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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
The director of the mint released preliminary 1907 production figures showing a fall in gold output by 4.75 million dollars year over year while silver production rose by over 1,000,000 fine ounces. A note lists state contributions to gold and silver totals, with California and Montana among the top producers.
Early winter coal prices climbed nationwide with no fall. Producers blame shortages, yet reports show mine curtailments and Gallup shut downs. Arizona melon and Mesilla valley plans say Mesa will plant at least 100 acres of cantaloupes this year and total valley acreage around 2000. Rocky Ford growers seek early market advantage as Mesilla melons reach markets ahead of Colorado. An experimental melon drive is planned to boost local farming.
General Land Office announces decisions denying multiple land assignments to a single claimant. Previously a person could hold many assignments totaling up to 320 acres. The new rule aims to curb fraud and improve administration, with the first ruling issued in September and no appeal yet filed to the secretary of the interior.
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