13 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
1
Heflin Bros opens a strictly cash store in Farmington promising low cash prices with small profit margins. The move aims to end credit abuses that kept prices high and benefited outsiders, ushering in a more prosperous era for the town and its merchants.
The piece proclaims improving business conditions in the San Juan basin, noting abundant money in banks and circulation per capita. It asserts regional wealth west of the Mississippi, with cheap land and water and strong agricultural output including farm products, sheep, and cattle.
An excerpt extols the eastern states and the San Juan basin as living wonders rich in natural resources. The piece notes a sense of returning home and rejoicing in shared advantages, with a quoted seam on imagination and love.
The passage instructs believers to give alms and pray privately, warning against public showiness for reward. It urges secrecy in charitable acts and personal prayer, forbids vain repetitions, and emphasizes that God knows needs before they are voiced.
The Baptist church hosted a reception last Tuesday night for Pastor Rev Mr Stout and his wife. J C Smith led ceremonies, R C Jackson spoke briefly, and Wm Butler delivered a witty welcome on behalf of the town. Dorret Cathcart recited a poem, and a quartet performed.
Dr Frank Crane extols early twentieth century life praising abundant food water and gadgets. He celebrates global progress from graft exposure to rising common people and political shifts across Europe and Asia while lauding American welfare becoming a moral cause.
The Francis E. Willard memorial service is set for next Tuesday the 16th at the Presbyterian church. The program includes hymns, psalms, prayers, readings, solos, violin and duet performances, a quiz on the memorial fund, and remarks reflecting Willard through readings by Mary E. Blatchford and others.
A fable from the Aztec Index tells of a farmer in a fruit and alfalfa country who can grow many crops and keep livestock but can only sell eggs locally. With taxes and gifts to cover, he fears debt until a nearby creamery and packing plant saves him, illustrating how markets shape farmers fortunes.
The Department of Agriculture experts argue the home is the key on farms with the kitchen the vital room. They claim prisons and asylums reflect farm life flaws and urge better, more sanitary, cheerful farm homes to keep families united. Farm women’s living conditions are said to have declined from a century ago.
Mrs. James Pierce and the Misses Grace Doak and Blanche Allen entertained at 500 last Saturday afternoon with a three course luncheon for a long list of guests. The notice invites all to attend the Uplift Movement at the High School next Monday evening to help the town uplift.
Durango Democrats notes show W N Norton loaded Ford touring cars onto a Red Apple flat car to Farmington for samples. Bill plans more cars later. A Farmington uplift dinner raised funds for streets and school grounds with about 300 attendees. Frank Allen bought a Buick. Ladies Aid thank donors for lumber and support.
Community notes from Farmington report Hopewell and Green railroad men arriving soon to secure acreage for a new line in the San Juan Basin. Oil company activity continues as work resumes on tanks at the well and a Chamber of Commerce forms with a five dollar initiation and dues. City Beautiful plans advance for school grounds plaza and street to depot, while a basket dinner supports the workers. W H Norton showcases self starting Ford cars and Farmington’s famed tree climber is recalled from Navajo uprisings.
Town leaders urge action to keep boys out of trouble by promoting work and responsibility. Citizens contrast Farmington with other towns where loitering is discouraged. The message emphasizes community effort to provide productive activities for youth.
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