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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
5
Voluntary subscriptions to public improvements and institutions in Albuquerque over the past five years total more than a quarter of a million dollars. The sum supports a planned Y M C A building and reflects broad civic pride, with contributions spread across hospitals, churches, the Territorial Fair, and city infrastructure projects.
Willard merchants look to Albuquerque for a widening trade flow. W A Dunlavy praises cut off train service and board of trade efforts to attract Albuquerque merchants while stressing easier business than EL Paso. He notes growing Willard trade and healthy local economy. Ballard's Herbine advertised by J H O Rielly Co.
Albuquerque begins construction on the new federal post office site at Fourth Street and Gold Avenue. Contractor A W Anson mobilizes multiple teams as excavation proceeds and a high fence surrounds the lot to secure the site while foundations are prepared for rapid progress.
The notice warns that backache indicates kidneys not acting and urges medical care. It promotes Fluid Extract Dandelion with Compound Karyon and Syrup Sarsaparilla as a home remedy, claims relief for urinary issues and rheumatism, and mentions a room house sale in the city with contact for particulars.
Albuquerque readers may see McClurg titles this season as 8 L Willard of the A C McClurg firm tours the city promoting modern books including Prisoners of Chance The Silver Blade Into the Primitive Her Ladyship and more The publisher notes twenty five acceptances from six hundred manuscripts signaling rising quality in fiction and a shift toward distinguished literature Locally the plan promises high standard reading material during the coming season
A Morning Journal letter from George S. Ramsay in Roswell requests adding several towns to a trade excursion route. He suggests fifteen minute stops at Sunnyside to Albuquerque, and between Taiban Melrose, plus Blacktower, and other towns from Texico to Carlsbad including Potales Elida Kenna Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Dayton and Lakewood.
The 1891 Valparaiso clash left two American sailors dead and many injured after Captain Schley granted leave to sailors amid Chilean unrest. President Harrison pressed for apology and indemnity, leading to Chilean acknowledgment and a $75,000 settlement. Admiral Evans later showed U S friendship with Chile. Chicago Tribune.
An old time ad lists lawn fertilizer at 1.75 for 50 pounds and Ferry's seeds as top quality. It markets two quarts of fancy onions for 25 cents and alfalfa seed at 18 cents. Roasted coffee at 15 cents, Horlicks malted milk at 1.00 size 90 cents. Dinners pails 45 cents. Rhode Island Reds setting 13 for 1.00, Plymouth Rocks and Black Minorcas 75 cents per setting. Phone 689. Ed McGuire and WM Kifke at 211 South First Street.
A note urges readers to check the Morning Journal classifieds to learn details not available elsewhere. The statement emphasizes the value of ad columns for information.
On St Patrick's Day March 17, 1968 a bet will be given by the ladies of the A of B of L EB in the Elks ball room. If you have a cow for sale tell the Morning Journal's For Sale Column to reach buyers.
Our Daily Bread is the real stuff of life. It is wheele some, nutritious appetizing. Serve it on your table and see how it will be relished and enjoyed. Many clever home bakers now use our bread in stead of making their own. They have found that our baking is as good as theirs, and that they save both money and labor by buying here.
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