Women Crusade Ends in Liquor Public Sale Chaos
A Farmington auction of two barrels of apple jack under a justice court writ led to a clash with local authorities. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union members disrupted the sale, emptied a barrel, and sang temperance songs while police and a constable faced injuries. charges were dismissed and the women released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
E. K. Hill
Farmington
Marshal Mce Junkin
Davis
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
John Barleycorn
Navajo Mission Opens Week With New Class Directors
Miss Powell begins work at the Navajo Mission as director of physical culture, primary grade teacher, and matron of the girls. Miss Shaw starts duties as teacher and matron of the boys the same day, marking the week’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Powell
Miss Shaw
All Day Aid Session of Presbyterian Ladies
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church held an all day session led by Mrs. J. E. Hastings Magist. The day included Rev. R. C. Jackson and numerous members such as Geo. Allen, A. L. Davis, J. M. Johnson, Dr. Bell, Lillie Johnson, Emma Chambers, Violet Lemley, and others.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Hastings Magist
R. C. Jackson
Geo. Allen
A. L. Davis
J. M. Johnson
Dr. Bell
Goatomski
Lillie Johnson
Emma Chambers
Hiatchfora
Thompson
Burt Woolls
Farming ton High School Picnic By the San Juan
Miss Connor assistant principal led Farming ton High School ninth and tenth graders on a San Juan River picnic. They rode the new ferry, enjoyed a fine dinner, and explored Navajo hogans before returning by early evening. One present.
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Miss Connor
Farmington High School
San Juan River
Odd Fellows San Juan District Convention at Mancos
The San Juan Odd Fellows district convention met in Mancos with visitors arriving by road and rail for a well attended event. Officers elected for the next year include President John Hubbard Farmington Vice President Joseph Billingsley Cortez Secretary Elizabeth McCully Farmington and Treasurer M. A. Honaker Mancos with Parmington chosen as the next meeting site.
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San Juan Odd Fellows
Mancos
Association
John Hubbard
Farmington
Joseph Billingsley
Cortex
Elizabeth McCully
M. A. Honaker
Parmington
Associa
San Juan Basin Oil Company advances with subscriptions and plans
In Farmington and countywide efforts over $3,500 is subscribed to form the San Juan Basin Oil Company. Frank Staplin travels to Santa Fe to raise the balance and J O Noggle to lead drilling with an expert driller en route. A telegram from Lima Trust backs Noggle’s reliability. The plan targets a 3000 foot first hole within 60 to 90 days.
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San Juan Basin
San Juan
J. O. Noggle
Noggie
Lima Trust Company of Ohio
Lima
Ohio
San Juan Co
Nat’l Bank
Farmington
N. M
Noggle
Nation Supply Co
Frank Staplin
Santa Fe
San Juan Basin Oil Company
Durango
Wool Schedule Passed in House Amid Tariff Debate
The wool schedule sailed through the House with no amendments during Underwood tariff consideration. Republicans offered an 18 cent substitute for raw wool, claimed to align with a tariff board report, but it was defeated as the Underwood schedule passed 74 to 1893. Silk, paper, and sundry schedules remain to be tackled.
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Washington
House
Tariff Board
Underwood
New Bean Found To Aid Southwest Farmers
Prof R W Clothier of the University announces a resurrected bean variety nicknamed a bit of wreckage of an ancient time will benefit farmers in the great Southwest. The discovery aims to improve crop resilience and yields for local agriculture markets.
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Tuscan
East
Great
Southwest
Hubbard to Duke City
John C. Hubbard Farmington representative of the Board of road commissioners travels to Albuquerque at the governor’s request for a roads convention on May 9. He aims to secure road funding for San Juan County and will push for assurances from all sources for improvements.
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John C. Hubbard
Farmington
Board of Road Commissioners
Mornay
Albuquerque
Duke City
John
San Juan
Wilson’s Presbyterian Faith Shapes White House Tone
A Washington observer notes President Wilson’s return to Presbyterian discipline and austere, Puritan influences at the White House. The piece argues the era’s social shifts pressure a simpler, temperate presidency and the abolition of display like gold lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White House
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Executive
Times
Cheese Factory Plan Garners Local Support in Farmington
J S Palmer proposes a cheese factory in Farmington funded by $500 from Palmer and milk contracts from at least 75 cows. He cites rapid production, potential outdoor investment, and $40 per cow in cheese per summer, with first cheese by June or July if plans succeed.
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Farmington
J. S. Palmer
Palmer
San Juan County
Novel Surprise Notice From Durango Visit
E. B. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes with two daughters and Gladys Taylor visited Durango Tuesday and returned Wednesday. Mrs. Holmes and children had been in Princeton Illinois for five months. Holmes has a new four room cottage on the mesa to be occupied soon, a surprise to Mrs. Holmes upon arrival in Farmington.
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E. B. Holmes
Durango
San Juan Letters Describe Harsh Spring Weather
A San Juan community notice reprints a fragment from T V in Phoenix describing a volatile spring with cold snaps warm spells and recurring rain. The writer notes the need to adapt clothing and mentions ongoing discomfort and rough conditions for local residents.
Weather damage and farming notes in San Juan region
The spring cold here at 3700 feet has hurt fruit, alfalfa, grapes, and early garden crops. J. B. is now on an ostrich farm near El Paso. San Juan county compares favorably with other places. a boost for Sunny San Juan.
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J. 8
el Paso
San Juan
Booze Once More Sets Fire on Indian Reservation Hogan
A drunken Indian on the reservation set fire to his hogan and died in the flames. Eyewitnesses report the body burned almost beyond recognition, marking another tragedy linked to alcohol.
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John Barleycorn
Road improvements planned on the coal bank hill
Road Commissioner Hubbard reports considerable work on a new grade of 750 feet on the coal bank hill. When finished the bottom observer will see the entire length. The permanent improvement is urged as a proper policy and worthwhile for the community.
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Coal Bank
Hubbard
Road Board
The Right of Way at Allen's Opera House
Sanford Dodge brings a new scenic production of The Right of Way to Allen's Opera House. The play, dramatized from Sir Gilbert Parker's novel by Eugene Presbrey, has become increasingly popular since its New York debut and is billed as a compelling drama likely to rival admired epics.
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Sanford Dodge
Allen’s Opera House
Gilbert Parker
Eugene Presbrey
New York City
Alien’s Opera House
A Friendly Ad Proposition to Sell Anything
An Enterprise advertisement offers to advertise any item you wish to sell from socks to a Baby Grand piano. They will run the ad until sold or canceled. If no sale occurs you pay nothing. If a sale is made they take one percent of the sale value or advertising space. They guarantee to find a purchaser.
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W.C. T.U
Hunter Hall
Lovelass
Navajo Mission
Odd Fellows
Lima Trust CO
Tepary
Arizona Experiment Station
Arizona
Basily
San Juan’s
T. J. Skaggs
Farmington Land & Investment Company
T. V
Phoenix
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