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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
The piece urges reducing fireworks harm and promoting a peaceful Fourth celebration. It notes New Mexico wells enabling irrigation and grazing land expansion, cites Mimbres Valley success, and urges Congress to back three year homestead bills to spur western development.
The Mancos Times-Tribune urges San Juan region to build manufacturies using cheap power and fuel. It cites fruit loss, cannery competition, and overshipment of beans butter and bacon, arguing local production could cut costs and restore prosperity.
Representative H B Fergusson introduced a bill to stimulate settlement of New Mexico desert lands by granting 40 acres to each person who develops water from a public well drilled to 50 feet or more, with a cap of eight claims per applicant. The plan seeks rapid land prospecting and cultivation.
The article argues milk cow earnings can provide steady cash for farmers. It cites a Farmington Creamery payout of 417.65 in April and May, with one farmer receiving 123.98, averaging about 69 dollars monthly. It notes that many farmers could boost income through dairy and creamery growth, urging local investment in separators and dairy expansion.
In sunny times the orchard booms with ripe fruit. Strawberries, gooseberries, and cherries fill the season. Birds and local youngsters harvest cherries, but the trees remain heavy with fruit despite inroads.
The valley basks in a bright fruit season with ripening crops bringing profit to growers and plenty to eat for residents. Outsiders are invited to visit and may choose to settle here, as the area promises both current prosperity and a promising future beyond the harvest.
Government reserves 992 acres nationwide for National Cemetery use. The land is set aside to bury veterans and provide memorial spaces under federal management.
On June 7 the National Senate passed Bill No. 6590 to establish a fish cultural station in New Mexico. The measure aims to promote aquaculture and state fishery development through government support and research facilities.
The Judiciary Committee of the National Senate reported favorably a Constitutional Amendment granting one presidential term of six years with no reattempt. It notes the history would have featured a clash between two presidents seeking the office again.
The piece in the Congressional Record prays for standard barrel and grades for apples packed in barrels. The write up notes humorous yarns amid sober Senate debate, highlighting irony in a lighthearted take on the arguments.
The notice urges all residents to help build a bright future for San Juan County through untiring local effort. It calls on people to promote the land of opportunity and speak positively to strangers, framing it as a worthy cause for one's home.
Pride voiced in Aztec Democrat upgrading its format to four six-column home print pages matching local standards. The editor notes San Juan county progress as Times-Hustler and Aztec paper follow a wave toward better newspaper service and locale pride.
July Fourth recaps with repeated motifs of speeches flags rockets music crackers crowds and displays as the Philadelphia Ledger notes familiar scenes of celebration and tension on the holiday.
Statement from the bank in Farmington San Juan County listing assets including overdrafts loans and discounts 61807.02 204.00 U S Bonds 10000 Premiums on U S Bonds 381.25 Real estate values 20964.90 903.43 Due from banks 17950.19 7457.80 Notes of other National Banks 2547.70 330.00 Fractional currency reserve 3 940006487.70 Redemption fund with U S Treasurer 5 percent capital stock 825000 Surplus 126415.62 Official attestation by cashier W H Harrington and notary J Milton Palmer dated June 24 1912.
June to September excursion sale offers travel to Denver Omaha Council Bluffs St Joseph Atchison Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Peoria Chicago with stopover privileges. Contact agent J F McCully for details. Also state notice on La Plata river diversion change to Sec 22 T32 R13 with objections due by August 7 1912.
$2 000 death and $15 weekly disability benefits plus $1 000 for loss of limb or sight and $100 emergency relief. Cost $6 yearly no other dues. Men and women 16 to 65 accepted. $100 000 state deposit protection for policy holders claims. Write with age sex occupation Aozeas pt 441 American Registry Company Erie Pa
It is worse than useless to take any medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by Farmington Drug Store.
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