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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
6
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In a plea to improve cleanliness and decency, the Morning Journal urges city action to destroy nests of caterpillars in cottonbearing trees. The Civic Improvement society offers to handle the work if council funds one week of labor, warning of a looming repulsive nuisance until after the irrigation congress.
A Silene Taint at John Sharp Williams shows sympathy rising above party lines. Williams canceled his Creston Iowa hhautauqua talk the day before Senator Alison’s funeral, choosing respect over partisan timing. A large crowd expected a partisan speech but he spoke on the public moment of kindness.
Prof Yerkes of Harvard argues psychology is the science of consciousness with human and animal branches. He notes humans rely on introspection or inference and says animals may show reasoning, memory, and trainability, with elephants and horses illustrating lasting sentiments and behavior.
The text contemplates animal memory and training, noting that even the lowest animals show susceptibility to training given some intelligence and memory. It questions whether animal understanding arises from intention inference or internal reasoning and suggests Prof Yerkes may determine if animal psychology is worthwhile and if animals know as much about us as we know about them.
The Kentucky governor proposes a reward for the apprehension and conviction of the Wheght riders leaders amid raids. The Washington Star questions the reward’s effectiveness, noting informers may be tempted by money yet risk danger in a mob climate.
Dr. Hamilton Wright reports from the international commission on opium evils. Opium smoking has surged since 1870, with imports reaching 1 million pounds in 1902 1907 and 75 of crude opium used for morphine. Chinese and white users in New York and Philadelphia cited, Canada boycotts opium trade noted, call for united suppression efforts.
The New York World cites a May 14 anniversary edition article by Senator Allison. In it he presented figures about national extravagance. the editorial notes it was one of his last public utterances and that he drew no conclusions or murals.
The article argues canned music and phonograph speeches replace public meetings, drawing crowds for entertainment rather than persuasion. It claims thinking readers still rely on newspapers and printed addresses for votes, while phonograph appeals may aid fundraising but not win ballots.
The Port Myer tests compare dirigibles and aeroplanes while experts including Bir Hiram Maxim weigh the future of aerial craft. U.S. Signal Corps officials doubt warplanes meet needs due to limited payload and speed. Paris reports praise for the Wright brothers aero plane over others, as further experiments proceed. A New Mexican exchange accuses some leaders of a tripple crime, and the Philadelphia Public Ledger cites insults amid misstatements about New Mexico.
The U S Attorney General comments on Oklahoma law to guarantee bank deposits. He warns that state backed guarantees may encourage speculative banks and remove banking responsibility, noting banks operate under a different legal system.
The piece argues banks should bear sole responsibility for their deposits and criticizes an outside move to create a national insurance pool. It cites Attorney General opinion as sound policy and notes mixed reactions among papers and unions amid a tense presidential discussion.
The passage notes that those who mocked wireless telegraphy should now be content that serial navigation can not be ample to anything. It reflects skepticism about early navigation methods and the promises of new communication tech.
A compilation of editorials from Southwest papers discusses tetanus cure misinformation and the warning against toy pistols, plus a note on political service and a plan to unite regional business clubs. It highlights cooperative delegate organization across towns to promote Southwestern interests and development.
The Almanac notes that Curry's administration replaced a prior period seen as weak and inept with stronger governance. It contrasts the two eras, highlighting progress and shift in leadership style without detailing specific actions or dates.
The Helen Tribune invites energetic, practical families to move to Helen New Mexico, promising welcome and a chance to help build a durable, thriving city. The message emphasizes hard work, sound business sense, and a welcoming community, even without wealth.
The Melrose Enterprise notes that eastern New Mexico remains a frontier of growth aided by recent rains. It argues the region is a great agricultural country and urges settlers to stay and work the land with grit and energy to build prosperous farms despite potential setbacks.
The piece argues majority rule and fair dealings will yield Republican success in Fan Juan County as active GOP participation increases. With half the voters indifferent, they bear responsibility if party affairs are not to their liking.
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