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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
Deering’s Challenge to Mayor Bursum in 1908 Race
A 1908 editorial notes Mayor Bursum faces a tough two year term ahead. It condemns abandoning San Marcial’s electric light plant as regressive. It praises the Tax Republican city convention for nominating solid candidates and voters for electing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcial
Delegates Andrews Praised for Work in New Mexico
The report notes Delegate Andrews receives broad compliments for directing political efforts amid rival crowding, while continuing to perform strong and effective service for the state of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
New Mexico
Not Fear but Triple Amour Put Albuquerque Ahead
In a nostalgic line the piece notes Albuquerque leading due to a complex mix of democrats saloon men and the Philippines rather than fear of a Hubbell element. The reference suggests political intrigue and local power dynamics shaping the city’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onno
Maggie Dear
Philippines
Albuquerque
Commodious dormitory planned for School of Mines campus
It is practically assured that a commodious and comfortable dormitory will be built on the School of Mines campus next summer. Nothing is more needed just now to insure the School's prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
Santa Fe New Mexican Praised as County Friend
The Santa Fe New Mexican is described as a tried and true friend of Socorro county, always speaking a good word and boosting the county whenever opportunity offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro County
Secorko Shows Sudden Growth Under GOP Rule
The city has improved more in the last two years than in the previous twelve, with a Republican administration in power. The statement invites readers to draw their own conclusions about the change and its causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secorko
County Commissioners Hold Quarterly Session in Socorro
Socorro county's board of county commissioners met in regular quarterly session at the start of the week. They paid all bills at one hundred cents on the dollar and conducted routine business with neatness and dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro County
Board of County Commissioners
Rate of Republican Vote Increase in Socorro County
The article notes the rapid rise of Republican votes in Socorro County and predicts Democratic totals will soon be negligible. It also remarks that some Democrats believe not all their votes are currently counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro County
Survey for Homestead Prospects in Socorro Plain
Socorro county probate clerk TL Swker launches a government survey plan to map the Socorro and Magdalena range plain for homesteading. If the land can be cultivated, local prosperity would rise, aiding settlers and the county’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. TL. Swker
Socorro County
Socorro and
Magdalena Ranges
Artesian Water Flow Draws Land Scramble Near Suwanee
Report notes developed artesian water flow near Suwanee and a scramble for adjacent lands. Surface conditions suggest higher likelihood of flow around Socorro than the Rio Puerco valley, with several parties awaiting a probable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suwanee
Socorro
Rio Puerco
Turn of events promises arid land into green acreage
The text notes thousands of acres of public land near Socorro could become fertile with artesian water, heralding a major improvement in affairs there within the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro
Rheumatic Pain Balm Promises Restful Sleep
A Dover widow touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the cure for years of rheumatic pain. She reports rapid relief and ongoing use helped by friends who also endorse the liniment sold by druggists. In September Century, John Gilmer Speed discusses racing and horse breeding arguing racing blends business sport and gambling with breed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxon A. Crin
New St. Dover
Del
Chamberlain
John Gilmer Speed
Death Was on His Heels in Narrow Pneumonia Case
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a 1900 pneumonia scare with a fearful cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles, claiming it cured coughs and lung disease. The product sold by druggists with a guarantee, 50 cents to 1.00, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Dialog Exchange Concludes With Quip About Shooting
In a brief exchange, De Hitt and De Witt spar over aiming a gun. De Witt jokes about hitting a barn bore despite a claim of poor aim, ending the skit with a wry remark.
Electric Bitters Restore a Life in Mill Cork Man
Nine years ago a Mill Cork Oklahoma Territory resident recalls near death before using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with restoring strength and health, stating his life was saved when a druggist recommended the tonic and it returned him to full well being. Also note a light exchange about a Boston girl and oats for sale at Geo. E. Cook's livery stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Cork
Ind
Electric Bitters
Sie
Cyclopedia canvasser earns wary glance from colonel
A canvasser tries to sell a cyclopedia to a colonel whose sons are praised by name. The colonel refuses, noting his boys ride mules instead of needing a book. A London Mansion House fete anecdote follows with Queen Alexandra and a playful kiss from a flower girl Molly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Alexandra
London
Eureka Yea I Found It At Last Chamberlains Salve Cures Eczema
A reader testimonial from Rootville Pennsylvania claims Cham berlains Salve cured years of eczema and skin itching after starting use in December 1905. The writer notes nightly washing ceased and itching stopped. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Chamberlain
Rootville
Coy widow and bachelor argue on early marriage
A brief dialogue features a coy widow and a scanty haired bachelor debating whether early marriages are advisable. The widow and bachelor exchange pointed lines about youth and folly, with the bachelor claiming only early marriages have excuses for youthful follies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed in LeRaysville Letter
O. B. Woolever of LeRaysville New York recounts a twenty year health relief from Bucklen's Arnica Salve, claiming it cured a bleeding pile. The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as healing worst sores boils burns wounds and cuts, price 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Woolever
LeRaysville
N.Y
Its Object to Reclaim Land in Holland for Fertile Acres
William reads aloud a plan to spend millions in Holland to reclaim land from the sea. Jane expresses astonishment as the discussion shifts to Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to cure liver and bowel stagnation and related headaches for 25c at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Holland
Jane
Dr. King
Vision of Glasses and a Leaping Green Lizard
A scientist uses powerful glasses to glimpse a jet 300 000 miles high leaping from the sun. He anticipates more lenses revealing a green lizard with eyes as large as automobiles leaping on his bed.
