31 Mar 1888
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Newspaper
Lincoln County Leader
Location
White Oaks, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1888
Page
1
A fragmentary poem describes a mortal tree crowned on earth and a journey through divine imagery. An angel touches the speaker as earthly pride fades, revealing a dawning worship and a sense of eternal happiness beyond human experience.
Fragmentary text discusses happiness and virtue with scattered quotes about God and advice. It mentions poetry, Shakespeare, and a warning about a Watson boy, ending with a threat of a thrashing. The piece reads like a overheard sermon or informal dialogue with cultural references.
The article argues for tariff reform to protect Southern products and unite Democrats against Republican measures. It warns of violent backlash if the South does not unite, references General Sheridan and Chandler Election Bill, and urges merchants in White Oaks to seize spring trading opportunities amid growth and renewed investment. It notes W. H. Weed’s trip to St Louis and warns Sellars family about real estate swaps, stressing the town’s hopeful season and expansion toward El Paso and Kansas City.
In White Oaks New Mexico the town plans rail access as Baxter mountain veins and Lone mountain ore promise wealth. Three gold mills and a twenty stamp facility are boosting production while brick stores and cottages rise. Lincoln County politics hint at a Lincoln Lincoln County Republicans meet April 21 to elect delegates for Santa Fe and the national convention.
The article notes abrupt firings by Santa Fe Read managers who claim contract breaches and quitting under pressure. Democratic labor leaders would decry the moves as uncalled for and damaging to workers, prompting public dispute and calls for accountability.
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