30 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
1
Local Agent J C Strawn notes fruit and vegetable shipments increase as mining activity returns to form. Visitors from Silverton report a strong mining season with improved milling facilities. Growth in nearby camps promises a larger market for Farmington.
Special Assistant to the Attorney General Oinsby McClarg says there will be no discontinuance of the probe into alleged illegal land transactions in New Mexico after returning from talks with President Roosevelt and Attorney General Limaparte. McClarg declined to further discuss the status. A New Mexican note praises the town as pretty with growing enterprises and prosperity driven by trade, churches, schools, and a cultured population.
A reflection on political differences highlighting that a free country rests on freedom of opinion. Encourages rational patriotism and supporting one’s own convictions while allowing others to hold theirs without hostility.
In a letter to the state railroad commissioners Governor Hoch of Kansas urged immediate action to enforce a two cent passenger fare. He warned of possible legislative steps or a special session if the board does not implement the fare law promptly.
The text argues that bad roads hinder growth and value while good roads attract settlers, schools, and churches. It notes improved property values, faster transport, and enhanced railroad feed via better roads, asserting a larger road can be drawn by one horse on good surfaces than two on bad.
The Kansas Weekly Capital of Topeka claims 150 000 readers and wide reach across the Southwest. It promises reliable market reports full Associated Press coverage and Western news with its own Washington correspondent. A year subscription costs 25 cents payable to Arthur Cupper publisher.
A local drug store highlights its range of pure drugs and chemicals available for customers. The display emphasizes quality and safety in its pharmaceutical offerings.
The article extols La Plata and San Juan counties coal deposits as unmatched in quality and extent, capable of supplying the entire southwest. It touts rich soils for crops and fruit diversity, abundant grazing, alfalfa and beets, diverse minerals including marble and cement beds, and promising rubber weed, with climate variation across the region. New Navajo blankets arrive at Hunter Mercantile Co.
A Concord Georgia resident lauds Chamberlain's remedy after severe measles followed by stomach illness. The letter credits the product with saving his life and notes it is available from McEwen Bros.
R U Waldraven announces a pending application for home stead entry on lands described in sections 4 and 9 in town 20 north range 13 west N M P M San Juan County New Mexico. The tract has been segregated from entry by the Land Office and is on appeal as of August 28 1907, with notice to all potential entrants.
Professor William E. Garrison of New Mexico Normal University East Las Vegas is appointed by Governor Curry to the Territorial Board of Education replacing resigned Edmund J Vert Garrison formerly headed Santa Fe High School 1906 07 and once led Butler College Indianapolis after health prompted move to Santa Fe Vert had led New Mexico Normal University and resigned his board seat amid controversy Las Vegas Optic notes the governor will act after investigation to ensure a square deal and asks readers to stand by him.
Amanda M. Riley assignee of Granville Pendleton of Farmington N M files to prove irrigation and reclamation of desert land claim No 59 for portions of sections 34 35 T20N R12W before L G Eblen Aztec N M on Sept 30 1907 Witnesses: George A Mangum Joseph Mangum Frank G Townsend E G Cherry all of Bloomfield N M Manuel R Otero Register.
Notice is given that Elizabeth M. Cooper of Farmington New Mexico filed intent to prove desert land claim No. 573 for the northeast and southeast quarters of section 20 in township 30 north range 13 west. Proof before Frank Staplin at Farmington on Friday August 9 1907. Associated claimants listed: George Roberts Frank H. Roberts Robert P. Cooper and Robert L. Cooper all of Farmington New Mexico.
A party of eastern and western capitalists led by General Francie J. Torrance visited Albuquerque with delegate W. H. Andrews to inspect the Santa Fe Central and the Albuquerque Eastern railway project. The group toured the region, met local officials, and enjoyed a sojourn that included a ride over the line and visits to Manzano forest and Sandia mountains. Mr. Stone of Uniontown is noted as a major capitalist in the group.
A compact poem praising the toiler and the helper, Benjamin Hathaway, celebrating the woodman and the spinner. It honors labor as a steadfast faith enduring through furnace heat and endless days, with a noble heart that sustains the time long task.
Department of the Interior notice states Ada P. Leavitt of Kirtland New Mexico intends final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 6041 filed November 20 1900 for parcel E S W 44 part sections 7 township 20 north range 14 west. Proof is to be made before Frank Staptin U S Court Commissioner Farmington August 30 1907, with witnesses Elmer F Taylor Walter O Ashberoft B D Black L Gymon all of Kirtland.
Indisposed of by stead entry for several sections in San Juan County New Mexico. The application is pending on appeal and the tract has been segregated from entry by the Receiver of the Land Office at Santa Fe. Betryman J A Lewis warns all who may wish to enter the tract.
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every incurable catarrh case. Statement sworn December 6, 1886 before Notary A. W. Gleason. Cure is ingested and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered. price 75 cents. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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