Local Fraternity Raises Liquor License to One Thousand
The focus of weeklong council action increases the city liquor license to 1000 per year. Experts endorse waterproof and court-appeal resistant designs for a caloon outfit. Ensigna C. C. Gill of Organ Dona Ana County earns honors for top shooting in naval target practices announced by Secretary Meyer.
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Focorrority Council
Rdinines
Ensigna
C. C. Gill
Organ
Dona
Ana
Otry
Meyer
Stockmen describe fat cattle near Springers for fall markets
In the vicinity of Springers the stockmen report the ck is fat now and will be in prime condition for fall and winter marketing. Ranchers expect strong demand as cattle preparations continue for upcoming sales season.
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Springers
Four Story Reinforced Corner Building Planned in New Mercury
Alissa of Roswell lets a contract to erect a four story reinforced concrete building on newly purchased lots for 28 600. Estimated total cost is 100 000 indicating booming prosperity in New Mercury.
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Alissa
Roswell
Lotsa
New Merxies
Regents Set Contract for New University Science Building
The Regents of the University of Milies contract for an eight roomed, semi Mission style science building to be ready for occupancy early in October. The cost is stated as a large sum in the document.
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University of Milies
Fire damages row of frame shops in Parumeari
A Thursday morning blaze at Parumeari confined to a line of frame shops. Firemen battled the flames but the losses reached about 1000 dollars, later covered by insurance.
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Parumeari
Destruction Hits Key Local Properties Amid Fire
A blaze destroyed several properties including the Dara Trust & Savings Bank, City Meat Market, a rooming house, and two vacant store buildings. Property valued at 7,000 suffering limited insurance recovery.
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Inessiny
Dara ‘Trust & Savings Bank
City Meat Market
Entrench City Powers On Street Orders
Fragmentary text notes a territorial supreme court stance on city authority to regulate streets. It references petitions and precincts from 1869, claiming limited powers and framing street governance as a matter of property rights and precedents.
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Roaweli - Contentios
Indians Accuse Mrs Wetherill of Provoking Stock Losses
The report says Mrs Wetherill fled the ranch after claims that Indians and white men caused heavy losses to her property. An Indian agent and others faced suit over damages and alleged provocations linked to rustled stock. Colonel Gellers commented that the Indians no longer bother the ranch and that none can be found nearby.
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Gellers Yeaterday
Sellers
Albuquerque Journal
Train wreck delays near Durango disrupts Farmington service
A Tuesday night train derailed near Durango after rails spread about six miles before Farmington. The tender six cars and mail car left the track as crews repaired the line with a damaged section blamed on rotten ties. Passengers reported the rails gave way as spikes loosened easily.
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Farmington
Durango
Uise
Farington
Navajo weaving data scarce as data rest declines study says
Manager Schweiner notes Navajo breakers grow scarcer yearly due to reduced datarest in weaving among Indians. He cites hardships in Navajo country seventy-five miles northwest of the city with storms water shortages, loss of cattle and horses, and poor harvesting.
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Ee Schweiner
Harvey
Navajo Country
Ind
Back to School Urges Readiness and Discipline
The Albuquerque Journal notes the start of the school year with emphasis on preparation, regular attendance, and disciplined study. It argues education builds a fighting reserve of knowledge and mental strength, urging parents to invest in their children’s schooling and public schools.
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Woni
Una
Napoleon
Sedan
Gén- Gergen
Hustlers and hustle described in Wichita trip
A fragmented reminiscence recalls hustlers in a town described as busy and driven. The narrator notes a daily rhythm and the pervasive hustle seen in Wichita, with slogans like heart and brain and the idea that hustlers persist everywhere.
San Juan County Calls September Elections for Delegates
The San Juan County Board of Commissioners orders a September election to choose delegates to a constitutional convention. Precincts appoint election judges, voting places set, and polling hours run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Astes and Parmington with the usual voting locations for each precinct.
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Board of Caputy Commissioners
San Juan County
Rodiamad
William J. Mills
Territory
New Mexico
Tacotay
Board of County Commissioners
County of
San Juan
Asteg
Gabriel Martines
Presinet
C. G. Breger
F. B. Townsend
T. B. Tattershall
Court House
Astes
N. M
W. Glaister
Frank Brown
Ed Thomas
Precinet
Larkin Beck
F L. Noel
J. P. Neiizen
Presin
Preeinet
Frank Longstreet
A. J. Gillmour
M. W. Milligan
Preelinet
Deciderio Valencia
Niconer
Chaves
Daniel Atencio
William Pieper
Fillis McDaniel
Samuel Hanger
B. Bowen
Wank Holl
Dick Zufelt
Indian Service Inspector to Investigate Local Turmoil
Major McLaughlin will meet with residents as the Indian Service probes allegations against Supt W. T. She and Dr. J. Mitchell Prodden of New York City. Prodden, author of My Friend the Indian, has lived among Indigenous people for forty years. The inquiry aims to clarify tensions and report findings to the department.
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Wetherillaig
Indiendien Service
Cold Storage Debate Shapes Costs of Living
Washington notes discuss the intense congressional interest in cold storage methods and their impact on the cost of living. Reporters say hearings left the public unsure, but committees concluded cold storage is essential and hard to do without, as the system becomes organized.
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Washington
Organia.d
New Transfer Man Brings Booster Spirit to Farmington
J. T. Kelley recently moved from the Estancia Valley and plans an extensive transfer business near the depot. He orders a large dray and transfer wagon and aims to build a stable and warehouse. Kelley, a former Roswell fire chief, advocates a stronger volunteer fire department and better county funding, boasting fourteen years in transfer work and pride in moving any movable property.
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J. T. Kelley
Farmington
Estancia
Kelley
Roswell
Alea
Kellex
Veil of Land Commission Spreads Votes to Seats
A murky note outlines a shift in land commission matters and seating arrangements. Officials tasked with overseeing allocations discuss potential reassignments and funding impacts.
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Aer SP
Sagamore Pacific railroad rights face key decision
The Interior Department will decide around October whether railroad bending from Laplata County proceeds. Sag era Pacific has accepted a franchise to build a right of way through city streets and alleys, with yards secured, and expects a start date for construction within two weeks.
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Peetae
Laplata
Sagera Pacific
Gie
Prise
Davis of Flora Farm Records Mixed Tax Figures
J I Davis of Flora reports tax data showing varying acre values and a small total tax assessment. The details include price per acre estimates and related figures from 1936, reflecting agricultural accounting practices of the era.
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J. I. Davis
Flora Vibene Tapeien
Hearing on Jay Turley water application held at Astec
The water case of Jay Turley was heard at Astec last week with Engineer Sullivan interrupted by Jay Turley of Sitala on account of ongoing proceedings.
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Jay Turley
Astec
Tergierdal
Sullivan
Jay Terbey
Siataoal
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