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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
2
A sharp editorial stance questions city receipts and expenditures while lampooning statehood talk. References to Yorr Philippina as a virtuous scholar and patriot contrast with accusations of scheming by politicians. A Kansas town incident prompts a note on whether a tornado or Carrie Nation caused the damage, with investigations to follow after recovery.
Six five room cottages in Socorro would rent readily at fair rates, aiding retention of desirable citizens threatened by housing shortages in the city.
Some timid souls fear exposure of political corruption in New Mexico may injure the territory. Yet that fear is shared by every criminal within our gates from the thief to the looter of the public treasury.
Joux Gamixyarp, chairman of the board of county commissioners, earns commendation for securing the county’s financial interests. The board members Padilla and Contreras express hearty accord, and it is predicted that county affairs will be in satisfactory condition before the term ends.
The Albuquerque Journal Democrat and the Santa Fe New Mexican praise their vigorous effort to expose and correct evils within the Republican party. They call it a high order service and condemn those who would oppose such reform as party disloyal. The act is described as timely and likely to be rewarded.
Pontricians twenty years ago declared civil service reform impossible arguing merit system reform required party organizations and patronage. They claimed party workers needed appointments to sustain organizations. The piece reflects on this stance and its implications.
The text notes a shift from patronage to merit in public service, with the Civil Service Commission expanding competitive examinations from under fourteen thousand to over a hundred twelve thousand positions filled before the latest rule changes. It highlights reforms across cities and states, reducing patronage and opening opportunities to capable youths on eligible lists.
The treasury shows a rising surplus near 34 million with three months left in the year. Secretary Shaw projected about 50 million, while both internal revenue and customs receipts exceed expectations. Despite later cuts, internal revenue remains above forecasts, supporting a cheerful budget and room to fund Panama Canal expenditures without endangering regular operations.
The Inter Ocean argues that the coming year and a half is unlikely to cause any harm to the money market, expressing cautious optimism about short term stability and limited risks ahead.
Treasury figures show per capita circulation at 824.34 at month start with April 1903 total money in circulation at 2.3817 billion, up 99.7 million over twelve months. The article links rising cash and business growth to Republican rule, noting shifts in gold coin and certificate use and comparing 1892 and 1897 cycles.
An Enterprise Shortsville New York writer recounts a severe grip attack cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes rapid relief from coughing and pain, with the remedy proving unexpectedly effective on a second attack. The ad lists A E Howell Sovorro and W M Borowdale Magdalena as sellers. It adds a note about Methodists and governors.
A Denver meeting of livestock producers from twelve states, called by National Live Stock Association President John W. Springer, outlined a plan to oppose a proposed 50 million dollar packing merger. They vow to fight for free markets and anti trust action, noting a previous 15 million dollar merger as a prelude. A Philadelphia anecdote about Electric Bitters follows, then a quoted remark from Charles A. Dana on newspaper subscription costs.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana acted when his wife suffered stomach and liver trouble physicians could not help her. He gave Dr King s New Life Pills a try and she found relief at once and was finally cured for only 25 cents at all druggists.
A serious woman asks the object of society and Miss Cayen ne replies that it mirrors other clubs: to enjoy the knowledge that many want in but cannot. An egg, fresh or old, serves as a metaphor for poaching or theatrical criticism, praising age as a potent expression of opinion.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as curing stomach and digestion diseases, boosting appetite and energy in old age, and aiding liver function. It claims private, confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce and promotes Pleasant Pellets for bowel regulation.
A French officer explains his frugal pension life of five francs weekly. He travels to a friend's house on Sundays for a lavish dinner, then relies on a large tripe dish and onion to suppress appetite until Wednesday. He avoids preferences, claiming this routine keeps him fed yet restrained.
An advertising blurb touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best cure all for burns sores wounds cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions. It claims satisfaction guaranteed and advertises its price as 250 while citing a prison editor's quip about patriotism and international differences.
Federal and territorial officials including governor Misuel A. Otero and secretary C.M. Foraker are named along with district attorneys, land office figures, forest supervisors, and education board members for Socorro County and surrounding regions. The document lists numerous names, offices, and jurisdictions across Santa Fe and Roswell areas, concluding with a regents of mines slate.
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