Irrigation Congress boosts Albuquerque's image and growth
A sworn statement from D S Boucher shows The Albuquerque Morning Journal printed an average of 4462 copies daily in August 1908. The piece lauds the National Irrigation Congress advertising campaign, its national reach, and its lasting impact on New Mexico’s reputation and settlement appeal.
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New Mexico
Bernalillo
D. S. Boucher
Journal Publishing Company
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Boucher
New Mexico to Enter Era of Development and Progress
The article argues the town and territory will exceed expectations, marking a new chapter in New Mexico's history. It predicts an era of rapid development and prosperity driven by hopeful plans and local ambition.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Population Booms as Drastic Growth Met in Lands
Official reports from Washington claim New Mexico adds about 25 000 new families and roughly 75 000 people in a single fiscal year as public land entries surge. Eastern New Mexico shows rapid settlement with wire fences replacing open range. The political impact hinges on the next election, with many settlers reported from Texas and Oklahoma.
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Gemral Riad
Washington
New Mexico
J. G. Clancey
Guadalupe County
Morning Journal
Enrly
Texas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma stride mirrors Albuquerque energy in early towns
The Oklahoma Times excerpt praises a spirit of usefulness driving towns to push projects at any cost. It contrasts Oklahoma’s pushiness with older regions where citizens live on promissory notes and seek salvation through freedom, noting substantial cities arise from hills and plains of the new state.
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Oklahoma Times
Oklahoma
Albuquerque Galt
Hener
United States
Cardinal Gibbons Responds to Spectator Criticism of American Women
In New York Cardinal Gibbons defends American women amid a London Spectator article by Dr. Andrew Meshatt claiming wealthier Americans are idle and unhappy. He argues the misperception stems from focusing on a few wealthy socialites while many wealthy women live virtuous, domestic lives unseen by foreigners.
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Cardinal Gibbems
New York
London Spectator
Andrew Meshatt
America
Cardinal Gibbons
Working Women Debated by Clergy and Public Opinion
The discussion centers on the moral worth of women who work versus those who pursue luxury. Critics call for compassion toward workers while denouncing extravagance. Cardinal Gibbons flags the issue as a grave economic problem beyond casual debate and cites fatigue in addressing it.
Racing interests mobilize against Hughes in New York districts
Heavy registration in New York race track districts shows turfmen and stable workers preparing to vote against Governeur Hughes. They blame him for business losses and fear his defeat will end current restrictions, hoping for a revival of racing and its perceived allurements.
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New York
Thei
Dumblert
Sorée
Nerfeet
Hughes
Governeur Hughes
Campaign crowds flood New York with political fervor
The piece notes Debs, Bryan, Peveridge, and Hearst addressing large crowds in New York. Overflow meetings promise strong registration and turnout. It urges a broad express of opinion next month across states where voting is allowed and calls on all parties to vote.
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Debs
New York
Bryan
Peveridge
Hearst
Metropolis
Independence Leaguer
Taft Campaigner Praised By Kansas City Journal
The Kansas City Journal argues that if Taft wins the presidency he deserves much credit for the victory due to his campaign prowess. It notes his 4000 mile West tour elevating him as a top vote getter and as a unifier of factions, with a claim of surpassing his achievements in the Philippines and Cuba.
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Taft
Kineas City Journal
West
Hie
Philippines
Cuba
Henry Watterser
Heryun
Topeka Journal
Court Refuses Divorce for Miss Sothern for Absence
Nevada judge declines no divorce to Mrs. Er H Sothern after she fails to appear in court. The Record Herald criticizes the stance while noting the judge’s stance on cases where applicants do not attend. Separate items discuss Colonel Henry Watterson as a Democratic-leaning politician, party loyalties, and the broader political apathy cited by leaders. The piece adds Bryan’s continued influence and support for the deep waterways project and mentions a Wilbur Wright contract valued at $100000, signaling practical airship value.
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Nevada
Er. H. Sothern
Record-Herald
Bryan
Watterson
More Than Enough Is Too Much Diet Advice
A health note urges mature adults to eat only the amount needed to repair tissue and stay warm warning excess food causes stomach trouble rheumatism and kidney issues It recommends Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and says druggists carry them.
