Big Irrigation Work Starts in San Juan Basin
W L Hucker & Co. with French capital begin enlarging the Hammond Canal in San Juan County New Mexico. The project will extend 12 miles now, 34 miles after enlargement, irrigating about 12 000 acres along the San Juan river. Estimated cost 300 000 dollars, with ranchers signing contracts next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan Basin
W. L. Hucker & Co
Florida Mesa Land & Development Co
Fiaish
San Juan County
New Mexico
Hammond Canal
Rucker & Co
San Juan River
Hammond Ditch
San Juan Basie
la Plata
Colorado
San Juan
Hammond
Canon Largo
Aztec
Farmington
A. L. Aiken and
Narrow Escape near Bayfield as Pony Dashes toward Arroyo
Mrs Roy Gibbs and Miss Helen Prewitt escaped serious harm when their pony bolted across a bridge area three miles from Bayfield. The dashboard was kicked out and Prewitt slid between the bogey and horse, her legs dragging as the animal neared Dry Creek arroyo. The horse halted two feet from the peril, saving her life. Prewitt suffered a badly bruised leg and bed rest is expected, while Gibbs was helped to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gibbs
Helen Prewitt
Dureig
Gibbs
West Silon
Bayfield
Dry Creek
Miss Prewitt
Bayfield Blade
Foremost Composer Enrietta Blanke Belcher Noted
Enrietta Blanke-Belcher, a leading American composer, has risen as a top writer for Jerome M. Mick & Co. For a decade she has been acclaimed for waltzes, notably The One Waltz. Her works gained high praise at London coronation events, and a remark praised her as the only American writer to achieve such standing in dancing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasenrietta Blanke-Belcher
Jerome Mick & Co
Walts
London
Republican Convention Shapes County Delegates and Officers
The Republican County Convention met at Allen's Opera House to elect A. M. Edwards as Chairman and William A. Palmer as Secretary. Delegates named for the State Convention include George Bruington, William A. Palmer, L. J. Foutz, Chas. C. Muma, and Frank Staplin with alternates listed. They urged support for Nathan Jaffa for Representative and Thomas B. Catron for National Committeeman. County Central Committee members were named with the rest to be selected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen's Opera House
A. M. Edwards
William A. Palmer
George Bruington
Aztec
L. J. Foutz
Fruitland
Chas. C. Muma
Frank Staplin
Farmington
C. W. Fisherdick
Laplata
J. Sixto Baca
Bianco
Lawrence Welsh
Bloomfield
A. H. Masters
Flora Vista
Mr. James
Cedar Hill
Nathan Jaffa
Congress
Thomas B. Catron
Solomon Luna
George Doak
Pine River
J. M. Lucero
W. Goff Black
Jd. W. Stimson
Pruitladd
Will Evans
A . L Davis
Alker McClure
Flora Vieta
John Sever
Liberty
H. H. DeLuche
County Central Committee
Town Proceedings Adjourned Meeting in Farmington New Mexico
The Town of Farmington New Mexico Board of Trustees met September 10 1912 with Swenning Wright Hubbard Mumma and absent Minner. Minutes approved. Fire insurance relief ordinances discussed and copies requested from Brighton and Grand Valley. Ordinance 42 passed final and published with one opposed. Ordinance 43 passed final and published. Meeting adjourned to next regular session.
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Board of
Farmington
N. M
F. J. Swenning
J. Price Wright
Co. M. Hubbard
C. C. Mumma
James Minner
J. Canada
Rocky Mountain Fire Underwriters Association
Mumma
Hubbard
Wright
Chan
Cliff Men Small and Paul Pitchigan Tour Cliff Dwellings
On an upper ar of the cliff dwellings tour, Cliff Men Small and Paul P Pitchigan of the forest service inspect ancient rock structures during a field visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Pitchigan
Forest Service
Fair premium list for fruit and farm displays
The document outlines premium awards across classes for fruit and farm products from school districts, detailing best displays and specific varieties of apples peaches pears grapes and related canned goods. It lists cash prizes and ribbons for each category, plus special awards for items like Navajo rugs and embroidery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Merc. Co
Simpson
Rome
Jonathan
Grimes
W. W. Pearmain
Ben Davis
McIntosh
Beast Plate
York Imperial
Baldwin
Burrows
Mium
Late Crawford
Carmen
Hubbard F
Bartlett
Keiffer
Clapp
Farmington Drug Store
Times-Hustler
Phlox
Nasturtiums
Asters
Franklin
Downey
Hunter
Poultry fair results and premiums across classes
The list records prizes and premiums for poultry and live stock events. Entries include Best Pin Cushion blue ribbon, various best hand made garments with blue ribbons, class 11 poultry with prizes, best all round display with 50 pounds chicken feed, and multiple best trio and best draft stallion or brood mare awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Wyandottes
Rhode Island Reds
White Leghorns
Barred Rocks
Durango Lumber Yard
San Juan County Index
Enterprise
Republican Platform clashes with recall of judges and anti trust act support
The document asserts the Republican Party's faith in government by the people and outlines its program. It champions constructive legislation for public health child labor limits workers compensation and judicial authority while opposing recall of judges. It supports anti monopoly laws and international peace efforts with stronger enforcement and clarity in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Ita
Abraham Lincoln
Japan
History of the M E Mission Corner Stone Stirs Navajo Work
The corner stone of the Navajo Mission was laid last Sunday with over fifty in attendance. Rev. R A Waldraven led the service and prayers for continued success. Mrs. Eldredge wrote the mission history placed in the stone, noting flood losses and the early rough years beginning in 1891 with Miss Raymond and Mrs. Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Waldraven
Presbyterian Society
Tripp
San Juan River
Farmington
Oth
Katherine Basset
Indian Bureau
New Mexico
Arizona
G. C. Bero
Mary A. Tripp
Raith M. Dabb
Frank P. Damon
Fanny E. Rykert
Mire
Alice O'Conner
Bessie F. Brown
Alice Springstead
Chas. Lindemann
J. N. Simmons
N. M
Boiler Test At School House For Greater Heat
The new boiler installed to furnish more heat at the school house was tested. It was subjected to a 75 pound hot and 60 pound cold test, indicating capacity for improved service.
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Cliff Men
Oconi
Dia
Republican Platform
M. E. Mission
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