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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
10
A debate on free speech versus censorship cites Lincoln Steffens and Jesus to contrast action with doctrine. The exchange argues that true liberty requires embracing reform while explaining modern parallels to biblical episodes of force.
The speaker argues Jesus would repeat his violent cleansing if he returned, noting observers cling to letter over spirit. He says Jesus would see his forceful examples failed to teach real Christianity, and would challenge business men as in the temple. Continued on last page.
The county reports irrigation by community systems on the Penasco river and notes fruit crops with fine flavor and storability. It lists nine banks 16 newspapers 35 school districts and 14 new assessments organized recently. Oil gas cement and minerals in Orient Carlsbad and Guadalupe mountains fuel immigration land and investment.
Grant County population 14,813 with Silver City as county seat. Open and surveyed lands total about 2.9 million acres in Las Cruces land district. The region offers diverse homesteads, fertile valleys, and a growing output of gold, silver, copper and lead. Silver City and Lordsburg serve as mining centers with large smelter and concentrator facilities and thousands employed in mines.
The town features a strong public school system and hosts one of the Hew Masia Normal Schools. A first class telegraph system links Silver City with mining camps and cattle ranches. It has a good border and electric light system and is served by the Santa Fe railroad. The corporation reports assets valued at 62 870 dollars and development costs noted.
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