San Juan County Exhibit Shines At Durango Fair
The San Juan exhibit in Durango features fruit and vegetable displays from Farmington Aztec and San Juan County led by George Allen. Prized samples travel to Los Angeles Denver and Chicago while irrigation development notes highlight rapid post 1910 growth and major projects across Colfax San Juan and Taos counties.
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San Juan
Farmington
George Allen
Pioneers’ Association
San Juan County
Allen
Farmington Fruit Towers
Denver & Rioranche
Jonathan
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Chicago
Jesse Haller
Mancos
San Juan Basin
Messrs. Walling
Brothers
Dustin
Graham
Michael McCormick
Greeley
Carson Ranch
Montezuma Valley
George Brett
Price Walters
George McLellan
Will McRea
Andrew Gilchrist
Meloche and Thompson
Colfax County
Aztec Irrigation Company
Hammond
Bloomfield Irrigation District
Maxwell Irrigated Land Co
French Development
Springer Ditch & Irrigation C O
Ranchos Orchard & Land Co
Taos County
Las Vegas Project
San Migue
Chas
D. Miller
Irrigation Development Progress in New Mexico
The period from March 1, 1910 to today shows unprecedented irrigation growth in New Mexico with many water rights applications and numerous permits already granted. Construction start times remain variable as the development surge continues.
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New Mexico
Ten Per Cent Immoral
Washington reports Dr. Edward Bunnell Phelps as editor of the American Underwriter states in an address to the International Congress of Hygiene and Demography that 66 009 alcohol related deaths occur annually in the United States including 13 000 among women. He says this 5 percent of all adult deaths forms a moral drag and danger.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Edward Bunnell Phelps
International Congress of Hygiene and Demography
Wilson's Sad Plight in Presidential Race
The article portrays Professor Wilson as unsettled by past writings now exposed in his campaign. It notes his earlier denunciations of organized labor immigration criticism and pension reforms, contrasting them with President Taft's solid Republican record and lack of need for defense.
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Princeton University
Wilson
Europe
Professor Wilson
Taft
Republican Party
Roosevelt's Judgement on Taft Nomination In 1908
Theodore Roosevelt endorses William Howard Taft for president, praising his fearlessness upright character and wide knowledge of national needs. He argues Taft would serve the plain people and reject demagogy, expressing confidence in Taft's fit for office. The statement reflects Roosevelt's intimate involvement and shared aims over many years.
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Taft
Neoin
Lincoln
Pheodore Roosevelt
Wilson Endorses Taft Amid Political Crossfire
The piece contrasts Professor Wilson’s calm demeanor with Taft’s rival rhetoric. It surveys Maine and Colorado results, Republican loyalty, Roosevelt split, and GOP prospects in Illinois Maryland Minnesota Kansas and Washington as voters weigh Taft against Roosevelt Third Term and Democratic threats.
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Minnesota
Nelson
Eberhardt
Taft
Roosevelt
Kansas
Colorado
Washington
Oregon
Bill Flynn
Illinois
Pupils Recital Honors Bowne Pupils at Allen's Opera House
The third annual recital of Mrs. Nona D. Bowne's music pupils was held at Allen's Opera House last Friday evening. Five judges awarded Ruth Hopkins first and Selma Graf second in the scale contest. Kathleen Hill received a general proficiency medal. The program included a playful act by several young matrons and girls.
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Nona D. Bowne
Allen’s Opera House
Zephia McFadden
Helen Ball
Selma Graf
Ruth Hopkins
Kathleen Hill
Miss Hill
Noted Orchard Gift Links Juab Basin to Los Angeles Exhibit
Wayne Walling of the Farmington area provided a box of Jonathan apples sent to Los Angeles for exhibition. The Durango Democrat notes these apples as a premier example from the San Juan basin and predicts strong appeal for the Pacific coast city as a southern outlet.
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Wayne Walling
Farmington
Jonathan
Los Angeles
San Juan Basin
Pacific Coast
Durango
Improving the Navajo at Shiprock Agency
Arthur Chapman profiles W. T. Shelton and his San Juan Agency at Shiprock New Mexico. He describes brick buildings, a model school, irrigation plans, diverse crops, a thriving orchard, and Indian pride in agriculture as buildings and gardens bloom and the fair showcases produce each fall.
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Shiprock
N. M
W. T. Shelton
San Juan Valley
Shelton
Farmington
San Juan Agency
Alo Dipruca
Ihe Place
San Juan
San Juan County
J. Shelton
Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Mesa
Shetton
Michael
Navaoj
Mr. Shelton
Great Fruit
Arthur Chapman
Southern Outlet progress urged and funding urged by community
The piece praises Mr. Reagan's statistics work for a southern outlet project and urges Cortez to raise its share of expenses, noting Mancos and Dolores have contributed. a meeting will be held during the fair to fund the San Juan congress effort as new narrow gauge ties are observed on the Southern line.
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Reagan
Durango
Cortez
Mancos
Dolores
Funa
San Juan
Tezuma’ Journal
Surprised Friends Wed Quietly in Town Harmony
Karl Baughman and Mrs Jesse Manish Saylor secretly married on a Sunday evening last month. The ceremony occurred at Mrs Fannie Paxton home with Rev Jacks officiating. They plan to live in Flat One Hunter Mercantile Block and host friends after next Sunday.
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Karl Baughman
Jesse Manish Saylor
Kari
Fannie Paxton
Jacks
Hunter Mercantile
J. H. Manis
J. Baughman
Anniversary Reception At Methodist Church Fostered Temperance Outlook
Last Saturday Francis BK Willard’s birthday was celebrated at the Methodist church by the local W C L A. A reception honored teachers and parents with an arranged program. Mrs. John F. Young and Mrs. J. J. St. Louis performed a piano duet.
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Francis BK
Willard
John F. Young
J. J. St. Louis
L. J. Gower
King of Boosters in Farmington Leads Fruit Exports
George Allen, dubbed the King of Boosters in Farmington county, is a premier exhibitor and grower of vegetables and fruits. The Durango Democrat notes his leadership in fairs and his role with Charlee Pearson & Son of La Plata County in assembling award winning exhibits.
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George Alen
Farmington
George Allen
San Juan County
New Mexico
Charlee Pearson & Son
Laplata County
Durango
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White House
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Maryland
Bryan
McKinley
King of Boosters
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