New Mexico Census Figures Flay Arizona Statehood Claims
The Arizona anti statehood papers argue New Mexico would share taxes, but census data show New Mexico far ahead in farm value, livestock, production, and outputs. Official 1903 figures place New Mexico higher in crops, wheat, wool, cattle, and sheep, undermining claims of tax burden under statehood.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
Ariona
United States Bureau of Statistics
Arizona Anti-Press
Denatured Alcohol Lamp vs Kerosene Light Sparks Policy Debate
A Springfield Republican writer notes Enterprise for Albuquerque backs a denatured grain or fruit alcohol bill aimed at undercutting the petroleum monopoly. Test results show the alcohol lamp delivering about 1 782 candle power hours per gallon versus kerosene at 888. Distilleries would be licensed, centrally located near farmers and consumers, enabling local production to meet city and valley demand.
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Albuquerque
Standard Oil Company
Springfield
Mass
Electrical Eneer
New York
Germany
Territorial System and Statehood Echoes in July 4 Speech
A glowing Fourth of July speech lauds the territorial system, predicting self governing states for all but Alaska and island possessions. It credits Nathan Dane, Manasseh Cutler, and allies for the original territorial idea now linked to Oklahoma and Arizona statehood plans.
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Wouseewez
Ita
Alaska
New York
Mamet Ehuretts
Virginia
Northwest Territory
Theeaul
United States
Kogan
France
Holland
Greece
Rome
Caider
Commonwealthe
Nathan Dane
Maniseh Cutler
Oklahoma
Arteona
Corn Evangelist Spurs Iowa Farmers to Boost Harvests
A Iowa town professor, dubbed the corn evangelist, travels the state under legislative sanction to teach seed selection and growing conditions. He aims to raise corn stands with minimal personal planting, leveraging improved seed and farming methods to push acres toward 9.48 million and unlock 6 million more bushels this year. His work includes railroads running corn trains and the Ames college extension expanding to each county.
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Ows
Town Agricultural College
Iowa
Ames
Holden
Where Can We Find Food Pure and Good
A 19th century public discourse argues hunger forces eating and calls out food fraud across markets. It highlights adulterated coffee, canned goods, syrups, oils, and honey fraud. The piece notes government inspection of foods and the challenge of finding truly pure diet amid monopoly and mislabeling.
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House of Representatives
No Chance Stops American Youth From Success
A historical column extols the power of will over circumstance. It cites Christine La Borreane, a UC graduate and aspiring concert artist, and lists U S senators who rose from humble beginnings. The piece argues adversity builds character and that steadfast determination leads to achievement despite early obstacles.
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Christine la Borreane
University of California
Italy
United States
WA Honakren
Senator Scott
Plains
Missour River
Denver
Nelson
Perkins
Maine
Fullersen
Eigbt
Hangbrough
Nixon
Nia Fathers Firme
Clark
Dinlowa Hob
Alger
Friexe and Trie in Irish tweed’s old spelling dispute
A London Chronicle excerpt notes a linguistic clash over how friexe is pronounced in Irish tweed, comparing it with the curling nape cloth from the Preach friser. It traces the terms friser and trie dep for cloth and describes old England’s spelling and pronunciation shifts.
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George's Channel
London Chronicle
Euglad
Commissioners and Elfego Baca in Socorro County Split
A lively political clash erupts in Socorro County between rival Republican factions over office space. Ex-district attorney Elfego Baca refuses to vacate judge’s chambers and stenographer room, alleging absence of rent and lack of authority. He cites being left in charge by absent officials and accuses the order of lack of good faith amid looming fall elections.
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Socorte
Republican Party
Board of County Mmmissioners
Elfego Baca
Baca
Eri
Sodorro
Board of County Commissioners
Socorre
Prisoner Missing at Territorial Penitentiary
James Scott, United States prisoner No 1888, sentenced for counterfeit coins in San Miguel county, vanished during Thursday night count. A prison yard search found no clue, guards tightened walls as Scott, believed still inside, was later reported hiding near the brick walls amid prior escape attempts.
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James Scott
United States
San Miguel Couny
Trelford
Red Scott
Scott
Melting of Sheep Sanitary Board Meeting Convenes in New Mexico
The New Mexico sheep sanitary card meeting opened in Santa Fe this morning with Dr Louis Metsker of the Bureau of Animal Industry and President Solomon Luna presiding. Attendees included Harry W. Kelly, TD Burns Jr, W S Prayer, and Secretary Harry Lee. Inspectors will be deployed for the season’s work.
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New Mexico
Harry F. Lee
Louis Metsker
Bureau of Animal Industry
Solomon Luna
Harry W. Kelly
Las Vegas
TD. Burns, Jr
Park~view
Roswell
Harry Lee
Whitson Music Co Advertises Pianos and Talking Machines
The Whitson Music Co invites buyers to compare prices on piano brands including Everett Kim and others. They claim to offer a selective stock, credit on purchases, and warn they do not carry the largest line but emphasize quality. Peerless Electric plans are mentioned with a respectful business closing.
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Everett, Kimball
Whitson Music CO
Stage To Jemez Springs Travel Offer
Stage to Jemez Springs announced by James T Johnston invites inquiries via George H Moore at 113 West Railroad Avenue. Also contains a wanted notice seeking diverse wild animals for zoological parks including antelope beaver otter and wild birds with responses to Dr Cecil French in Washington DC. A Columbus Hotel offers a 25 cent chicken dinner and dream pie tomorrow.
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Jemez Hot Springs
George H. Moore
West Railroad Avenue
James T. Johnston
Cecil French
Washington, D. C
Columbus Hotel
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KLER
W. T. McCreight
Denver News
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San Miguel County
London
Coblunder
Granard
Longford
Hume
Ireland
Acvidiente
Bent Watch
Pat
Neals
Harte
Matthews Jersey
North Third Street
McIntosh Hardware Company
Columbus
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White Elephant
M. Mandell
Ering
Jemez Springs
A. Sleyster Rance
Notary Public
Cromwell Block
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Grant Block
H. H. Tilton
Dilgard
Fifth Street and Railroad
the Bank OF Commerce
Faywood
Santa Fe
Bilicke
MO. S. Mitchell
Hollenbeck
Los Angeles
Calif
Beach Line
Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light and Power Co
Irner Ath and GO
J. H. O’reilly & CO
Teading Druggists
Albuquerque, N. M
Loudon
Jersey
Alice Little
Porterfield Co., M0 West CO
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