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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1904

Page

2

Subscription Terms for Socorro City Paper

Terms of subscription require advance payment. One year eight dollars twenty? six months four dollars. Official paper of Socorro County notes business principles guide good city government. Socorro’s city election passed quietly with all candidates elected. Citizens urge flood and fire precautions and fund arroyo water diversion and a preacher. Socorro’s new school board praised, city council also expected to be strong. New Mexico cities strive for clean government, a hopeful sign despite limited success.

Socorro Skvewat New Mexico

Advocate for nonpartisan city ticket urged by paper

The Culgerais supported the movement that led to a non-partisan city ticket and the paper says it will continue to suggest measures it deems proper for the city government.

Culgerais

Socorro Seeks Improvement in Material and Finances

City guidance asserts wide room for improvement in Socorro's material and financial condition amid scrutiny of past administrations and ongoing efforts to better municipal health and funding.

Socorro

Water Hope for Rio Grande Farmers as Flood Readiness Grows

Heavy rains and snow in the basin of the Rio Grande in New Mexico and Colorado promise a rising river flow. Press dispatches report continued downpours, with farmers along the river expected to see water reach the region in days.

Rio Grande New Mexico Colorado

City Council urged to list water users and collect rent

A proposed immediate step for the new city council is to compile a complete list of every water user and record each one's water rent. The total should be handed to the collecting officer monthly, who must remit it to the city treasurer or explain failure to do so.

Mr. Williams Bobby Mrs. Williams Father Bob

Speed in Democratic Race Sparks Nomination Talk

William Raxporien Hianst races for the Democratic nomination amid chatter on whether William Jennings Bryan should present Hearst at the national convention. Support for Hearst by Bryan could complicate rival candidates seeking the lead on the ticket.

William Raxporien Hianst Mr. Bryan Mr. Hearst Hearst

War News From the Far East and the Yalu River Reference

The piece notes scarce war coverage from the far east and recalls the Yalu river as the probable site of early large land battles, located in the same latitude as the Hudson river.

Far East Yalu River Hudson River

Weather Hinders Military Action on Yalu Front

The weather remains highly unfavorable for operations as Russia and Japan mass troops along the Yalu. Analysts predict that once conditions settle, fighting will resume with harsh casualties and humanitarian concerns mounting again.

Russia Japan Yalu

France Rules Against Colombia In Panama Canal Transfer

The Canal, Tus Frenchcourt declares Colombia has no sovereignty over the Panama Canal Company property and cannot block the transfer to the United States. U S representatives in Paris will take possession and begin construction soon. Senator Kittredge introduces a canal zone governance bill to regulate the area under U S authority.

Tus Frenchcourt Colombia Panama Canal Company France United States Bogota Paris Kittredge South Dakota Congress Torup Coass Republic of Panama Canal Commission Commission Canal Zone Globe-Democrat

Panama's Bright Prospects and Coinage Alignment

Panama begins as a ward of the United States with a gold coin standard matching the US. The decree aims to stabilize finances and consolidate gold basis while Panama plans to align its coins with American practice. External notes say Colombia has cut its army, reducing invasion risk, though US guarantees could strain relations.

Panama United States Republic Colombia

Panama canal plans spark a political boost and growth

A Chicago letter outlines the imminent Panama canal construction with an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 workers and 20 000 to 30 000 others in related jobs. It predicts a strong Washington backed government and a November 1904 election impact for the Republican party. Also notes favorable child cough remedies from Chamberlain and a dose on eggs and sleep trends among professions.

Isthmian Republic Senate Washington Bogota United States Isthmus Panama Republican Party Roosevelt K. C. Star

Left Ear Becomes a Trained Telephone Ear

A clerk notes left ear sharpness from holding receivers in the left hand. A child’s medicine scene ends with a firm warning. Fritz Hottmann of Creglingen claims Benedict world title after eleven marriages. Stomach and liver restoration via Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets recommended by druggists.

Chamberlain Creglingen Wuertemberg Fritz Hottmann Benedict London

No Mischief Play With Eggs Stuns Chicago Post

A Chicago Post excerpt recalls two boys Willie and Ben playing ball with eggs dropped by a grocer to test how many times they could catch one before it broke. The scene captures a playful, risky prank in a street context.

Willie Ben Chicago Post

Kiss Debate Sparks Exchange in Quiet Scene

A short dialogue reveals tension as Mr. Gay questions kissing while Miss Smart answers yes, warning it would be dangerous for him with her big brother near at hand. The exchange hints at protective stakes in a tense social moment.

Mr. Gay Miss Smart

Humorous Tales From Bishop Potter and Domestic Iron Home

A lighthearted tale recounts Bishop Potter’s humor about being lorded in Europe and a December kitchen maid tale. The anecdote includes a vestryman greeting and a flat iron bed advice that ends with the maid’s warm recollection.

Bishop Potter America Europe Bish Trarper

Rheumatism Cured Says Wilton Junction Man

EB H Waldron of Wilton Junction claims Chamberlains Pain Ball cured his sciatic rheumatism after years of stiffness and pain. He reports no pain for months and urges readers to try the liniment available at all druggists.

EB. H. Waldron Wilton Junction Chamberlain

Worse, Belle-What Could Be Worse Than Love

Nell argues that being intimate with the wrong man is worse than being with the right one in this Town Topics exchange styled piece.

Belle Nell

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