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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
6
Farmington Enterprise notes H AR Elliott as assistant editor and records its second class mail status in Farmington New Mexico with a 1905 post office entry date under the 1879 act.
Farmington launches a community postcard drive set for June 22 in which every resident is urged to send cards outside New Mexico. The Farmington Board of Trade will supply fruit picture postcards, sold by children at five for a dime with a prize for the top seller. Cards available at Loftus & Tucker's office starting June 19, with ongoing sales through June 20 noon. the event aims to boost local commerce and invite new settlers to Farmington.
The Giersdorf Orchestra Band and Concert Company will present a concert in Allens Opera House on Saturday June 24. The family ensemble of nine offers a seven piece orchestra with vocal solos duets quartets and readings. Tickets go on sale at Rexall Store from June 21 for 50 cents reserved seats. The venue is expected to be crowded.
D E Gring writes from southern California about flowers and trees and pleasant motoring on good roads. He describes a 165 mile coast trip visiting Rev J A Lewis, noting Lewis’s improvement. In San Diego they saw six warships and 6,000 soldiers, and crossed into Old Mexico where a battle killed 46. They faced border stops by U S soldiers and Mexican rebels with armed guards, but continued. They averaged 20 to 30 miles per hour on segments of their journey.
A Pupils learned weaving from Pueblos after Spanish contact and created the Serape Navajo. The Navajo turned to horses and sheep, weaving durable, water resistant blankets with bayeta and wool on native looms. Their work surpassed teachers, earning global notice and lasting value. Farmington NM ships the best Navajo blankets via Staplin Mercantile.
G C Bero of Farmington is listed as an undertaker and embalmer with the 22L designation. The short entry notes his professional role and location without additional context.
Robert J. Overholser of Farmington New Mexico filed final five year proof for land in Township 29 North Range 12 West New Mexico P M. He will prove on July 6 1911 before Frank Staplin at Farmington. Witnesses include Martin McCormick Sam B. Lancaster John Domatti and Charles E Spath.
Bree Dasiress offers a Colorado house rent 75 dollars per month with a long term tenant in place. One of the town’s best locations, clear of incumbrance, price 12000. Also offered is a partly built cross fenced property for 8750 with large rooms and free of encumbrance. May trade for farm land with possible cash difference.
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