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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
The Farmington Enterprise weekly publication lists a local interest focus with a monthly sale schedule. It notes a yearly subscription price of 40.00 and provides office or department references for advertising and partake in the local news cycle.
A fragmented 1908 campaign overview discusses Republican challenges in New Mexico, voter shifts from Democratic states, and calls for candidates with solid records. It cites President Roosevelt defending appointive power amid senatorial courtesy disputes and stresses Republican strategies to win county and legislative seats.
Mrs Fannie Guirten of Troy Alabama reports a long standing skin disease healed after using two boxes of Chamberlain’s Salve purchased at Farmington Drug Store. The notice also mentions a request to buy second hand furniture care of G B at Interprise.
Entry notes Blacklock ranch at Cedar Hill on shares of cash. It includes 160 acres of hay and grain land with part presently cultivated. Written to Wm. Graham of Farmington New Mexico.
A vintage tale on debts and conduct explains that a man who buys on credit should give polite, clear responses when bills are presented. It contrasts the respectful debtor who cannot pay with the swaggering nonpayer, calling the latter a swanker and praising patient, honest communication.
A mother reads the paper and learns with quiet sorrow that a private soldier has died in a skirmish. The account withholds name and unit, while the poem contrasts the loss with noble fate and a mother's grief for a son who could have grown old.
Social happenings recount dances at Adena and a Band event dampened by weather. High five prize winners at a Monday gathering include Ao C. Stubbard and Ao Mascangail. Eerie verse, Mesora Theompaas, and Poerce entertained at a Tuesday party. An octogenarian chapter gathering on February 1 initiates Rev. Wade ragen and Dr. Gibbs with music, refreshments, and keepsake stars. A local ad promotes Chamber Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Residents report new homes purchases and relocations as Dorndorffs settle on Brimhall property and Me Brimhall yields to buyers. Word spreads of a planned roller mill and wheat sowing. Promoters eyed Coolidge ditch purchase to spur commerce while a wedding reunites Mr Erm Black and Miss Myrtle Hadden in Kirtland.
Clyde S. Wiltse of Farrington NM applies to the Territorial Engineer for a permit to divert La Flatta River for irrigation and domestic use. The filing will be reviewed March 20 1908 with objections due by then. Also classified ads note assorted color prints and insurance services.
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