Big Ditches Under Way Transform San Juan County Irrigation
San Juan County advances multiple irrigation ditch projects as New Eden Ditch gains momentum. Goff Blackman leads efforts with investors scarce yet construction to begin this month. Seventeen miles of new canals will water thousands of acres and spur county growth, railroads, and coal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Llip
Sre
Goff Blackman
Pion Dullara
Ite
Ieasre
Burwell
Walker
Durango
Animas Valley
Cedar Hill
Animas
Laplata
Anda
Legini
Lance
San Juan County
New Mexico
United States
Prices for Men's and Women's Overshoes and Rubbers
Catalog lists men's cloth top overshoes from $1.75 to $2, men's rubbers from 85 cents to $1.75, women's cloth top overshoes at $1.50 and $2, one buckled pair at $2.50, and children’s overshoes and rubbers ranging from 45 cents to $1.75 with varied sizes and styles.
Death of M. Thomas in Farmington area
Mr. M. Thomas died at his home east of Farmington last Friday November 27 from internal complications and a typhoid illness. Funeral held at home with Animas Macon Lodge assisting and burial at the grave. He left a widow and eight living children with several others buried in Kansas. one son is in Oklahoma. He was born December 26 1844 in Columbus Ohio. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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M. Thomas
Farmington
J A. Dentsa
Animas Maconic Lodge
Thomas Leaver
Finical
Mee
Mumma
Monta Vista Colo
Oklahoma
Kansas
J. ©. Strawn
Thomae
Columbua
Ohio
Leroy
Thomas
Farmington School Notes Highlights and Fundraising
The Farmington school notes report library book shortages and plans to add volumes and periodicals. A ladies’ dinner raised over 59 dollars for school improvements, with net proceeds around 71.50 after expenses. Officials aim to decorate classrooms during holidays and discuss future teaching needs, including agriculture and skilled trades, as heating improvements continue to address leaky ceilings and heat distribution.
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Eiavor
Farmington
Give Children a Chance to Grow Beyond Praising Moms
The piece argues mothers who constantly praise their own children harm others and foster social distance. It notes peers mock the praised child and suggests restraint to avoid self promotion akin to touting one's own horn.
Water Power Potential in New Mexico Highlighted
W B Freeman of the U S Geological Survey and Territorial Engineer Vernon Sullivan discussed NM water resources. Freeman warned of half a million horsepower wasted yearly and urged better data to conserve and utilize streams like the Pecos Rio Grande and San Juan for irrigation and power.
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W. B Freeman
UA. Geological Survey
Denver
Colorado
Vernon Sullivan
New Mexico
Sud
U.S. Geolosical Survey
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
U.S
Pecos
San Juan
Knowo
Faraghs Ton Meat and Produce Co Advertises Low Prices
Consumers can find meat at Faraghs Ton Meat and Produce Co with low prices on beef and pork options. The ad lists beef cuts and pork portions at reduced rates, urging customers to stock up.
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Faraghston Meat and Produce Co
The Spinster's Return at Allen's Hall December 1
The San Juan Rebekah Lodges host an entertainment at Allen's Hall on December 1. It features a lively business meeting of the Young Cla... no, the event line includes many listed stage names and a playful roster. Admission 20, seats 350. tickets at Runny Monday Drugs.
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San Juan Rebekah
Allen's Hall
Dember 1
Cladica Single Pleasadness Debating Society
Josephing Jane Green Solferno
Uresident
Pricilla Aligal Hodge
Calamity
Mary Aon Praddier Malaprop
Panerea
Desire Mann
Countess Ketehung
Violet Ann Rugles
Charity Lengiace Pedtsfoot
Sophia Stuckup Bennett
Jeliet Long Laudestadt
Betsy Botbett
Retinda Bloegraag
Floragce
Lucrena Goodhopsa
Crust
Ketshum
Fiece
Prof
Dinhkenspiel
Vina Soort van Tassels
Samantha
Pergey Ann
Peggy Maria
Joplin Vase
Ial
Jane
Jebosaphiat
Dot Doe
B. Jeremiah
New Mexico Irrigation Booklet Highlights Modern Methods
Territorial Engineer Vernon Suli van releases a pamphlet compiling articles from a recent irrigation contest. Contributors include Francia Tracey of Carlsbad, General B J Viljoen of Chamberino, Merril H Fischer of Alamogordo, Frank N Brown of Roswell, Ralph C Ely of Deming, W A William of Kennedy, Haimbaugh C B of Springer, Clark Lefever of Lamar, Colo, and H Scougall of Santa Rosalía, Chihuahua.
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Vernon T Sulivan
New Mexico
Francia G. Tracey
Carlebad
Mesilla Valley
B.J. Viljoen
Chamberine N.M
Merril H. Ficher
M. E
Alamogordo
Windwille
Frank N. Brown
D.D. S
Roswell
Cedar Hill Community Notes and Social Events
Cedar Hill reports Mrs. Weston of Riverside called to Colorado Springs on business and plans to visit Colorado City before boll lays. Levy Carter returns from Silverton where he worked in mines. F B Madison and wife head to Colorado Springs for Colorado Midland duties. The Tinkar hutney event at Mrs. Joe McEwen’s home drew a large crowd. Twelve to fifteen Cedar Hillites attended the B XI Supper at Riveraids and helped the bene to their supper. $21.00 from the sale went to another month’s school. Mr. McLeod prepared the saga brush land ready for orchard work.
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Dr. Weston
Riverside
Colorado Springs
C. D. Taylor
Colorado City
Levy Carter
Silverton
F. B. Madison
Cloredy Springs
Madson
Dutiea
Colorado Midland
Jos
W. Tinkar
Joe. McEwen
Riveraids
McLeod
Saga Brush
Winker
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Tllinois
Emmitt T. Rice
Flora Vista
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Laplata River
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Ganon Gallegos
Gallup
Corr
Simpson
Proprieter
Farmington School
U. S. Commissioner's Office
Federal
Esti
H. P
Stoplin's
Evans
O. S. Evans, Jeweler
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First National Bank
Burplus
Wo. H. Arary
A. M. Arasden
Tf. B. Sammons
Walter B.coston
Farmington Drug
W.d. Hill
Pure Drugs Patent Medicines
Grand Hotel
Frank B. Allen
Proprietor
Farmington, N. M
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Homeseekera
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