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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
4
J W Watkins urges a canning plant near Socorro based on his large tomato crop and prior Arkansas factory experience. He offers to take stock in a $3000 factory employing about thirty youths and believes Socorro could support such a venture.
Socorro and Magdalena columns report visitors, relocations, and small town happenings. Notables include Rev H M Perkins leaving for Albuquerque, H O Bursum purchasing property, J W Cox of Datil visiting with relatives, Miss Jones returning from Kansas City to rejoin university, and more community items such as church notices and school updates. Fresh fruits at Winkler's and subscriptions to The Chieftain also noted.
T W Medley arrived from his Magdalena ranch to file final proof on his homestead and assume postmaster duties, moving Burley Post Office ten miles to his ranch while keeping the name Burley. L Rosenbach of Stern Schloss Co suffered a facial burn in a coffee cup incident at Park House, plans John to visit Socorro for firm business.
Taos Jaguas Santa Fe agency offers round trip fares to California cities. To San Francisco from Taos area 50 dollars, to Los Angeles including stops in San Diego Santa Monica and Long Beach 40 dollars. Tickets on sale Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from May through September with return by November 30. An assortment of fancy stationery available at The Chieftain office.
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