Republican convention elects six delegates at Aztec meeting
The Republican convention met at Alliance Opera House after 2 PM to select six delegates for the state convention and to organize credentials. George Bruington of Aztec led objections over Laplata and the final slate included Scott, Martinez, Harper, and Myers with primaries set for October 6 and the county ticket to be formed.
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Allens Opera House
George Br
Astec
M. B. Scott
Aztec
Fred Telkamp
Farmington
Chas. A. Johnson
Laplata
Thies
Mr. Johnson
Bruhe
Gamuel Johnson
George Braington
Prainaton
Scott
A. Seaeson
Roas Martinez
Lapiata
J. H. Harper
Kirtland
Martinez
Es Eept
H. E. Myerston
P Solenten
George Bruingag
Scott Martinez
Bruington
Eyeindh
Hunter Hall
Pickes
Aney
George Bruingya
Rose Martinez
J. Harper
Palmer
H. E. Myers
Martines
Tober
Desert land rules and mining policy summarized
The article outlines Carey Act land and water rules with desert land entry disqualifications for assignees and deputy surveyors. It notes water rights requirements, homestead entry options, annual proof tests, and reductions to farm units. Mining and contest practice under 1910 acts are addressed, including classification impacts and hearing rights.
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United States
Secretary of the Interior
Jerome M. Higman
Teachers' Program Schedule at Followed Teachers’ Facility
A teachers’ program was held focusing on field education and practical sessions. The event highlighted teacher training, classroom techniques, and student engagement strategies.
Carnival Company Attracts Crowds With Glass Art And Eclectic Acts
The Carnival Company featured glass blowing and a glass steam engine, spinning of glass, a boa and python display, strongman feats by Schaller Brothers, Nettie the fat girl at 675 pounds, dancing girls including La Belle Yvette performing Salome, and side show racks and games. The show drew large crowds and the reviewer notes interest in the next fair.
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Carnival
Schaller Brothers
Carnival Company
Nettie
la Belle Yvette
Royal Neighbors Win Parade Prize at San Juan Camp
Royal Neighbors San Juan Camp No. 6208 captured first prize in the parade and float contest. The winning float featured white and royal purple with four white horses and attendants. Veterans portrayed Civil War scenes on a separate float, drawing applause, while the Modern Women float showed home life with a prominent goat.
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San Juan
Durango
Ambiguous OCR Item About Extend Rate and Savings
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an extended save and cash related terms with unclear context. No identifiable people or organizations are readable to anchor a fuller summary.
Fairgrounds Echoes Highlight Farmington Fair Actions
The Farmington fair featured a baseball doubleheader with Mancos losing 9 12 to 6 12 and a chicken pull and wrestling bouts at Schaller Brothers tent. Highlights included home run hits by Anheir and Chester, a dramatic Indian relay, and crowds totaling about 1200 with gate receipts over 400 dollars.
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Schaller Brothers
Mancus
Farmington
Anheir
Chester
Farmington Fair
Court Overrules Demurrers in Victoria Land case
In Silver City district court Judge Frank W. Parker overruled demurrers in civil proceedings filed by Victoria Land and Cattle Company. The suit alleges wrongful and willful trespass on homesteads and cattle pastures, seeking damages for encroachment and fence destruction.
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Silver City
Aye Frank W. Parker
Victoria Land and Cattle Company
Compre
Cpe
New Mexico Teachers to Meet in Santa Fe for 26th Annual Session
The New Mexico Educational Association schedules its twenty sixth annual meeting at Santa Fe November 16 to 19 1911 to celebrate twenty five years of progress. Artesia and Hagerman are named as postal savings banks sites with openings planned October 16.
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New Mexico Educational Association
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Mexico
Artesia
Hagerman
H. Hitchcock
Thirteen Aumna New Mexico State Fair Plans in Albuquerque
Albuquerque September 21 Preparations for the Thirteenth Annual New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque October 9 to 14 proceed rapidly. Illuminations will be brighter during May Week. The fair grounds race events and baseball tournament are set in top condition. Aviation flights by Eugene B Ely. Navajo regiments, women's department, and carnivals will entertain. Numerous fraternal and commercial groups will meet. One-rate railroad fares promise a large attendance.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
W. B H. Weaver
Eugene B Ely
Curtisa
Medicine Men
Vandoo
Nat Reiss Carnival Company
Masonic Orders
Redmen
Knights of Pythias
Ancient Stone Man Unearthed by Durango Visitor
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Garlinghouse found a four and a half foot stone figure buried eleven feet deep in an arroyo while digging for water. The half-preserved prehistoric figure, whose head and one leg were broken, drew local curiosity as parties planned to explore the ruins. Garlinghouse hopes to place the find at a national science museum, contacting the Smithsonian, while visitors from La Veta Colorado arrived to renew acquaintances and consider settling in the area.
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G. B. Garlinghouse
Durango
Mr. Garlinghouse
Garlinghouse
Ing Torm
Smithson
C. E. Turner
la Veta
Colorado
Tee County
Haven
G. N. Norton
Seven Lakes Oil Company forms in Gallup field
Gallup oil boom spread as Seven Lakes Oil Company filed articles of incorporation backed by local investors. The group, on field since discovery, deposited $25 000 for immediate development and let contracts for 1500 feet of drilling with plans to reach 1600 feet if needed. Other rigs are moving in as multiple outfits prepare to drill southeast from the original strike amid strong field excitement.
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Gallup
Gallup Republican
Seven Lakes Oil Company
Gallun Independent Oil Company
Contreta
Gregory
Yale University
Brock Brothers
Gilchrist
Oklahoma
Seven Lakes
Talle Trading Company
Warranty and Release Deeds and Notices Filed for Record
Filed for record listing warranty deeds from multiple grantors to various grantees including Sarah Hall to H Green and others. Also releases, sheriffs deed, quitclaim, and notice of lien involving Aztec Irrigation Co and related parties with water right contract notes and associated names.
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Sarah Hall
H Green
Wallace
J Hand
W Lewis
Dick Mattox
Fannie L Paxton
G W Sammons
P M Salmon
JC Lockhart
C Naylor
J A Lewis
T A Pierce
R C Ledford
M Harrington
J E Reece
I. Hubbard
Ltre
Sherif
Pete el Parsons
Shippy
Mary J Dreser
Aztec Irrigation Co
Oroa
McParsam
Gerrish
Gartheu
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Wedaneday
Charles Taylor
Mr. Lennon
Cedar Hill
Mr. Re
Mancos
Ueed
Ralph McJunkin
Fairgrounds
Mr. Diavolo
Walker
Cody
Mack McJunkin
State News
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