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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
Farmington New Mexico merchants and residents are noted visiting nearby towns such as Durango Aztec and Boulder. The Warmington Fruit Growers building and a new exhibition hall plus a marathon and baseball purse highlight this year’s fair plans in Farmington with multiple locals and travelers mentioned.
The report notes continued wet weather has damaged much of the day in Cedar Hill area. Otto Pruesse is establishing his headquarters there. A Ladies Aid box supper on August 13 raised funds. Geo Stancard ranch bought by R Durwent who plans permanent residence. Howard Jackson begins winter study in Kansas City. J N Taylor family and J L Roberts daughter returned from camping last week. Heavy rains damaged irrigation ditches though Cedar Ditch escaped harm. County Superintendent Fifield and friend Marbury visited Mrs Peddy at Riverside. J W Wilkey remodels his home and plans later Colorado Springs visit. About twenty five friends attended Howard Jackson’s surprise party with ice cream and cake.
For sale eighty acres one mile east of Farmington with good water rights and irrigation potential. Seventy acres currently cultivated in alfalfa. Also several fine young horses and mares available. Call D. J. Craig and ignore local knockers in Farmington.
Residents pasturing cattle in the meadows must stop or hire supervision to prevent further property damage or face prosecution, as declared by L. F. Hutchies.
Charles C. Pitrat of Farmington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make Final Commutation Proof on land described in Township 20 N Range 12 W NM M, for Wig NW ¼ NW ¼ Sec 5 and NE ¼ SB ¼ Sec 6, to be sworn before Frank Staplin on September 13 1909. Henry A. Bay, William Blok, and C. J. oe aa listed as claimants.
Fruitland notes report on residents and visitors including Lois Fifield, F. L. Noel, Mrs. Della Allen, and John Allen. Dipping supervised by Dr Watters, government sheep inspector. Ditch work, schoolhouse update, and a large government irrigation project outlined. Ward conference attendance, local business, and new commercial club organized with officers listed.
The list shows top prizes in agricultural exhibits including largest pumpkin and squash with $1 and 6 dollars respectively, sugar beet at 81, and watermelons at $1. It notes beat rates for pickles, spring wheat, winter wheat, data and barley, plus corn stalk and ear prizes with corresponding dollar amounts.
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