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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
6
D. Boucher as business manager of The Journal Publishing Company of Albuquerque declares under oath that during April 1908 an average of 4461 copies of The Albuquerque Morning Journey were printed and circulated each day.
A call to action for New Mexico and Albuquerque to unite in promoting and preparing for a major irrigation congress. The piece warns excessive spending without planning risks tainting the territory’s image, while stressing that federal funding is only a starter and success depends on local effort and organization.
The article argues publishers should not seek government aid to undercut prices and keeps a stance against repealing the tariff on wood pulp. Congress is criticized for justifying its refusal to free pulp and paper from duties with questionable arguments.
A committee report urges Congress to delay tariff cuts on print paper and wood pulp arguing the issue ties to forest conservation. The author warns the rationale would force U S producers to exhaust forest resources to meet domestic demand, a logic seen as desperate by critics.
The New York World cites Democratic Platform stance on sumptuary law and notes widespread dry laws by 1892. It reports Kentucky Tennessee and Texas counties turning dry, with Georgia Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma and others advancing prohibition. It attributes the trend to white fears of black drunkenness and mentions county by county patterns.
The New York Herald notes crop and weather reports show slight improvement east of the Rockies due to higher weekly temperatures. Rain remains variable, with cooler spells in the west and northwest and near normal temperatures east of the Mississippi, suggesting partial advancement into June.
Meade Kansas resident Charles E Funk ends bid for president after urging from Kansas and Denver Republican coverage. The withdrawal leaves delegates without Funk as a dark horse option and highlights the party’s search for a unifying leader ahead of the Denver convention.
The article notes hints of Wall Street backing for Funk while condemning rivals and praising Funk as above reproach. It claims Funk will move, perhaps to England, and laments his withdrawal after failing to gain broad press support and exposure in major publications.
A historical analysis argues that new campaign finance laws banning corporate contributions will shift fund raising to individuals. It cites Elliott Jacob Schiff and J. P. Morgan as indicating strong Republican backing for Taft, with bankers likely to donate personally. The piece notes banks previously funded campaigns and suggests Wall Street may still mobilize funds for a Taft victory.
Washington Star argues that a delayed recount in New York could show Hearst leading and force the ouster of the sitting mayor. The piece says the mayor would resist and the office title would be unjustly held, signaling a dramatic political reversal and renewal of fraud claims.
The article notes Taft and Pryor as likely presidential candidates, with Burton naming Taft at Chicago and predictions of applause for his speech. It discusses political maneuvering, potential statehood for Arizona, and forthcoming summer contest, citing Governor Cummins and New York Iowa society remarks.
A collage of editorial quips from the Southwest papers remark on politics and satire. Notes reference Montoya Republican Roswell Record Tucson Star Phoenix Republican and Deming Graphic with wry takes on candidates, aviation, and the Hague peace palace.
The Belen Tribune reports a convention in Valencia county with a proposed forty five member body. It questions whether that many democrats exist in the county. The Lordsburg Liberal comments on local editor shootings and editor roles in El Paso.
The Deming Graphic notes many disappearances yet more people stay unnoticed and urges hardworking, honorable newcomers to seize inviting opportunities in the Mimbres valleys for fortune and fame.
The Las Vegas Optic criticizes Republican papers for opposing Andrews as delegate nominee. It asserts he is the chosen man and threatens consequences for those who resist his renomination.
A banker was sentenced to five years in prison and fined 576000. The court allows work release at 24 per day, meaning full payment would take more than 790 years. The piece comments on media attitudes and speculative politics including Bryan’s presidential prospects.
A man exits a hardware store with screens 50 feet of garden hose a rake a wheelbarrow and buys 40 yards mosquito netting a hammock a croquet set He shops seeds at a retailer for 24 packages of annuals 10 rose bushes and 1 peck of bulbs He and his wife reach Lonelyville and discover he forgot the sprinkling can pruning shears and the lawn mower.
A proposed addition to the Arizona insane asylum would cost about twenty five thousand dollars. A Des Moines dance hall fire alarm reportedly caused a panic after a gasoline tank for the lights exploded with no injuries.
An unnamed message claims The Browns introduced French dry cleaning in Albuquerque. It asserts the method prevents shrinking fading and lasting spots. The advert promises Electro Benzol cleaning with unmatched finish and newness, offering 24 hour service at 21844 W Silver Ave with phone 461 and notes second hand clothes bought and sold.
A well drilled to 145 feet feeds water through a ten inch pipe, supplying ample irrigation flow. The discovery has caused a stir among nearby farmers as they debate its impact and potential benefits.
Lansing physician Dr Alexander McMillan reports testing Herpicide in three dandruff cases with highly satisfactory results. The product claims to destroy dandruff microbe at the hair bulb, promoting growth. Sold by druggists with samples available by mail and two sizes priced 40 cents and one dollar.
A nostalgic sketch celebrates the old silver dollar, praising the emblematic spread eagle and the coin’s familiar design. The piece muses on the dollar’s place in memory and its enduring value to future generations.
An ad claims MacGee’s Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and all stomach derangements in infants. Sold by J. H. O’Rielly Co.
The Forest Service announces new appointments of forest guards and rangers across multiple national forests in Arizona California Idaho Montana Oregon Utah Washington Colorado New Mexico and Oregon. Names include Dan Jackson Robert A Lane Parley Dustin William Kerby Lucius Spaulding Philo Williams Hiram Woodworth Potter Bayer Charles Ordish Joe Crossley Fred Odle Fred Chadney U G Turner Charles Coe and others. These hires support grazing season demands lumbering operations and improvement work after winter pause.
A testimonial from Dr. Philip Hart claims Hyomei cured a severe nasal and throat condition. The J. H. O'Reilly Drug Co guarantees refunds if it fails, selling an inhaler kit for $1 with subsequent treatments at 50 cents per bottle.
The administrator of the estate of Lola Bannerman filed a final report in Beraldo County Probate Court. Objections to the report and the discharge application will be heard on Monday July 6 1908. All interested parties are notified. J. Prarce is the administrator.
Department of the Interior announces Francisco Lucero y Montoya of Alameda New Mexico filed for final five year proof for Homestead entry 7435 dated February 18 1903 for E half of section 26 and N half NE section 35 township 18 north range 1 west. Proof before H W S Otero Albuquerque New Mexico on June 26 1908. Witnesses Plaje des Maldonads Alfredo Sandoval Jacobo Tafoya Nicanor Pacheco all of Alameda New Mexico. Manuel R Otero Register.
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