Editorial Note on White Oaks Growth and Local Prospecting
The issue marks the paper's second anniversary and notes retrenchment due to scarce patronage while remaining hopeful for White Oaks and Lincoln County. It cites promising gold leads, Old Abe and South mines, and predicts 1904 will bring growth, with the paper staying active in the camp. It also references a Bronze Star award for Gen H V Boynton and other scattered items of local interest.
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Eacre
New Mexico
White Oaks
Lincoln County
Atand-Hys
Abe
Gold as sole currency per capita claim sparks debate
Secretary Carlisle asserts over $25 per person in money while the Mint puts circulation at $604 million. The article argues gold is the only real money under the law, with total per capita circulation about $9, challenging Carlisle’s $25 figure and noting Gov. McKinley’s high-profile campaign.
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Carlisle
United States
U.S. Mint
Iare
Care Listeo
New Mining Law Text and Local Death Notice
Full text outlines amendments to mining regulations affecting claims and payments for 1908. Includes a death report: W. W. Brazel dies at his mining camp near Mormon Valley after two weeks of illness. Also notes Albuquerque Democrat printer troubles and office vandalism.
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W. W. Brazel
Orgas
Cause and Effect in the Repent Election View by Thurber
A lengthy opinion by HM K Thurber of World-Wide Fame argues the recent elections reveal public intelligence and a preference for free coinage of American silver. He cites New York as an example and urges repeal of the single gold standard, noting broad opposition across parties. He also prints a brief note on a lost boy rescue and a local reward for stolen homes.
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HM. K. Thurber
Byrietan Mountaine Silver de Mille
Ah Financial
Cap
Salitor OL Abo
New York State
Cleveland
Gulf of Mexico
Pueric
Hor. Javanes
Blok Suneh
N. M
Tsk
New Goods Arrive in Dry Goods Hats Boots and Groceries
A local merchant announces fresh stock including dry goods hats and caps boots shoes and groceries along with five hundred pounds of John Kranz's Chicago Candy. They urge cash buyers to shop there offering lower prices than elsewhere and inviting customers to purchase.
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John Kranz
Chicago
We’d Rather Be Ig in Bad Overcoats and Suits
A local clothing shop promotes overcoats suits and trousers with emphasis on quality style fit finish and price. The ad invites customers to come see what they can do and promises ongoing trade if satisfied.
Disappearance of Frank Strom Stirs Roswant Community
In Roswant New Mexico in November 1793 excitement mounts over the disappearance of Frank Strom of Allen and Strom. He vanished after a quarrel at Sallie Emory’s resort on October 12. Several arrests follow including Sallie Emory Charles Murphy Maud Murphy and John Johnson. Glenn injured by Mexican gunfire near a sheep incident is reported as recovering. A church social and entertainment are planned, while job seekers arrive but many advised to avoid the town. Local merchants Hilton and Palmer and various travelers are noted amid travel claims and mining interest.
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Sallie Emory
Chas. Murphy
Maud Murphy
John Johnson
Stravin
Hagen
John Glenn
Glenn
Ahl
Hilton
San Antonio
Lincoln County
W.B. Palmer
Santa Fe
Canthage
Fragmented Chatty Notes From a Bygone Era
A mosaic of clippings and overheard lines shows a mix of social chatter and magazine snippets. It includes playful banter about a young student at a preparatory school, a letter to a father, and humorous exchanges from Harper’s Bazar and other periodicals.
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War Department
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Albuquerque Democrat
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Dr. Price
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Hanter
Lincoln Owen
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Stanley Taliaferro
John Canning
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Indiana
Minera
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Callowby
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New York
Texas
Cinderella
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Hicks
Mawson
Harper's Bazar
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New York Press
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Viel Barker
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