Will Colonize Costilla Grant And Build Irrigation System
W A Anderson visited for reservoir work and bought teams to repair the La Jara project. A Colorado Springs syndicate is buying 60 000 acres near the Rio Grande, planning to irrigate Costilla lands via La Jara waters. They propose a reservoir dam on the Rio Grande, a railroad to Fort Garland, and extensive waterworks despite legal questions.
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W. A. Anderson
la Jara
Anderson
Eastdale
Costilla Grant
Colorado Springs
Costilla
Rio la Jara
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Fort Garland
Manassa Academy Opens With Programs And Enthusiasm
The Manassa student society plans a programme entertainment next Wednesday and the first Academy ball is set for Friday night. New students enroll daily as staff note improved results in most subjects. Prof Reese of Salt Lake City arrived to prepare for school opening Monday October 12 and addressed students Friday morning with encouragement and advice.
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Wallace Funk
Luther Grantham
Schneider
Pagosa Springs
Guyman
Latara
W. K. Driggs
Sanford
Cora Holtsclaw
Della Peterson
Marshall Biddinger
Reese
Salt Lake City
Academy
Driggs
John
Chile con Carne and daily rail yard tales
The article notes Agent Hatfield urging travelers to carry exact change for 75 cent fares as crowds form before departures. It observes heavy freight activity and speculation on D R G traffic. It recalls coal shoveling work, local politics, a playful romantic anecdote, and a coal shoveler’s feats over long days.
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Hatfield
Anderson
Reservoir Construction Company
Bryan
Oklahoma
Curious Aphorisms From The Ginger Jar Column
A collection of pointed quips on marriage, finances, vanity, and social mores. Observations note lovers, wives, wage earners, and housework with humorous cynicism. The piece contrasts youth and age, independence and dependence, in a city context with sly irony.
Alamosa Fair Day Proves Record Crowd and Races
The Alamosa fair drew huge crowds with a special Antonita La Jara train. Cool crisp weather suited spectators as racing went on with no major incidents. Winners included Posie in the three-eighths mile dash and E Starr in the trot or pace, among others. Rio Grande County day begins with a Creede train.
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Alamosa Fair
Antonita
la Jara
Colorado
Posie
Joe D
Sylvia T
E. Starr
Dr. R
R. R
Dorris
Merry Rapture
Senator Painter
Summer
Rio Grande County
Creede
Coats Suits and Caps Arrive at Miles Store in La Jara
Miles promises a full display of Ladies Misses and Children's coats with all grades and prices according to quality. Customers are urged to inspect early for first choice from the largest assortment ever shown in La Jara while Miles' Anti Pain Pills are advertised.
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la Jara
Notice of Publication for Commutation Proof Filing
Department of the Land Office at Del Oc e Colorado gives notice of homestead filing in Township 4 to establish commutation proof. Land described with witnesses Erlandson Williams Alex Hispie Charles Glynn all of Alamosa Colorado. First publication October 9 1908 last publication November 6 1908.
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Department of the Land Office
del Oce
Colorado
New Me
Cone Colorado
Erlandson
W.mas
Alex Hispie
Charles Glynn
Alamosa
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Academy Notes
W. G. Sackett
Agricultural College
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Chile
O. B
Martha
Peter Tambledown
Miles
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Fairbanks
Register
Remington
Remington Arms CO
Ilion
N. Y
Broadway
New York City
Ales Offies
Market St
San Francisco
Cal
the Capitol Life Insurance CO
Thos. F. Daly
Fred. W. Bailey
Co. S. Morey
George Graham, Jr
Chas. Boettcher
Daniel Boone
Capitol Life
Eastern Life
Conejos County
Capitol Life [Insurance CO
Sup’t of Agencies
E. N. Rich
McMurtry
H. O. Ellis
H. C. Cash
Pearson Brothers
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