Albuquerque Journal announces 1928 newspaper details
The Albuquerque Morning Journal station lists publication details including editor Joseph Tauser, office address at 810 West Gold Avenue, subscription rates, and advertising policies. It notes entrée in Santa Fe and references Association with the Associated Press. The date appears as December 8, 1928.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Congress
Reguilar
Associated Press
Congress Convenes amid Apathy and Tax Debate
The piece notes Congress opens with little public notice and limited expectations. It outlines farm relief and prohibition as hot topics avoided by lawmakers, while tax cuts attract apathy as taxes remain light for many and theater seats cost a few dollars. It laments public indifference to government.
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Congress
Unprecedented Christmas Buying Warns Dealers To Plan
The piece notes that Christmas buying will exceed prior records benefiting manufacturers merchants and railroads. It urges prudent planning early shopping to avoid crowded stores and last minute shortages, stressing forethought careful selection and timely purchases by buyers.
Dawes Faces Mixed Backing in Senate Rules Battle
Vice President Dawes fights for a revision of Senate rules while facing praise from some quarters for his stance. The outcome remains uncertain as support and opposition circulate among lawmakers.
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Dawes
Senate
Dawes Reform Faces Senate Resistance Despite Public Support
The piece argues that Senators block or delay legislation under the current rules, defeating Dawes reforms. It says only a concrete trigger from an outraged public can force change, as abstract appeals fail to mobilize passion against the existing power to stall. A vivid comparison likens injustice to coins trodden on to provoke action.
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Dawes
Senate
Inspirational speaker Rev Dr Russell H Conwell passes away
Philadelphia figure Rev Dr Russell H Conwell, famed for Acres of Diamonds, helped popularize inspirational talks heard by millions. His work shaped civic optimism from chambers of commerce to churches, with critics noting the talk’s cheer but audiences craving more.
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Russell H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Smokers and Non-Smokers Compete in Oregon Fifty-Mile Hike
A fifty mile hike in Oregon drew participants of both groups with non smokers prevailing. The writer mocks the need for lab tests to confirm obvious lessons from athletic effort, noting common sense is often discounted in modern times.
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Oregon
Fragments of Political Satire and Holiday Jibes
A collection of quips on language learning, fashion, and public figures. It mocks radio Spanish tuition, flapper vanity, a Chinese officer, Caesar as a lawyer, and political riders of the season. The tone shifts to satire about Santa, Prohibition, and police stations.
Notable Visitors Bid Winter Farewell in Albuquerque
Attorney Ellsworth Ingalls returns from Hutchinson Kansas. Esquipula Baca departs Pena Blanca. Lee Moore of Vernon Lila leaves for Gallup to take a bank job. H T Mayberry Patterson NM departs after short visit. Mr and Mrs W D Ward Springfield arrive to spend winter with daughter Mrs L M Fee. T A Riordan Flagstaff Arizona Lumber and Timber manager arrives.
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Lee Moore
Vernon, Lila
Gallup
H. T. Mayberry
Patterson, N. M
Albuquerque
W. D. Ward
Springfield
City
L. M Fee
T. A. Riordan
Flagstaff
Arizona Lumber and Timber Company
Benny’s Note Book Prompted By Bird Poems
A classroom exercise led by Miss Kitty invites pupils to write poems about birds. Charles Simkins quickly submits a piece about a hen bird laying an egg, which the speaker eats for breakfast, while Leroy Shooster mimics a song with rusty hinges. Benny Potts delivers a sparrow verse, but the class proceeds to collect papers for later review.
Crippling Rhymes By Walt Mason
Jasper Jinx was born to riches yet shows no real joy in wealth. A narrator contrasts luxury and hardship, recalling toil and poverty from the past while Jasper indulges in a life of ease and dissipation. The verse laments material excess and celebrates hard graft.
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Jasper Jinx
Jasper
Population figure in Continental America tops 113 million
The latest census returns show a population of 113 493 729 in Continental America, with possessions raising the total to 126 732 318 including possessions.
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Continental
America
Capper Seeks Permanent Agriculture Policy Urging Farmer Aid
Senator Capper of Kansas says a permanent policy for agriculture is needed. He argues tariffs and laws favor others, while farmers suffer from unequal taxes and unstable conditions. He calls for a comprehensive, government driven program with farmer input to stabilize and rebuild agriculture.
