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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
2
Life in Socorro seems monotonous after quakes but locals anticipate better streets and a rebuilt water system. The county could present a creditable fruit exhibit at the territorial fair this fall if someone compiles the fruit.
A sharp clash over the statehood issue appears likely at the Democratic territorial convention, signaling the central drama of the gathering and shaping its political agenda.
The first trial of Ininams primary election law selected Hon. Shelby M. Cullom to succeed himself as United States senator and renews belief that the law functioned well in this case.
Tuosk Socorro county gentlemen whom Governor Hagerman has appointed delegates to the Sheep and Wool Growers Convention to be held in Albuquerque during fair week should not fail to attend. Their own interests and the interests of their county may demand their active attention.
Secretary Spackman issues notices for a regular semiannual gathering of the Cattle and Horse Protective Association to be held in Magdalena on August 14. The group notes substantial achievements for its own members and others and seeks continued encouragement and support.
Dispatches from Phoenix report that the Republican and Democratic territorial committees unite against joint statehood. The item notes this stance aligns with most reports arriving by telegraph, arguing against the idea of unifying with a sister territory.
Arrornny KiexGo Baca asserts the right to press charges against Socorro county officials if warranted by evidence. He notes public belief hinges on an official investigation into Sheriff Leander Baca, Treasurer Jose Epitacio Torres, or county commissioners, predicting the probe will disprove the charges. He urges the investigation to proceed.
Rarokekine notes exaggerated quake stories but reports the Chieftain concedes Socorro has skilled experts. The town faces public inquiry as residents seek clarity on seismic events and local response. Authorities promise thorough assessment and public briefing.
A period piece recounts Indiana’s precocious politics before statehood, noting the 1816 constitution, the Nov 1816 electors chosen by the legislature, and the later validation of Indiana’s votes as the Union opened. It contrasts early voting with modern procedural caution.
A dialogue shows an employer firing a young worker for betting on horse races while the youth claims his brother-in-law’s tips brought in $600 this week. The employer doubles the youth’s salary and appoints him a confidential adviser, closing the door on the matter.
Aged anecdotes describe Indian princes’ lavish state elephants with heavy embroidered silk coverings. An episode shows a misbehaving elephant reasserting pride after a change in lead, while a farmer’s thrift, sanitation, and a warning about dysentery urge household preparation. Also a note on Turkish sleep habits and nightly awakenings.
In Country Life the golden eagle is described as cruelly toying with ptarmigan. It lifts the prey to great heights then drops it, pretends indifference, and suddenly swoops to seize the bird, repeating the act until the eagle tires.
A historical note reflects on Benjamin Franklin as a premier politician of his era and quotes him about human folly. It cites Franklin’s remark that people half condemn what they practice and half practice what they condemn while the rest always say and do as they ought.
The salve relieves intense itching from salt rheum and eczema. It is promoted as a cure for skin diseases and is for sale by all druggists.
An advertisement asserts medical writers and teachers endorse Dr. Piero’s Medical Cure for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaints and chronic catarrhal diseases. It touts Golden Medical Discovery as a glyceric extract with no poisonous drugs, claimed to aid stomach bronchia throat and lung ailments.
A group of half a dozen brokers discuss Russell Sage and his idea of having enough money. Sage quips that a man is never satisfied until he has ten thousand dollars more. A Ky editor, Major Hamm, touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve after a prior ailment, claiming a ten day cure with no recurrence. The piece also notes a flawed sun angle based calc of annual earth heat distribution with 63 percent in summer and 37 percent in winter.
The expert witness seeks the expected proof and proceeds to argue it if compensation is adequate, outlining a practical approach to testimony. The remark highlights how motive and payment can influence expert performance in legal settings.
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