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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1908
Page
6
A. W. Hayden, D. H. Boatright and B. H. Briggs are listed as alderman candidates for the First Second and Third wards respectively. The slate outlines municipal election participation and targets local governance.
The editorial applauds Albuquerque Republicans for a strong ticket with capable, trustworthy candidates and urges deserved support for sewer and liquor regulation measures. It notes Democrats may nominate equally competent leaders and stresses the importance of prudent, courageous governance for the town’s future.
A late letter by William E. Curtis notes the Empress Dowager of China issued three edicts signaling a religious revival. The first elevates Confucius to a godlike rank and mandates state worship, framing him as a heavenly mentor alongside heaven and earth. The board of rites is to decide on rites and ceremonies.
The edict elevates Confucius from second to first grade in Chinese worship, joining Heaven and Earth in a new triad. China maintains thousands of temples and rituals, with over 1,500 temples to Confucius across districts.
The Chicago bishop Samuel Fallows promotes Christian Psychology, a healing approach blending faith and suggestion. Reports describe patients treated for dyspepsia and grip with advice to trust God, use a hot water bag, and seek medical care if needed, with witnesses noting a strong, almost magical, transformation in spirit.
The piece surveys food reformer claims favoring natural diets versus civilized diets. It cites the Chicago Record-Herald on human progress, references Indian and ape comparisons, and notes dietary rules from Dr Harvey W. Wiley. It also touches on Prohibition, Jeff Davis, coal mine safety, hypnotic treatment in New York, anti anarchist measures, church dissolutions, and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample offer.
City of Albuquerque adopts rule for wires that reach the ground to be enclosed in a wooden box and elevated above street grade. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Passed March 1908 with city seal and mayoral approval.
An ordinance requires the Colorado Telephone Company to pay a $100 annual license for each nickel in the slot telephone operated within Albuquerque city limits. The license is due in advance and issued by the City Clerk. The ordinance was duly passed March 24, 1908.
Joseph Baldridge and Otto Dieckmann executors of George B. Somers plan a public sale March 20 1908 at 10 am in Albuquerque New Mexico. They will auction four Lots 13 14 15 16 and two frame houses in Block 35 plus Lots 19 20 21 22 in the same block with appraised values 2400 for first set and 1300 for second set. Bids below appraised value not accepted.
A vintage ad touts imperial laundry services for collars and skirts and claims porcelain nest eggs improve hen lays. It markets uniform quality and smooth results, with 2 dozen eggs offered at 25 cents per dozen and a contact at 602-604 South First Street, phone 16.
Eggs for hatching bred to lay White Leghorns and Barred Plymouth Rocks offered by Harger and Sampson. Price two dollars per fifteen and twelve dollars per one hundred. Located at the corner of Twelfth street and Mountain road.
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