Board awards county printing amid bid improprieties
At a county commissioners meeting the Estancia printing offices were treated unfairly as bids from the Leader and News were discussed after opening. The Record bid, already public, won the printing contract, raising questions about bias and taxpayer costs in awarding items used by the county for years.
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Board of County Commissioners
Estancia
Leader
The
News
Siisent
Willard
I Buen
Paper bids and stationery costs debated by school board
The document details bids for printing and stationery for the school fund and normal fund, noting cost comparisons among The News, Leader, and other bidders. It cites totals from 1905 to 1908 and discusses savings by awarding prints to Willard, with various rates for legal blanks and notices.
Good Rains in the Valley Reported
The valley experienced steady light rain from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday with showers in several towns including Cora Willard McKay Torreon and Extancia. Rain fell as a soaking shower that moistened the ground rather than flooding, totaling ninety seven hundredths of an inch at Extancia.
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Cora Willard
Torreon
Extancia
Desert Land Entry Rules Extend Preference Claims
Land law update allows desert land entries under specific conditions. Desert entry prior to survey may gain a ninety day preference right after official plat filing. Previously entries could not be assigned but can now be if the assignee meets original entry qualifications. John W. Corbett, U S Court Commissioner, discussed rules.
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Ialonel
Cougreuga
Lundy
Homestead
John W. Corbett
U. S
Directors Recreated and Bond Proposal Passed in Es tancia
The Es tancia district elected J. W. Brashears and M. B. Atkinson as school directors for two years and nearly approved a bond plan for four new schoolhouses. Dissenters numbered four as members noted faithfully serving in previous terms. Committees and boards were appointed to manage current district affairs and site upgrades.
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J. W. Brashears
Estancia
M. B. Atkinson
Hamilton
Messrs
Carmony
Ken
Dunlavy
Meviavly
A.ma. Shoeky
Wim, Palmer
Arthur Milly
Governor urges lower property taxes through territorial reform
The governor George Curry proposes reducing territorial spending and lowering valuation as a path to tax relief. He criticizes raises in property assessment and mill rates, arguing for cuts in expansion and a focus on easing burdens for taxpayers in the East and home counties. He emphasizes avoiding higher taxation and seeks a reform to limit government overhead rather than boost property values.
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George Curry
Boards of County Commiss
Jon
Cisak
Tyinnington
Breckenridge Democrat Highlights Local Figure's Life and Charity
The article reviews a local figure's life from youth to old age, noting public service, church support, and charitable acts. It describes modest efforts, subscriptions to a band, and aid to the poor, with emphasis on community goodwill and personal conduct.
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Breckenridge Democrat
Odd Fellows Celebrate 89th Anniversary Program
The local lodge of Odd Fellows will mark the 89th anniversary with a public program at the Methodist Church on Monday night April 27. The public is invited to attend and a varied program including songs, recitations, a male quartet, and two addresses on the aims and teachings of the organization will be presented by Rev. W. A. Pratt and others.
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1.O.C.F
United States
America
Misa Bush
Myrtle Tuttle Miglee
O. W. Lasater
Growing And Caring For Broom Corn In New Mexico
Farmers in Quay County given guidance from Oklahoma practice on growing broom corn. Plant mid May to early July depending on moisture. Emphasizes pure seed, dwarf varieties, seed testing, preplant seed preparation, proper planting rate, and careful harvesting and rick drying to maximize yield and quality. Broom corn values cited at 50 to 65 dollars per ton. note about Mrs. E B Bramback returning from the claim.
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Quay County
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Territory to uphold anti gambling laws against slot machines
Attorney general James M. Hervey told district attorneys to strictly enforce the territorial anti gambling statute on slot machines despite Judge Mann's ruling that the New Mexico law does not apply. It was unclear if the case will go to the territorial supreme court, but a test or habeas corpus appeal may be pursued.
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James M. Hervey
Territory
Judge Mann
New Mexico
Digtriot
Chaney
Unon
Homestead Filings Before U S Commissioner Listings
Filings before U S Commissioner Earl Scott list John H Daisy and others with docket numbers ages and values including Paul F Leinbach 79 and Ellis D Shirley 3 6 9 among a long set of names. Before U S Court Commissioner John W Corbett names include Wm Brumback 11 5 7 Geo Wade 19 5 7 Walter F Martin 11 5 7 and John B Musgrove 20 and 29 2 12.
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U.S
Earl Scott
John H. Daisy
Paul F. Leinbach
Wm. B. Moore
Jesse B. Shirley
John F. Lasater
Ellis D. Shirley
Wm. TH. Foster
Wess T. Plimlee
Wm H. Long
Thomas E. Keen
Edgar Blunt
U, S. Court
John W. Corbett
Wm. Brumback
Geo. W. Wade
Walter F. Martin
Tved
B. Musgrove
John B. Musgrove
BD Hs
Pablo Sanchez Y Benavides
O. Lustus Richel A. Rus
Indictment of City Officials Sparks East Side Debate
The grand jury indicts the mayor, city council, and one policeman for alleged extortion on the East Side. The Range notes the case will reach courts after warrants, while stressing the need to address East Raton’s widespread vileness with a future remedy.
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Denver
Tyas
Hevrini
East Raton
United States
East Side
Raton Range
Dr I B Romero Sets Out For El Paso Visit
Dr. I B Romero will depart tonight for an extended visit in El Paso, as part of a scheduled professional and personal travel plan.
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Dr. I. B. Romero
el Paso
County Board Takes No Action on Jail Fund and precinct split
Torrance county commissioners met with little business. They revoked bonds for court house and current expenses, did not act on using funds to erect a jail, and postponed action on creating a Mountainair precinct. Inspector Rivera was sworn in and told to buy standard weights. bills remained unpaid.
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Court House
John W. Corbett
Mountainair
Corbett
Jose E. Rivera
K.P. Davies
New Mexican Printing Company
Relinquishments Bring High Bids for Land Claims Near Town
Over the past week Barney Freihin movements and his claim were sold the quarter section north of town to William H. Long for about $1500. The public shows growing demand for homesteads as people pay for the right to file on land, yet Long appears to have received fair value with no complaint.
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Barney Freihinvements
Willam HL. Long
Mr. Long
Homeseekers to Estancia Valley From Oklahoma and Missouri
D. Dial returns from Oklahoma and Missouri with a claim of leading many homeseekers toward the Estancia Valley who are expected to arrive in the coming weeks eight miles east of town.
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D. Dial
Oklahoma
Missouri
Estancia Valley
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Geet Ible
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Bal
Manzano
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Panta
Batancia
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Biub
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Duran
Pinos Wells
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Abo
Blaney
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Odd Fellows
Ud. Praney
W. A. Pratt
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GAMES
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Hervey
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