Rail agency orders reopen two New Mexico stations
The state corporation commission issued two orders effective September 15 directing the Denver and Rio Grande to station an agent at Barrancas and maintain a ticket office, and to reopen the Tres Piedras depot with a responsible in-charge, heat light water and seating. The actions respond to residents complaints of travel and shipping difficulties after both stations were closed.
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State Corporation Commission
Denver and Rio Grande
New Mexico
Denver and
Rio Grande
Barranca
Game Line
Tres Piedras
Santa Fe
Wash Graves Dead, Early county official dies at Pagosa Springs
Wash Graves former assessor of this county from 1909 to 1911 died at Pagosa Springs on Tuesday afternoon after years of illness including a crippling limb condition and other complications. The funeral was held Thursday at Cedar Hill where his family had long resided, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn his loss and support his relatives through the bereavement.
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Wash Graves
Pagosa Springs
Wash
Graves
Roosevelt Cornered by Pennsylvanian Political Scandals
Boies Peale exposes Theodore Roosevelt’s alleged acceptance of 125600 from Standard Oil and requests for more during his 1904 campaign. The piece argues Roosevelt’s anti boss rhetoric clashes with ties to Pennsylvanian big politics and the Penrose-Flinn nexus, suggesting a long history of political manipulation and payoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Bliss
John D. Archbola
Standard Oil Interest
Theodore Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
el Paso Times
Boies
Rose
Pennsylvania
Stand Oil Company
Penrose
Pen- Pose
Pennsvania
United States
H’s Conan
New Telephones In Farmington Add 21 Subscribers This Month
Twenty one new telephone subscribers were added this month at the local exchange, the largest one month gain since the system began. The list includes residents and businesses in Farmington, Flora Vista, La Plata, Pendleton, Fruitland, and north areas, indicating continued district business growth and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
E. A. Terrel
Flora Vista
A. P. Stone
Black
R. G. Graf
R. G
W. J. Massey
Edw. Olson
la Plata
J. W. Stimson
Rasmussen Bros
Millar-Millar Merc, Co. Pendleton
Hawthorne Bros
Gibson Fruit & Pro. Co
A. J. Neff
F. Glass
A. P. Smoak
T. D. Saffell
F. S. Mumford
Fruitland
G. A. Compton
W. E. Minner
H. T. Anderson
San Juan
H. C. Knox
Enterprise to Publish Premium List in Book Form
The Enterprise will issue the premium list and a program in book form this week utilizing two typesetting machines to handle the big rush. Those desiring space should contract before early next week as presses will run forms on Monday or Tuesday.
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Theair
They All Come Back to Farmington Couple Returns from British Columbia
Mr and Mrs C E Nelson arrived on last Friday’s train from British Columbia. Nelson formerly ran a waloon here and still owns considerable property. He toured Alaska and now plans to settle in Farmington Oklahoma.
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Mrs. C. E. Nelson
British Columbia
Mr. Nelson
Alaska
Farmington O. K
Corderys Leave Montrose for Denver Teaching Hope
Mrs. L B Cordery and Miss Lucille Cordery depart Montrose for Denver after a summer there. Mrs. Cordery may take a position at the Modern School of Business while Miss Cordery plans to teach in Gilford Idaho after spending a few weeks in Denver.
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L. B. Cordery
Lucille Cordery
Montrose
Denver
Modern School of Business
Cordery
Ae Wines
Gilford
Idaho
Still Vital: San Juan County Irrigation and Oil Prospects
San Juan County faces extensive irrigation expansion with plans for 750000 acres from Ammags and La Plata rivers and San Juan projects for 50000 acres. Coal reserves, seven lakes oil field exploration, and new railway surveyed promise growth alongside fruit crops and mining in Taos and Rio Arriba counties. The college year starts September 3 with many students funding tuition through work and a new Music Department instructor welcomed.
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Rio Grande Valley
Lana
San Juan River
San Juan County
New Mexico
San Juan
United States Geological Survey
Pecos
Taos
Rio Arriba
McKinley
Seven Lakes
Rainbow Bridge in Utah Stuns with Vast Natural Arch
The Rainbow bridge in southern Utah towers 309 feet high with a 278 foot span, dwarfing Virginia’s famous 45 foot span and 200 foot high arch. Its length exceeds the longest masonry arch by 65 feet, making it the most remarkable natural bridge observed by only a few.
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Utah
Virginia
Farmington
New Trades Offered by New Mexico College of Agriculture
The Board of Regents approved new practical courses at the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts to train young men not pursuing college work. Programs will cover bricklaying plastering plumbing carpentry and engine care with admission at age fifteen and practical instruction from master craftsmen.
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New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Board of Regents
Garrison
Nexico
Saul of
Tarsus
Gamaliel
New Mexico
Heavy Sunday Traffic on Red Apple Line Sparks Debate
A Durango to Barmington Sunday train carried 51 passengers and freight, a branch under fifty miles requiring four men to operate and completing trips in under seven and a half hours. The operator says Sunday trains are unaffordable, yet argues regular service would improve reliability. a reader is asked for opinion.
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Red Apple
Durango
Barmington
Tracl
Mr. Reader
Navajo Fair to Return as Roads Improve
W T Shelton from Shiprock Agency says the Navajo Fair will come off again this fall as roads are improved. He argues the agency should benefit from trade with Farmington Kirtland Fruitland and Jewett Valley if neighboring areas cannot maintain access to the reservation.
