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Newspaper
Alamogordo News
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
1
The Mexican Herald reports that many Mexicans carry substantial cash, often $200 to $800 or more, on their persons in belts and wallets. Foreigners typically carry far less, while Spaniards may approach $1,000. Some prefer cash over checks for small sums, and pockets are routinely picked due to this practice.
A reflective passage argues that diction does not reveal thought, noting that uneducated voices can express truth. It asserts that language limits neither mind nor nature, comparing grammar to the oak tree and the color of a flower, and cites Greek and Roman thought as insufficient explanations.
A tale from East Butterwick recalls a candle mishap where a candlestick was placed in a powder barrel to protect a shop from sparks. The incident mirrors an 1684 York depostion note describing a similar candle removal to avert disaster, illustrating a recurring peril and common instinct to respond calmly under danger.
The piece explains Chinese belief in ginseng as a life extending remedy when other options fail. Valued roots must come from Kirin sources, be bi furcated and human shaped, semi transparent and dry. Prices can reach $100 per ounce, with average prices far lower per pound due to scarcity.
Orange New Mexico reports hot dry weather as cattlemen water stock and prepare for a June 26 barbecue. Goat roping tournament riding horse races sack races ball game and dance set amid a light east wind. Democratic meeting June 17 drew small crowd due to stockmen absence. E O Brownfield named committeeman. R P Altman and family arrive from Toyah Texas after their house burned.
A brief note expresses pleasure at receiving communication from Orange and hope for a regular weekly letter in the future. Ed.
Mrs Billups dies after her son took her to their old Texas home for heart trouble treatment. He stayed several days, then returned home and learned of her death five hours after arrival. He hurried back for the funeral, ending a noted bond of mother and son.
Mrs Jennie C Parker died at 78 and was buried beside her husband in White Oaks Cemetery. The Parkers moved to New Mexico over twenty years ago, settling on the Bonito during frontier days. Funeral speaker Mr Ray praised her as a beloved elder of the old regime, affirming the saying there is no death.
Assistant superintendent Mr. Roe departed yesterday on train No. 3 heading to El Paso.
Occasional town visits include Jack Craven of Tularosa and Thos O Connor of Orogrande with Mrs Oren visiting northwest Missouri with her three daughters. The second alfalfa crop is strong. The Murrell fruit property on 10th changed hands for $2200. Trice cash sale policy starts July 1. G E Warren travels to Dawson to perform Damon and Pythias. A GOP plank calls for New Mexico and Arizona statehood. Mrs O W Miller visits Chihuahua, Mexico with Mr Murphy of the Mexican Central. Luther Melton suffers severe gun accident near El Paso canyon. doctors amputate two fingers after a desert drive to Alamogordo.
We thank friends in Alamogordo for kindness during illness and after the death of our son and husband J C Lemon. J C Lemon family expresses gratitude for support and sympathy.
Advertised for the week ending June 7 1908 in Alvarado and includes names such as Santos Henry Mr J VP Analla Isabel Lopez Sr Plaside Hiccar Ermlula Jurex Prof Baca Candido Segovia Lupe Bibl Mr J PF Sackson Mr Jox C L Wood Robert. Letters will be held for pickup at the post office with advertised notice.
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