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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
11
The piece discusses economic growth and policy, citing population growth from 1850 to 1900, rising crop and mineral production, and wealth milestones. It argues for continued railway investment to handle expanding output, noting fears over government intervention hindering capacity and the need to meet future demand.
The speaker notes a failing pig iron target of 27 million tons and tracks 1903 through 1908 production, citing panics and a rebound to 528 thousand tons in 1907. He highlights ore supply, cement industry growth, and looming timber depletion, then surveys Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington for agricultural wealth and population trends, urging selective immigration to fuel expansion. The remarks emphasize industrial progress, regional advances, and policy opportunities.
The article argues windmill power could irrigate vast western lands, noting installations near San Francisco with hundreds of horsepower and a mile long wind field. It cites Kansas, Nebraska, and California pumping water for alfalfa and gardens, urging farmers and settlers to embrace wind energy to prevent crop failure during droughts and urging manufacturers to improve windmill efficiency.
San Miguel County’s exhibit at the exposition draws East visitors with a thatched building displaying grain and vegetables grown by dry farming methods east of Las Vegas. Postmaster FC Blood leads the effort with help from Las Vegas residents and Secretary George A. Fleming of the Las Vegas Commercial Club promoting Las Vegas.
Inspector Perkins suspects a familiar face among locals while a street exchange with Little Johnny Jones reveals mistaken identity and a moment of recognition. The brief scene contrasts memory and present observation in a crowded urban setting.
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