This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
2
Mr. H A Wontorn of Socorro has been reappointed district attorney for Sierra and Socorro counties. The prior holder Mr Wolford has served ten months effectively and his reappointment satisfies the community. Sierra County Ac-
A writer divides reformers into three classes: those seeking pertinent results, those driven by necessity or revenge, and those who make a living by reform. He notes the world is heavily burdened by the latter group in these days, as observed by the Las Vegas Optic.
A few days ago a special thirty page edition drew heavy praise for its creditable presentation and rich illustrations. The issue shows Raton as an enterprising town with liberal advertising, while The Range leads the procession.
The article praises Max Frost as secretary of the territorial bureau of immigration in New Mexico. It notes abundant evidence of his talent and energy yielding vast benefits and argues his re election would properly recognize his ability and efficiency.
Testimony this week in Socorro and San Antonio precincts echoes Magdalena recounts. Supporters of the people's ticket cried foul over sheep herders voting in Valencia county, but testimony shows every voter from Valencia county who cast ballots at Magdalena backed Mr. Larrazolo, seemingly ending reform concerns.
The piece discusses claims that the so called republican machine favors its friends in office while opponents label them as boodlers and grafters. It notes reform leaders demand positions once held by those accused, highlighting a cycle of accusations and appointments.
The author questions reformers who seek power for revenue and accuses them of pretense and theft of noble aims. A sincere reformer is praised, while a hypocritical reformer harms governance and earns contempt from both reformers and boodlers.
The transfer of travel ing auditor Safford to act as referee in the accounting of Hon H Bursum while superintendent of the territorial penitentiary is welcomed. Safford was appointed by Governor Otero and re appointed by Governor Hagerman, giving broad party endorsement. The Bursum case rests before the court with a hearing awaited and rival factions predicting outcomes.
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark writes that health costs 25 cents in her district with a box of Dr King s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor to the system. 25 cents guaranteed at Socotra Drug and Supply Co. Subscribe for The Chieftain.
D H Hill and J E Dill on James McKinstry's Hagerman area farm find a well preserved bone at depth amid sand and clay. The Roswell Record notes the soil layering suggests long deposition by Pecos and Felix rivers. The clashing mix of ads and local lines follows with patent remedies and medical claims.
A circulated remedy titled Golden Modelates is promoted by medical writers and teachers from several colleges as a cure for weak stomach, repeated catarrh, liver issues, sore throat, and cough. It lists Black Cherry bark and other roots as constituents and claims endorsement by professors from Jefferson Medical College, University of Pennsylvania, and Cincinnati. Open publicity and testimonials are urged to prove its efficacy.
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes a new poll tax law passed by the thirty-seventh legislative assembly. It adds school fund collection measures requiring employers to provide employee lists and deduct unpaid poll taxes from wages, with a penal clause. The biggest farms in the world are in South Australia where the average squatter holds 78000 acres.
Foreclosure judgment upheld against Charles Blackington and Rhoda Blackington seeks sale of Section 20 and 22 township 3S Range 3E NM in Socorro County. Special Master to auction April 17 1907 at county courthouse to satisfy 4762.48 plus costs. Also notices for homestead proofs by Ole M. Sakaraison Magdalena NM and Juan Montoya y Castillo Magdalena NM with hearings in Socorro and Santa Fe NM.
Marti stiano Chavez y Castillo of Magdalena filed notice to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 6745. The proof will be presented before Probate Clerk K H Sweet in Socorro on May 8 to establish residence and cultivation of the SWS Section 14 Township 1N Range 6W. Witnesses include Celso Lopez Jose Chavez y Baca Jose lo Martiniano Chavez y all of Magdalena with Maxini R OTrKKo as Register.
To J A Lawrence you are notified that the undersigned has expended one hundred dollars for labor and improvements for the White Clay mining claim in Cooney district Socorro County New Mexico for the year ending December 31 1906. If you fail to contribute your portion within ninety days after service or publication your interest will become the property of the undersigned Gro W Rowl county New Mexico. Oats for sale at Geo E Cooks livery stables.
Train service notice shows a limited timetable between Albuquerque and Magdalena with travel in the morning, daily except Sunday. The line lists departure at 7 45 am from Socorre Araep location.
San Antonio agents ALUATRE MIRRA & CO advertise Jack of all Trades engines in sixes with prices and terms available on application. Listings include locations at So corro San Marcial and San Antonio New Mexico.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.