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The Socorro Chieftain in Socorro, New Mexico
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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
2
Dawocratic sentiment favours Larrazolo reelection plan
The piece notes strong Dawocratic support in the territory for setting Mr. Larrazolo up again. It claims Larrazolo is willing and predicts a five months campaign that the writer deems a waste of time and likely to spoil Democrats' chances of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Larrazolo
Andrews Renominated as Delegate in Congress
The Ivy Delegate Andrews is renominated and seeks loyal Republican support in New Mexico. Whether he will be renominated again depends on the outcome of a forthcoming Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy
Andrews
Congress
New Mexico
Electric light plant progress signals June operation
Work on Socorro's electric light and power plant began at the start of the week and is expected to have the facility in operation by mid June. The project is seen as a major advancement for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro
Plain between the So Corro and Magdalena ranges readies farms
The text envisions a vast plain between the So Corro and Magdalena ranges being developed for housing for ten thousand people and later cultivated extensively within twenty years. It likens this transformation to daily miracles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro
Magdalena Ranges
New Mexico Democrats Back Bryan but Seek Delegation Support
The Santa Fe Democratic committee framed New Mexico as backing Mr. Bryan. They noted he still requires the New Mexico delegation’s votes to nominate and many more votes nationwide to win the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Prominent New Mexico Democrats Wary of Governor Curty’s Strategy
Prominent Democrats in New Mexico express grave concern over Governor Curty’s anticipated political maneuvering in the upcoming battle. They note his former allies understand his precise and effective political strategy, predicting strong opposition to his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Soveernor Curty
Secorro Sees Booming Confidence Amid City Improvements
Secorro has endured fire flood and earthquakes but now for twenty years business leaders express strong confidence that Gem City's fortunes are turning. The city has improved greatly in recent months with more improvements in progress and planned prospects ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secorrro
Secorro
Oil Trust Redemption Deems Minor Concession Amid Outcry
A critique notes the oil trust must disgorge a small sum to seem less black. It recalls a rival firm spared from being swallowed and labels the gesture as insufficient while many competitors suffer ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jax
Democrats in New Mexico Rally With Dreams of Victory
Since a Santa Fe central committee meeting, Democrats in the territory tout future triumphs while claiming New Mexico will tilt to democracy on election day. The piece argues the enemy will awaken post vote to find the state still Republican and cry of fraud will arise as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Socorro Endorses Stable City Government After Election
Residents praise Mayor Bursum and the city council for two years of solid finances and public improvements. The local election produced broad satisfaction with governance, while neighboring cities faced disputed elections and political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Bursum
Remarkable recoveries and local ads from early 1900s paper
A 1906 pneumonia scare recounts Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Va praising Dr King’s New Discovery as a life saver with two and a half bottles restoring health. A Mercy class tale from near Denver features a girl who tied a tin can to a dog’s tail to remember a deed. Other notes claim Electric Bitters revived a dying man and advertise cows work horses and oats for sale at local stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Band of Mercy
Denver
Emily
Cures Woman's Weaknesses with Favorite Prescription
Dr John Fyfenn of the Royal Star praises Unicorn root and Golden Seal as key ingredients in Favorite Prescription. Prominent doctors from Chicago Cincinnati and Jefferson College attest to its tonic effects aiding uterine disorders and related conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Fyfenn
Eclectio Manica
Helmius Dioiea
Ielonian
Finley Ellingwood
Benott Medical College
Chicago
Cincinnati
Miirot
Reniattholow
Mf.d
Jefferson Jow
Jenta
Equestrian Event Disruption and Gentlewoman Seating Incident
During the performance several front-row ladies rose blocking view. after requests to sit failed, a spectator urged a tall “pretty lady in front” to sit, prompting about 50 elderly women to take seats. The anecdote is followed by a health testimonial for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and a general benediction about hoping for positive news.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertise Purification
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as reliable purifiers for stagnant liver and bowels. It claims to relieve headache biliousness and poison causing jaundice and lists a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John Aneler
Starr
Ake
tCardet
Socorro Electric Company Franchise Ordinance Proclaimed
The Socorro Electric Company granted a fifty year city franchise to construct operate and maintain a power plant and transmission system in Socorro New Mexico. It details rights poles wires hydrants and meters along with rate schedules construction deadlines and City oversight and protections for the public and city property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socorro Electric Company
Territory
New Mexico
Socorro
Ald City
Maid City
Sid
Dlu City
Nghia
K. Wa
Lfe
We Ie
Tle
Islaad
K. W
Orty
Times Above
Sald City
Ita Successora of
Ansigne
Ite
Tampa
Aald
Socorro City Ordinance Prohibits Interfering with Public Utilities
Socorro city ordinance prohibits damaging or interfering with telegraph lines pipes and fixtures on streets and public grounds without authorization. Violations carry a fine between fifty and one hundred dollars or jail 30 to 60 days. Passed by the City Council on March 16 1908 with city seal and clerk attestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Socorro
Ventura
H. D, Bursum
Newcomb
W. D, Newcomb
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R.A. Drake
Socorro County
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Crek
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F. Fischer
So,corro
N. M
Geo. E. Cook
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
Adeee Chatianey Bedicloe
Corro
Attent
WW. D. Newcomb
Ordina
Colorado
International Nurseries
Ania
the Palace
B. V. Sanchez
Draughon
Practical Business
Telegra
Drauguon
Monte Mookie
Dhuaughon
Tober
Lamage
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