Year of hardships and a call for renewed enterprise
The piece reflects on 1803 as a year of peculiar hardships across all callings, with bank failures and money withdrawn from deposits. It predicts limited booms, urges money to flow back into productive channels, and notes Colorado gold mining expansion and irrigation farming as hopeful catalysts for regional growth. It also mentions Santa Fe's receivership and New Mexico statehood as steps forward amid economic strain.
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Banke
America
Colorado
Bacre
Mexico
Brrrato Bill Declines Nebraska Governor Nomination
Brrrato Bill declines to have his name considered for the Republican nomination for governor of Nebraska next year. He could be elected but comments on the state government’s recent conduct are cited as a reason for distancing from the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrrato
Bill
Nebraska
Bimetallic League Backs Free Coinage Plan in Campaign
The policy of the Bimetallic League for the upcoming congressional race is to pursue free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 as the main plank, with repetition of the same proposal. The shop states it will champion this platform until it prevails or faces a final defeat in the battle.
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Bimetallic League
Cerrillos
Laguna del Gallo
Galliana Mountains
Here
Lincoln County
Miners in White Oaks Accuse Press Distortion
A Colorado mining paper claims White Oaks miners are starving in the streets. The writer says local miners would hide outward signs of hardship, while accusing Colorado papers of distorting the truth and prejudicing the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacur
Colorado
White Oaks
Tariff Bill Wrangle Predicted Before Final Disposal
Taene warns that no tariff bill can please all regions and industries as interests diverge across sectors. He argues uncertainty harms business, especially for eastern manufacturers and importers, and suggests delaying the act’s effective date to allow adjustment to new conditions.
Debate Over New Mexico Name Reflects Regional Tensions
In Pecos Valley commentary a dispute over whether thin territory should be admitted as New Mexico surfaces. Critics deride reliance on a mythical Aztec ruler and question the relevance of historic figures to the region, noting interior papers avoid the name issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Kaan
Sererch
Montezum
Pecos Valley
Ictory
Roswell extension talk and regional rail growth prospects
The San Marcial Bee notes optimism for the Roswell extension of the P V R with 300 teams and 600 men. It cites inferred railroad progress, new feeder lines, and several lines under construction as western rail expansion continues amid regional resource reporting and exhibit praise at the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Dama
Eddy Argus
Christmas Night Events and Masonic Installations in 1891 Plains
Community notices recount a Methodist Christmas program at the church with singing recitations and a tree gift distribution. K of P lodge to install officers January 1. W OT held at the Methodist Church on February 2. Various local items include a murder near Fort Stanton, social events, restaurant opening, and business notices.
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Baxter Lodge
K. of P
K. W. Pare
Prion
Gee
Uebrick
Jos. Griekhaber
M. of
J. M. Rammdale
Moat A. Bd
Henson
M. of W
M. Diehl
Methodiat Church
J. O. Panker
Methodist Church
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Pres. Reinhart
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New York
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Hancock
P’cos
Eddy
Achaeologista
Chiongo
Raschville
J. H
Hurd
M. Parker
Morse
Wastro
Leyburn
Fort Stanton
Frank Eberhart
Ebbernart
Lie Porteasion
G Co. 10Th Infantry
Dr. Price
Ziegler Bros
Bonnell’s Hall
Ladiva
Mexi- Jean
Tularosa
G.D. Tarbell
W. C. McDonald
Wisconssin
Dinard L. Parsona
Philip Gerlach
Odd Fellows
W. A. Broel
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Dea Monica
Towa
W.E. Butler
Baxter
Whitewan
Post Office
Gobo B. Baker
Kanaan City
H. A. Burson
San Antonio
Phil Schwarts
Boode
Kaoue
T. B. Mille
Lincoln, N. M
Norton
Exchange Bank of
White Oake
Fraok J. Sager
Groxox Denny
Ziegler Brow
Merritt & Price
A. N. Price
Hnainessy
Mentorr
Weed
RRO Bros
Moiari
H. Reynolds
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