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W. T. Shelton
Shiprock
Shelton
Farmington
Kirtland
Fruitland
Jewett Valley
Farmington Fair Offers Family Season Tickets At One Dollar
Farmington organizers urge advance funding with a bargain season ticket good for any family member at $1. Regular admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Workers repaired grounds and pledged more work to fix last fall’s floor damage as the association aims to avoid a deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Birthday Celebration for Katherine Gierhart
Six of Katherine Gierhart's friends helped celebrate her sixth birthday last Saturday August 24. Present were Mildred Green Isolde Pratt Mary Hanna Gladys Holder Harriett Young Luis Stewart. Lunch was served by Margaret Norton and Marguerite Gierhart who helped entertain the children.
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Little Katherine Gierhart
Mlfred Green
Isolde Pratt
Mary Hanna
Gladys Holder
Harriett Young
Luis Stewart
Margaret Norton
Marguerite Gierhat
Navajo Sheep Purchase Boosts Colorado Feeders
R. S. Baker returned from a business trip on Sunday’s train and is active in the year’s purchase of Navajo sheep under contract to Colorado feeders. The Navajo sheep output is set to surpass prior years with overall livestock gains and improving quality.
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R. S. Baker
Colorado
Farmington Fair Premiums Tally Grows with Support
The Farmington Fair executive committee reports steady progress on premium offerings to entice exhibitions. Foley Bros lease of can peaches and several local firms have pledged prizes while others backstop costs to keep expenditures within receipts. the mural improvement society plans outreach with a 14 to 56 age range and 2000 missionaries noted.
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Farmington
Fareen
Foley Bros
Dick Simpson
Durango Lumber Co
Times Hustler
M. L. Burrows
Farmington Drug Store
Kreso Dip
Hunter Merc. Co
A. Gustompksy
Pierce Mer. Co
F. E. Downey
H. T. Hubbard
E. E. Otis
R. S. Baker
Enterprise
Hunter Mer. Co
First Natl
Frank Staplin
Colonial Hotel
Miller & Rasmussen
T. W. Schultz
San Juan Bank
Hubbard & McJunkin
Goodding & Paddock
R. C. Franklin
J. M. Johnson
Farmington Transfer Co
C. P. Cronin
N. T. Bowman
Mulien & Pierce
M. C. Heflin
Mummies Found in New Mexico Ruins on Pan ky Ranch
Thirty skeletons and mummies in good state of preservation are uncovered in two prehistoric towns on the B F Panky Ranch in southern Santa Fe county. Excavation led by N C Nelson of the American Museum of Natural History. A well preserved female mummy lies on a stone slab. Pottery and stone implements found alongside ruins of ancient irrigation. Excavations to continue on a larger scale.
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Albuquerque
N. M
B. F. Panky
Santa Fe County
N. C. Nelson
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Santa Fe
Nelson Beleves
Women Educators on Mormon Mission Trip to Fruitland
Thursday night a party of Mormon women stopped at the Savoy en route to Fruitland for church department missions. Notable members include Mrs. Card Brigham Young’s daughter, Mrs. Nibley wife of the head bishop, Mrs. Ross connected with church work, Mrs. Joseph Hyde ambassador for missionary relief, Salt Lake attorney Charlee Hatt, and Montezuma political figure David Halls. Mrs. Card leads the primary church group educating children ages four to fourteen, with women guiding programs to align with intellectual training. The Hyde and Nibley ladies support charitable activities and plan to attend the missionary relief conference in Fruitland Saturday and Sunday along with other church members.
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Savoy
Fruitland
Card
Brigham Young
Nibley
Ross
Joseph Hyde
Missionary Relief Society
Charlee Hatt
Salt Lake City
David Halls
Montezuma
Hyde and
Fruitlanu
Albuquerque Hosts Multiple State Political Conventions
Albuquerque hosts the Democratic state convention on September 9 with San Juan county allotted eight delegates. The Progressive convention meets September 10 with five San Juan delegates. The Republican convention follows on September 12 with San Juan county voting five delegates.
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Albuquerque
San Juan County
Navajos To Be Aided In New Mexico And Arizona
Washington Aug 22 plans for Navajo improvements are outlined in a report to Indian Affairs commissioner Robert G Valentine. The Navajo water issue warrants reservoir construction to support farming and livestock. Over five thousand Navajo children do not attend school and an appropriation for more schools is urged. The report also calls for an industrial survey and a tribal census.
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Washington, D. C
New Mexico
Arizona
Robert G. Valentine
Indian Affairs
Miss Rose Adella Davison to Speak on Temperance
W C T U National Lecturer Miss Rose Adella Davison will give an elocutionary recital at 3:00 PM Sunday at the Presbyterian church and address a lecture at 8:00 PM Sunday at the Methodist church. A special W C T U meeting is set for 4:30 PM Saturday August 31 with Mrs Dawson present to address the ladies. All temperance supporters urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Adella Davison
Presbyterian Church
Miss Davison
Methodist Church
Mss Dawson
Wonders of Cuba Impress New Mexico Senator
State Senator B F Pankey returned from a Cuban sojourn with Senator E A Miera and praised Jemez and Cuba for rich farmland forests and coal. He predicted a bright future if rail and road access open the region to the outside world and railway builders.
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B. F. Pankey
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Cuba
Sandoval
E. A. Miera
Pankey
Jemezana Cuba
New Mexico
Senator Pankey
Jemez
Boost The Cannery At San Juan Chief Canning Factory
The San Juan Chief Canning Factory, run by Foley Bros, has produced about a thousand cases of fruit including peaches and pears. Workers are on a full day shift and part of a night shift to meet the steady stream of incoming fruit. A small portion of the newly packed fruit was sent to local merchants last week, and Farmington residents are urged to buy home produced canned goods to support the plant.
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San Juan
Foley Bros
Tey
Farmington
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