25 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
1
A valley area was visited during a heavy snow storm described as sensoa with Monday reference and a concern about mist or fog. The text notes uneven snow on Tuesday morning and a mention of a person or animal named Muga in relation to the snowfall.
Returns of cited cotton sent to Houston show the crop will total about 2,000 bales with buyers paying more than the state’s highest price.
A contract for a forty thousand dollar hotel at 1ueameari aims to finish by April. Plans show a second phase adding a gas plant, while city growth could push state capital status to the town if metropolitan skylines expand.
Officials on the Peeda River rejected oppilestions for water tights pending in the office. The decision cites a required 41 percent of normal river flow for the Cartsbad project, blocking the proposed allocation.
Interest rises at LaLande over a copper find described as a rich vein. Bix ch drills test the land to reach a heavy vein about 10 feet deep. A company has been granted permission to exploit the discovery.
Attorney Edward C. Wade Jr announces a new weekly paper to be published in Las Cruces to promote good government. Local businessmen pledge support and the venture seeks needed endorsements and certificates.
fragmentary OCR text about a building or memo. no clear event or entities. cannot determine main fact.
The Roswell Register-Telegram reports on a summer effort by White City area canneries to process tomatoes. It notes amounts spent and questions the labor force and feasibility of the plan.
Reported from the community, a cryptic note about an event or person has drawn attention. Despite incomplete wording, readers are cautioned to await fuller details from reliable sources.
A fragmentary note indicates a petition should be forwarded to the department. Details are incomplete but the action is clearly to move the petition onward to official review.
A. M. Matten of Denver Colorado plans a major irrigation scheme in Lincoln and Chaves counties New Mexico. The project includes a 269 acre reservoir in Bull Gap canyon with ditches feeding arid land in both counties. Officials claim ample water from winter snowfall will sustain the works.
The best home talent company presented Elopement of Ellen at Allens Opera House last Saturday night. The audience was large and well paid, showing strong appreciation with frequent applause. Edward T. Brown Miss Altheda Oliver and Dr C B Fortin gave exceptional performances. Intermission featured Fortins humorous Farmington history. Dutch band provided entertainment after the second act. The play was light and entertaining with praise for the 191 Band. Performers thank Farmington for generous patronage benefiting the Episcopal Church.
The Durango Board of Trade extends an invitation to the people of this country to meet December 7 to unite the southwest including Montesursa San Juan La Pinta Archulets Colorado and San Juan County Mexico. The aim is to advise on better local conditions and support railroad development despite a postponement and to encourage broad participation from Farmington residents.
Twenty four entrymen under the Lararie Poudre irrigation project are assured by Interior Secretary Ballinger that contests against them will be withdrawn. The right to prove money spent on reclamation with personal notes to an irrigation company was upheld. Blair contested Jennie Alexander for notes totaling 400 dollars from 196, with origin in a claim to obtain water from Coal Creek. The decision finds no fraud and grants more time to submit final proof as irrigation work proceeds.
Early this week L A Wiltse announced the sale of his transfer business to Joan Kelley and F M Love. They will run it in the future and are praised as hustlers likely to provide good service. Kelley is a long-time booster from Estancia Valley. Love recently arrived from Dumas Lexes and is expected to be a valuable citizen.
Delegates from eleven county Sunday Schools met at the Astec M E Church on November 1 to form the San Juan County Sunday School Association with Rev. D. E. Bundy as temporary president and Rev. M. F. Wittard as temporary secretary. Officers named include W. H. Chrisman as president and Rev. G. M. Kilgour as vice president.
Elation and cooperation with the county organization led to a call for an annual one cent per member offering for federation work with a stated minimum of one cent. A suitable constitution and by laws were adopted to govern the association. The program included Rev. R. A. Waldraven, J. L. G. Swinning, and Ma. W. G. Minton.
Edward Litten, Larimore N D chairman of the publicity committee, argues advertising acts like a magnet to attract attention and persuade. He says focus and skillful copy intertwining fact and imagery drive conviction, while economy and measured claims strengthen public trust.
The constitution prepared by the territorial convention will be submitted to voters on January (1911). It outlines 20 090 words, 130 sections in 22 articles with protections for Spanish American descent, an elective corporation commission, referendum features, and provisions on land, railroads, and liquor. The document aims to resemble U S and earlier state constitutions and seeks approval by the people, Congress, and President Taft.
A regional report notes two effective seed treatments for wheat smut including formalin soak and copper sulfate method. Formalin uses 16 oz per 40 gallons with a three minute soak or spray, while copper sulfate requires one pound per 24 gallons with twelve hour soaking. Both aim to reduce loose and chalky smut, improve yield, and prevent year to year infection.
Fire damaged the back yard and waterroom of a Farmington store after tents and mud affected access. The blaze began near the din ing area and spread to the door as workers fought the flames with a chemical extinguisher, with authorities crediting prompt action.
A cordial invitation describes an evening event at 8 with decorations and costumes, noting an oriental touch to the occasion for men women and children.
The University Farm News from Minnesota warns that without fertility the land will wear out and yields decline. It urges adopting modern agricultural methods and notes young men may leave for better opportunities.
The growing asbestos trade spreads across construction projects with extensive use in pipes and conduits. Profit potential rises as usage expands, reflecting the material's pervasive role in building infrastructure.
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