New Mexico Growth Sparks Population Influx
The Rio Rancho era of immigration to New Mexico accelerates with an estimated surge of up to ninety thousand settlers, mainly educated independents from eastern states and Texas, drawn by land offers and railroad promotion. Officials claim the territory will gain a substantial, progressive citizenry before the next census as homemaking and development push forward.
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New Mexico
United States
Texas
Pecos
Ott
RI Pase Herald
Direct legislation urged for Ohio initiative referendum
A discussion favors direct legislation to let voters decide on specific measures. The piece compares Massachusetts and Ohio examples, arguing that initiative and referendum would reflect the people's wishes beyond party lines and reduce corruption. It notes candidates and party lines to illustrate current voting limitations and endorses the reform.
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Massachunets
Douglin
Moosevelt
Revistor
Macachiumetts
Ohio
Rural mail delivery and phones link farmers to world
A Wisconsin example shows rural reforms bring farmers closer to other families and communities. A justice of the peace reportedly used a phone to summon a rural defendant, who admitted guilt and paid a small fine via oral mail carrier.
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Wisconsin
Justice of the Peace
Florida aims for better roads along east coast and state system
Ralph Rowen of the Cleveland Auto-Mobile club tours from New York to Ormond Daytona Beach Florida to study and advocate good roads. Florida plans shell roads from Daytona to New Smyrna and an expanding Palm Beach to Miami route. Representative John B Parkinson backs a bill modeled on Michigan to employ prison labor on roads.
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Ralph Rowen
Cleveland Auto
Mmobile Club
New York
Florida
Southland
Owen
Ormond
Daytona Beach
Florida East Coast
Palm Beach
Daytona
Orlando
New Smyrna
Miami
John B. Parkinson
Florida East Coast Automobile Association
Michigan
Wonderful and Permanent Boom in Western Lands
An article based on Charles M. Harger’s piece in the Review of Reviews argues Western land values have risen sharply over seven years, with no return to old lows. It cites immigration, abundant rainfall, and stronger farm product prices as drivers, predicting continued gains despite some risk from dry years.
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Jesspps
Review of Reviews
Charles M. Harger
Kansas
Harger
Hargar
Middle West
St. Joseph
One Man Power in the Congress of This Country
A report on the White Mountain and Appalachian forest reserves bill facing Congress. Despite Senate passage and House committee support, Speaker opposition blocks a vote as petitions pressure him to yield. Manchester NM Maton.
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White Mountain
Appalachian
Congress
Senate
House
Manchester
Maton
Beneficent Effects From Pure Food Law Foretold
The Chicago Journal argues that the Pure Food Law will curb adulteration and require clear labeling of contents. The piece predicts honest dealings, reduced disease, and long-term benefits as manufacturers adjust to new provisions and penalties for violations are enforced.
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Doudthee
Chicago Journal
Alamogordo Club and Church Meetings Report
A regular Alamohive No. 1 meeting was held at Odd Fellows hall with officer installations and a banquet. Albuquerque encampment No. 4 O F will meet this evening with Golden Rule degree and Juneh. St John’s Guild meets tomorrow at 2:30 pm. Degree of Honor holds a meeting tomorrow at 7:20 pm with officer installations and refreshments. Albuquerque Eagles elects officers and plans a badge presentation to past worthy president Henry Westerfeld. new president is W J Zirhal. Rev Hugh A Cooper preached on Worth That Is Worth the While during evangelistic services at First Presbyterian, with tonight’s service moved to the main auditorium and F B Schwentker leading a closing song.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
T— Albuquerque
O. F
Pillsbury
St. John's Guild
Lachine
Odd Fellows Hall
Albuquerque Eagles
Henry Westerfeld
Buquerque Aerie
W. J. Zirhal
Hugh A. Cooper
First Presbyterian Church
F. B. Schwentker
Boston Man Persists Despite Years Through Blue Law Doubts
A jumbled local column sketches a Boston man claiming a friend died ten years ago and visiting freely, calls for repeal of blue laws, mentions Joe Halley dodging extortion by officials, a Harvard professor sued for breach of promise, and social banter about power, wealth, and cars. It notes Interstate Commerce Commission hearings comparing Harriman and Cassie Cradwick, and hints at upcoming campus basketball and bakery ads.
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Boston
Pyke
Tim
Smithers
Mrs.Smithers
Interstate Commerce Commission
B. H. Harriman
Cassie Cradwick
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Turkey
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Pittsburg
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Hob
Las Vegas
University
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South High Street
Consolidated Liquor
First Street
Copper Avenue
Neher
Clentance Syl Price
M. Mandell
Maloy's
Tring
Leo Vega
Omy Sale
Mandell
Bakomy
Wert Railroad Avenue
F. H. Strong
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William McIntosh
Albuquerque
T. C
NEAD
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E. Maharan
Opera House
Gods Pioneer Bakery
South First Street
Kore Praud
LN Buyen Archase 2
Sanborn
Foundry
MALOY
J. D. Eakin
G. Giomi
Chas. Melini
O. Bachechi
Consolidated Liquor Company
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Bachechi & Giomi
Southwest
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Schlitz
Wm. Lemp
Louis A. B. C. Breweries
Yellowstone
Green River
W. H. McBrayer
Cedar Brook
Louis Hunter
T.J. Monarch
United State
Humphrey Ovals
Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light and Power Co
Corner Fourth and
Gold Avenue
Chickering & Sons
Whitson Music CO
South Second Street
Albuquerque, New Mexico
J. F. Palmer
North First Street
Ceork the
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Joseph Barnett
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