Farmington Weekly Sees Land Boom and Reform Push
Editor Frank Staplin notes Acting Governor Raynolds removes Arthur Trelford from the New Mexico penitentiary. The piece praises home-state appointments, highlights a surge in homestead land entries, and discusses irrigation projects and new settlers in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raynolds
Arthur Trelford
New Mexico Penitentiary
Convicta
Presfords
Aleo
New Mexico
Marion Fitterell
Investigation Over Trelford Sparks Political Debate
The Hagerman claqueurs and supporters clash over the Trelford inquiry. Acting Governor Raynolds rejects precedent by binding Attorney General Prichard to lead a formal probe. Evidence shows Trelford guilty as charged, while defense calls the inquiry a farce, per Socorro Chieftain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman Claqueurs
Trelford
Hagerman
Raynolds
Colorado
Treford
Raypolds
Game Kind of Times and River Adventure
A fragment recalls two kids with fishing poles heading toward the river in a city alley. It hints at childhood games and rough play, noting the kids leave clothes behind near a tree before returning.
Why Twenty One Guns Mark the National Salute
A Washington Post note explains the twenty one gun national salute tracing its roots to army regulations and royal precedents. It compares US Britain France and Germany practices and notes the Fourth of July salute tradition and the symbolism of states in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmgton
Washinpton
West Point
Annapolis
Great Britain
Charles I
France
United States
Germany
Union
Uncle Billy the janitor and the poker revenge
In Macon Georgia an old janitor at Mercer University known as Uncle Billy uses sly come on lines for nickels. He ambushes a Jew student named Steinan in a poker game, claiming to fleece him. After Steinan shows four aces Uncle Billy is defeated and vows never to play Steinan again saying Jews are the chosen people of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Bert Waller
Lippincott’s
Macon
Uncle Billy
Mercer University
Billy
Steinan
Darky
Kemble
Visitors and Marriages Global Figures for Museums Ports
A fragment states that over 000 690 persons visit the British Museum each year and estimates that 3 000 marriages are performed daily worldwide. It also notes that twenty seven thousand vessels enter the port of London annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
London
Cherryvale Postmaster Endorses Chamberlain Remedy
Mr FL M Hamilton, postmaster at Cherryvale Inc, also runs general merchandise and patent medicines. He says Chamberlain's Coca Cola Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is standard here and never fails to give satisfaction, adding they could hardly afford to be without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. M. Hamilton
Cherryvale, Inc
Weaving of Navajo Blankets and their Native Roots
The article traces Navajo blanket origins from Pueblo influences and Spanish trade, noting how Navajos adopted and adapted borrowed materials to create a distinct weaving art. It highlights historical shifts from peaceful Pueblo production to Navajo warrior culture and the later U S era recognizing Navajo blankets as unique and valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amorest
Paetus Sa
Navajo
United States
Burns Healed Quickly After Salve Use
Mrs. Hooert Mation of St Hamilton Octavia reports her little daughter burned knee burn pain eased almost instantly after applying Chamberlain's Salve. The salve is noted for rapid relief and healing. Sold by Meciwen Pros in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sa
Public Notice of Suit to Cancel William Paddock Patent
United States of America sues to set aside and cancel the patent for the West half of the Northeast quarter and the East half of the Northwest quarter in Township 32 North Range 13 West, New Mexico. Defendants include William L Paddock Robert Forrester The Utah Fuel Company and Harry Smith with all others claiming any right title or interest. Judgment may be entered July 2 if appearance not made. Attorneys: Charles Bonaparte and W H Llewellyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Paddock
Robert Forrester
Utah Fuel Company
Harry Ho Smith
William JL. Waddack
Harry HL. Samith
First Judicial District
Perriters
United States of America
Notice of suit to cancel patent in district court
United States sues Joseph J Dale Robert Forrester Utah fuel Company and others in the district court of New Mexico Territory to set aside a patent for the southeast quarter of section 29 and related lands claiming fraud in the coal land entry. Defendants must answer by July 2 1907 or face default judgment. Attorneys: Charles Bons Washington D C W E Llewellyn US Attorney for the Territory Las Cruces Albuquerque NM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonaparte
U.S
Washington
D.C
Hlh. Llewellyn
Territory of
New Mexico
K. Medier
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Serious Charge Against Miera Embezzlement Alleged
A district court suit in Sandoval County accuses Miera of embezzling funds from the estate of Miss Batuiblo Mireres. The complaint claims sale of personal property and lands after Mireres death, with no probate inventory or accounting filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boa
Batuiblo Mireres
Mireres
Miera
Deafness Cure Claim by Hall's Catarrah Cure
A vintage advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of ear passages and claims Hall's Catarrah Cure can restore hearing. It promises one hundred dollars for any case cured by this remedy and asks readers to send for free dollar proofs.
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Hall
Dochlars
BF. S. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. Sojid Ly
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Farmington, Enterprise
Frank Staplin
Farmington
Ga Plata
Penitentiary Board
Messrs. Walters
Sulzer
Las Auimas
la Plata
San Juan
Bloomfield
Bose Peak
Roebo
Deber
Natal
Waarmee
Wales
Trefon
Povernor
Chewera
Gad Burns
Territory of New Mexico
No. Sys
District Court
Santa Fe
Fuuz
Virat
A. M. Boergere
Joseph J. Dale
Uriah Puel Company
Marry Up Smith
Joseph Jo. Dale
Harry H. Smith
Sid Plaints
Joseph B. Dale
Phirty
Ranune
Wiavitl
Dcc
Durango
Durange
Nathan
The
First National Bank
Wru
Ho Avery
A.M. Atusden
W. O. Tfarrington
Asa’t Cashier
the Metropolis
John C. Hubbard
Rib
Pryche
Farmington, New Mex
M. A. Mahany
Reeal Estate
Farmington, New Mexico
Ganon Gallegos Trading Store
Gallup
AL & PL
R. T. J. Simpson
San Juan County
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
S. K. Hooper
Gen' Pass
Tkt.Agt
Denver, Colo
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