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Chamberlain
Editors Talk and Wheat Outlook Across Southwest
The passage notes editorials from Southwest papers on social issues and a forecast that Roosevelt and Quay counties will plant thousands of acres after a strong wheat crop. Eastern New Mexico farmers are urged to sow more wheat this fall with expectations of higher yields next year.
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Roosevelt
Quay
New Mexico
Tatban Valley News
Dry farming exhibit praised at Albuquerque fair
The Albuquerque Journal highlights the Estancia Valley dry farming exhibit at the fair. It notes that dry farming in New Mexico or Texas this year requires investment but promises lasting value once the practice is understood.
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Albuquerqué Journal
Estancia Valley
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos Valley Gains Big Advertising From Albuquerque Expo
The Pecos valley reaped substantial publicity from the Albuquerque exposition and irrigation congress. The Roswell Democrat notes no other region matched Pecos valley's advantages and expects valley residents to reap benefits many times over from the exhibit efforts.
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Pecos Valley
Exposition and Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
Roswell
Two Busy Weeks in Albuquerque Conventions
Albuquerque hosts a flurry of gatherings over two weeks led by the Irrigation congress and expositions. Other events included the commercial congress, traveling men’s gathering, and fraternal groups such as the Knights of Pythias Red Men Rebekahs and Odd Fellows.
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Albuquerque
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Roswell
Local Shop Accepts Subscriptions For Six Months Ahead
In a playful note from Clovis Post a store lists diverse items like tea potatoes corn pigs water onions cabbage chickens lumber sand and more and asks if they would ship the paper for six months in exchange for a large owl, saying they have no precedent for refusing and would deliver if they find an owl buyer.
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Clovis
Post
Sealshipt Oysters Advertised by San Jose Market
A San Jose Market touts Sealshipt Oysters with a White Porcelain Case and Blue Sealshipt Trade Mark. The copy claims airtight galvanized steel storage with ice, no water, and guaranteed wholesomeness and purity for careful eaters.
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San Jose
Spectacle Promised as Planets Conjoin Tonight
Pittsburg PA October 12 Prof John Arashear announces a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Venus tonight Just after midnight the planets will be visible close together in any telescope or even a field glass Viewers may rise around 4 24 am to catch the pair near the eastern sky about ten degrees above the horizon The event offers a notable celestial sight for stargazers in the early morning hours.
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Pittsburg
Pau
John Arashear
Jupiter
Venus
Easil
New York Registration Figures Show Decline in City Voterrolls
The New York registration figures released show the greater city lagging behind the presidential year totals despite population growth since 1904. Overall city registration tallies 6,681,602 with nine districts missing versus 6,708,391 in 1904, indicating a net shortfall.
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New York
War boosts typewriter market by slashing prices
The Herald notes that wartime needs have lowered typewriter costs from about $100 to well under that level. Manufacturers cut prices as wartime demand rises, benefiting the commercial sector by making high quality machines affordable.
Miner Succumbs in Gas Laden Frost Shaft
At Frost shaft near Austin on Sunday morning A B Dron a pioneer miner died of asphyxiation after descending 15 feet into bad air. Fellow miners Conrad Cummings Henry Williams and others attempted rescue but were overcome. Rescuers brought Dron to surface but he could not be revived while Cummings and Williams survived after doctors treated them.
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Austin
Beye
A. BR. Dron
Conrad Cummings
Henry Willana
Dren
Faily
Cummings
Williams
Dron
Middies Dropped Dooor tolls Washington Navy Academy
The September examination at the United States Naval Academy resulted in twenty four midshipmen being dropped from the rolls. In May forty two midshipmen were found deficient and given a chance to reexamine in September during the summer cruise. All but two dozen passed on later review.
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Waorhington
Atter Siates Naral Academy
Tuberculosis World Expo Declared Officially Closed
The International Congress on Tuberculosis official closes the tuberculosis world exposition tonight under the decree of Secretary General Dr. Fulton. The closing remarks caution against street exposure and emphasize public health measures.
