One Acre for Support Experiment Goes to Colorado
Anthony P. Canny of Pottsville Pa plans to live from one acre of irrigation land near Denver and build a bank account. He follows the example of Samuel Creek of Orland California who thrived on a single acre for 27 years. He will farm intensely with valuable plants and flowers, using vegetables only for necessities.
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Anthony P
Canny
Colorado
Danny
Samuel C Creek
Orland
California
Torrance County Fair Seeks Fall Prize Contestants
Local fair organizers invite participants to compete for prize money this fall in various contests at Torrance County fairgrounds. Applications are open to residents and 4-H members with details posted at the fair office.
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Torrance County Fair
Probation of Will Continued in Cheney Case
Absence of witnesses to the will of Joshua H. Cheney halted probate at the regular term and postponed the matter to the next July meeting of the probate court.
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Joshua H. Cheney
Wyatt leads Texas home seekers to seek valley claims
J. B. Wyatt and a group from Texas examine the valley this week aiming to locate adjoining claims. He reports favorable coil and other conditions in the western valley section after visiting yesterday.
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J. B. Wyatt
Plains of
Texas
Mr. Wyatt
Coil
Want Ad Seeks Men and Teams for Lumber Work
In a column a want ad by B. B. Spencer of East View calls for men and teams to work in the lumber business. The notice requests capable labor and equipment to handle timber tasks.
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B. B. Spencer
Eastview
Torrance County School District Numbers Designated 1905
The Torrance County Board of Commissioners and Supt. of Schools issue official district numbers for the county. Districts are No 1 Tisque No 2 Torreon No 3 Manzano No 4 Cienega No 5 Punta No 7 Estancia No 8 Pinos Well, with boundaries matching the precincts. Dated April 26, 1905, Juan C. Jaramillo signs.
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Torrance County
Surveying Chief Marble Joins Corbett Team in Estancia Valley
R A Marble of Albuquerque arrives to lead John W. Corbett's surveying department. A Vermont engineer graduate with strong Albuquer que references, he comes well recommended by Pitt Ross. Corbett says Marble will handle the workload, pledges to back Marble’s work, and notes the plan to complete tasks promptly despite costs.
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R.A. Marble
Albuquerque
John W. Corbett
Mr Marble
Uni Yoal Vermont
Pitt Ross
Vintage New Mexico Travel Invite to Estancia Valley
The note invites eastern friends to visit the Estancia Valley during the season. It highlights hospitality and regional welcome as the area invites visitors to explore local scenery and culture.
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Estancia Valley
Willard Store Leaders Change Under Becker Company
Hon. Carl A. Dakes of the John Becker Company took charge of the Willard store this week and is now an enthusiastic citizen of Torrance county. W. A. Dunlavy, previously in charge at Willard for the Dunlavy Mercantile Co., has moved to Torrance to manage the Becker Company store there.
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Carl A. Dakes
John Becker Company
Willard
Torrance County
W. A. Dunlavy
Dunlavy Mercantile Co
Torrance
Becker, Company
Acoma Church: An Ancient Pueblo Mission Stands Enduring
Rev. Geo J Juillard writes that the Acoma church, begun in the mid 1600s and rebuilt after the 1680 uprising, is the territory’s most imposing mission. It measures about 150 feet long, 44 wide, and 66 feet high with a nearby convent. The article lauds its beauty, the fusion of nature and faith, and hopes for continued worship by both Indians and priests for generations.
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Acoma
New Mexico
Christ
the Redeemer
Dont fail to mail your friends copies of The Estansia Valley
A reminder to readers to share with friends copies of The Estansia Valley newspaper or publication. The note urges broad distribution to spread the newspaper's content and community coverage.
Santa Fe Central Not Sold
A telegraph reply from W H Andrews of The New Mexican states there is no truth to reports that the Santa Fe Central Railway has been sold to Chicago Rock Island & Pacific interests or that the Albuquerque Eastern would be built. Andrews confirms the road’s non sale.
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Ton
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Central Railway
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Albuquerque Eastern
W. H. Andrews
Pittsburg
New Mexican
Santa Fe
Automobiles Run Torrance to Roswell Planned Start
Automobiles to travel from Torrance to Roswell are stationed in Torrance and will begin regular trips once roads are ready, likely early next week. The 100 mile route will see each car make service runs about every two days. A News reporter rode one of the vehicles last week.
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Torrance
Roswell
Easter Exercises Postponed Then Well Attended
The Easter exercises postponed from Master Sunday due to bad weather drew good attendance. Miss Carrie Lentz trained the children and earned praise for the effort. A traditional chicken dinner followed, with all participants enjoying the meal.
Portales Valley Reports Wide Settlement and Artesian Water
An Estancia resident returning from Portales N M says the Portales valley is settled to the quarter section, with farming done without irrigation and good success. The soil is light and sandy, water at similar depths as in the Estancia area, and Portales is sinking a well for artesian water with a depth of 840 feet and a small overflow already achieved.
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Estancia
Portales N. M
Portales
Torrance Doctor Plans to Follow County Affairs
Dr. T. N. Michaels of Torrance spent several days in the county seat and will stay informed on Torrance county affairs after subscribing to the official paper during his visit.
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T. N. Michaels
Torrance
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Anthony P. Canny
Potts
Ville
Pennsylvania
Ises
United States
Board of County Commiss
Ioners
Tisque
Torreon
Manzano
Cienega
Punta
Pinos
Juan C. Jaramillo
MR. Corbett
Mr. Marble
Worranee County
George J. Julliard
The
Gallop Republican
Geo. J. Juillard
Anci
Ent
Ure Renan
Laayers
Iswi
Ulat
Uribks
Mother Kathauriye
Drexil
P. Bourgade
Estansia Valley
Santa FE Central
Albuquerque Citizen
Reliable Informa
W.H. Andrews
Automobiles
Carrie Lentz
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