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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
7
County Commission appoints three commissioners for three districts under the new road law. The action signals a drive to accelerate road improvements across the county and outlines the leadership structure for district projects.
Bernalillo County Commission appoints three road supervisors from districts to replace the old road commissioner system. W H Gillenwater declines pay and will fund road work. Eugenio Barela and Francisco Gabaldon named from districts two and one. The new act requires road overseers, taxes for roads, and annual reporting to county boards, aiming to improve highways across the county.
The piece cites decades of neglect under old county governance with road supervisors serving political ends. It notes a shift under the current board of county commissioners toward restoring road conditions, mentioning ongoing efforts by road supervisors to improve the system.
An advertisement touts catarrh as a widespread germ illness and asserts Hyomei cures it by delivering medicine through the air to the nasal passages throat and lungs. The J I K Rielly company guarantees a refund if Hyomei fails to help, framing the purchase as a risk free test offered by a leading druggist.
Sealshipt Oysters must stay cool and airless to preserve flavor and wholesomeness. They are shipped in porcelain cases sealed and packed without contact with the air. The Sealshipt Carrier system is the secret of their superiority and ensures daily delivery.
The act sets the road overseer to be paid from the county treasury road fund by districts. Payment requires filing a verified account and one day of actual supervision on district roads. The act becomes effective January 1, 1908.
County commissioners and city council discussed how the new road law applies to residents of incorporated cities with regular street work. No conclusion reached. legal advice to be sought. Road supervisors receive 2.56 per day for days worked. quarterly reports to be filed.
Captain W H Gillenwater declined to state duties under the new road law but expressed willingness to help improve county roads. He urged prompt action, noted benefits to Albuquerque and farmers, and pledged to return any compensation to the road fund. Commissioner Barela agreed to start work immediately with required machinery. Senator Allison remains ill with grippe at home in Washington as of January 6.
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