Good Roads Movement Aims to Boost San Juan County
A mass meeting in Astec and remarks from Land Commissioner Ervien and Santa Fe trades leaders urge San Juan County to finance road building to meet Rio Arriba and attract freight, tourism, and railroad interest. The Durango Herald notes coal and fruit comparisons and urges practical, shared funding to develop a transportation network.
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Astec
API
Ouno Juan
Blany
Ucted
Viett
Ervien
J. BE. Clark
L Sparks
A Ighens
Banta Fe B
Aryjen
Canon Largo
Rio Arriba
Fasta Fe
Juan
Water Transfer Proposal Patents and Valuation Plan
A 1909 water transfer proposal outlines valuation and patent steps. The document references Reine Rae Ral Be lo, Banta ta Fo, and Gana Co, with dates and approval by Jay. The plan covers water rights, interests, and valuation actions needed to proceed.
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Lewis Ng ii
Jay
Board of Trade Annual Meeting Notice
Notice is given that the Farmington Board of Trade will hold its annual meeting Friday evening to elect officers and plan dues for the coming year. Members urged to pay dues and attend. nonmembers invited to join with a one dollar fee and one month’s dues totaling two dollars. Nap, Secretary.
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Board of Trade
Farmington
Ne Board of Trade
Board Trade
NAP
Fruit trees show frost damage and recovery patterns
John Ritsman reports from San Juan County on fruit tree conditions after a recent cold spell. Apples and peaches show variable frost impact with young trees most affected, while older peach trees near Cedar and broader regions show some recovery potential despite late frosts.
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John Ritsman
Canon City
San Juan
Bad Man's Waterloo in San Juan County Tragedy
Durango reports a fatal shooting at the state line when Ike Cox of Cedar Hill shot William Truby after a long conflict over range use and alleged thefts. Coroner's inquest finds the killing premeditated while Cox remains jailed awaiting preliminary hearing.
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State Line
Tke Cox
Cedar Hill
Bul Truby
Cox
Gp Cox
Truby
Durango
Fruby
Colorado
San Juan County
Bill Truby
San Juan
Ike Cox
Trouble Mesa
States
Trrubys
Trubya
Trubys
Hood
Russell
Bondad
Leonard Scott
Ben Russell
Sease
Smith Ranch
Bondac
Samue Truby
William Traby
Lapiata
Hour
Ames
McEwen
Lingenfelter and Hobby
Democrat
Samuel Traby
Yee Cox
Railroad Plans Face Local Support and Debate
Blanchard visited the city returning from the east and spoke on the proposed railroad into Juan County. Eisner recently returned and noted opinions among workers and backers about obtaining rights and backing for the project.
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Blanchard
Nau't Wien
Uan County
Eisner
Rg Hae
Rgad
Oil Stock Purchase Sparks Mystery Report
Leroy Parker of Mancos arrived in town last Sunday and quickly closed a deal on an oil stock block. The exchange highlighted old connections and possible conditions affecting the agreement, with locals noting unusual haste and unclear terms.
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Leroy Parker
Mancos
9000 Acres to Be Watered Extend Hammond Farmington Canal
Work on the Hammond Extension Grigelion ditch started Monday by W H Crawford for the Hammond Farmington Canal Co to water about 9000 acres. Forty men and teams are on the force as the project aims to deliver flood irrigation this year, with water to be dropped near Bloomfield and reused for later slow levels. Contracts at $40 per acre with ten year payments and 6 percent interest are signed, aiming to colonize government and deeded lands in San Juan county and boost alfalfa, grain, fruit, and livestock returns. A May 5 dedication is planned with a May 14 start for related exercises.
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Hammond
Grigelion Ditch
W. H. Crawford
mmond-Farmington Canal Co
Hammons
Aqmepany
Consiete
Bloomfield
Kutz Canon
Mesa
Ihr
San Juan County
Hammond Farmington Canal Co
Pelerigiec
San Juan
Hanigome
Anc
Regulation of Marriage Based on Fitness Standards
A critical discussion argues for state issued medical examiner boards to assess mental and physical fitness before marriage. It cites Bancroft and urges laws to prevent underage and unfit unions, claiming such measures would reduce unhappiness and control hereditary defects.
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R. Bancroft
Mr. Bancroft
Board of Medical Exapinera
Survey planning for irrigation surveyors in San County
The document discusses forming a survey team led by Mr Frank Staplin to survey land for irrigation in San County. It notes the need to select towns suitable for surveys and assign work to the team that will benefit most and maximize value.
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Department of the Beterley Office
Santa Fe
Frank Staplin
Filan
Wator
Saan
Ieee Earlieet
Eral
Reciprocity Bill Comes To Taft Amid Party Clash
Amid a tight vote of 205 to push the reciprocity measure forward the administration faces stiff party pressure. President Taft seeks a formal agreement with the Senate and Democratic allies as a key agenda item.
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Taft
Qouse
Sanoumen
Sacodian
Bine
Webek Pa rt fragment yields unclear local item
Fragmentary OCR text shows no clear event names dates or places. Readable bits are insufficient to determine main action or identity for a proper news card.
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Good Roads Movement
Bagby
Treea
Arole
Durango Herald
Water Transfer
B. Bf.t
John Ritzman
Mexico
Jett
Paseed
Aaeaieiaa Webek
He Lears
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