Prolific Chicago critic letter to Silver City editor
Frank Bowen, a veteran Chicago newspaper man, writes to George S. Dubois of Silver City praising smaller towns and condemning Chicago’s corruption. He laments city vice, graft, monopolies, and labor unrest, and notes damp humid climate intensifying disease and winter cold for residents and commuters.
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Frank 1
Bowen
Chicago
George S. Dubois
Silver City
Sodom
Lake Michigan
Incipient Evil Echoes in Rio Grande Valley Debate
The Citizen voices concern over rising tensions tied to a county office dispute in Bernalillo and Albuquerque. The Las Vegas Optic warns reports from Albuquerque to New York shape a grim image of civil conflict. The piece notes dangers of sensationalism and stresses the role of underground waters in irrigation growth for Albuquerque's future prosperity as highlighted by the US Geological Survey bulletin.
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Bernaldo
Bas Vegas
Albuquerque
Denver
Chicago
New York
Las Vegas
United States Geological Survey
San Bernardino
Cal
Matthew Gage
Riverside Mesa
San Bernardino Valley
Rio Grande Valley
Statehood split debate and railroad woes in Arizona and New Mexico
The Las Vegas Ontic argues for a union statehood model while some favor separate states for Arizona and New Mexico. The Citizen notes a majority may prefer union, yet many still back separate statehood if possible. Also covering Farmington’s disappointment as railroad service to the fair town failed to bring expected crowds and an excursion was canceled at high cost.
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Las Vegas
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
Coun Ress
Farmington i
Durango
du Tango
Let Your Secret Thoughts Be Fair
A 1905 poem by Hila Wheeler Wilcox warns that secret thoughts take life when alone and shape worlds. It urges readers to keep inner thoughts fair, noting thoughts bear vivid consequences and return to influence the mind as a dove or raven.
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Hila Wheeler Wilcoxight
W. RB. tHearet
Assessed Valuation Of Bernalillo County Report
Bernalillo County assessment results show total valuation of 3,578,454 with exemptions 266,830 leaving 3,806,124 an increase of 142,324 from last year. City lots and improvements lead with 1,018,286 while railroads and merchandise follow. agricultural lands and mills show notable losses. An ordinance forbids minors from entering saloons with penalties for owners and minors, plus related enforcement provisions.
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Gourey BF. Albright
Bernalillo
W. G
Sareent
Herpatillo
San Miguel County
Ely
Santa Fe
Bernaliite County
Bernalillo County
Modern Village Planned by Millionaire at Biltmore
New York Herald notes Biltmore Village near the estate lodge, founded by George W. Vanderbilt. It features fifty model cottages, a plaza, village green, macadam streets, electric light, and parish school, hospital, church, and post office. The Baltimore Girls and Royal club, led by Mrs. Vanderbilt, trains youth for self support, with well equipped parochial and industrial programs.
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Biltmore Village
George W. Vanderbilt
Biltmore Estate
Clarence Barker
Folka
Mental recreation and odd anecdotes across history
A collage of remarks on recreation and leisure from writers and public figures. Includes measures of mental rest from Gladstone to Mazarin, a Yale study on death by own action, curious farm fowl feats, a pocketbook sales pitch, and humorous vignettes from magazines and newspapers.
Parker and Fleming Millinery Opening in Albuquerque
Parker and Fleming invite Albuquerque residents to their fall millinery opening at 210 South Second Street on Saturday September 16 from 2:00 to 9:00 p m. Miss Fleming presents carefully selected patterns described as the most beautiful in the city. The Woman's Exchange note advertises home cooking and fresh goods with social event at Colombo hall Saturday night, entry 50 cents for gentlemen, ladies free.
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Woman's Exchange
Weet Railroad Avenue
Bell Phone Black
Colombo Hall
Parker & Fleming
Albuquerque
Miss Fleming
South Second Street
Rio Grande Mills Display At Globe Promotes Wool Goods
Window features $3 yard and $3.50 walking skirts from Rio Grande Woolen Mills. Globe showroom invites shoppers to inspect fabrics from Grans Feld Bros and Mc Simon Stern. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for health and a free Casino concert with social dance on Saturday night.
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Rio Grande
The
Globe
Merelda
W. Jenks
Jaffa Grocery Company
A. J. Maloy
Room for rent on North Second Street offering two elegant rooms
Two rooms suitable for a man and wife at 415 North Second Street with optional board. Another for rent at 416 North Second Street describes a pleasant, clean room with everything new. The note mentions a dinner menu including lamb, sweet potatoes, and trotst beet me the Conus.
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North Second Street
Mamiorrew
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Busineser
Backcapper
Wayback
Andy More
Pe Telegraph
el Paso
Pass
American Union
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Frank Meker
Atteat
Harry F.ler
Ciy Clerk
W. H. Hull
A. L Love
Alsuquerque
Hahn
New York Herald
Richelieu
Cardinal Mazarin
Sir Isaac Holden
Gladstone
House of Commons
Hyde Park
Chicago News
William B. Bailey
Yale
Leslie
Hoyerton
Herks County
Irvin Reppert
Monterey
Hfe
Philadelphia Press
Jobo
Los Angeles
Dr. Jaegers Sanitary Woolen Underwear Co
M. Mandell
Haviland
Albuquerque Hardware Company
Fourth ST. and
Railroad Ave
Drayin’ Shippin’ Freightin
Wood Factory
Green Millwood
Eureka
White Lime
Hahn's
Colo
B. H. Briggs & CO
Alvarado Pharmacy
FIRST
Roacece
J. Korber & CO
Tijeras
Albuquerque Carriage CO
Dana
Cote
GRANS
Feld Bros
Eeeeee
Simon Stern
Railroad Avenue Clothier
Ite
Largo
Nev Weler
Arts Oak’ Shove
Steve
Rangey
Charter Oak
Borradaile & CO
Gold Ave
Oo. W. Strong
Strong Block
Undertakers
Fairview
Santa Barbara
P. Lommor
Matteago
Tijeras Road
T. Vann
Eeignt Fallet
Ico Board of Optometry
Vaon's
Planta
Cil
Lea and
Lotce
Lolis West Silver Ave
Cole
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