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Farmington Enterprise

Location

Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1911

Page

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Water prospects for Crouch Mesa meeting on pumping option

Local landowners around Crouch Mesa are invited to a meeting at W. S. Walker's home to decide whether to purchase water and pump it from the Inca Canal using a planned Walker-Foster project with an 86 foot drop. If approved, a surplus of about 1090 horsepower could power other uses.

Walker Denver Gundsy Miu Alien Nave Meade Arthur Jouford Aztecarrietion Company Crouch Mess Way Crouch Mose Animas Rive Walker-Foster Crouch Mesa

Excellent Company Show Draws Mixed Reactions

A local event titled Excellent Company drew crowds and mixed reviews as speakers highlighted strengths and voiced concerns about the plan. Organizers praised turnout while critics urged clearer goals and accountability from officials.

Unclear Text About Banks and Rates

Fragmentary note discusses banks and savings with vague figures. Indicates possible shifts in rates or deposits but lacks concrete entities or dates.

Big Telephone Merger Unites States Telephony Network

A merger unites Colorado Tele and Western Telegraph lines into a single company to operate exchanges across Utah Wyoming Idaho Arizona New Mexico Colorado and parts of Mexico. The new entity will inherit stations and expand reach through the consolidated system.

Colorado Au Thoes

Summary of General Fund Receipts and Expenditures

The record shows total general fund expenses of 8174.90 and total receipts 904.30. Amounts paid include 6435.9x6 and 18. Ween i atruba, 755, and expenses relate to officers of any ears.

General Fund

New Mexico Ad Efforts Highlighted by Reed and Keen

Mr. Norris H. Reed of Sears Fe twood's advertising department visits New Mexico to study conditions and boost publicity. Mr. Keen oversees a major annual campaign for the Santa Fe railway, with last year’s statewide advertising tally near 14000 dollars. Reed notes the state’s size and resources require sustained effort to showcase to the nation.

Norris H. Reed Sears Feetwood New Mexico Keen Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe Railroad Reed Albuargue New México

Mil ler Grants Water Rights for Morrison Power Ditch

Last Friday engineer C. D. Miller approved Water Reservation No. 617 by John M. Morrison of Aztec San Juan County for the Morrison Power Ditch six second feet from Las Animas for power purposes and five second feet for irrigation, the latter subject to prior rights.

C. D. Miller John M. ‘Morrison Aztec San Juan County Morrison Las Animas

National Irrigation Congress Seeks New Mexico Presence

Seek nineteenth session of the National Irrigation Congress in Tomadian will likely be the most important in Congress history with extensive New Mexico representation planned. The Advisory Board of Control will oversee a share for New Mexico with Colonel V L Mot Vel as chairman.

Tpadian Congress New Mexico Board of Control Willi V. L Motevel

24th At Kirtland Farmington Fair Highlights

A large Farmington turnout attended the Kirtland celebration last Monday. Events included six or seven horse races, several foot races, two wrestling matches, two ball games, a girls team defeat Kirtland 11 to 10, and a boys team win for Farmington 7 to 2. A pioneer parade and a big dance at the Kirtland schoolhouse capped the day.

Farmington K Kirtland Kirtland Farming‘ton

Southern Pacific Pension Disbursements Since 1903

Since January 1903 the Pension Department of the Southern Pacific Company has voluntarily disbursed nearly one million dollars to retired employees. By June 30, 1911 total disbursements reached about six hundred sixteen thousand dollars with 420 retirees from various departments.

Pension Department Southern Pacific Company Corbasa Oee Thern Pacific Wes Atlantic Steamship Southern Pacific Ny

Western states unite for public lands policy in Denver convention

Governor Shafroth argues for rapid development of the public domain and filling vacant lands with citizens. He says Western states must agree on a unified policy and push it nationally with support from Eastern allies. The convention at Denver's big auditorium is expected to draw about 4000 delegates.

Congress West Shafroth Washington Bureau Denver

Aztec Notes Reflect Local Happenings and Krisp Harvests

J M Palmer of Farmington visits as peaches apricots and plums begin to move. Bapt ist revival ends successfully. Will Don ald brings a tall corn stalk with two ears. A rail bridge washout near Hart canyon disrupts a passenger train. Sheriff Dufur binds over Bill Mangum for horse stealing in district court. Church dedication sermon delayed by train, debt free after funds raised for Aztec church buildings.

Bill Mangum Dufur Bruce Kinney J. W. Falls Aztec

Fragmentary Record of Deeds and Certificates

Filed for record items show Richard P Hopkins and wife transferring to Reuben W Heflin et al and other transfers including White and John White, Avery M Amaden, Gam Stevens, and Avery M Ameden. Also mentions Chaves A H Knight to Wm Coyne and redemption certificates involving Waiter B Wagner and Ashcroft Certificate Sharp to T F Thurston.

Richard P. Hopkins Reuben W. Heflin D Bhatts Lucy Woods Charles W White John White John Stock C W J Deeds White Avery M Amaden C A Larson Gam Stevens Matt Het Heflin Avery M Ameden Chaves H Knight Wm Coyne T A Pierce B. Wagner Uver Ashcrott Sharp T F Thureton

Mail Order and Home Trading Debate in Farmington

A local citizen urges Farmington merchants to improve services or accept mail order competition. The letter argues home retailers fail to stock basic items, driving customers to mail order and harming town commerce. It also discusses fruit districts and Rocky Mountain apple growing challenges and prospects in Colorado and neighboring states.

Manu Nis Farmington Tau

Our Apples Are Best in Rocky Mountain District

The article argues the Rocky Mountain apple region commands high prices in major markets and abroad. It expands to compare five North American fruit districts, outlining each area's distinct climate, season length, and rainfall advantages and drawbacks for apple production.

Rae Ot Michigan Canadhan Ienat Jongs Orter Oveark Arkansas Pacific Coast District Rocky Mountain Pohly United Fed States Jonathan Ronan Att America Rocky Mountain District Ihs Negros Utah New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Utrose County Igor Darneia United States Old World Rocky Mountain States North America East Canada Va Scotia

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Robert C. Prewitt J. H. Palmer Pierce K. Holmes T. H. Jones W Howne John Domatti Dr. G Sammons Willet Brown T. J. Arrington Kel Witerd Willis W. A. Hunter Locke EB. T. Brown A. L Young P. B. Loce A. J. Frits R. Blake Tae C. Geo Uv. Raven Ga. C. Ero Roy Nisholaen News OF the Santa Fe Road T'N Congress Southern Pacific J. M. Palmer W. E. Pollard Centralia Washington M. T. Barrier Bill Noland Flora Vista Uie Will Donald Hart Canon Frank Likens Blanco N. M Enterprise Mail House Lipton Bears SawbLuck & Co Buster Brown
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