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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
7
Official call invites governors, agricultural colleges, boards, and associations to Cheyenne Wyoming for February 24 and 25 to discuss arid west farming. Noted New Mexico progress by Campbell and Mesilla Park’s J D Tinsley highlighted as a congress executive member.
The 1908 Cheyenne gathering aims to advance dry farming in arid regions through coordinated federal state expert collaboration, educational campaigns, and expanded experimental stations. Delegates and officials from states nations cities and industries are invited to participate with facilities and accommodations arranged.
In Albuquerque last night a scheduled fifteen round welterweight bout ended after one minute thirty seconds in the sixth when Professor Kennedy struck a left to the solar plexus. Kennedy dominated from the start, flooring Walker several times, and is regarded as one of the country’s best welterweights with potential top-tier matchups on the coast.
Dr. R Larkin visited Las Vegas on city school business. A marriage license issued to Carl Dwyer and Elsie Esmay of Taos. Fraternal Brotherhood to meet Monday at Ellis lodge room. M Ortiz family left for Peralta. A baby born yesterday at 2 PM weighing nine pounds. Rev Shaw pastor at First Baptist. Mr and Mrs W H Jack of Silver City visiting en route to Pennsylvania for holidays. Edward McGuire to El Oro Mexico for winter. John T Kelly, Willard real estate man, in town on business. FE Romero to Santa Fe for sign work. Benson Newell returned from Golden with a youth to India trial school. Justice William W McClellan acting police judge. Modern Brotherhood to meet Monday in Red Men’s hall. Fraternal society to host grand holiday ball Dec 29 in Elks ballroom. Furniture sale offer for five-room house at 327 North Fifth Street for 175 dollars. M A Ross returns from Chicago and Michigan noting strong business. P Doddridge reports New Mexico Central railroad camp San Pedro. Contractor Daniel Sweeney expected with laborers and teams. Store to stay open longer for holiday rush.
In Chicago Yussiff Mahmount defeated Italy's champion Leo Pardello in three straight falls within an hour. Mahmout won the first fall in 3 minutes 32 seconds, the second in 4 minutes 56 seconds, and the third in 9 minutes 8 seconds. The bout featured heavy rough play and a disputed exchange near ringside.
Santa announces busy days and a rest, noting many Christmas presents stored for dear ones. Highlights include plate glass mirrors, toilet sets, leather goods, and crushed work items with cuts from 20 to 231 percent, all clearly marked for holiday clearance.
An ad seeks agents to sell a $5 natto simulation diamond ring at one thirtieth the real price. It promises 100 percent profit, urges wide recruitment, and invites readers to request a free sample while the offer lasts.
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