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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
8
The paper offers a five dollar reward for arrest and conviction of anyone caught stealing Morning Journal copies from subscribers doors. Readers with missed delivery should call Postal Telegraph CD at number 86 and provide name and address for delivery by a special messenger.
Local items report Sollie & LeBreton sale bargains on heaters and furniture and a heavy opening day. Albuquerque Encampment No 4 10 0 F meets at 7 30 pm. Notables include Former Governor L Bradford Prince and T J Matthews with the US Fisheries Commission visiting. Also included are births illnesses travel, theater solos, Elks races plans, and veterinary physician Perc y S Stanc e n’s local practice in Estancia valley.
Everyone is urged to provide their plat work at Imperial Laundry behind the post office. A strong push asks residents to complete 80 items or tasks promptly.
Public notice notes stenographer and notary public positions under B A Rosald with room 26 and phone 457. details appear in the advertised listing.
Two troops of the Eighth Cavalry under Major Allen arrived in Albuquerque last night en route from Yellowstone to Fort Apache Arizona to be stationed. Stragglers lingered in town as officers and buglers corralled them after a lengthy wait for refreshments. An officer said the Third Cavalry would replace the Fifth Cavalry at Fort Wingate New Mexico.
Tenor Richard Jose pleased a large Ellis theater crowd with a generous program of old time ballads. His voice shows remarkable range and sweet high notes in Dolly Gray and Dear Old Girl. The Readick Stock Company offers a roaring farce between acts.
Notice to Taxpayers. Taxes for the year 1908 are due now with penalties for late payment. The first half delinquent December 1, 1908 adds 1 percent. January 1, 1909 adds 4 percent. The second half delinquent June 1, 1909 with July 1, 1909 adding 5 percent. JOIN & BEAVEN, Tax Collector, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
An advertisement touts Imperial Laundry offering laundry services for ladies collars shirt waists skirts and duck suits located at the back of the post office. It markets domestic finish and patron satisfaction as its selling points.
The piece notes editorials proposing naming the new state after Abraham Lincoln as a fitting tribute during his centenary. It argues Lincoln would honor national unity, while Arizona’s name remains preferable for its American flavor and historical ties, and urges support for the Lincoln naming idea.
A Chicago News item recounts a playful seaside scene where Ethyl and Maybe-Pshaw joke about accepting proposals. Ethyl says she accepted many offers during the last summer, including exchanges for soda or ice cream, prompting a humorous back-and-forth.
The Highlanders entertainment committee announces a public ball at the Bike' ball near Priday eve on December 4. The Pits new orchestra provides music starting 8:20 p.m. Tickets nominal. ladies free.
F G Pratt and Co invites inspection of a selected assortment of canned fruits and vegetables at 214 58 Second.
An old classified-style notice advertises fast sales and cost savings from a business identified as Pratt & Co at 214 8 Second. The fragment hints at promotional copy for discount goods and consumer offers.
Local ad lists pinon pine posts for sale with piñon pine lumber and coal offered by Gallup Coal at 86.50 per ton. Factory and mountain wood advertised with a general buy any old time note. Phone 254 for details.
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