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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1925
Page
6
A reflective column urges universal acts of giving during Christmas. It argues that even small contributions from every resident, including children, can bring joy to underprivileged neighbors and transform the holiday into a shared, generous Santa Claus.
A vice president of the Erie Railway company is indicted in Chicago for aiding the transport of real beer from Waverly New York to Chicago. The piece argues law enforcement requires public condemnation of elites and calls out the lack of action against high officials to enforce prohibition.
The piece argues small cities boast few amusements yet cap spending. It cites New York with 150 theaters seeing only four or five good shows per season, while Albuquerque could host about six strong plays or concerts for residents.
Two excellent performances are announced for the coming winter. Lightning ran on Broadway for years, moved to Chicago and then toured. Myrna Sharlow and Ricardo Martin are engaged for March with a noted bass. The company promises a splendid concert, suggesting Albuquerque can sustain yearly high quality amusements including Sousa concerts.
The piece notes Denver's plan of lighted yard trees with a homeowner Arthur Prages at Fourteenth and Roma. It urges Albuquerque residents to drive by lit trees to spark Christmas spirit and predicts more trees next year, suggesting decorating lawns as a civic tradition.
Bryn Mawr students want a smoking room in each dormitory while at Boston University a poll of 200 parents shows 200 oppose smoking for their daughters.
A column of assorted jokes and odd notices from old newspapers, including a defunct Santa Fe bank scam, a Michigan classified ad seeking cash for jewelry, jokes about vaccination and baths, a barber with checks, and remarks on Topsy, Shakespeare, and an arms conference.
The senate confirmed William J. Mills as Chief Justice Frank W. Parker as associate justice John F. R. McFie as associate justice Morgan O. Llewellyn as surveyor general Manuel R. Otero and Edward W. Fox as land office registers in Santa Fe Plus Howard Leland of Roswell and Frederick Muller in Santa Fe W A Dettamore in Clayton and Henry D Bowman in Las Cruces were named receivers Other notes include H M Kelly of Gross Kelly Co Las Vegas en route to Los Angeles for holidays Charles Schafer of Santa Fe depot office moved to Sacramento and W T Darrow replaced him in Albuquerque A J Robertson family arrived from Rugby to start a grocery business 5 E Busser Santa Fe reading room superintendent left for the west HM T Shimin and wife headed to Pasadena for the winter.
A verse battle shows Mudville lovers ridiculing Punktown while praising their own town. The speaker notes Mudville’s petty slander and social squabbles as Punktown remains calm, inviting the cultured stranger to settle, write verse, and avoid Mudville’s quarrels. The piece ends with Punktown attracting talent while Mudville fails to draw new residents.
A weather bulletin notes snow is turning to slush as rain threatens, with slick surfaces and possible icy patches. Residents should allow extra travel time and wear waterproof footwear while monitoring local forecasts for changing conditions.
Local observer reports Puds Simkins was seen kicking an imaginary football last Sunday. The incident appears humorous with no injuries or further action.
On a very muddy day a participant overshot a jump and landed on his Sunday suit. Notable athletes Benny Potts Skinny Martin and Shorty Judge are widely mentioned. they consider forming a club and keeping members out unless they have a cold.
The piece collects quirky responses from locals about thrills and odd moments. Reddy Merry recalls a hat blown off a ferry, while Shorty Judge dreams of school on Saturdays and Sundays. Sid Hunt and others recount playful mischief and surprising finds.
Santa Fe December 19. American Legion posts are asked by state commander Jesus M. Baca to urge communities to include sick veterans in hospitals at Fort Bayard Carlsbad Roswell and Albuquerque in Christmas lists. He notes many veterans still fight the white plague seven years after the armistice and welcomes non perishable gifts or cookies and fruit from nearby donors.
A large public Perrade event drew a fire department crowd last Saturday. Spectators included Benny Potts Artie Alexander Sid Hunt Leroy Shooster and Glasses Magee who watched the flames and then paraded past with hats worn backward.
A garbled verse describes filling a plate with odd foods including mackerel, a picket, canned sardine, doughnut, gumdrop, and a mysterious erster. The speaker brags that the stomach will endure the strange meal, implying hardship and appetite.
Sam Cross easily feels dizzy so avoids roofs whenever possible. Ed Wernicks works as a photographer and takes still pictures for projects.
A living man named Reddy Merrys makes money by moving about and taking photographs. His ankle injury is noted as part of his daily routine and work.
In Cheyenne Wyoming four law enforcement officials escaped death when their car skidded down a mountain 250 feet toward a precipice. The party including Sheriff Tom Whittaker Sheriff D C Oakley and state agent J P Stranger were on a prohibition raid in Lincoln county. The vehicle halted by a boulder and none were injured.
Tong Nam a former steerage steward on the President Lincoln was held for the federal grand jury on an immigration case. Eleven Chinese were smuggled into the United States hidden in coffins in the liner's hold and found by immigration officials when the ship arrived from the Orient. Tong Nam was rearrested when the ship arrived from San Francisco.
Dennis and Gosh joke about a motor tour exchange with a brisk, playful exchange in London. The brief dialogue captures a casual moment of miscommunication and surprise during a road trip.
Mr. Charles Puds Simkins injured a finger when a door slammed shut on it while he thought someone was near. Mr. Artie Alexander felt ill and stayed in bed Thursday morning but improved too late to attend school.
A grand jury inquiry may implicate white men. It was noted that on the current voyage of the President Lincoln one white officer from the roster on the prior voyage is missing.
Gilbert Espinosa of Albuquerque has been appointed judge advocate of the American Legion. Jesus M. Baca, state commander, announced the appointment today. Jose G. Rivera of Sandoval was chosen as New Mexico’s member of the national rehabilitation committee.
A 1925 McNaught Syndicate piece portrays Calvin Coolidge addressing farmers in Chicago, praising coop marketing, tariff support, and government aid while critiquing club dues and farm losses. The speaker emphasizes cooperation, mortgage burdens, and the need to avoid surpluses as a path to security.
James Delchele Mescalero Apache confessed to Sheriff 1 M Denney that he killed Ross Beheda another Indian on the Alamogordo New Mexico reservation with an axe. He said Beheda followed him from his house with a knife and he killed him to end the quarrel over a gun then staged the scene to resemble gun wounds. He reported finding the body ten days later.
Santa Fe reports the Legion now has 82 posts in the state after new units at Ranchos de Taos and Questa. Estate commander Jesus M. Baca and state adjutant Bronson M. Cutting attended and addressed the groups. Taos post officers include Fidel Torres as commander and Tomas Martinez as vice commander.
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