Survey Work Shapes Public Lands and Power Site Withdrawals
The Geological Survey outlines land classification and withdrawals to protect mineral and water resources. May activity includes 2,472,669 acres of coal land valued at 49,734,148 and 1,354,032 acres of non coal land, with gains over old rates totaling 13,962,340.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
New Mexico
Utah
Wyomington
Washingtontane
Mexico
Florida
Geological Survey
Aztec Notes Visitors and Local Notices
W H Crawford visited Aztec earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs C V Safford arrived Sunday and will stay a week. Mrs John Morricon and children from Durango plan a summer at the ranch. Mrs W Goff Black and daughters Irene and Beasie returned Saturday. Beasie met Irene in Durango. Irene attended school at Santa Fe this year. Rexall store to replace Astec Co name. money refunds offered for unsatisfactory purchases. Hammond’s Will Nicewise in Montey for water supply next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. V. Safford
Aztec
John Morricon
Durango
W. Goff Black
Irene
Beasie
Astec Co
Rexall Company
Rexall
Apple and Pear Blight Described and Control Tips
The bulletin details pear blight caused by Bacillus amylovorus, noting rapid wilting and blackening of twigs after flowering, possible tree death, and fruit infection. It prescribes complete removal and burning of diseased tissue, disinfection of pruning tools, and thorough sanitation to prevent spread, with laboratory identification available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Biology
Hammond
Farmington Orchestra Concert Promises Musical Treat
An evening concert by the local orchestra will offer refined program notes and a selection of pieces. Residents are invited to attend the event, which aims to provide entertainment for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Pang - Yi
Irrigation Statistics Show Growth in New Mexico Farms
Acting Census Director Falkner releases first official irrigation data for New Mexico. 1909 figures show 11,399 farms irrigated, 459,114 acres watered, and 645,530 acres of land capable of irrigation, with rapid expansion in dry farming and increased pumping and ditch works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Falkner
Census Bureau
New Mexico
le Grand Powers
Division of Agriculture
Bureau of the Census
R. P.weele
Act of Congress
Irrigation Costs and Acreage Distribution in 1909
The report shows average annual O M costs per acre of 1.35 dollars in 1909 and 0.82 dollars in 1899. It classifies 1909 irrigated acreage by ownership and source, with 61.6 percent under cooperative enterprises and 31.6 percent under individual and partnership outfits. Streams irrigate 86.2 percent of land, wells 11.9 percent, and lakes 0.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Reclamation Service
County Officials Hear Assessor Appeals in San Juan County
In Astec New Mexico on June 5 1911 the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Board of Equalization raised valuations on livestock sheep goats and merchandise for numerous entities including Durango Planing Mill and Lumber Co Pacheco Archuleta and Farmington Meat & Produce Co among others. A protest by the Partners Mutual Company was noted with a tax schedule dispute questioned by Commissioner Townsend and Garcia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astec
N. M
Board of Equalization
San Juan County
New Mexico
Board of
T. J. Arrington
Chairean
Leonor Garcia
F. G. Wagner
Wequee
Anner Dutfur
W. A. Graves
Randall
Sonus Fo Us
Pinkatoff
Durango
Martinez
Senna
Nth
Cca Archuleta
Jose T. Archuleta
Martin Pacheco
David Trujillo
Juan N. Jaquez
Madobio Archuleta
Ablo Candeleria
Montoya
Hunter Movenmtile Co
W. J. Hill
Dus
F Willet Brown
J. B. McCarty
Frank Staplin
Easi
Farmington Meat & Produce Co
C. Picken
William Huntt
A. Martin
Edwardes& Martin
Parners' Mutual Company
Ne Taig Dend
Lawe
Townsend
Comroner Garcia
Ruple Boy Confesses in Durango Attempt on Cox
Andrew Ruple the 16 year old held for the attempted assassination of Ike Cox in Durango has confessed. He describes a Conspiracy by the Truby gang offering rewards for Coxs murder and asserts prior killings by Sam Truby and associates. Cox reproves from wounds while Ruple cooperates with authorities to curb the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ruple
