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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
6
D S Boucher business manager of The Journal Publishing Company declares under oath that The Albuquerque Morning Journey printed and circulated an average of 4461 copies daily in April 1908. Sworn before a notary public on May vth, 1908.
The piece honors Memorial Day as a dual observance for veterans and current generations. It cites Lincoln and Gettysburg, urges devotion to a nation under God, and calls for reconciliation with southern brethren while preserving memory of the Civil War era leaders. It notes shared origins of Lincoln and Davis and reflects on reconciliation and remembrance.
A historic overview contrasts Jefferson Davis and Ulysses S. Grant, tracing Davis from planter to president of the Confederacy and Grant from failed Illinois farmer to Union general and president, praising Grant’s mercy and urging unity.
Leading physicians at international congresses advocate compulsory notification and registration for tuberculosis. They argue for drastic prevention laws, noting progress from education and moral suasion but insisting health authorities adopt stronger measures. The New York legislature has passed a related bill the governor has signed.
An advertisement touts pine forest therapy for lung ailments. It claims Dr Kergel used pine tubs for a bed room forest during the Austrian Emperor's illness and promotes Virgin Oak of Pine compound as a home remedy guaranteed pure and effective for colds and coughing.
The annual report of the Metropolitan Water Board for the year ending March 31 1906 shows a total supply of 2 125 249 347 gallons. This equals a daily per person average of about 50 gallons, illustrating the immense scale of London's water consumption. The volume would fill a reservoir a mile square to over 100 feet deep, London's own size in area.
A compendium of editorials cites strong Southern and Western views urging optimism and personal responsibility amid challenges. It includes wry quips about ball games, weather, altitude, and regional pride contrasting Santa Fe’s eight to one victory over Albuquerque, with commentary from the Logan Leader and Willard Record.
A St Louis woman accuses her husband of extreme meanness by buying her only one hat in a quarter century. The Tucson Citizen notes the remark and jokes about whether he saved anything by the restraint.
Arkansas residents anticipate Senator Jeff Davis’s return home as Congress adjourns. The Paso Times notes expected activity in and around Little Rock once Davis arrives.
A collage of town remarks, editorials, and brief notes from Holbrook Argus and peers. Items reference Congress and paper trusts, revival meetings, university suspensions, and fishermen near canyon. Quirky asides compare El Paso tales with Rio Grande sea legends, plus local humor on campaigns and weather.
In Boise on May 29 registrants for 80 000 acres under the Salmon River Twin Falls project gathered at Twin Falls. By midday 1406 land seekers had registered depositing about 500000 dollars. Five thousand people attend and the drawing is set for Monday under the Carey act with broad national representation.
Omaha assistant city attorney J Dunn says W J Bryan will be placed in nomination for the presidency at Denver with Representative J Thomas Heflin of Alabama expected to second. The report comes from reliable authority and is dated May 29 from Washington.
At Bremerton navy yard the yellow flag signals smallpox aboard the battleship Kentucky of the Atlantic fleet. One sailor is confined with the disease and several others show signs. The ship will be fumigated and, if outbreak grows, may delay its return to San Francisco to rejoin the fleet next month for the world cruise completion.
The Citizen urges Albuquerque authorities to fix swampy areas around the city to curb mosquito breeding that worsens summer conditions. It notes screens on homes help but mosquitoes still enter, implying water alone does not drive typhoid outbreaks. A recent cold wind barely slows the pest.
The article calls for modern sewerage and stricter sanitary rules in Santa Fe to protect health as crowds gather for the irrigation congress. It notes Santa Fe's climate and water supply are favorable but stresses a general cleaning up and enforcement of sanitation.
The ad lists prices on various grocery items including Mig-Prune coffee cereal 20¢, sweet corn 12¢, tripe 6¢, pork and beans 10¢, Korn Kinks 25¢, buckwheat flour 12½¢, vermicelli 12½¢, jam 6½¢, Flotilla soup 2½¢, large milk 6¢, pickles 5¢, sour pickles 5¢, sliced bacon 2 cans, chicken tamales 1½¢, and Cereta Wheat Food. Proprietor William Keike signs the sale announcement.
Notice in the United States Land Office Santa Fe New Mexico May 2 1908 that Francisco Lucero y Montoya of Alameda is involved in a land filing or related claim as published public notice for prospecive land entry and legal action.
N M has filed notice of intent to make final five year proof in support of Homestead entry No 7495 dated February 18 1903 for the SE and NE Sec 2 and NEN Sec 35 Township 18N Range 4W. Proof will be before H W S Otero at Albuquerque NM on June 25 1908. Witnesses Plajedes Maldonado Alfredo Sandoval Jacobo Tafoya Nicanor Pacheco all of Alameda NM. Manuel R Otero Register.
Notices announce final proof hearings for Rosalia Vigil de Lujan and Crecencio Aragon et al in Albuquerque New Mexico with dates June 15 1908 and details of parcels in sections 24 26 35 36 55 1 2 3 4 6. Sealed bids for dormitory construction at New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro due June 5 1908 with $150 bid bond.
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