Forest Reserves Speech Sparks Wool Growers Debate
Mr Bursum urges timber be managed as a business to protect young growth and prevent fires while angering critics who see forest reserves as public domain control. He argues boundaries must reflect actual timber and calls for congress oversight and proper regulation. He praises government inspectors and urges dipping sheep to keep them free from scale to protect NM wool profits and market reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bureau
Bureau of Animal Industry
Territorial Sanitary Board
Sanitary Board of the
Territory
New Mexico
Loam
White House
Roosevelt
Keokuk
Town
Officers of Grand Lodge of New Mexico elected
The election of grand officers for the Grand Lodge of New Mexico Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was held in Carlsbad. Names include Grand Master Colonel James W. Willson Roswell Lodge, Deputy Grand Master Chester D. Stephens Gate City Lodge, Senior Grand Warden Frank Johnson Hiram Lodge, and other appointed officers across multiple lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
New Mexico
Carlsbad
James W. Willson
Roswell
Chester D. Stephens
Gate City
Raton
Frank Johnson
Hiram Lodge
San Marcial
Edward J. Medler
Temple Lodge
Albuquerque
A. J. Maloy
A. A. Keen
M. R. Williams
Chapman Lodge
East Las Vegas
William B. Walton
Silver City
E. McQueen Gray
Eddy Lodge
Carlsebad
J.P. McNulty
Cerrillos
H. H. Majors
Sacramento
Alamogordo
W. Randall
Lordsburg
Grand Tyler
A. M. Whitcomb
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad In 1886 Toledo Notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. offers to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice dated December 6, 1886, notarized in Toledo Ohio. Cure advertised as internal with testimonials, price 75 cents, pills for constipation. Mention of Winkler's for ice cream soda and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. County
A. D
A. W. Ginason
F. J. Cunnng & Co
Socorro Considers City Owned Electric Light Plant
Mayor Bursum has pushed a modern electric light project for Socorro with a likely city owned plant if revenue projections cover expenses. He visited with William A Buddecke of Las Vegas Railway and Power to assess the plan and boost local support for the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro
Bursum
William A. Buddecke
Las Vegas Railway & Power Company
Statehood League Letter Urges Coordinated Drive in New Mexico
A 1907 letter from Grover Governor Cur to H O Bursum requests central committee cooperation across Santa Fe and other counties to organize statehood leagues. He notes favorable outlook for an enabling act, proposes a future meeting, and urges unity in the statehood fight under the people of New Mexico. The message underscores organizing efforts for congressional action in the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Bursum
Socorro
New Mexico
Bursum
Santa Fe
Republican
Democratic
Mr. Jones
Congress
Hood
Central
Colorado Nursery Rep Seeks Orders in Loveland Visit
A Colorado Loveland nursery representative is in town for a few days to replant past orders and take new ones. For reference, consult P. N. Yunker and J. De Guest on fresh vegetables at Winkler's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Loveland
Coro
P. N. Yunker
J. de Guest
$1000 Prize Offers Debate on Roosevelt Case
Washington October 21 Ken Jonathan Bourne Jr senator of Oregon announced a $1000 cash prize through the National Magazine for the strongest argument supporting the reelection of Theodore Roosevelt. The prize, to be awarded March 15, 1908, seeks to test national sentiment on whether Roosevelt should seek a second term. Bourne urges public discussion to crystallize opinion, arguing continued Roosevelt leadership would bring business certainty and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ken Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Oregon
United States
National Magazine
Boston
Massachusetts
Wiest
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Bourne
Local notes from Socorro and surrounding towns
Max H. Montoya of San Antonio attended a Winkler hotel gathering while Rob t Collins remains critically ill. John F. Fullerton rushed to San Diego as his father nears death. Wm Pratt visited from Jornada. Wm Gardiner notes Mrs Gardiner ill. Mrs Duncan travels for Eastern Star session. J R Vigil to Elmendorf for work. Johner Hunter group passing through. Various moves include Dr Rufus M Bagg joining Illinois university, and Mrs Fortune delivering girl twins as health is strained.
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Max H. Montoya
San Antonio
Winkler
Rob't T. Collins
John F. Fullerton
San Diego
California
W. Ke, Martin
Las Cruces
Rufus M. Bagg
New Mexico School of Mines
University of Illinois
Wm. Pratt
Socorro
Jornada
Wm. Gardiner
County Commissioners Convene in Regular Quarterly Session
County commissioners meet at the court house with Chairman Far and members Al Pedro Contreras and Stapleton. Treasurer's report and road bonds approved. Animal bounty and bills listed by fund, including general, road, and county funds, with salaries, supplies, and services recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
David
Tl. W. Crawford
Jesus Chaves
Precinct
Ralph D. Baird
Kelly
J. W. Medley
N. A. Field
Jno
Porter Nele
I. B. Beach
Candelaria Valenzuela
F. G. Bartlett
Polito Armijo Awe
Eusebio Chaves
Frank Johnson
W. Brown
E. M. Glaze
Soc
Taecker Ee
Abrau Dreyfus
W. E. Manning
E. M. Valles
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Bursum
New Mexico Wool Growers’ Association
Chieftain
Grand Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons of
Winkler’s
Bureum
Curry
The
Winkler's
U. S
C. G. Duncan
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star of
J. R. Vigil
Elmendorf
Mr. Vigil
Jas. G. Fitch
Mesdames TL. O. Bursum
John &. Griffith
Adams
Messrs. Peragallo
Beaudry
Batchelder
School of Mines
C.T. Brown
Anne W. Fitch
Painesville
Ohio
Miss Fitch
Paul J. Terry
el Paso
Chas. F. Adelmann
Adelmann
Water Canon
D. A. Ortega
Socorro Co. Pub. Co
A. B. Baca
David Farr
Alfredo Armijo
Pedro S. Contreras
E. H. Sweet
Domingo Baca
A. Wolford
C. A. Baca
J.B. Tor
Plies
Santa Fe New Mexican
Inderwood Co
Smith-Premier Con
C. B. Sedilloo
Blackington
Dr. Coulson
Socorro Telephone Co
KE. Filton
John Dwyer
K. S. Stapleton
Blas Trujillo
Misibalene A
Oe Abeytin
Sheriff's Fees
Board of Prise Clo
Rescore
J.J. Griego
I. P
W. G. Lane
ER. B. Peralta
Cc. H
J. Rund
A. Baca
Dionicio B. Baca
Pedro Martinez
G. Biavasehi
W. D. Crabtree
IM. Brewing Co
BO G. E. Cook
B. Baca
Ae Abe
RGA
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