state spending.
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County Road Board
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Rogback
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Uplift Meeting Highlights Moral Conduct Discussion
Last Monday night at Uplift the papers sparked much talk on achieving the town’s best moral results. Dr W W Smith spoke on temperance as a first phase, challenging the view that vice equals alcohol. C Rathbun delivered valued notes from the social point, Mrs T R Bowman’s piece offered moral perspectives, plus music and recitations. R P Hopkins chaired with Wm Butler slated as next chairman.
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W. W. Smith
Sacona
Socia
C. Rathbun
T. H. Dames
T. R. Bowman
R. P Hopkins
Charman
Wm. Butler
Purce Sy and L. W. Galles in Armamington incident
Readable fragments indicate Purce Sy and L. W. Galles from Albuquerque were involved in an armament Thursday in Armamington, per OCR.
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Purce Sy
L. W. Galles
Arhamarmington
Durango Couple Wed at Home of T L Loftus
The marriage of Geo Waters and Lotte Lyon took place in Durango at 4:80 Tuesday afternoon officiated by Father Fenton. The groom is a brother of Mrs Loftus and the wedding party included Mrs John Rae and daughter Ellen, Mrs L Lyon and sons John and Dan, Fred Kols and Bobby Slies McCartney. A sumptuous dinner followed as guests returned home.
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T. L. Loftus
Plece
Geoaters
Mise Lotte Lyon
Durango
Father Fenton
Loftus
Marty
Johnrae
Ellen
L. Lyon
John An Daan
Fred Kols
Baty Slies McCartney
Jurango
Relage
Mr. Waters
OCA and Otherwise A Better Farming Tonalogan
Fragmentary OCR text with unclear meaning. No identifiable people places organizations events or dates present to form a coherent summary.
About Time to Swat the Fly
A brief note recalls an effort to reduce a large plague of flies, humorously invoking the idea of swatting many insects in a single moment. The proverb-like line suggests a long-standing problem and a decisive action to curb it.
County printing and town clerk praise fuels Aztec opera roof leak note
Wirth Bro Wilaon and Frank Foley the town clerk commend efforts for town betterment. An Aztec opera roof leak occurs as Farmington theatrical company performs, with a jest about Misesonians in attendance.
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County Printing
Worreth
Wilaon
Farmington Theatrica Company
Mayor Boatrighs Reelection Rumors Spark City Debate
Disjointed local notes suggest Albuquerque mayoral activities and references to Sellars amid a noisy public discussion. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and community reactions without clear dates or outcomes.
Scrappy Exchange Sparks Sharp Words in Aztec Verse
The Aztec poet Wilson Curt voices outspoken lines about sparring and brewing tensions as a clash of wits escalates into a verbal scrap. The exchange highlights cultural bravado and poetic retaliation in a compact confrontation.
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Wilson
Unprintable Thoughts At Car Breakdown Near Aztec
Unprintable thoughts were said to be prevalent when a car broke down on the way home from Aztec last Friday morning about 3 a.m. The remark hints at the mood and reactions of those involved as the scene unfolded.
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Aztec
Aztec resident questions county bidding on notes
Fragmentary text mentions Wilson from Aztec and bidding on a county note. No clear event or outcome is established. details are garbled and uncertain.
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Help to Put Town on Map
The Chamber invites every citizen to support town growth and visibility against rivals like Albuquerque. Organizers stress collective effort to secure a lasting regional standing and forward momentum for local businesses.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Quisen
Albuquerque
Otis shop fire leaves repaired engine in place
In the old Otis shop a fire last May damaged machinery but repair work has completed. The familiar chug of the os engine returns as the shop resumes operations and the equipment is cleaned and matched for use.
Farmerton board members hidden in timber amid anti-trust suit
Owing to a government suit against the Chicago board of trade for Sherman anti trust violations, Farmerton board of trade members are hiding out in the timber.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Farmnrton Board of Trade
Town Dads Urge Sympathy and Fair Treatment
Local community leaders appeal for understanding amid troubles and remind residents to keep cattle off streets and not crowd public spaces. They urge residents to maintain order and cooperate with authorities.
Plenty To Do In Farmington For Town Improvement
A call to action in Farmington urges residents to volunteer for town projects and helping neighbors. Citizens are encouraged to use available tools and skills to strengthen the community and support fellow residents.
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Farmington
Fim
Enterprie editor in metropolis Monday notes
Orval Ricketts biblistic editor of the Enterprie was in the metropolis Monday. Giesesn na Wiig Sptinlenn m at every opportunty. And the kid was never even anted it on the c. p. Sit down in front.
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Orval Ricketts
Enterprie
Giesesn Na Wiig
C. P
Woes of Farmington Troupe Reported After Aztec Show
The Farmington theatrical group faces trouble after a production of Under the Laurel at Aztec last week. Audience members reportedly staged a realistic Under the Umbrellas performance during the showing.
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Farmington
Vacant San Juan County School Lands For Distribution
The lists of vacant school lands in San Juan County are ready for distribution. Interested parties should write Robt P. Erven Commissioner of Public Lands Santa Fe New Mexico and the information will be forwarded.
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San Juan County
Robt, P. Erven
Public Lands
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Marriea Men 18 Club Hosts Secret Farmington Roast Night
All members of the Marriea Men 18 club who joined the Liquid Resources Ranguet event in Farmington last Monday were treated to fine roasts prepared by their wives after they returned from the feast.
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Marriea Men 18 Club
Farmington
Local notices and ads mix in a frontier town paper
Mangled items show sales and requests for goods with dairy and fire insurance offerings. Mentions include Guinea Fowl for sale, milk at Swenning ranch, town warrants trade, a large underwear line, groceries specials, and several residents traveling or relocating, plus school seniors planning a play and a legal case about a ditch company.
