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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
4
Notice lists second class mailing details and advertising rates for a Farming ton New Mexico paper. It outlines display and classified rates, submission deadlines, correction policy, and writer identification requirements. It notes conditions for church notices and public interest items.
New Mexico lumber mills report an average output of 300000 feet per day during the poor year. Farmington is urged as a trading hub while Sunny San Juan projects optimism as time passes. Colorado, Columbus and Mexican survey work continues with final plans.
The piece notes New Mexico's fertile soil and optimistic growth estimates. It highlights potential irrigation expansion and a strong opening in Farmington for large woolen mills as capitalists seek new manufacturing opportunities.
A local merchant appeals to readers to buy locally instead of mail order and levees, promising better value and fewer inconveniences. The note urges customers to stay home and support nearby shops.
A civic planning notice reports the San Juan river drainage will irrigate about 8000 acres. Loftue and Henderson Deane lead crews building a vast ditch system with water power anticipated by 1900.
Fragmentary text hints at planned projects and a new era in a county history. Mentions Ban Suen, capital, and enterprises, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about sites, dates, or outcomes.
The report cites New Mexico coal mines producing 2 240 000 tons at 1.60 per ton and 225 000 tons of ore at 4 0 per ton. It notes broad territorial growth, strong educational gains, high teacher wages, and immigration boosting schools. San Juan County earns the nickname The Land of the Big Red Apple with apples and other fruits commanding high prices and shipping to markets including St Louis. Mining towns in southern Colorado also consume these products.
The article outlines rapid irrigation development and water power prospects in New Mexico. It highlights plans and ongoing projects reclaiming fertile land, with estimates of potential electrical output on major rivers including Pecos, Canadian, San Juan, and the Rio Grande. It notes current utilization is minimal despite large runoff.
New Mexico ranks fourth in area among western states with 122 580 square miles and a population near 400 000. Land value totals about 250 million dollars. The climate is mild and salubrious, aided by irrigation projects and dry farming, with rich mineral resources.
The fragment argues western settlement will create high demand for coal to heat energy and fuel industry. It cites New Mexico coal fields as abundant export sources and suggests railroads smelters and manufacturing would spur large scale activity, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Farmington community page notes Arch McCoy and S HL Burke visiting the area, Christmas dances, supplies at the drug store, grain prices at the mill, new residents and property moves, a Christmas tree entertainment at Cunningham school, and ongoing church revival activities along with local car and trade updates.
A compact notice notes Colorado Springs listings at 715 West Huerfano Street, with references to C Brewer and Cole in a local advertorial style. It mentions annual publication details and the Enterprise printing emphasis, encouraging readers to share to friends.
Classified ad notes two complete bowling alleys for sale at a very cheap price. Address PLN Pattergon 168-41 Box 121 Durango, California.
Coher's 240 egg incubator Cypher's A coat door brooders Baldwin upright piano steel beam Oliver chilled steel and 1¢ in slip nose shares offered. Enquire at this office.
A two year old red steer branded like a wine glass on the left side and with a half fork in each ear is held as property. The owner may recover by paying charges. Contact D. J. Craig.
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