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Woohington
de. BR. Fulton
Former Congressman Shranton Dies in Scranton at 69
Ex congressman Joseph S Shranton of Scranton Pennsylvania died tonight aged sixty nine. He was elected to Congress in 1880 and served in the 49th and 54th Congresses. Mr Shranton had been editor of the Scranton Republican since 1867.
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Bpa
Joseph S&s. Shranton
Osage Chief Jamcs Higheart Dies in Pinbuska Oklahoma
Osage Chieftain Jamcs Higheart ex chief and well known Osage died at his home in Pinbuska Oklahoma today. A Civil War veteran he served with the Ninth Kanade cavalry and left a large cattle ranch and directorships at two national banks.
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Pinbuska
Okla
Jamcs Higheart
Osage Tribe of Indians
Kanade Cavalry
Walthy
Child Heiress Stolen on Streets of Chicago
Eight year old Margaret Frances Mitchell, heiress to an estimated fortune of 250000, was abducted in broad daylight near a police station in Chicago. She was snatched from her grandmother Mrs. Caroline F. Mitchell by three men in an automobile. the grandmother was knocked down. A nationwide search is underway and authorities believe the child was taken out of the city, possibly to Sparta New Jersey.
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Chicago
Margaret Frances Mitchell
Caroline F. Mitchell
Sparta
Major fire destroys poultry on South Water Street
A blaze on the wholesale produce market in Chicago on South Water Street destroyed several hundred chickens and other property valued at 875 000. Sailors Hall, a landmark meeting place on the Great Lakes trade, was partly demolished in the blaze.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Sailors Hall
Safers
Great Lakes
Learnard and Lindeman’s Band Seeks Two Amateurs
Learnard and Lindemann of Albuquerque New Mexico seek two young amateur cornet players. Applicants must provide references proving good character and, prior to joining, display sufficient skill.
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Learnard & Lindeman’s
Learnard & Lindemann
Albuquerque, N. M
Race Horse Swindlers Seek Victims in West
Investigation into a Greely Cole report reveals a man from Corneil Bluffs Iowa lost 12 590 in a take horse race scheme. Similar swindles are alleged to be carried out by well organized groups as authorities pursue leads and warning notices.
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West
Corneil Bluffs
Iuona
Greely
Cole
Havana Struck by Torrential Rains From Elaine
Havana and broader Cuba endure heavy rains and floods as Elaine moves through the region. Widespread crop damage reported and homes impacted by the downpour. Local authorities coordinate relief and assess agricultural losses amid ongoing storm conditions.
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Cuba
Havana
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Amazoni Pap Editions Arrive En Route to Polar Regions
The steamer Pourquel Pas carrying the expedition crew led by Ant aretic arrived here today en route to the polar regions. The vessel proceeds next to the ecuth zones for continued exploration.
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Amazoni Pap
Janeiro
Pourquel Pas
Hareot Antaretic
Ozarks Restaurant Ad Promises Evening Dinner Special
An OCR fragment advertises the Ozarks Restaurant at 218 South Second with a megialat dinner offered every evening from 8:50 and priced at 85 cents, appealing to diners seeking a value meal.
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Ozarks
South Second
Bride says she was sold and forced to marry in New Jersey case
Julia Madelin testifies in morning journal special from New Brunswick that she killed Tony Madelin after claiming an inhuman father forced her into marriage and sold her for 100 dollars. She described a struggle when he demanded an update and was found with a knife on his body at the supper table.
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Morning Journal
Prunswick
N. J
Julia Madelin
Tony Madelin
Ted
Madelin
Polies
Mexico Earthquake Shocks Residents, No Damage Reported
A quake lasting about 40 seconds shook the area tonight at 10:30. Clocks stopped briefly but authorities said the tremor did not cause damage and no injuries were reported.
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Mexico
Haskell Plans Suit Against Hearst in Missouri
Gathate Oklahoma October 12 Governor Haskell weighs filing suit against Hearst over a story that prompted his resignation as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. He says serving Hearst in Missouri would require legal service there and fears dodging process on his return from the Pacific coast.
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Okla
Washell
Hearst
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