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Coal land prospects and irrigation schemes in Lincoln county
Readers learn of coal fields near White Oaks and Salado with potential large outputs per acre and the role of railroads in profitability. The Penasco Reservoir irrigation project could unlock up to 200,000 acres, with Rock Island and Pecos Valley rail lines aiding development. letters express interest in settlement, homes, and industry, while a railroad meeting in Las Vegas eyes funding and surveys.
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White Oaks
Salado
Prian
Bacux
Baludo
Rincon
Penasco Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Penasco Company
Penasco
Canala
Lower
Lincoln County
Eddy County
Rock Island
Pecow Valley Railroad
Lincoln
Rose
New Mexico
Iean
Faldy
San Antonio
White Oales
Eddy
Sas Vegas Optic
Democrat
el Paso
Las Vegas
Albuy
Houghton
Denver
Chamber of Commerce
Bengg
Pena
Dmt