Foley Family Heads to Saint Paul for Housing Burn
Mr and Mrs Patrick H Foley and son Chauncy travel to Saint Paul to oversee the burning of several dwelling houses. They dined Wednesday at the Mulienana Mea home on Onchara Street before departure.
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Patrick H. Foley
Chauncy
St. Paul
Foleye
Mulienana Mea
Onchara Street
New Suits Spring Line for Men and Boys
Complete line of up-to-date spring clothing for men and boys plus hats offered by local retailer.
Demokrat M Jackson Undergoes Nose Surgery in Durango
Edition RB reports M Jackson of the Democratic party in Aztec had an operation for nose trouble at Ocamer hospital in Durango this week.
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M. Jackson
Democrat
Aztec
Ocamer
Durango
Family heads to McKeesport for visit
Mr and Mrs J F McCoHyan depart Friday bound for McKeesport Pennsylvania where they will stay for several weeks visiting relatives and friends.
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J. F. McCoHyan
McKeesport
Pennsylvania
Daisy Wright's Twelfth Birthday Party Noted
Daisy Wright entertained several friends in the latter part of last week to celebrate her twelfth birthday.
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J. L. G. Swinney
Jim Jarvis
Durango
Studebaker
Mies
Daisy Wright
Mrs. Essie Hawke Leaves for Colorado Visit
Mrs. Essie Hawke departed Thursday for Glenwood Springs Colorado after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Nicholson in Farrington. Fresh vegetables have been sold locally by gardeners including paragua rhubarb onions speach and lettuce among the offerings.
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Essie Hawke
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Farrington
Joe Nicholson
Town Board Sworn In New Members and Officials
The old town board resigned and the newly elected board was sworn in. T. W. Schutz was chosen as mayor, R. B. Baker as treasurer, and Frank Foley as clerk. The community event included entertainment by the high school centorse and juniors for the Freedmen at Miss Ella Baugh’s home.
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Centorse
Junors
Ella Baughoan
Old Town Board
Whch
T. W. Schutz
Chotsen
Baker
Frank Foley
Oda Fellows Lodge Observes 95th Anniversary in Farmington
The 95th anniversary gathering of the Oda Fellows lodge will be observed in Farmington on the 24th. Delegates from San Juan basin lodges will attend. A banquet for the honorees is planned with 200 plates.
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Oda
Farmington
San Juan Basin
Builder Tom Hall Secures Crown Point Contract
Tom Hall has secured a contract for constructing several Crown Point buildings and will start work immediately. He departs Thursday with a crew including Jack, Martin, Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce, Tom Locke, Al Hanan, Joe Travis, and Jim Travis for a five month plus assignment.
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Tom Hall
Crown Point
Jack
Martin
Jas. Pierce
Tom Locke
al Hanan
Joe
Jim Travis
Easter Exercises Delight Metho Church Audience
Last Sunday night Metho church held Easter exercises arranged by a sewing club. Beulah Wright and Mattie Holmes received credit for the well received program by the children. The sewing club near Mrs A A Ball organized with about fifteen young ladies, meets Saturdays alternating between Mrs G Y Alien and other art residences.
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Methodiet Church
Beulah Wright
Mattie Holmes
A. A. Ball
Is Mearship
Art
G. Y. Alien
Farmington Drama Troupe Returns From County Trip
Farmington dramatc troupe cleared all expenses and left a small surplus after a successful county visit. Aztec attendees were generous, and tonight the group travels to Fruitland to showcase talent to residents of the lower valley.
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Farmington
Dramatc
Eurplus
Fruitland
Lower Valley
Oil Company Meeting Notice from 1814
Notice states a meeting of the directors of the San Cail Eating Company to be held on April 3, 1814, at a designated site for business and other matters. Felix Warren Fred Wellington and the Stall Bros from Liberty attended the event.
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Pants Fe
N. Fy
of Direc
San Cail “Eatin
Felix Warren
Fred Wellington
the Stall Bros
Liberty
Presbytery Convenes Next Week At Parmington Meeting
The presbytery gathers Thursday of next week with almost all members expressing intent to attend at Parmington. The meeting marks the first time the body convenes since Rev. R. Jackson, retiring moderator of the Presbyterian church, will preside.
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Parmington Hursday
San Juan
R. Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Kansas Supreme Court backs Webb Kensyon liquor control
The Kansas Supreme Court favored the Webb-Kenyon bill and held that interstate liquor shipments fall under Kansas control. The decision means Kansas will take charge of all liquor shipped into the state.
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Eka
Kan
Congress
Estates
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Bishop Howden Elected Bishop of Connecticut Diocese
The Episcopal Church elected Frederick B. Howden of St. George's Washington as successor to the late Bishop Kendick. Howden assumed the new field last January and will be accompanied by cate Bauth of Urango as his secretary. Services will be announced next week and a reception will be held at Hunters Hall on April 25 inviting the public.
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Kendick
New York
Frederick B. Howden
St. Georges Church
Washington, D. C
Behop Bowden
Eicompanie Cate Bauth
Urango
Juan
New Deeneeh
Dwg
Howden
Hunters Hall
Piano for sale near Farmington by Denver Music Co
A high grade piano stored near Farmington is offered for very cheap cash or easy payments. Details available from The Denver Music Company in Denver.
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Farmington
Denver Music Company
Denver
County roads debate pushes for faster improvement
A local call urges immediate action on road upgrades. The speaker criticizes delays and argues Rome was not built in a day, insisting residents support the effort to fix and improve county roads promptly.
Phenomenal Report From County School Practice
A garbled report notes multiple students and a county school activity. It mentions a field secretary and a person named Peter, with unclear details about exams, reporting, and a standard or score.
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