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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
6
Editorial urges New Year’s pledge to buy only domestically produced goods in 1909 to strengthen Albuquerque’s economy. Advocates local patronage to elevate infant industries, improve local business, and keep wealth within the town, arguing local products often rival or surpass imported goods.
A territorial legislative call urges passage of a bill to amend election laws to establish the Australian ballot. The author argues the reform would improve election integrity and hinder corruption, benefiting honest citizens ahead of the upcoming session.
The legislature would use all means to remove the class of operators harming elections while resisting statehood by demonstrating to Congress that New Mexico voters support modern methods for protecting the ballot box and ensuring honest elections.
The Augusta Constitution reports no lasting financial panic mood as agricultural output rises over year. It cites about 8,060,000 in new wealth from soil production in the latest year, roughly 80 per capita for 106 million population, with farm values up despite lower cotton and hay prices versus last year.
Judge Parker argues that acts deemed contemptuous were constitutional free speech. He contends courts cannot censor the press and that restraining orders against editorial comment exceed judicial power. The piece discusses freedom of speech, press, and the limits of injunctions amid depictions and opinions.
The department of commerce and labor notes that 14vung foreign immigrants arrived in the United States during the year ending October while 717,814 foreigners returned to other countries in the same period producing a net increase in the alien population.
A Herald report notes fierce agitation in suffrage and anti suffrage circles as anti suffrage husbands appear as signatories on a huge petition to Congress for women’s voting rights. The Interurban Council of Suffrage Leagues will host a luncheon at the Hotel Astor on January 15 with guests Mrs Clarence Mackay Miss Ethel Arnold and Rev Anna Shaw.
The Chicago Record-Herald endorses a White House call for a conference to systematize and elevate child saving efforts. It notes the neglect of dependent and destitute children who have no official support and urges coordinated action among public bodies and private relief groups.
A report outlines a program for a White House conference to enforce child welfare standards in institutions, prevent neglect, ensure education, and plan citizens’ futures. It notes the president's role and links to broader social reforms including women in industry and child labor laws.
A compiled sampling from editors in the Southwest critiquing Pulitzer and media satire. It notes Theodore Roosevelt era debates including the New Mexico statehood bill and references to figures like Pulitzer, Gallup and Union County. The tone reflects regional newspaper commentary on politics media and public figures.
The bank receiver in New York, involved during the panic a year ago, returns part of his fees as excessive. The Phoenix Republican critiques the idea, suggesting quarantine to prevent contagion from the example.
A Sunnyside Review note argues the railway will not pay taxes for several years, and once it begins paying taxes discussions about county divisions will be timely and relevant.
Belin Tribune notes that there should be no alteration to the present tariff for raw or manufactured wool. The current wool schedule is near the protective limit, and wool growers and manufacturers must be shielded from foreign wool or woolen fabrics that could threaten the current wage levels for those in wool production and processing.
Philipsburg Montana resident Mrs Mary GregoviceI recounts severe hair loss after typhoid fever. After using Herpicide she notes hair staining to regrow thickly and dandruff elimination. Ends with purchase details and agent RB Briggs Co Detroit sample offer.
The Century 1909 will feature unpublished Lincoln documents and Saint-Gaudens auto biography. It promises a German emperor interview, Paderewski talk, Carnegie tariff writings, Cleveland intimates, and stories by Thompson Seton and Will Levington Comfort. Ainslee's similarly promises varied fiction, with Will Levington Comfort and Herman Whitaker among others, plus continued bridge and music coverage.
St Nicholas offers a year of features for young readers including a new Ralph Henry Barbour serial When I Grow Up and full color pictures by W W Denniow. It boasts over 1600 pictures, a Nature and Science department, hints for mothers, a St Nicholas league with 50000 members, and stories by Frances Hodgson Burnett Rebecca Harding Davis and more.
The territorial board of the Y M C A for Arizona, New Mexico and the Texas area met in El Paso at the association building for the final quarterly session of the year. Attendees included J G McNary as chairman, Dr W E B Garrison president of New Mexico Agricultural College, Dr J OR Macarthur, BM Bray, and Dr W Pollard among others.
Territorial Secretary Pollard submitted a quarterly report noting visits to Pecos Roswell Albuquerque Phoenix Tucson and Douglass successors and declines. Financials show all obligations paid. Next territorial convention set March 12 to 14 at Mesilla Park New Mexico Agricultural College. Phoenix to start building soon. government may buy part of the lot for a post office site.
Advertises remedies for colds and influenza with claims of quick cures and money back guarantees. Mentions products like Liquid Microzone and Healy erezene, and notes signatures on boxes. Provides merchant address 602-608 So First St and directions.
In a strong testimonial J A Root of Malpais Ranch and Trading Co Adumana Arizona advocates the $65 Royal Typewriter over pricier competitors. He cites long experience with Remington Underwood Oliver and Dens and argues the Royal outperforms machines costing $100.
Albuquerque Typewriter Exchange announces new Underwood typewriters with competitive cup rate plans. Details include rapid availability, warranty terms, and service options for businesses and classrooms seeking durable manual machines.
The advertisement proclaims Regal Shoes use genuine oak-bark tanned materials and fast-color hooks and eyelets. It emphasizes first-rate materials and expert workmanship by top shoemakers to ensure the high quality and styling of Regal custom styles.
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