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Newspaper
The Estancia News
Location
Estancia, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
3
Publication line shows subscription terms and a postal entry date. It notes a 1907 entry at the Rutancia post office under the Acts of Congress of March 3, 1879. The fragment outlines per year pricing and single copy cost in a historical newspaper notice.
Article argues artesian water tests hinge on community choice, comparing flowing water prospects versus pumping plants. It warns that deeper wells could boost homestead values and attract capital, while drought without irrigation would favor farmers with pumping capability. Farmers urged to decide now.
Estancia notes that steamroller methods won and William H. Andrews was forced as delegate to congress. It cites instructed delegations in multiple counties and claims fraud in Torrance county votes, with 23 cases docketed in district court. Andrews’ supporters have diminished as doubts rise about honesty and leadership.
Local notices depict a heated dispute involving Mr. Andrews over veterans pensions and grazing fee policies. The Estancia community recalls his alleged inaction in county seat battles of 1907 while highlighting Santa Fe Railway efforts to beautify and local businessman Mr. Bond addressing railroad area water holes at his own expense.
The Estancia News records the creation of Chavez School District No 26 in Torrance County New Mexico with described boundaries. Also notes a linte about Chamberlain's Salve cures and a garbled line mentioning relief for itching burning sensations.
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