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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement touts Virgin Oil of Pine as a cure for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial irritation. The tonic claims pine-derived medicinal properties with kidney benefits and rapid relief, urging buyers to seek the genuine Leach Chemical Co. preparation from Cincinnati Ohio in half ounce vials sealed in wooden cases.
A 1908 Albuquerque Morning Journal note from W J Black, Santa Fe Passenger Traffic Manager, explains that Oklahoma City was chosen to host the 1909 meeting of the National Educational Association department of superintendents after a push to bring it to Albuquerque. The letter confirms Albuquerque's effort and disappointment.
An ad advises trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild gentle cathartic effect. Readers are invited to visit any drug store for a free sample.
A ball to be hosted by the ladies of the G I A of B of L E is set for March 17 1908 in the Elks ball room with a pound sale noted. On March 9 1908 at 10 o clock in the morning a sale of a black mare described as about six years old with a glass eye on the right side by Thomas McMillin is announced in front of the city salem on North Second Street.
Albuquerque boosters drawing berths in five Pullman cars for an eastern New Mexico tour. The March 10 departure will feature captains named for each car, in charge of baggage and band, with certificates exchanged and trades made to optimize seating in upper lower and drawing room berths.
Colonel D K Sellers, returning with Amado Chaves, described one of the heaviest rains and snowstorms of the season from McCarty's to Mlaystaff. The storm drenched northern New Mexico, promising incalculable good to farms and ranges. The piece also notes Chamberlains Salve for skin diseases and its quick relief.
Local ad notes that shoppers can find dainty groceries at F. G. Pratt & Co located at 214 South Second. The brief promotion highlights the shop as a go to source for fine grocery items in the area.
Elias Chavez of Albuquerque New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final five year proof in support of his Homestead Entry No 12487 dated December 6 1907 for the southeast quarter of section 82 township range 2 W and that proof will be made before H W S Otero U S Court Commissioner at Albuquerque New Mexico on April 6 1908. He names witnesses Apifanto Gunele Juan Gunele Gabriel A Chaves and Candido Page all of Albuquerque New Mexico.
The late W B Childers honored by a large Albuquerque funeral with Masonic rites. Public officials, bar associations and civic leaders attended. Gloom followed a late house fire at O Rielly residence with minimal damage and a brave rescue by Ellen Medley.
Notice states that Josephine Brought has left the household and filed divorce proceedings. It declares the respondent will not be responsible for debts contracted by her.
Persons owing anything to the late Mr A L McIlhargy must settle with Miss Mamie Hoagland at the corner of Gold Avenue and Third Street at once.
President Hoosevelt notes infant mortality is a greater menace than population growth. Eight in ten deaths stem from bowel troubles. McGee's Baby Elixir claims to cure diarrhoea dysentery sour stomach and other infant ailments. Price 25 and 50c. J H O Rielly Co.
For sale a room house with cellar and bath on lot 505142 in the best residence section of the city. Apply for particulars to Mr Lewinsson care bookkeeper. Also advertised laundry services and extracted honey offers with postal order details.
Mayor Frank McKee proclaims a city election in Albuquerque New Mexico for April 7 1908 to decide on issuing 406000 in bonds for sewer construction The polling places are listed by ward including city police hall West Gold Avenue Third Street and South Third Street The notice dates March 6 1908 and is attested by City Clerk Harry F Lee
Jose Gutierrez of Bandoval New Mexico files intention to prove up Homestead Entry No. 2787 made January 21 1904 for sections 6 7 township 11 range 8. Proof to be made March 30 1908 before M H W S Otero Court Commissioner in Albuquerque New Mexico. Witnesses include Nestor Gonzalez Meliton Garcia Ambrosio Montoya Ignacio Silva all of New Mexico communities.
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