Liver Health Claims in Secret Medicine Advert
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for liver trouble and digestive weakness. It argues a weary liver signals overworked organs and urges stomach-focused treatment to restore activity, claiming the extract of native medicinal roots cleanses the system and strengthens the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Hidden Brick Shortage Ends With Clever Lift
A comic ad scene shows a man seeking work including wood chopping and garden care. His partner groans at matrimonial notices. Pat, hired to lay brick, discovers only eleven bricks remain. he asks the boss to throw down two more bricks to finish the load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Barry Brick
Grafton Labelled Political Professional In Comment
Adolph Goesling of Goesling Brothers at Cienega reported in town after a Albuquerque trip. He planned five or six days to return to Cienega with loaded wagons from Magdalena stating his route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Goesling
Goesling Brothers of
Cienega
Albuquerque
Goesling
Magdalena
Chieftain Address Change Requested by S Hilliard
S Hilliard seeks to change his Chieftain address from Alma to Lurfa. The request notes the need for update in official records and correspondence listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hilliard
Alma
Lurfa
Timber sale and land restoration notices from New Mexico
The notices announce timber sale in Forest areas near Magdalena and Arewood Forest and restoration of withdrawn lands in Manzano National Forest New Mexico. Bids start May 11 with a minimum cord price. deposits payable to B. Cramer. Also notice restoration of lands withdrawn November 15 191? for Manzano NF with sale eligibility beginning June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furenter
Mateo National Vorms
New Moxico
B. Cramer
Udoe
Toiber von Ealid
Addrens Jove
Magdalena
N. Mex. Wat
T. Cox
Department of the Interiors General Land Dice
Washington, D.C
Manzano National Forest
New Mexico
Secreary of the Interior
United States
Township
Seetlane
Wirtysone
Thureyetwe
Betis Kart
Meridian
Waring
Paani
Notice for Final Homestead Proof Eaton Clyde New Mexico
Charles W Eaton of Clyde New Mexico filed intention to make final commutation proof for Homestead Survey 4721 in NEYS Sec 8 and less for Sec 9 Township 8 South Range 4 West before H Sweet Socorro New Mexico on May 23 1908. Witnesses: Atwnacio Chaves Juan Trujillo Hijimo Baca all of gin Marcial NM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intrrior
Las Cruces
N. M
Charles W. Eaton
Clyde
Neys
EH. Sweet
Socorro
Sanches
Atwnacio Chaves
Juan Trujillo
Hijimo Baca
Gin Marcial
M Arnk van Pattern
Pupil nurses wanted for St Joseph Training School Albuquerque
Help wanted notices seek pupil nurses for St Joseph Training School for Nurses in Albuquerque New Mexico. Includes contact by Sister Superior and general inquiry to F Fischer for details. Also lists cow ponies and work horses for sale with apply to address in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Albuquerque
N. M
F. Fischer
Socorro, N. M
Notice of Suit in Third Judicial District New Mexico
In Socorro County a suit by Jessie Watson seeks divorce custody and relief from William D. Watson of Portland Oregon. Defendant must answer by May 19 1908 or default judgment will be entered. Attorneys Dougherty Griffith Socorro NM. Clerk Wilam Marrin deputy Wa. D. Newcomn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Watson
Portland
Oregon
Jessie Watson
Dougherty & Griffith
Socorro
New Mexico
Wilam E. Marrin
D. Newcomn
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Death
Boston
Verner
Geo. EB. Cook's
Molly
Third Judicial District
Territory of
County of
Jensie Watson
Rose Schih
Cole
Cardus
Atl Ae
Mba Toma
AES
Chery
Dally
San Pas Am le
Seads
Coloral Ann md
Sore . Davensery
DeNeas
Becretiry
F. G. Dawrert
Bom
P. G. Duncan
Rio Grande Lodge
No. 3
Castle i Knights
A. Maven
Pythian Sisters Temple No. 2
Mas
J.B. Gutenhrey
W. St. Hint
Aviso
la Ciudad
Mary E. Harris
Nuevo Mexico
la Ciudad de Socorro
Solares
Solares Fraccionales
Toda la Laren
Nadra
Solarey
Cuadra
Todan de
Todas de
Nawcoms
Acciene de la Ciudad de Socorro
Magdalen Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Anne W. Firen, W. M. Jons K. Griveirit
K OF P
Abran Torres
Lrave
C. A. Baca
B. V. Sanchez
Congress
Draughon
Paamathy
Jno
Cl Paso
San Antonio
Dallas
Kansas City
Svrita
Alor AF
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