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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
5
In a New Mexican perspective, the need for a unified water code and centralized administration by the territorial engineer is urged to replace antiquated irrigation practices. The plan envisions cement lining of ditches, routing along public highways, and a single large canal system to reduce waste and disputes across acequias and municipal ditch networks.
A horticulture note advises on destroying dark slimy slugs that attack cherry pear and plum leaves in early June. Recommend Paris green or arsenate of lead or white hellebore. apply a fine spray to wet upper leaf surfaces. Spray should stop before leaves drip heavily.
The dispatches claiming Taft will not seek renomination are dismissed as idle. Roosevelt is expected to back Taft, with Governor Chase Osborn of Michigan also favorable. Congress and the President show strong control as opposition from La Follette and other progressives is seen fading as 1912 campaigns approach.
Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee face division over whether to cut wool tariffs or place wool on the free list. Advocates of lower tariffs rally nationwide while the party fears Treasury shortfalls and reverts to a revenue only tariff to protect wool interests.
At a recent social gathering in Washington Republicans praised Speaker Champ Clark in an after-dinner speech. Clark lauded minority leader Mann saying he achieved more in legislation in Congress than any other public servant.
The June 5 1911 meeting of the Farmington Board of Trade Executive Committee focused on advertising literature. A three color booklet, a credit to Farmington, was outlined to compete with western towns. The committee was tasked to secure funds by appointing a subcommittee to visit potential contributors.
A Farmington committee proposes annual dues of ten dollars prepaid with a five percent discount for advance payment. Those unable to pay in advance may settle by note for twelve dollars due November 1, 1911. The goal is to fund advertising literature to attract settlers to San Juan County. Community unity and action are urged to boost Farmington’s development in 1911.
Edgar Corkins of Farmington New Mexico has filed intent to prove up final five year proof on his homestead entry No 9082 07316 for 8.5 acres in sections 10 and 15 township 29 N range 12 W New Mexico principal meridian before Frank Stapkin Farmington on June 17 1911 witnesses Alex Hart Merritt M Beck Charles C Mumma William S Lipsey. First publication April 28 1911 Last publication June 2 1911.
Robert J Overholaer of Farmington New Mexico filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in Township 29 North Range 12 West New Mexico Principal Meridian. Hearing before Frank Staplin on July 6 1911. Witnesses Martin McCormick Sam B Lancaster John Domatti Farmington NM and Charles E Spath Aztec NM.
A brief odd ad claims cheap shoulder peats for sale at a dollar, referencing Rexall ore. The note reads as a pungent promotional line with unclear product details and provenance.
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