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Senator Capper
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate Farm Bloc
Immigration
Murat and Napoleon on Courage and Character
A discussion of courage, prudence, and character anchored by Napoleon's memoirs. It cites Murat as brave yet imprudent in cabinet matters and notes Napoleon's view that great men are shaped by luck, circumstance, and hidden passions.
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Napoleon
Murat
Murats
Day in Washington as 69th Congress Opens
The 69th congress convened as the new tax bill reached the House. Navy witnesses testified at the Mitchell court martial. Nicholas Longworth of Ohio was elected speaker. Republicans amended House rules against Democrats and insurgents. Fall-Doheny bribery indictments quashed earlier were upheld by the district court of appeals.
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House
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
District Court of Appeals
Denver Co ed Knocks Out Bandit During Robbery
Miss Lenore Bourk a University of Denver co ed and secretary at the Denver Soda Fountain company grappled with a bandit in the office. Although beaten on the head she escaped serious injury and the robber fled with 75 dollars from 375 dollars on the pay desk. She told police she saw daylight through the gun’s cylinders and knew it was not loaded.
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Denver
Lenore Bourk
University of Denver
Denver Soda Fountain Company
Adversity and character in a reflective epitaph
A fragment reflects on judging character by adversity and notes an epitaph speaking on the principles guiding a man. The quote suggests a stern view of how true traits are revealed under pressure.
Marriage as a natural institution argues for its value
Dr Frank Crane and Rose Pastor Stokes defend marriage as a natural, evolving institution not imposed by authorities. They contend it best protects children and moral ideals, while acknowledging faults and occasional immorality within marriages. Copyright 1925 McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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Hage
Rose Pastor Stokes
Marria
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
French Cabinet Council Bears Loucheur Plan
Paris reports M. Loucheur outlines a financial bill to raise eight billion francs for 1927, boosting tobacco and alcohol prices 60 to 100 percent, with higher railroad fares and telegraph rates. The plan includes an amortization fund, tax enforcement, and broader income and business taxes to be submitted to parliament.
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Paris
M. Loucheur
Fire destroys Central State Normal School in Mount Pleasant
A fire of undetermined origin in Mount Pleasant Michigan destroyed the main building and library of the Central State Normal school early today, with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars.
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Mount Pleasant
Mich
Central State Normal School
Wall Street Averages Rise On Markets Summary
The Markets section reports stock market averages with industrials near 140.82 and 114.58, comparing Monday and Saturday figures. Trading volume shows 2,137,100 shares, with highs and lows tied to 1925 levels as context.
Railroad and Industrial Stocks Rise as Market Resumes Rally
Aggressive buying returned on Wall Street lifting standard railroad and industrial shares. The rally reflected optimism over President Coolidge's remedies for agricultural ills and belief Congress would pass constructive legislation. Railroad issues showed notable strength.
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Wall Street
President Coolidge
Congress
Resting Place for Night Travelers
A poem asking if a night shelter exists for weary travelers and if a welcoming inn will await them. The speaker longs for a roof and beds for all who come, hoping for comfort after hard labor.
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Albuquerque Morning Journal
Bay— Journal Publishing Company
Joseph Tauser
West
Gold Avenue
Member
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Caesar
Julius Publius
la Follette
Santa Claus
Ellsworth Ingalls
Hutchinson, Kansas
Esquipula Baca
Pena Blanca
THE
Children’s Hour
Benny
Kitty Red
Simkins
Miss Kitty
Charles
Brekfist
Kitty
Leroy
Benny Potts
Lee Ee
By Walt Mason
Clark Kinnaird
Washington
Bandit
Frank Crane
Ity
Loucheur
Ksas City Southern
Western Cific
Pri
Hud Motors
Mack Trucks
White Tors
Pierce Arrow
Studeba General Motors
Dodge
Jor
Pol Ots
Shi
Mot
General Petroum
California Petrole
Fleischmann
Postum Cereal
VU. S. Sta
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Baldwin
Central Leather
Ckieeevnnuns
Casusveenves Am
Locomotive Ois Eessceean
Pgss Bk Malwin
Calrornia
Nandieor
Isceavciaca
Chesapeake & Ohio
Crucible Steel
Cuba Cane
Davison Chem
Dodge Bros
OIE Ie Ga
CORO
Vediedice
Electric Pow
St. Etis Frie
Famous Players
General Asphalt
General Electric
General Motors
Great Northern Pfd
Gulf States Stee Hudson Motors Alinets Centrict
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K.i Socks Te
Mer
Marine Pfd
Int
Nickel
New York
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