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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
2
The article argues New Mexico should back joint statehood to secure territory status. It predicts an overwhelming majority in favor would practically ensure separate statehood at the next Congress session. It notes Max Kirchman’s Bohemian colony project remains unaffected.
Indications suggest William Jennings Bryan would enter history as the only American to be nominated and defeated three times for the presidency. Kansas City Journal notes the unique record and Bryan’s persistent political run.
The Chicago Tribune remarks that the President seems to feel the need to talk for 80,000,000 people, a notion the paper does not present as better suited by any other figure. The Topeka Capital references the view.
The Bisbee Review notes that victory in the statehood fight is not for or against Arizona joining with another entity. It stresses that the majority opposing jointure must be overwhelming to ensure success.
New Mexico’s indebtedness falls from 51,200,000 in 1897 to 743,000 in L96 as bonds outstanding attract premium. The piece notes rising investor confidence and reflects on the era’s financial expectations quoted with biblical reference.
The article predicts W. IL Hos Axpanws will be returned to Congress from New Mexico. It asserts he will keep his reputation for taking decisive action, enlarging his achievements beyond his first term.
Tuy Carmrrin reports a finished Fourth of July address by Hon. A. A Freeman. The address is praised for rare excellence and Freeman earns careful reader attention.
The United States government sold ten million ten thousand ninety dollars of 2 percent canal bonds, subscribed many times over, and the bonds now command a high premium in the market. The writer notes pride in American credit, claiming it surpasses that of any other nation under the sun.
The White Oaks Outlook notes Socorro bears wreck and ruin yet claims the earthquake has driven Elfego Baca, the county district attorney, from the court house room once set for the DA. Baca is described as a formidable foe, and the Outlook warns it should beware.
Democratic spokesmen advise Chairman Bur sum to call an early meeting, urging swift unity and action amid mounting party tensions and upcoming strategy discussions.
The text lauds Mayor Bursum for expanding the water supply and improving streets in Socorro without new taxes. He funds much of the work personally with business leaders contributing at his request. Plans include straightening Bernard street and Fischer avenue as public works proceed.
The Chieftain discounts sensational false reports about the recent earthquakes in Socorro. It notes no ruin of the courthouse nor mass displacement of 25 000 residents or Santa Fe railroad box car evacuations, urging identification of fabricators.
A Galveston report extols the sea wall as safety on par with uplands, while a Waco resident toutsDr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as keeping him well for five years. The piece also recalls a 1645 note about a horseless carriage and ends with a quip on reading old love letters versus new.
John A. Andrew forwarded a plea from a Massachusetts soldier and his fiancée denied front-line permission to wed. The governor urged Secretary of War Stanton to allow the couple to marry, praising chivalry and patriotic sacrifice in a notable intercession. The piece also cites a sermon and public notices on health and mortality.
A summer diarrhea notice advises immediate care for a child’s looseness of bowels with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. Rev M Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses the remedy for summer disorders in children. Sold by all druggists.
The author notes the desire for personal happiness is easy then contrasts it with envying others who seem happier. The piece ends with a brief ad for fresh vegetables at Winkler's, linking mood to shopping.
The Santa Fe plans a daylight day train on the Rio Grande division linking El Paso Albuquerque and Socorro with intermediate towns. If approved it could start by September or operate El Paso Rincon and Albuquerque San Marcial routes to ease night-train congestion for traveling salesmen and business travelers.
Mr. Chas. Baldwin of Edwardsville Illinois reports chronic constipation and stomach troubles improved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad urges readers to buy a 25 cent package from druggists, promising health and lasting relief.
Mary asks for tomorrow and John the next day to marry. The master refuses both at once and asks for an inquiry to rearrange. John thanks him, noting they wished to wed now, but the schedule won’t permit it as requested.
The ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a longstanding female tonic for back pains weakness and pelvic issues. It praises ingredient transparency and medical endorsements while contrasting substitutes and promoting Pleasant Pills as the original liver remedy with sugar coated candies.
The earthquake shock yesterday morning pales beside the Sunday law stir in Socorro as District Attorney Wolford warns liquor dealers to observe the blue laws. All stores were closed all day Sunday and Governor Hagerman pledges strict enforcement countywide.
John N Pleas ant of Magnolia Indiana writes that Dr Kings New Life Pills solve bilious attacks and constipation with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. A Colorado regiment volunteer at Manila is reported cured of stuttering after being shot through the throat by a Mauser bullet.
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