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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1904
Page
2
A compact note mentions the omnibus statehood bill moving faster with better political alignment. Governor Rexor Oreno's 1903 report is issued, praised as thorough and the best yet. Press dispatches suggest Russia sees little gain in defeating Japan, lamenting sunk Russian war vessels.
An omnibus statehood bill may pass Congress but will fail with voters in New Mexico and Arizona despite promises of public lands and money. The assessment notes strong local opposition and the likelihood the measure will be rejected at the polls.
The piece argues Socorro voters will elect a nonpartisan city ticket next Tuesday. It claims no political principle or party is involved, urging business principles as the sole rational standard for the city's governance.
The piece argues that voters increasingly prioritize genuine political principles over party loyalty. It notes rising independence as people refuse to submit to political leadership without principle, turning away from being labeled as rock ribbed Republicans or yellow dog Democrats. This trend is presented as hopeful for rational voting.
Socorro county endures long drought with no rainfall in seven months and rivers running dry. Western watering spots report drought for first time since 1885, yet last year's grass growth sustains stock. Hope rises that early spring rains will shorten the feed gap and boost river water supplies.
Secretary Moody argues the United States must pay higher wages to attract soldiers, contrasting with European systems where service is compulsory or cheaper. He notes European officers are often drawn from wealthy families and that American volunteers receive better conditions, with higher overall costs borne by taxpayers. The piece reflects on the balance between discipline, status, and expense in U.S. arms and navy.
The beef trust is accused of double robbery by paying producers less while charging consumers more. The National Livestock Association plans to challenge the trust, arguing it has grown more rapacious in recent years. The piece urges Roosevelt and Knox to act, noting past Northern Securities successes and proposing consumer boycotts as a remedy.
The piece argues for aggressive enforcement to break up the beef trust, noting forbearance risks allowing conspirators to persist. It cites Attorney General Knox's stance against mucky pursuit and urges a renewed, vigorous case to press the trust, following post decision price hikes.
An ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective against croup and whooping cough. The piece shifts to a humorous anecdote about Halliday twins Elnora and Eudora, highlighting Mrs Hallidays fondness for calling them together and later remarking on their teeth extraction outing.
Mrs J B Cooke of Neder lands Texas says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has cured bowels in her children for years. She claims no other medicine equals it and recommends use as directed. For sale by all druggists.
A brief exchange quips about riding a horse with a joke that a spoken phrase was misinterpreted. One character claims misunderstanding while another clarifies it was only a figure of speech about a "horse on me." The dialogue reflects a light, humorous tone from the Fort Worth Record.
A medical professor cited by the Homoeopathic Envoy advises rhematism patients to grin and bear it or bear it and not grin. The remedy recommended is Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, advertised as easy to take and pleasant, available for sale at all druggists.
New Mexico depredation claim reform moves through Congress as Delegate Rodey pushes to strike the amity clause and retroactively allow damages for Indian depredations from the time the United States dominated New Mexico. Government attorneys and supporters argue duty to protect citizens while opponents fear sweeping changes. The outcome will impact many New Mexico residents with losses from Indian raids.
A historical ad extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best prep to restore stomach and liver function. It warns that a disordered stomach leads to bowel disturbance and congested liver and kidneys, causing various diseases, some painless. pills are sold by all druggists.
A city school story shows a newly appointed supervisor testing kindness with a troublesome pupil. After arranging a Saturday visit with the boy, she treats him to pictures, music, and cake before a gentle talk about happiness and backfires when the boy reveals another pupil paid him to attend. Also notes a testimonial from E B Waldron of Wilton Junction on Chamberlains Pain Ether.
A Chicago News quip frames a young man asking why steel traps are called smart. The sage replies the trap is smart because, unlike some people, it shuts up at the proper time.
A fragment from Chicago News describes a warning to a boy named Bobby about the place where bad boys go. The exchange mentions sulphur and molasses as a feared mixture, with the father answering that there is nothing but sulphur.
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