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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
4
A local hospital reports that nearly half of its residents received care free of charge over the last year. The charitable effort spans inpatient and outpatient services, reflecting community support for vulnerable families.
The St Josephs Hospital annual report shows 299 charity patients in the year, with 6 425 hospital days, while pay patients account for 712 days. Territorial funding totals 2 400 yearly, while monthly operating costs run about 32 600 with no external charity funds. The piece urges Albuquerque to provide substantial assistance to sustain services for the sick and needy.
James Wilkinson president of the Albuquerque Wool Scouring Mile reports from Dover on recent travel to Boston and other centers. He says eastern wool buyers are conservative due to money tightness and the coming presidential election, with demand and prices for woolen goods and wool likely to be light next season. Local prices remain uncertain.
The board of control for the sixteenth National Irrigation Congress opened its headquarters in the Commercial Club building. Chairman Hepewen and members prepared offices with donated furniture and expect heavy correspondence as operations begin. In theater news, The College Widow by George Ade drew strong crowds at Elks Theater with the Savage company delivering rapid, uproarious comedy. The entire house was filled and reviews praised the performance as one of the theater’s strongest attractions.
A jumble of help wanted ads and notices lists positions in Albuquerque and nearby. Entries mention a branch office manager sought in Albuquerque, music roles for Learnard Lindemann Boys' Band, housework and child care positions, and a land notice from the Interior Department with witnesses and proof dates. Also includes a city proclamation for a pony sale and local grocer notices.
Several rental notices describe furnished or unfurnished dwellings. One tent house on North Seventh Street is offered for rent along with a five acre parcel featuring 78 fruit trees and a winter crop with cow use. A four room furnished house near Armijo building is available by phone. A five room modern house in first class condition is listed by Lloyd Hunsaker at 205 West Gold.
At a recent joint meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic, Women's Relief Corps and John A. Logan Circle in the Odd Fellows hall, officers were installed for the coming year. Names include Edward Johnson pot commander and Mrs Emma Whitson president among others. a social hour followed.
Charles Hanford presents Antony and Cleopatra at the Elks Opera House on Tuesday January 7 with Alice Wilson cast as Cleopatra. The lavish stage settings and emotional range showcase a high caliber revival following his Julius Caesar last season. Antony is portrayed as a great but flawed leader, with strong historical and literary context.
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri reports using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble with better results than many other medicines. For sale by all druggists.
The U S Supreme Court granted certiorari to Bradley W Palmer and the Waters-Pierce company challenging Texas anti trust actions. The Texas proceeding named a receiver for the company and involved a fine of 1623000 dollars under Texas anti trust law.
Multiple short listings for rooms in different addresses including furnished light housekeeping options. Properties on Copper Ave West Gold North Hill South Walter West Coal Ave and others offer furnished or unfurnished rooms with electric light and bath, some with ground floor access or outside doors. Some include water or utilities. most specify no sick or tourist applicants.
Multiple short notices offer livestock horses ponies cows and a saddie by various sellers in city areas. Advertising items include a Jersey cow riding pony four geldings a driving horse pair a Saddie and farm equipment with contact addresses and phone numbers. Also listed are manure honey windmills and a rooming house for sale.
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