06 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Farmington Republican
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1929
Page
1
The report outlines activity across San Juan oil fields with Angel Peaks nearing two million feet for the gas firm, Katz Canon poised to drill, Childers ready to drill, and a new California company set to spud soon.
The Health and Home Club formed by Freshmers hosted Friday night entertainment but offered no refreshments. A new treasurer, Ethel Wade, was elected to replace Nettie Bell Fry who left school. Students report varied English class activities and basketball games against Aztec, Farmington, and Ft. Lewis with mixed results, noting senior players Virginia Coppinger and Lila Hood and plans for an April play directed by Mrs. Morris.
The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad announces new freight rates into the San Juan basin with cuts from Denver Durango 70 cents per hundred and Pueblo Durango 65 cents. Walsenburg Durango 62 cents. many goods move from fourth to fifth class saving merchants. Cars for autos from east of Chicago to San Juan basin rise in access, aiming for parity with Santa Fe lines.
In an emergency plea, officials insist a sewer line from public school grounds to a river should be found a route to maximize connections. They argue the public health and children's lives demand it, urging action rather than rejection.
The article warns that city banks have swallowed many country banks since World War I, harming communities. It notes fifteen years of chain store growth, led by Penney, pressuring local credit. It praises frontier local merchandise houses and fears losing them if local shops disappear, citing Farmington's Hunter store as a counterweight.
The article discusses establishing a new smelting base in the San Juan river region near coal bases on the San Juan and La Plata rivers. It notes cheaper ore delivery by haying ore down grade than piping gas uphill and cites a 1910 admission by the American Smelting and Refining company that the San Juan region offered the most economical smelting base known at that time.
The old water system at Farmington is being replaced by a new supply that promises to restore stomachs appetites and natural taste. Residents expect fewer beverages chosen to avoid water and a return to normal meals as history notes a veteran comment on irrigation water versus drinking water.
Santa Fe reports a new 7 span timber bridge to be built at Kutz Canyon near Bloomfield after the Esccavada Wash Bridge completion. The project aims to boost summer tourist travel to Pueblo Bonito and nearby prehistoric relic sites. A full time custodian will guide visitors this season amid road and sign developments and earlier vandalism.
John Emmons of First National Investment Corp announces the Aztec State Bank purchase in Aztec New Mexico. The firm holds controlling interest in several banks and firms and plans community development involvement. Directors include Emmons Hansen McGaffey Noles and Glenn Emmons. R L Coon remains cashier at Aztec Bank.
From Springfield Missouri Leader: Governor Richard C. Dillon of New Mexico delivers a concise, reform minded message urging a thirty day legislative session, repeal of unnecessary laws, tax changes for highways and aviation fuel, strict prohibition enforcement, and depoliticizing schools. Cowboys and voters weigh the governor against crooked politicians.
Santa Fe reports the state campaign to protect road signs gains support from public instruction head Atanacio Montoya who asks teachers to educate children on the signs value for tourism and safety. State Highway Engineer W C Davidson praises teachers efforts during Highway Safety Week and the broader sign protection push.
At the Wilbur F. Pierce Post No. 3 meeting in Franklin Garland volunteered to direct a Legion play or minstrel show. The post voted to stage a Garland chosen production and praised his past work. Members raised nearly 100 dollars to help a local mother visit her son at Fort Bayard Veterans Bureau Hospital.
No community may choose the site for an army hospital veterans bureau or military base The medical department of the army and the veterans should decide hospital location Any descendant of Washingtons army would share this view
A highway department note thanks Mr. Montoya for cooperation during efforts to protect road signs from vandalism. The message notes the cooperation aids the campaign and highlights the impact on thousands of New Mexico schoolchildren.
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