Ike Cox
Durango
Kyle
Ill Truby
Cox
Ruple
P. G. Newton
Aztec
Sam Truby
Charlie Carter
Truby
Farmington Glade
Auple
Case
Rule
Alabama
Newton
Trubys
The
Law
Convic
Shooting Exhibition and Farmington Aztec Baseball Match
Captain A. H. Hardy of Lincoln Nebraska will give a shooting exhibition at the Fair Grounds on Tuesday June 27. The Farmington Aztec team will host a matched baseball game. Merchants will close 2 to 5 PM for expected large attendance as Hardy performs feats with rifles and shotguns and inspects his rifle after firing 300 shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hardy
Lincoln
Nebraska
Fair Grounds
Farmington
Warranty Deeds Filed For Several Transfers
Filed for Record. Warranty deeds covering William A Walker and others transferring interests to Mary Y Roberts John M Black and others. Trust Deed transfers include David R Lobato and Cyrus Cameron to A A Pinketoff Avery M Amaden and Fred Bunker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H D Abrams
Charlies
Steele
Avery
M Amsden
H Williams
David E Lobato
M Ameden
Wm E Minner
Ulyseos S
Catherine Mayers
Maggie M Mayers
Henderson Bates
H Olde
Wm McDonald
William E Min
William A Walker
Mary Y Roberts
John M Black, Sr
Louise Edwards
Pred C Mieen
Alison F Miller
Loren Tewart
Sylvester R Blake
Holder
Edward J Willis
Elention Vigil
W. A. Holder
Cyrus
Cameron
Charlies M Steele
First National Bank
David R Lobato
Pinketoff
A L
Davis
Avery M Amaden
Cyrus S Cameron
Fred Bunker
Unclear text fragment from historical notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sarees wk assessor and calary for April plus Pathe boarding and prisoners. No coherent event or entities to summarize into a complete item.
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Calary
Pathe
Re-Apportionment and Electoral College Changes
The bill moves from House approval to Senate consideration and would alter Electoral College votes. House size rises from 391 to 433, total electors reach 525 with New Mexico and Arizona adding seven. Several states gain one or more electors, notably California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania among others.
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House
Senate
Bil
Electoral College
New Mexico
Arizona
Alene Coloraits
Florida
Geo He ‘Tagho
Uskota
Mexico
Innesots High
Rhode
Oith Dakota
Utah
West Virginia
California
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Texas
Washington
Ball Named Postmaster In 30 Days
A. A. Ball received commission as post master after being appointed May 11 and confirmed May 19. Bond and notice mailed May 11, returned June 2, commission mailed June 11. This 30 days from appointment marks the fastest postmaster change the paper has seen. Postmaster General Hitchcock speeds up red tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Ball
Ball
Senate
Hitchcock
Local News Highlights From Aztec and Nearby
W Goff Black and W M Wood son visit from Aztec Priday. O C Walker the Indian trader plans a few days with family. Arch Wheeler from Hesperus now raises hay near there. Walter Franklin leaves for Liberty to work on a Presbyterian Mission building this summer. Desert land claimants east of Farmington contract for water from the Inca Canal. New Mexico Day observed by Christian Endeavor with fifteen attendees from Aztec. A L Davis buys the A A Ball insurance agency and takes charge. Rev W F Higby to conduct Episcopal services June 26 with Sunday School at 9 45 and service at 11 00. Mrs Biffle Morris and party return to Barneld mountain home Monday. Mr and Mrs E A Neebers attend events Friday and Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Franklin
Liberty
Presbyterian
Rev. Needles
Farmington
Aztec Irrigation Co
New Mexico
Christian Endeavor Society
Aztec
W. F. Higby
Durango
Episcopal Church
Morris and
Aist
Barneld, Eit
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I. F. Houston
C. A. Hanson
Bloomfield Mesa
Pueblo
San Juan
Baker
Jacob DeCordoba
Om Lane
Walker cClare
C. B. Bilitzkie
G. W. Lamberson
Fred W. Townsend
C. EB. Noble
W. H. Crawford
U P Woods
Addie I. Goodee Secord Crouder
Alda O Bogieda
Harry Salholm
Lillients
den Black
Gettiors
New Meit
U. S. Census Bureau
Ruple Boy
W. M. Woodson
O. C. Walker
Arch Wheeler
Hesperus
A. L. Davis
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