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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows a classified style notice mentioning terms of service or water supply related phrasing. It references Sacatice and a one year term, with scattered numbers like 20 and 300, but the full context and entities are unclear.
Official Socorro County paper notes Jevon Sarri’s claim of New Mexico statehood nearing reality, criticizes local papers on McMillan’s removal, praises Socorro area orchards and climate, and urges appointing a New Mexico attorney of high qualifications to the fifth judicial district judgeship amid candidate discussions.
The piece argues El Paso’s push for an international dam faces strong New Mexico resistance. Voters fear land-grab greed and defend vital territorial interests. Statehood with Arizona is favored if possible, with or without Arizona a key issue echoed by the Chief.
In Socorro County the memoere of men and the public agreed on reform of county governance. The change was carried out swiftly and neatly with results seen as highly satisfactory, and the county is cited as an example for others facing similar issues.
A recent arrival in Socorro County from the far east caused surprise as the travelers manifested courtesy and good dress with waiters in New Mexico lifting hats to show respect.
The piece notes British House of Lords approval of an Irish land measure amid Liberal and Tory dynamics, hints at home rule and Ireland reforms, and evaluates global trade ties showing the United States’ dependence on Britain, Germany, and France for exports and imports while detailing cross-hemisphere trade patterns and foreign sales.
Colon, Panama, views the canal project as vital and supports ratification of the canal treaty. Local sentiment there ties completion to increased U S influence and economic prominence, arguing it would transform Colon into a major city on the isthmus and reinforce American protectorate status over the Panama railroad.
A short notice proclaims a preventive for suicide has been discovered, noting that despondency precedes self destruction. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and nervine that strengthens nerves, supports the system, and regulates stomach, liver, and kidneys. Only 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
In Lapland a marriage dispute is settled by a tradition where the suitor and girl meet after a feast and a race to determine consent. The girl starts a quarter mile distant. if she wins the race the match ends, otherwise the suitor may pursue. If she signals reciprocation she welcomes him.
Taken with cramps near Little Port, a crew member near Elkader suffered a severe illness but recovered after treatment with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy administered by Mr. Gifford. The Elkader Argus lauds the medicine and urges readers to keep it at home. Mrs Mollie Allen reports preventing cholera morbus with Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all druggists.
A sharp exchange unfolds as Mr Sirious Barker scolds a troublemaker for interrupting work. An ad hawks Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild, reliable remedy available at druggists. A remark about luring an Austrian battleship up the Mississippi echoes a Cleveland Plain Dealer line.
An irate customer confronts a trunk dealer claiming mothproofing failed. The dealer retorts that the problem was not his work, as the customer finds bugs in his goods, prompting the line that proves ent and months. The anecdote reflects humorous wordplay from Browning's Magazine.
The note touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal preventive for burns sores ulcers and piles claiming it can avert fatalities. It includes an odd quotation about speedway mishaps and a humorous exchange about balloon mishaps and family leadership.
The roster lists officials and guardians including Juan J. Baws as president and A.B. Pitch as secretary and treasurer. Other roles cover city attorney A. A. Sedillo and marshal Ricardo Abeyta with several regents and administrators from Socorro.
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