Tomatoes on Potato Vine in New Mexico a Curious Grower
Major W W Spence visited Saturday with tomato clusters growing from potato vines near his ranch along Whiskey Creek in New Mexico. The small green fruit resemble cherry bunches and Spence suspects wind pollination may swap blossoms, yielding a potential potato crop from around the tomato vines. He dismisses any claim to rival Luther Burbank and treats the odd growth as nature’s curiosity.
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W. W. Spence
Major Spence
Luther Burbank
Maybo
New Mexico
Whiskey Creek
Silver City
Paraffin a Versatile Byproduct with Rich Uses
Paraffin once a minor by-product of oil refinings now has many applications. About 2,000,900 blocks of refined paraffin are sold yearly for diverse needs. A gum maker’s deal helped build a million dollar fortune. It protected Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park and keeps stone facades from disintegrating with periodic applications. Used in laundries for whitening, in polishing starch, sealing canned goods, and as a sealant and insulator replacing waxes and tallow.
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Gentral Park
New York
Corpse Runs Away In Desert Lightning Inquiry
Justice of the Peace Owen Murphy of Lowell convened a coroner's inquest after a man reportedly struck by lightning near Don Luis schoolhouse failed to be found. The jury arrived to examine clothing at the scene, but the supposed corpse, Toeson Star, had vanished, leaving only garments behind and the mystery of a possibly wandering, demented man in the desert.
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Lowell
Arizona
Justice of the Peace
Owen Murphy
Justice Murphy
Don Luis
Toeson Star
Pickett Arrested in Roswell for Shooting Stock
Roswell authorities report Marvin Pickett was arrested on a charge connected to a shooting incident involving livestock. Police declined to release further details pending investigation and possible court action.
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Roswell
Marvin Pickett
Notice to creditors in Hillsboro Consolidated Mines case
In the District Court Seventh judicial district Territory of New Mexico the receiver S Lindauer and referee A A Temke announce creditors must present verified claims against Hillsboro Consolidated Mines within sixty days from August 20 1900. Claims not filed will bar participation in asset distribution. Deming Luna County NM.
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S. Lindauer
Hillsboro Consolidated Mines
A. A. Temke
Demin
Luna County
New Mexico
Hillsboro Consolidated Incorporation
Deming
A. D
Final Five Year Proof for Palomas land claim
Edward ewes of Palomas New Mexico filed notice to establish his claim to a surveyed tract in Connected Township 158 Range 4 West Meridian. The public proof hearing is set for September 28 in Hillsboro with witnesses Montoya Lucero Shalts and Christy Maxwell. Jose Gonzales is the land office registrar.
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Ekie Cruces
Edward Ewes
Palomas
N. M
P. Maridian
Pantin
Andrew Kelly
Hillsboro
Pe Montoya
Jeans Lucero
Shalts
Christy Maxwell
Jose Gonzales
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Missouri
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Trust Building
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Rairoad
Supreme County
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Albuquerque
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