Time and method of territorial revenue collection debated
Discussion urges reform of New Mexico territorial finance to curb idle funds and Politically tied gains. Critics warn current system funnels tax money into the treasury months before needed, enabling manipulation by a Santa Fe ring tied to the First National Bank. Proposals range from delaying delinquency to allowing half yearly payments to curb evasion and reduce taxpayer burden.
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Santa Fe Ring
First National Bank
New Mexico
Territorial
Mercy and the Governor’s pardon for a punished prostitute
A satirical critique portrays the Governor granting clemency to a penitent prostitute, comparing mercy to Portia but noting a condition that she must never return. The piece mocks the governor’s action as shallow, spotlighting public scandal and hypocrisy in the administration.
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Portia
Fruit Preservation and World Exposition Plans for New Mexico
The Territorial Board of New Mexico calls fruit raisers to prepare 1892 preserves for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It offers glass jars and shows a water and sulfur fumigation method to fill barrels, then jars with alum. It ends with an unrelated note praising Ayer’s Hair Vigor for hair growth and scalp health.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Territory
New Mexico
Territorial Board
Chicago
Ayer
Col R M Johnson Ties to NM Democrats Leadershi p
Springer Stockman notes Col R M Johnson plans to return to New Mexico and aims to lead the Democratic party there with a seat in Congress in view. The remark reflects partisan views rather than GOP opposition. The piece contrasts Johnson with a rival and evokes Henry Clay references.
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Col
R. M. Johnson
New Mexico
Congress
Guinesa
Joseph
Dennis
Henry Clay
Mud
Springer Stockman
Pleasant Pellets and Liver Pills Offer Easy Relief
The advertisement urges readers to avoid bitter ill effects of old pills and switch to Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. It promotes Aen Liver Pill as unequaled, small and cheap, hermetically sealed for freshness, and claims a single pellet per dose with three to four pellets acting as a gentle, painless cathartic.
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Dr. Pierce
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Geo. W. Knaebel
East Live OF the Plaza
Havana
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J. G. Wairnier
Whittier
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Queen City
Flagstaff
Albuquerque
el Paso
the Territorial Board of
B. Hanley
Colorado Beer Saloon
San Francisco Street
Simmons Liver Regulator
James A. Roan
Philip
J. H. Zeilin & CO
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SOS. Spiegelbere
Reliabur
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N. W. Corner Plaza
Santa Fen
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