25 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
1
The Farmington Enterprise announces its status with Frank Staplin as editor and owner. It notes second class matter entry on May 20, 1905 at the Farmington NM post office and weekly publication with a yearly subscription of $2.00.
The Aztec bridge convention met last Monday and adjourned after an orderly session. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports on indictments against Phelps Dodge Co and others for coal land entry frauds, and criticizes territorial officials Edward, Walters, and supporters of a statehood plan. Governor Curry urges unity for statehood and removal of officials opposing it.
A reflective editorial condemns late night street roaming by youth, urging parents to guide their sons and monitor their companions. It argues moral upbringing yields long term benefits for families and communities.
The piece argues against making schooling narrowly practical teaching. It asserts education should form the man, not preordain a chosen life. It views farmers and other workers benefiting from science, while cautioning against training children to rely solely on future employment.
Citizens in San Juan County push a plan to join Colorado as Rep W A Haggett signals possible House action though NM admission could end the effort. Local leaders, including Democrats and a Republican observer, circulate petitions amid patriotic opposition.
The piece argues humor should join faith hope and charity as a Christian virtue. It contends humor protects against priggishness and prevents life from becoming dour, noting earnestness once defined early Christianity but that laughter enhances daily joy.
Readers seek concise weekly summaries of major events and turn to The Weekly Inter Ocean. This issue advertises a one year subscription for $2.00, highlighting affordable access to broad coverage beyond local news.
Envelopes shipping tags gummed tags posters string tags duplicate cash pads price cards signs to order Stamp Pad Ink and Pads Rubber Daters Brass Stencils Water Color Painting Sets and Brushes School Drawing Sets Japanese Pin Trays nov elties 25 cts and up.
Mr. W. C. Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a decade trusted cure for croup and whooping cough. He reports his children faced severe attacks but recovered quickly every time, with the remedy never failing to bring relief. Sold at Farmington Drug Store.
A mosaic of Colorado area items reports laconic shocks and fortunes alike. Potatoes fetch 56 to 70 cents a hundred in carloads with profits for growers. Colorado coal towns debate price splits as miners threaten action. A string of crime and mishaps include burglaries in Grand Junction, a fatal mine accident near Colorado Springs, and a major arrest wave in Trinidad. The report notes land deals and leases, school strife at Barrington, and varied incidents from Ouray to Chicago.
The San Juan Animas and La Plata rivers provide irrigation with 960 and 855 cfs flow respectively at the Colorado line and Farmington. Alfalfa, cantaloupes, tomatoes, grapes and peaches are highlighted as profitable crops in San Juan County with strong markets in mining districts and improved rail access. Land values rise as irrigation expands, with tempting prospects for 10 to 40 acre homesteads offering solid returns.
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