11 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
1
A rural verse depicts a thirsty farmer enduring drought and heat as corn burns and dust rises. He stumbles along drinking cider, envies fortune and fame, and ignores his worsening hardship while gulls and crows watch. A failing weather hint ends with his glassy eyes fixed on the road.
County Commissioner Wm. O'Reilly argues tuberculosis is spread by sputum and air. He urges strict disposal of expectorated matter, pocket flasks, muslin handkerchiefs, and outdoor living with nutritious food under medical supervision. He cites Fort Stanton Sanatorium and Dr. Carrington urging high dry climates and mountain work.
A lively column notes Otero county climate myths and chest impressions from a consumptive patient, mocks fremitus, and urges air, cleanliness, and exercise. It also reports Charles Grossman inheriting 850000 gold from his father in Basil Sweden and moving to claim the fortune.
A humorous Christmas dialogue reveals a father and son weighing gift costs and motives. The son plans a pew end in Doctor Goodman's church as a gift, prompting reflections that people harbor more wicked thoughts around Christmas than elsewhere.
A subscriber who owed 4.50 stopped his paper as an accommodation. He later attended a church service and sang Jesus Paid It All in a melodious voice. The paper sent a receipt in full the next day apologizing for the mis
Notice asks Tur News subscribers who know they are in arrears to settle up at once. Accounts have been rendered and require attention.
An attempted train wreck two miles from Alamogordo near Fort Bliss delayed the E P N E passenger by an hour and a half. Iron spikes were found along the rails and removed as investigators sought a motive with no evidence uncovered. The incident was reported by W A Hawkins, attorney for the company.
A hypothetical Rock Island wreck near Alamogordo would strand passengers for hours and prompt a visit to Geo Warnock's Emporium to inspect his selection of wall papers. The dealer notes a fine line carried.
To ranches, merchants and builders. If you wish your bills filled at lowest figures apply to A. D. Wallace & Co., Cloudcroft. Agents of Davis and New Royal Sewing Machines.
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