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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
4
The Albuquerque Citizen notes ongoing Commercial Club efforts to boost city prosperity and attract new immigration from farms. It argues for Albuquerque to stay ahead as New Mexico’s growth hinges on rural support, water development, and dry farming, preserving the metropolis status amid shifting migration.
The article describes a Ontario California system where water power drives pumps to lift underground water for irrigation, comparing costs with canal projects and noting conditions favoring electrical irrigation. It cites Secretary Wilson’s optimistic agricultural outlook and references broader farm progress and policy factors shaping farming growth.
Weather Bureau reports heavy March precipitation in headwaters of the San Juan and Animas rivers increasing water supply. Southern district sees little runoff while northern mountains gain depth. prospects vary by region with potential early floods if May rains arrive. Snow remains in cantons and higher ranges. Pecos and Gila regions show little snow.
Arizona Republicans report a three year effort to map Graham Mountain for a vast water project. Promoters aim to store abundant water in a giant reservoir to power mills and farms in the Gila valley, with hopes of discovering minerals or an underground lake. Experts note springs in canyons during droughts and sulfur springs valley’s potential to feed a large water source, near the Triumph tunnel site.
Norman Hapgood, editor of Collier's, attacked the press in a Contemporary Club address in Philadelphia. Dr. William Bayard Hale, Public Ledger editor, replied citing the National Weekly's misdirection and condemning sensational ads for patent medicines while warning against undermining civic order and historic institutions.
A packed page lists church and club events including a marriage invitation for Mele Aaughter and Anna Tegwoln, and Exeter Tol gathering tomorrow afternoon at Rev. LM. Seille’s home. Also scheduled: a Temple Albert lecture for children, Good Friday services in English and German, and updates on the Associated Charities fundraising with $875 already pledged and a net meeting next Tuesday afternoon.
Local entertainment featured the Roney's Boys Concert company with strong matinee and evening audiences. The schedule includes Scotty King of the Desert at the Elk Theater on April 17, She Stoops to Conquer by University of New Mexico students on May 4, and Robinson Park concerts by the First Regiment band starting Monday weather permitting.
Readable text notes Parker House Rolls offered fresh daily with delivery available. Address mentions 122 East Tijerne and Pacific Avenue locations. Payment terms unclear. couple of lines reference price around 4 dollars and 19 dollars. Contains damaged OCR with many garbled words.
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