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Newspaper
Farmington Republican
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
1
An investor advertisement touts Farmington opportunities with Matchless Resources, claiming Farmington realty offers the best five year return and growth potential compared to rivals. encourages quick inquiry by R. Investor.
A 1883 special correspondence from Bloomfield, New Mexico explains road needs to aid trade and commerce. The writer urges Durango to repair routes between the Animas and San Juan settlements to capture regional trade growth.
Forty years past farmers along the Animas and La Plata raised onions and sold them in the mountains for seven to nine cents. From 1883 to 1887 superior tomatoes went to market at Durango for about 86c per 20 pound box. In 1888 the two rivers joined a farm show in Durango, besting the Riverside California display. In 1897 Farmington Aztec shipped 26 car loads of wormless apples to Durango for Chicago consignments.
Tommie Getz writes from Ramona's Marriage Place in North San Diego about the death of William M. Fitzhugh, a renowned civil engineer who surveyed the Cuyamaca Mountains to San Diego water system and laid out El Cajon for the San Diego Land and Development Company.
A fragmentary report discusses Akbar the Great and his era. It notes his territorial expanse under early rulers, his recognition in India, and debates about his religion and public acts. The piece references historical views and mentions the British period shaping later assessments.
The San Juan Motor company notes steady demand for both new and used cars and a balanced financial position in the Southwest. It cites growing demand for truck facilities signaling industry growth and a shift toward heavier light tracks. The firm plans its 1929 campaign to meet public demand for cars and trucks.
A La Plate river water user sues to enjoin the state engineer from enforcing the Colorado New Mexico compact. The suit challenges whether the compact can set a priority for water rights antedating the agreement. Attorneys Winbourn Roach and Carry travel to Durango to present before Judge Searcy.
A discussion on radio stations limiting broadcasted music to favor higher quality works. The piece notes a shift away from jazz dominated programming, as public taste moves toward better music, with audiences avoiding excess jazz in homes and venues.
The Dick Simpson trading post has been leased to Palmer and Stolworthy for a term of years. Mr. Simpson retires due to health, ending a legacy as the first great Indian trading post in the Southwest aiding Indians and whites for nearly forty years.
Local items list residents and visitors including Jack Slaton and Mrs. Cy Cameron in Amarillo. Social events feature a Silver Tea hosted by Mre. Mark Heflin and a Food sale by Intag i St. John's Guild on June 15 in the Allen building sample room.
May Live Here 4Sain Geo Tucker a former prom inent resident, has returned to this section after a long absence. Mr. Tucker who has been at Gobernador for some time, may decide to locate here permanent ly. Mrs. Tucker and a son H. E. Tucker are in the Pecos county and will probably join Mr. Tucker here later on. Miss Pearl Tucker is in Colorado Springs where she is doing local work in music. Miss Pearl, during her residence here, was considered one of the most popular and respected young women in the city. She was a brilliant student at school, and completed a four-year high school course here in three years. Laver attended the State University and broadcasted over radio from the station there. After completing a course in the University, Miss Tucker left for New York City, where she was active in prominent musical circles.
The Navajo Mission School group will lead next Sunday June 9 and provide the evening program. June 16 features Prof Anderson and his pupils with a sermon by Prof Anderson. Federation continued by unanimous vote of church cabinets and by the consecration of the Pecered church. Endeavor League held a devotional meeting on border missions with talks by Reverend Morgan and Clark.
Orchard notes suggest spraying and selecting the best trees this year. A potential market may arise this fall, but much produce must be consumed at home.
A rugged water jet wheel system at the Hoy Creek plant by the southern Cataraly Edison company drives the wheel via a 19 inch pipe and a large conduit. The jet strikes each bucket at high velocity, generating substantial impact forces and higher efficiency.
The Caterpillar Club, an aviation fraternity of pilots who saved lives by parachute jumps from disabled aircraft, now has over a hundred members.
In a clipped exchange a patient asks the doctor if moving to a warmer climate would help. The doctor replies with a sharp retort about the patient’s aim to prevent such a move, highlighting a clash over health and travel.
Reports indicate Theodorewag Oil Fields at the Childers well Westwater show improved promise with an expected output within months. Angel Peaks Oil builds a standard rig at Katz Canon as Katz Canon and Amarillo firms anticipate gas production to heat Farmington.
Flora Vista residents report visits from Elma Hicks in Parmington and George Gillmore with wife from Durango. Eunice Allman hosted a large dinner with Flora Vista boys and girls. Margaret Jones traveled from Flora Vista to Farmington to visit Millers and returned home. Mr. Pittman and wife from Durango visited the Hickman family. two children will stay for a week. J E Day and wife held a family reunion with Sumner Butler, Raymond Butler, George Keene, Marion Day, Frank Lovelady, and Cahe Jackson attending.
Reports from Northwest New Mexico indicate fair to good fruit crops, with Farmington region highlighted. Travelers include W A Lybrook returning from the South, John Chopsney and Abe Chowmein visiting Durango, and O B Shoemaker acquiring the Arthur F Scott ranch on La Plata river. Otis notes seven rains on the Navajo reservation boosting corn and sheep outlook. Mrs A M Smith hosted a luncheon for the Tuesday Club with Iris color motifs and yellow lavender accents.
Robert Manship and Al Rus sell Eagle Rock planes flew from Prescott Arizona to Durango and back touching the San Juan Basin. They claim San Juan air is challenging yet navigable and plan aviation schooling while exploring a landing field in Durango. F E Russell mines Silverton and aided by phone, their Durango visit links to Pacific air development.
Quote emphasizes valuing personal conviction over public mockery. It urges ignoring others opinions and trusting one’s own intellect and potential.
J L Hubbell a veteran star route mail carrier in New Mexico and Arizona is reported considerably improved in health after going to Canada from his Arizona base of operation. Friends say he remains active in old age and hopes for a long life with friends holding him steady. Mrs Brown and daughter Ruth visited town on business renewing acquaintances. Brown family formerly lived in Farmington where Miss Brown taught fifth grade. She now teaches seventh grade at Park School in Durango and assists in the county clerks office in the summer. Amos Martin is his monthly stant for the Utilities at Cortes.
Reports from the Navajo reservation note improved conditions as copious rains brighten grass spots and ease feeding for sheep, marking a positive turn from earlier discouraging reports.
Fred Carson from a trading post near Gallup visits on Decoration Day reporting extreme drought. He notes Indian communities fear a reduced lamb crop due to the dryness affecting grazing and herd productivity.
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