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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1904
Page
3
Record shows 1901 and prior years for Mines and farms listing assets, taxes, penalties, and costs. Entries include Queen Mining Co, Reed Chas HL, Brown J R, Chaves Anacio, and many others with land, equipment, livestock, and improvements totaling amounts across 1899 1900 and 1901 Precincts Thirty six through Thirty nine.
The notice lists numerous parcels and personal property with assessed amounts for 1899 1900 and 1901 including land 160 acres at Chupadero 1000 sheep 1060. 00 and assorted livestock wagons ponies cattle and mining assets. It states intent to apply to the District Court June 1 1904 for judgment and to sell at public auction after thirty days with notice posted at the County Courthouse.
BH. G. Baca Treasurer and Ex-Officio Controller of Socorro County N M cites failure to publish tax rally list and need to prepare the tax list and handle current business. Witnessed March 15 1004 with official seal.
A G A R veteran in a Washington Post account amuses a crowd by describing war stories but avoids details of a facial scar. When asked where he was wounded, he says Bull Run, then laughs at the mishearing Bull Runt after explaining he looked back during a Thad run a mile and a half.
A colored janitor from the adjacent flat hands the grocer a paper containing white powder and asks him to identify it. The grocer tests it by tongue, declares it soda, while the janitor’s wife insists it is rat poison, prompting another taste test to settle the dispute.
A New York Weekly snippet preserves a quarrel between a husband and wife about domestic noise and restraint. The wife recalls how before marriage the husband held her hands to stop playing piano and silenced her speech, while the husband counters with his own memory of control.
In a recent speech a congressman said the unexpected generally happens. An opponent called it a definite statement and quipped that it could be read as implying frequency yet not universality. The remark fuels ongoing dispute in the campaign.
A quip from Jerome K. Jerome in Three Men in a Boat suggests a clump on the head as the best cure for liver complaint, followed by pie and coffee abstinence and a diet of fruit without sugar. The Chicago News cites Maxwell's Talisman dialogue about a bride and groom, noting he is near seventy and she is 29 years 21 months old.
Edyth and Mayme tease about a scandal connected to Xnel. Wederly hints at a secret end to his wife’s chatter, while Singleton presses for more. The dialogue suggests tension and a whispered motive behind social gossip.
A humorous exchange features Willie and Bree Thomas, with Bree claiming investment of five cents in a shipbuilding trust. The joke pivots on Bree’s boastful faith and Willie’s quip about losing an umbrella, highlighting rustic dialect and light banter.
Round trip to Los Angeles or San Francisco for 35 dollars. Tickets on sale April 24 to May 2, 1904. Return limit June 30, 1904. Inquire at the depot.
An established firm seeks a dependable man or woman to run local business for its solid financial house. Earn a weekly salary of 18 dollars, paid every Monday, with expenses advanced from head office. Enclose self addressed envelope. Apply to 360 Caxton Building Chicago.
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