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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
6
The Albuquerque Morning Journal proclaims its status as the larger daily paper in New Mexico and offers a partisan defense of the Republican Party's principles and methods. It asserts daily publication and high educational rating while promoting its advertising directory.
Affidavit sworn by D S Boucher business manager of The Journal Publishing Company Albuquerque New Mexico declares an average daily circulation of 4461 copies for The Albuquerque Morning Journal during April 1908. Notary H No Packprt attests May 6 1948. Subscription terms listed: by carrier one month and by mail one month.
The piece extols the Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque, noting its origins sixteen years ago and rapid growth into a major national effort. It argues the current session will surpass previous ones in scope and impact, promising vast benefits for arid lands if irrigation goals are achieved.
Delegates at a dairy and food commissioners convention at Mackinac discuss flour bleaching using patent processes and nitrous acid. Prof James Shepard of South Dakota reports experiments on gluten and digestion, warning that early nitrous acid use could disturb bread quality and digestive outcomes.
A health note argues that adding nitrous acid to flour is dangerous. Bleached flour may contain nitrite levels that impede digestion and threaten those with weak digestion or dyspepsia. It urges discouraging bleaching to prevent contaminating flour and harming public health.
Our territory’s neighbors commend Albuquerque for efforts to present a clean attractive town ahead of the commercial congress. The San Mareial Standard notes the city’s clean-up bee and urges continued work to draw homeseekers and visitors to the southwest.
William J Curtis tours Ireland sending letters to the United States describing friendly reception, Irish wit, and blunt charm. He notes cordial greetings and polite, concise answers from all classes, praises Irish tact yet warns of hidden malice behind friendly smiles.
At the American chart association meeting President Dickinson cites that vigorous critique of judicial opinions is inevitable in a free country but warns that court judgments no longer receive the same reception. He notes concern over eroding public trust while stressing that overall the judiciary remains shielded from sole blame for individual errors.
Dickinson argues judges inflame debates by attacking opposing views as subversive and poli tical. He cites frequent dissent in major cases and overtechnical rulings that obscure justice, urging reform as lawyers and professors join in widespread criticism.
The Prussian government issues a decree allowing higher education for women. Women will be admitted to university examinations on equal terms with men and may pursue diplomas and degrees. Those not entering university can train for teaching or study modern languages music and domestic arts. Other German states show varied progress with many still restricting degrees. In total last year 2,504 women were visitors or hearers and 320 matriculated.
International naval delegates from major powers meet in London in October urged by Britain to define war era law. Rear Admiral Stockton and Professor Warren lead US delegation. They push for a prize court ruling on non contraband captures and condemnations, seeking uniform international practice.
The Tucson Star honors No Murphy as a revered pioneer who contributed many services to Arizona, while other notes recall a Detroit woman who nicknames her husband Tarif for his unyielding reform, and a humorous Apple circumference boast from the Albuquerque Journal.
The Melrose Enterprise laments overpopulation of dogs with a tongue in cheek census showing roughly thirteen dogs per person and suggests action or renaming the town to Doggville. It also lightly notes fatal auto train incidents as cautionary tales for future drivers.
In the Duke City a fake arrival of a “sheath skirt” spurred reporters Brogan Burke and McConnell to chase the story. They discovered the dress was a hoax. Brogan and another editor reacted in frustration while McConnell penned a mocking verse titled The Sheathed Limb Fooste.
A Alamogordo Advertiser column links a week’s homicide to whiskey and argues 54 to 75 percent of yearly New Mexican murders stem from liquor. It notes liquor sales drain taxes while funding schools through court costs and urges legislature to end liquor commerce. The piece also mentions political figures and a Philadelphia swindler making $54 to $100 daily fleecing lawyers.
The New York World notes the car erodes aristocracy while the Omaha Bee adds that it also harms common people by accelerating social shifts and economic strain.
Notice states the partnership between Chauvin and Noneman is dissolved by mutual consent. A Chauvin will continue the business and pay all bills and receipts for accounts due the firm. CHAUVIN & NONEMAN 114 South Third Street.
Silver City residents push for strong exhibit at the Irrigation Congress and Industrial Fair in Albuquerque with broad county support. The Angora Goat Breeders prepare for a meeting September 5 at 2 p.m. and plan to ship goats to the fair, urging members to participate and notify the secretary promptly.
The Post seeks input from top farmers within twenty miles of Clovis about the upcoming exhibit before the National Irrigation Congress convening in Albuquerque.
A collage of eccentric items from New Mexico and Arizona stories. Mentions of politicians, a famed Cassie Chadwick tale, Hugh McGee’s release, warning about rheumatism from lightning, Las Vegas juvenile woes, and a remarkable canned cantaloupe grown in a tomato can showcased by J. D. H. Reed. The column blends humor, sensationalism, and frontier color.
Fragmentary notice describes a crushed cyveter shell product described as superior with party of the ave gestellt contained inside. It includes a phone contact 16 and an address 602 HOES but details are unclear.
Hagerman plans a strong display for the irrigation congress with peaches plums grapes pears and abundant jars. Members urge farmers to supply farm products including apples and other boxes to reach an exhibit of 250 or more boxes and attract nationwide attention.
The Albuquerque Morning Journal notes a $100 donation from Charlies Field Co of Las Vegas intended for storm sufferers, sent to A. B. Hercls and used to relieve those in need, and asks for mention in the paper. The letter is dated August 22, 1908 and signed by A. Br. Harris.
Learnard and Lindemann of Albuquerque New Mexico advertise for two young amateur cornet players. Applicants must provide references proving character and state experience for consideration by the band.
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