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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
Albuquerque May 31 Despite plans to spend 80000 on two University of New Mexico labs bids for the chemistry and physics buildings are far from complete with only nine bids received by June 25. Architect Wallace Burley Griffin directs designs as the state eyes a late summer start and a fall opening of the physics lab.
The piece denounces animal cruelty in moving picture production in California. It cites investigations into major film companies and describes severe mistreatment of animals for images, while noting secrecy around filming locations and actor silence. The public is urged to oppose such practices.
The text notes growing demand for dormitories as freshmen classes rise, with 150 new students at the university and 23 freshmen from Albuquerque High School, plus 11 graduates from Pecos Valley towns. The National Board of Censorship is mentioned in relation to motion pictures.
Letters from German prisoners reveal high losses after Verdun surge. An 81st Infantry lieutenant writes home that officers are decimated, forcing him to take command of the 8th company as troops dig in along the front.
The fragment describes shell fragments and war weariness, then shifts to a health ad for Herbine claiming to stimulate the liver and relieve symptoms. It notes dizziness and vertigo as possible effects of a torpid liver and markets a 50 cent dosage via merchants.
A Dayton Ohio promotion touts two jewelry pieces, a Tango Necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet, as gifts with orders of Spearmint Chewing Gum. The offer requires 50 cents and 5 postage stamps for a big box of gum. limit two per customer and shipping to cover costs.
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