Pro Ration Plan Set for San Juan Basin Fund Drive
The San Juan Congress in Durango plans a pro rata funding scheme to raise $6,000 for completing basin statistics. Laplata leads with $2,875, followed by San Juan NM $1,250 and Colorado San Juan $500, Montezuma $750, Archuleta $350, with $275 shared among Dolores, Montezuma, Archuleta, and Colorado. Committees will start immediately to secure money as enthusiasm for a southern railroad outlet grows. Aztec commits half its share, with Monroe Fields, J. S. Hartman, and T. A. Pierce leading the effort. Farmington urged to act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango Democrat
San Juan Congress
Durango
J. A. Clay
Raymond
Messrs
Harry Pyle
Dolores
Earl Farisana
G. Russell
Mancos
Nossaman
Pagosa Springs
W. Goft Black
Attorney Bruington
Aztec
Board of Trade Rooms
Laplata
San Juan County
New Mexico
Colorado
Montezuma
Archuleta
San Juan
San Juan Co., N. M
San Juan Basin
San Luan County
Monroe Fields
J. 8. Hartman
T. A. Pierce
Farmington
Fruit Shipments From Farmington Through Wednesday 67
Seasonal fruit shipments from Farmington are summarized up to Wednesday of the 67th week. Figures detail totals by fruit type and week, reflecting early-season volume and distribution across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Escaped Prisoner Ben Murray Recaptured in Shiprock
Ben Murray a sixteen year old inmate at Aztec jail on cattle theft escaped Tuesday morning. Deputies John Graves and Walter Dufur tracked the case toward Cedar Hill before Murray was recaptured Thursday at Shiprock as a posse searched for him and the two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Murray
Pov
Aztec
John Graves
Walter Dufur
Dufur
Cedar Hill
Murray
Shiprock
Aztec Railroad Meeting Opens on Wednesday
An Aztec gathering convened Wednesday morning to discuss organ ics funding and securing money for railroad expenses in the county. The meeting focused on raising funds to cover costs and support ongoing transportation projects in the region.
Gilmor Brown Presents Prisoner of Zenda at Farmington Opera House
Gilmor Brown and his strong company staged Prisoner of Zenda last Friday drawing a large audience and strong praise. The troupe also offered The Tribulations of Jimmy on Saturday with laughs though critics felt the bill priced too high for a vaudeville pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmor Brown
Jimmy
Farmington
Interesting Facts About Chamberlain Cough Remedy Plant
A Des Moines plant manufactures Chamberlain Cough Remedy with special machinery and extensive facilities. Ingredients come from Europe, South America, and the United States, and only top quality is used. The plant employs a large workforce and operates a major printing department printing in 28 languages. Packaging uses extensive lumber for cases, and bottles are filled at 2,000 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South America
Unite States
Iowa
Chamerlain Medicine Company
Des Moines
United States
Wool Growers Elect Officers at Durango Meeting
At the San Juan Wool Growers Association annual meeting in Durango A M Hubbard was chosen president C J Kirk vice president C J Heathers treasurer B A Cornelius secretary W E Minner second vice president and A M Hubbard C J Heathers B A Cornelius Quincy Cornelius and L D Roberts were named advisory committee. New members Harry Hubbard Thomas Herrera and James Stimson were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
James Stimson
Durango
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mancos Tribune
George Hurley
Farmington
Muncie
Indiana
Durango Democrat
Martinsdale delegate Henry Bauer returns from Pueblo
Henry Bauer, a Montetuma county delegate to the Democratic state convention, returned from Pueblo last night. The report appears in the Arington section of the Fruit Omnae Pureons Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bauer
Montezuma County
Pueblo
Denver Chamber Faces Loss of San Juan Trade
Denver business leaders warn the city could lose San Juan basin commerce to Los Angeles if a standard gauge railroad from Farmington connects with Santa Fe or Southern Pacific. Efforts push Denver & Rio Grande to standard gauge Durango link and a direct Denver outlet for San Juan crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Denver
San Juan
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
San Juan Congress
Denver News
Los Angeles
Farmington
Santa Fe
Gallup
New Mexico
Southern Pacific
Arizona
Whch
Chamber of Commerce
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Durango
Colorado
Chamber of Commerce of
Denver Post
Alamosa
San Juan Valley
Chamber
Los Angeles Chamber
Rio Grande
J. W. Reagan
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast
Reagan
County Survey Bill Approved for Taxable Lands
House Bill No. 147 empowers county commissioners to survey lands within the county for better tax assessment and return. Authorized by the Legislature and approved June 8, 1912.
