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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
3
A diverse OCR page blends H G Fiske remarks on humane treatment with a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It also jars with notices from the Santa Fe land office about homestead filings, restoration of public lands, and scattered notices, rules, and ads from early 20th century New Mexico, all in one fragmented stream.
Expi Joan T. Onxainy of Rootville, Pa says eczema itching kept her awake nightly until Dec 1905 when Chamberlain’s Salve relieved it. She reports no itching since and notes it is sold by all druggists.
The article explains that salt provisions for cattle horses and sheep on national forests reduce roaming range damage and aid feeding regimes. It cites averages: 1000 sheep require 1000 to 1500 pounds annually. 1000 cattle require 5000 to 10000 pounds. horses need less. It notes historic salting sites like Blue Licks and Elk River and mentions W S Fullerton reporting good sheepmen conditions and a forthcoming lambing season, with railroad survey engineers nearby at Alma.
The Chieftain notes T. W. Medley a prosperous young stockman from west of Magdalena visited yesterday. He said county ranges are in good condition and upcoming rain will improve them for spring. He recently sold cattle to be delivered May 12 and June 12 with prices $14 $18 and $22.
The weekly Chieftain summary lists residents moving in and out of Reserve including Fairchilds into town and Dean family to the country. Visitors Clay Cooper and wife, and a photographer en route to Magdalena pass through. March wind and April showers noted. Gatlin family relocates across the creek. Jones trips to Dallas bring Mrs Adams home. Miss Graham leaves with Miss Ward. Hood family hosts a candy pull. School election ends quietly with directors Jones Cobert and Ward. Town cleans streets and vacant lots with help from J E Butler. Oreste Peragallo, mining student, heads to El Paso on mining business.
Public lands excluded from Magda National Forest by a 1907 proclamation will become subject to settlement after a stated date. The Las Cruces land office will handle entries for specific townships and sections in Doña Ana and Luna counties. This notice warns against any settlement or occupancy begun prior to the date and reiterates restrictions.
Sealed bids for timber sale on designated lands in the Gila and surrounding areas are invited by the Forest Service Washington. Bids must be received by May 1 and include all merchantable dead timber and marked live timber within specified sections and townships. Bids will be opened publicly and are subject to appraisal, with rejection of any or all bids possible.
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