New Mexico Tax Proposal Prompts Voter Decision 1911
The piece warns that adopting the new constitution will raise taxes to fund salaries for state officers and legislators. It compares NM salaries to Nebraska, outlines costs for governor, attorney general, and other officials, and urges voters to oppose the constitution at the January 21 referendum.
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New Mexico
Nebraska
Supreme
Epare
Missioner Ae
Sene
House of Representat
Taxpayer
Election Proclamation for New Mexico Constitution Vote
Territorial Governor William J Mills orders a January 21 1911 election to ratify or reject the proposed constitution drafted by the 1910 Santa Fe Constitutional Convention. Eligible citizens may vote in English or Spanish with the Great Seal witnessed by Secretary Nathan Jaffa.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Congress
Arizona
New Ico
William.j. Vernor
William J. Mills
Nathan Jaffa
Father Bessett Mass at Celestino Ortiz Rooms at Nine
Father Bessett will conduct mass at Celestino Ortiz rooms over the grocery tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. The service is announced for the local congregation with attendance expected from nearby residents.
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Father Bessett
Celestino Ortiz
Petition for Estancia Irrigation District Presented to Board
A notice details a petition presented to the Board of County Commissioners seeking the organization of the Estancia Irrigation District. Signed by a large majority of resident freeholders above six thousand acres within the district, the petition prompts an election for district organization by qualified resident freeholders who paid property tax last year. Preparations for voting and bond sales will proceed without delay, aiming to transform the Estancia Valley into the Garden Spot of New Mexico.
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Board of County Commissioners
Estancia
New Mexico
Irrigation Victory Shifts Land Values in Modesto Region
The text describes a historical land and irrigation clash between old settlers and new grain farmers. It notes Modesto as a growing county seat of about 5 000 and Turlock as a smaller nearby town, with irrigation transforming land values from 10 to 15 dollars per acre to 100 to 300 dollars, and even 500 dollars or more north of the river. Dairy herds orchards creameries fruit canneries and vineyards followed irrigation, making Modesto a well ordered, attractive city.
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Modesto
Turlock
Modesto Iself
Will be Back Estancia News Message From L. J. Wheeler
L J Wheeler reports arriving safely and in Texas and notes hope for irrigation to help Estancia Valley water needs. He mentions district irrigation organization progress and asks friends to join.
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Texas
Estancia
Wheeler
Irrigation Debate in California and New Mexico
John Thomas reviews California's Turlock and Modesto districts and compares them with New Mexico irrigation law. He notes water from La Grange dam as most profitable, districts formed after a long court battle, and land values dropping without irrigation.
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The
Santa Fe
John Thomas
Indiana
Stanislaus County
California
Mr. Thomas
Turlock
Modesto
New Mexico
Hwever
la Grange
Supreme Court of the United States
Surprise party for Miss Esther Hence at sister's home
About twenty five young people staged a Wednesday evening surprise for Miss Esther Hence at Mrs. Will Elgin's home. They played games and enjoyed refreshments, and left wishing for many more such surprises. A joke by some young men led to her receiving several small remembrances.
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Esther
Will Elgin
Paper shortage forces weekly News to expand pages
An error in shipment from the Paper House and difficulty securing workers forced the News to run as a six column paper this week. To keep the same overall size the paper added two pages while maintaining the six column width, and a return to six column size is anticipated once paper supply improves.
First and Last Thanks giving program at Estancia schools
The Estancia pupils presented a courthouse program titled First and Last Thanksgiving last Friday night in a crowded court room. Scenes depicted Pilgrims and early settlers with lively songs and recitations. A notable moment was a jar of Mother’s Jam act, while the Last Thanksgiving showed Sam preparing a living meal for November 24, 1910.
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Estancia
Shane
Sam
Alabama
Taska
Phillipines
America
Dinner and Bazaar Society of Willard Dinner December 12
The Dinner and Bazaar Society of Willard will hold a dinner and bazaar on December 12 at McCarley’s Hall. Proceeds support Christmas preparations and arrangements in town. Visitors are invited for a good time. Shorty Sanders left for Santa Fe yesterday to ride for Chas Clessey Livery Stable.
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Society of the H of Willard
McCarley
Hall
Willard
Sanders
Santa Fe
Chas
Clessey
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