Rio Grande irrigation debate and costs in New Mexico
A detailed survey of the Rio Grande in New Mexico describes its source, course through deserts and canyons, and limited seasonal flow. It notes storage is essential for agriculture, discusses treaty obstacles with Mexico, and cites 1902 irrigation statistics, costs, and system breakdowns. The piece also includes a generic cough cure advertisement placed amid the text.
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New Mexico
Rio Grande
San Juan Mountains
Colorado
New Mexic
Rocky Mountain
Sierra Madre Ranges
Embude
Mexco
Mexico
Mes
United States
Road to Mine Road in Poor Condition and Local Notices
Socorro town items report street and utility work, property improvements, and local visits. Mentions a ditch plan delay, new water master petition, park and church events, and a forest fire near Magdalena mountains with quake notes. Includes many names and upcoming dances and council changes.
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Gladys Bagg
Sidney Bartlett
Benj. Sanchez
Albuquerque
Prince
Sanches
Magdalena Mountains
Waterspouts explained as miniature tornadoes over warm water
A waterspout forms from a strong upward air draft over warm seas. It begins with a circular cloud motion rising into a whirl that condenses vapor into a jelly bag shape. The updraft and condensed vapor intensify, drawing air and causing the surrounding air to expand and blow structures apart.
Dyspepsia cure promises relief and better mood
Are You Dyspeptic? If you are a dyspeptic you owe it to yourself and your friends to get well. Dyspepsia annoys the dyspeptic's friends because his disease sours his disposition as well as his stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will not only cure dyspepsia, indigestion and sour stomach, but this palatable tonic strengthens the digestive system and improves health. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
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Socorro Drug and Supply Co
By Elimination One Day At The Riverbank
A Christian Advocate recounts a village water carrier who answers a scholar’s questions with humor. The driver says he hauls water for ten years and carries from ten to fifteen loads daily, boasting that all the water not visible to the scholar is the total he hauls.
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Pat
World’s Pair announces seasonal rail ticket offers
The World’s Pair in St. Louis, Missouri lists several round trip tickets with varied sale windows. April 15 to November 15 at 60.50 dollars for eighty percent of standard fare, December 15 final. SIXTY-DAY TICKETS. April 25 to November 20 at 250.40 dollars, one and one third the standard fare. TEN-DAY TICKETS. April 27 to November 30 at 45.40 dollars, one and one fifth standard fare for the round trip.
Masonie Lodge Confers Fellow Craft at Socorro No 9 Convocation
At a regular convocation of Socorro Lodge No. 9 A F and A M Tuesday evening Francis Church Lincoln was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft in a formal ceremony highlighting the lodge’s ongoing fraternal rites.
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Socorro Lodge No. 9. A. F
A. M
Francis Church Lincoln
Commissioners Proceedings Digest of Socorro County Levy
Proceedings note a 2 percent levy on taxable city property in Socorro to fund a canal and dam at the south end of Socorro mountain. County property including courthouse and jail is assessed at fifty thousand dollars, with one thousand dollars appropriated to assist construction, warrants issued from available funds. Board adjourned to next meeting.
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Are
Acatal
Socorro Mountain
Socorro County
Socorro
Lost coat found by noon light in downtown restaurant
A visiting Reverend, the Rev Dr Snow, lost his overcoat after lunch when it disappeared while he sat at a restaurant. The cashier refused liability, but the coat reappeared the next day brought by a messenger who claimed a stranger sent it with no note.
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Dr. Snow
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsement Ad
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a tonic and pill for headaches biliousness and dullness. It claims the pills cleanse and rebuild the system through liver and bowel toning and mentions Socorro Drug and Supply Co as the seller.
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DeWitt
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Ony Ordinance Approves City Budget and Officials
The ordinance outlines city budget items for Socorro New Mexico including roles for Clerk Treasurer Marshal and Street Commissioner. It lists funds for water supply maintenance printing council room repairs park maintenance and interest on bonds from 1897. Names such as mayor and clerk appear in the text.
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Socorro
New Mexico
Cooxny
Ron's
T.aoe
Notice of Administration for Alejandro Ruiz Estate
On the 21st day of March 1904 an administrator was appointed for the estate of Alejandro Ruiz deceased. All indebted persons are urged to settle promptly and all claimants must present their claims as provided by law to Guzarax Conrunas, Administrator.
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Alejandro Ruiz
Administrators Appointed for Estate of C. C. Testa
On the seventh day of March AWD UKM appointed as administrator of the estate of C. Testa deceased. All indebted persons to the estate must settle per law. Creditors to present claims within the legally prescribed time. Pere Vazzeris, have cards printed at The Chieftain office.
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AWD. Ukm
C. Testa
Pere Vazzeris
Ladies Capsules Gardes Safe Reliable Cure
Safe guaranteed to cure leucorrhoea and female weakness. For details write to Mo. Prop Pharmacy lock box 323 Kansas City Missouri. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
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Kansas City
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
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Socorro Dry and Supply Co
St. Louis
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