13 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
1
San Juan County shows strong irrigation based agriculture with thriving fruit, cattle, and poultry. Fruit crops such as apples peaches and cherries lead production, with $100 to $1000 per acre yearly returns cited in favorable years. Turkeys and peas also contribute to a diverse rural economy facing market demand.
San Juan County can grow nearly every major U S crop including wheat corn oats rye and barley. Alfalfa thrives here as a premier hay crop with strong markets in southern Colorado and growing garden truck demand from mining camps and future Arizona rail connections. Watermelons cantaloupes pumpkins and sugar content in local crops reflect exceptional sunshine.
The account describes early pioneers shaping San Juan County’s economy from open range cattle to fenced stock and sheep. It notes abundant irrigation from river ditches, potential for vast canal projects, and a government survey for a large water system north of the Ani mas and San Jose rivers to open 160 600 acres to homesteaders with water paid in ten annual installments.
A compact note describes a pocket map titled Colorado Utah Texas with mailed art copies. The item suggests a charm and practical use, listing a catalog tone and a mail order style for delivery.
The Barrington Presbyterian Church organized Peb 18 9 under Rev Sob B Malcom with members including Samed Wy Rodgers Mary Al Rodgers Anna Mary Rodgers Billie Ml Coe Carrie EF Sterling and Clara Ross. Samuel W Rodgers became ruling elder for three years. New members joined Jan 26 1890 and Apr 11 1890. Pastors and leaders served through 1892 with house built in 1891 and 1892 edifice completion. Membership grew to 55 and Sunday school to 42 led by G C Bero Elected officers include Dr JA Diaf and G C Bero.
An estray sale advertisement lists a bay horse and a dun mare with branding marks and identifying features. The notice cites San Juan County and Parrington with auction planned by the Sanitary Board of New Mexico under Sec 225 of the New Mexico Compiled Laws, specifying ownership and branding details on the horses.
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