County Lands Survey Fund Authorized by New Mexico Act
The act authorizes county boards to have lands surveyed by the county surveyor or a deputized surveyor under board direction. It creates a County Survey Fund funded by a tax not exceeding two mills, kept by the County Treasurer, to pay for surveys and related plats, maps, and field notes. It also validates preexisting county land survey contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New Mexico
Board of County Commissioners
Bridge Mass Meeting in Sang Juan County Aztec
Citizens and taxpayers of Sang Juan County are called to a mass meeting at the Aztec Court House on Monday August 19 at 2 PM to consider issuing bonds for bridge construction. The meeting follows an Attorney General opinion affirming legal bond issuance for this purpose. All interested residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sang Juan County
Aztec
New Mexico
Cannery Starts Work In Farmington
The San Juan Chief Canning Factory began a big season with a large force of men women and girls. It aims to reach 5 000 cans of preserved fruit daily, starting with peaches. The move brings employment and economic optimism, and the community congratulates Foley Bros for their energy and foresight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Farmington
Foley Bros
Photographer reports county prosperity and fruit bounty
D C White of the Durango Democrat collected 54 views of ranch and town property last week to accompany a county report for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. He praised San Juan County residents for uniting behind a Southern outlet and predicted a fall prosperity as orchards overflow with fruit, claiming the southwest fruit crop will be the largest in history and bring major joy to households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. White
Durango Democrat
Reagan
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
White
San Juan County
Southwest
Laplata Losses to Farmington in Lopsided 20 to 3 Game
In a loosely played Sunday ball game Farmington defeated Laplata 20 to 3. Farmington's battery was Sullivan and Fox with Sam Bousman pitching nine innings for Farmington. Townsend is slated to pitch for Aztec against Farmington in today’s anticipated matchup with Fox and Hildebrand likely catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laplata
Farmington
Sullivan and Fox
Laplata Hale
Powell
Sam Bousman
Bousman
Farmiingington
Townsend
Aztec
Fox
Hildebrand
Crop Value Near Million in San Juan Basin Fruit Estimate
Conservative 1912 crop estimates place basin fruit value near one million dollars. San Juan County totals reach about 600000, with Laplata and Montezuma counties at about 200000. shipments expected include 800 cars of apples, 350 cars peaches, and 55 cars pears and plums. Transport plans rely on Denver and Rio Grande to minimize losses, with iced cars and a special train from San Juan to Alamosa, reaching Pueblo in about 30 hours. The cannery at Farmington moves to process surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan Basin
Laplata
Montezuma
Colorado
San Juan County
New Mexico
Denver and
Rio Grande
Durango
Alamosa
Pueblo
Farmington
Martin Schei Dead
Martin Schei died last Friday afternoon after an illness at the residence of J. Allen Johnson. A Minnesota mother arrived to comfort the family. He taught in Kirtland two years ago and last winter taught in this town and Aztec. The body was taken home for internment by his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Schei
J. Allen Johnson
Minnesota
Mr. Schei
Kirtland
Aztec
Sche
Arl
Runaway Run Near Town Injures Man
A Mrs J S Pawley horse runaway west of town frightened by an umbrella sent the buggy crashing. Mrs Pawley and her child escaped with little injury while Mr Powell, who had joined them, was slightly hurt about the hips and arm. He clung to the horse to save the buggy but was run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng
J. S. Pawley
Mr. Powell
New Mexico School Bond Bill Approved May 29 1912
Enacted to empower school districts to borrow money for erecting furnishing and purchasing school buildings and grounds. Section 1 establishes authority for districts to issue bonds and finance school infrastructure under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
State of
New Mexico
Don’t Be Impatient With San Juan Region Growth
An editorial from the Durango Herald urges patience as the San Juan region slowly develops wealth and population. It argues that rapid urban gains require time, capital, and industry, noting other areas grew over decades and predicting continued progress due to abundant natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Durango Herald
Staplin irrigation permit approved for Kirtland Mesa
State Engineer French approved Frank Staplin’s request for ten second feet of water to irrigate one thousand acres on Kirtland Mesa. Water will be pumped directly from the San Juan River for use on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Staplin
Kirtland Mesa
French
San Juan River
Farmington Film Showings Praise
Frank Allen announces upcoming showings on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights. The pictures improve with every showing offering tragedy comedy and melodrama that are entertaining and educational and worth more than their price in the Farmington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Frank Allen
Getting Good Pack by Closson at Farming ton Fruit Growers
C J Closson supervises packing at the Farming ton Fruit Growers Association ensuring every fruit box is flawless. The association reports its best pack yet and strict training for packers. Closson previously supervised packing and shipping six carloads of peaches in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Closson
Farmington Fruit Growers Association
Texas
Our Coal Fields in Colorado and New Mexico
The San Juan Coal Field covers about 2500 square miles in Colorado and roughly 10 000 square miles in New Mexico with best bituminous coal near Durango Colorado and lower grades in New Mexico. Veins 12 to 20 feet thick in San Juan County produce subbituminous coal. Coke from Durango unwashed equals Connellsville Pennsylvania. Blacksmithing coal from the district sells widely in Colorado and rivals Pennsylvania coal. Pennsylvania bituminous output in 1819 reached about 150 400 000 short tons from a 7500 square mile district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Colorado
New Mexico
Durango
San Juan County
Connellaville
Pennsylvania
Colorado-New Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Express
Iba
Pounds Express
Aztec Railroad Meeting
Cannery
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!