Republicans Win Two Thirds of Constitutional Delegates
The Brisbee Daily Review reports a strong Republican wave in New Mexico with a two thirds delegate majority at the constitutional convention. Republicans carried Luna Torrance Grant Quay and resisted losses, while San Juan County turnout was low and engagement waned across towns, as rail and irrigation issues stir local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Luna
Torrance
Grant
Quay
Otero
Rio Arriba
Socorro
San Juan
Grand Hotel addition hailed as finest in the Southwest
The Enterprise notes a new Grand Hotel addition led by Mr. Alea. The lower floor features a two-room layout with a commodious office and a 26 by 60 feet dining area separated by a sliding floor. Walls are green tinted with dark cherry woodwork and a pneumatic front door stop.
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Allen
Frank Brooks
Farmington
Alea
Education advances in New Mexico show record enrollment
Territorial Superintendent James E. Clark reports 56 000 students enrolled last year up from 47 009, with 5 000 in private schools totaling 65 percent of ages 5 to 21. Attendance reaches 65 percent. summer institutes attract 1 275 participants. 1 462 teachers employed. 791 600 spent for public schools. public property valued over a million. bonded debt 500 008. since 1897 3 500 county teacher certificates issued and 250 professional certificates granted, 90 life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction
James E. Clark
Mills
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Territorial Board of Education
Verged Promoters Highlight Frigation Purposes
Fragmentary OCR note mentions promoters and frigation purposes with unclear context and names. The readable bits point to a discussion of aims or uses but lack concrete entities or events to confirm specifics. Further text needed for a solid card.
Resolutions Passed by San Juan County Teachers Institute
Teachers of San Juan County New Mexico at Aztec during August 15–25, 1910 thank County Superintendent M. F. Fifield, instructors W. G. Russell and Matilda Thompson, Aztec School Board, Dr. M. D. Taylor, Mrs. Minton, children and parents, and pledge support for public education. They urge constitutional provisions for fair funding, taxation limits, and school interests, note Aztec and Farmington boards' stance against licenses and distilleries, and request publication to inform delegates and officials.
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San Juan County
San Juan
New Mexico
Aztec
County Institute
M. F. Fifield
W. G. Russell
Matilda Thompson
Aztec School Board
M. D. Taylor
Aztec and
Farmington
Vicinity
James
Santa Fe
Up To Date Light Plant for Farmington Aims at Power
A new Farmington light and power venture plans 75 000 in bonds with Boston backers and Denver engineer R L Knowlton and Carl Gage. The project would divert water from Star Ditch into a 54 inch pipe to a new power house at a 10 foot bottom width and a 25 34 foot water line, costing about 30 000 for ditch work and 16 000 for line and machinery, totaling 83 000 to 100 000. A day and night service to Aztec and Farmington is planned with cheap power for pumping and fire protection mains, while rights of way are being secured and the old plant purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
J. R. Tucker
R. L. Knowlton
Denver
Carl Gage
Durango
Boston
Star Ditch
Animas
Vine Avenue
Packer
Oferated Inconner
Aztec
Compa
Ster
Tucker
Fruit Shipments Figures From Previous Week
Reported figures show shipments and freight totals with weekly and grand totals. Includes figures like 4,087 for week ending and 31,500 totals, noting various ships and months.
Re Survey Ordered For Orchard Irrigation District Bond
Prospective bond buyers demand a re survey to settle contract terms. Twenty engineers will start early next week to determine water delivery length, clear specifications, exact acreage covered, and land quality. Work should finish in four weeks, then a new election will rate the contract.
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Orchard
Furnshiig
New Mexico Land Entries Reach New High in 1910
About 13 000 homestead filings were made in five federal land offices in New Mexico during the year ending June 30 1910. Despite drought and a poor crop, home seekers remained active with a record number of final entries and commutations totaling 12 099 for all classes. Over two million acres were filed, including 3200 final entries and commutations and 3100 homestead entries of 320 acres under the enlarged act, signaling sustained settlement and optimism in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Offices
New Mexico
Reetary
Bureau of Immigration
Good Roads in New Mexico Improve Country Roads
The piece argues for better rural roads in New Mexico using proper drainage, centering the crown, and durable culverts. It promotes grading, sand topdressing, and regular dragging with a Kine Drag after rain to keep roads dry and smooth, noting that more autos will spur road improvements.
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Union
New Mexico
Protect the Birds Report on California Avifauna
The Agriculture Department completes two parts of Bulletin No 34 on birds in California and their effects on fruit. Seventy specimens from farmers and fruit growers are examined for their impact on crops and insect control, with emphasis on beneficial roles and pest relations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
California
Denver
Fisheries release of trout boosts Rayado and Ute Park ponds
The Bureau of Fisheries of the Commerce and Jabog turned loose 180000 brook and black nets trout at Rayado and in private ponds near Ute Park last week. Katie Mal Birdwell of Las Cruces won the Albuquerque Citizen popularity contest grand prize, a Studebaker automobile.
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Rayado
Ute Park
Yereau of Fisheries
the of Commerce and
Jabog. F
Ries
Katie Mal Birdwell
Ae Cruces
Albuquerque
Tragic Lightning Strikes Kill Three Children in Betanelt
A Tuesday storm killed three children aged nine to eleven at Betanelt. Clifford Hubbard Sr and Bruce Meador died, while Clarence Morris suffered injuries. The event shocked two families with sudden, lasting grief.
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Betanelt
Clifford Hubbard
Sr Bruce Meador
Clarence Morris
Roawell Officials Bound Over on Prosecution Charge
Mayor George T. Veal and City Marshal Wootton of Roawell are bound over to the grand jury on a charge of malicious prosecution in a recent case. They led a raid on a boogie joint with Constable Fred Behringgé and interference by Charles Gilbert followed as they arrested.
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George T. Veal
Wootton
Roawell
Fred Behringgé
Charles Gilbert
Sheep and Cattle Thrive Despite Drought Nearby Cuba County
About 100000 head of sheep and 10600 cattle graze on ranges near Cuba Sandoval County. Despite a long drought, the herds are in good condition and ready for winter pasture after recent rains revived forage.
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Cuba
Sandove County
Pivot National Bank to Add Two Stories in Fort Sumner
The Fort Sumner federal office will open in October. A two story addition will be built onto the Pivot National Bank building and the government will copy the entire second floor.
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Fort Sumner
Pivot National Bank
Traveling Auditor Targets Overdue County Assessments
Traveling Auditor Charles V. Safford rounds up assessors who failed to send in returns. County rolls listed show Bernalillo with 4 073 975 taxable, a gain of 94 540. Colfax 81 655 with a loss of 107 317. Curry 300 gain 290 6 7. Luna 2 158 6 rose to 3 955. McKinley 1 190 149 43 gain 61 020 27. Mora 1 363 620 39 719. Rio Arriba 1 153 008 35 080. Sandoval 923 664 lose 116. San Juan 1 207 153 gain 1 495. San Juan County ranks third in gain percentage, Curry first and McKinley second.
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Charles V. Safford
Bernalfl
Colfax
Curry
Luna
McKinley
Mora
Rio Arriba
Sandoval
San Juan
Will
San Juan County
Curry County
McKigley County
Birds and their economic impact on crops
The article argues for a balanced view of birds in agriculture, noting some species like swallows and others as beneficial while many cause annual losses. It suggests considering birds as allies against weeds and pests when proper protections are in place, highlighting the long term value of orchard investments over immediate tolls.
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