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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
H. M. Bainer, Professor of Farm Mechanics, urges farmers to maintain machinery to prevent loss. Proper adjustment, lubrication, and regular checks extend life, save labor, and reduce costs. regular shelter, cleaning, rust protection, and periodic painting are advised to keep plows, bearings, and iron parts in good condition.
Mrs Soule and Mrs Lyman Carter are sick this week while Lulu Young has measles. Byron Hutchins and Carl Gylling traveled to Chama and Alamosa respectively. Sadie Nielson returned from Antonito. Arthur Faucett suffered a fall and bruise. Lena Mickleson injured her ear in a swing accident requiring stitches. Community events include a well attended dance and church fund refreshments.
Mrs Mary Dalton visits with relatives and friends in Manassa while Mrs Frank Broad from Chama joins the gathering. Mrs Broad is a frequent visitor and always welcomed as the choir hosts a reception earlier in the week.
Departing choir master Lewis Swensen is honored as B. H. Harrison fills the vacant office. A pleasant schedule hop tonight aims to be a charming social, with ladies primping to charm admirers. Miss Dottie Dalton hosts a children’s party. Tom and Sallie entertain the youngsters. Dr. R. C. Paine dies in Oneida New York after leaving Antònito for health. Frank Broad plans a general store at Romeo. Manassa Land and Irrigation elects John Marshall Hugh Sellers John A. Smith Henry Foster James M. Jensen to the board. San Luis Valley Stake Academy reports strong attendance and good facilities under Prof. Thos. D. Rees and faculty. visitors invited.
Manassa February 6. Students dig for knowledge pearls and boast the best days of life as gold. Boys begin baseball practice and a Monday scrimmage is reported. A five dollar prize for the best school song invites poets. Female students are noted as endurance walkers setting an eight mile record after 2 am Tuesday.
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Asiscio Gonzales of Capulin Colorado has filed application No. 4558 to lease all of Section 16 in Township 5 North Range 5 East Conejos County Colorado. No other lease bids will be considered after February 14, 1905. John F. State Board Land Commissioner. First publication January 28, 1908.
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