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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
7
A theater like tent arrangement with private boxes folding chairs and full comforts for visitors. The setup promises amusements and treats with special attention to box parties drawing entertainment minded crowds.
A large New Mexico Automobile Association procession forms at Rob inson Park at 8 pm featuring 25 to 30 illuminated cars. Captain H. Prooks leads a self planned route through downtown for about an hour before a park pageant, with owners showcasing unique decorations and lantern styles. The event ties to plans for a territorial fair automobile show, while local members honor Captain Gregg, a noted Civil War officer from Kansas.
A Journal notice from Friday Harbor Washington reports the death of Captain Nathan Gregg a former Kansan known to many in New Mexico. The text mentions Mrs Maria and their daughters recently returning from Honolulu, linking the family to naval or military service.
The eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs WH Pohl of Atlantic is missing after being sent to meet her father at Santa Fe train No 1. Neighbors report a strange man offering candy and dolls to the child in recent encounters, raising fears of kidnapping.
Missoula Montana June 7 It is thought the crest of the storm wave which has gripped western Montana for the past week has passed The weather is fair and high waters are receding rapidly Hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to bridges houses and property along with the Northern Pacific line east of Missoula being blocked will take days or weeks to reopen to traffic
A romance unfolds beside a hearth as a telephone girl and a bill clerk plan a shared future. Their talk shifts from present to promised happiness, hinting at a forthcoming union.
A debate about who should light the fires in the morning ends abruptly when a telephone operator corrects a caller, saying he has reached the wrong number. The exchange reflects a satirical tone in a Great Head Register piece.
A brief dramatic exchange unfolds as a young couple debates finances and romance. The girl suggests living on bread, cheese, and kisses but the man rejects the idea, fearing the bread baking would kill him and noting unsafe kisses. He leaves into the night.
Republican papers across the territory rally to support W. H. Andrews for delegate to Congress. Some backers who opposed him recently have joined the bandwagon as Melrose Enterprise notes the shift toward the Andrews column.
Palmer Social Camp of Modern Woodmen of America will send four delegates to the head camp gathering in Peoria Illinois on June 16. The push is on to admit New Mexico Woodmen into the head camp jurisdiction amid claims of misinformed treatment by current officials. The territory has about 125 members with strong ties in Roswell and other towns. The head camp committee reportedly plans to decide on admitting New Mexico without further delay.
The article notes Woodmen delegates expect no further trouble and will push New Mexico claims. Palmer Social Camp aims to establish territorial headquarters in the city if the territory gains admission to the jurisdiction.
San Antonio report describes Henry Droppleman mowing a wide swath of wildlife in Socorro county. Pat Jeffries cites Droppleman killing 28 coyotes 3 prairie dogs and one mountain lion with his brother George later fighting a badger in front of coal diggers at Carthage. Both brothers recently moved from Louisville KY to Carthage and reside near New Mexico operations.
A fragmented passage from a rural journal offers rustic proverbs on town life and church, noting stubborn habits and social norms. It hints at humor and caution in daily relationships, with wry observations about education, gender, and material exchange.
Ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy by J. H. O'Reilly & Co. claims the product cures kidney and bladder ailments within reach of medicine, stating no medicine can fail to help.
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