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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
2
Subscription terms listed with options in advance. A peculiar note discusses pension roll costs per nun, woman, and child in the United States and claims peace envoys would receive $200 per day. The text cites a World War era total debt of $12.263 billion since the Crimean War, arguing it could fund $10 per person globally.
It is estimated that a plan to jureliane the world’s railways would require about 36.08 billion dollars in outlay. The figure reflects a colossal expansion involving numerous nations and vast construction and energy costs.
In Roswell district court Jay ruled that a married man in New Mexico cannot grant property as a good deed without his wife’s signature on the instrument to render it valid. The decision emphasizes spousal consent as a legal requirement in property transfers.
The report notes Russia has drawn down its treasury by 451 million rubles and tied up 140 million in a special fund, with borrowing totaling 1.712 billion rubles, indicating war expenses around 5,000,100 rubles daily.
The association posts purses totaling 3000 dollars for the fall race meet at Las Vegas. Horses expected to run in Albuquerque will travel to Vegas, with dates pending and not yet fixed.
The piece discusses Elihu Root as Secretary of State, noting his rise from a lucrative New York law practice and his respected role in the War Department. It contrasts the idea of choosing substance over shadow, quoting Root that meaningful deeds matter more than titles, and reflects on American values amid wealth temptation.
The Fourth Judicial district court in San Miguel County hears a suit by Isaac and Simon Bacharach against Incente Lobato for failing to deliver a wool clip in July, price at delivery time rising to twenty five cents a pound. A parallel suit against Jesus Gallegos of Guadalupe County seeks damages of 55 with costs. Also in the issue are advertisements and notices for Cham berlain’s remedies and a political delegation from New Mexico to a national association meeting in Lincoln Nebraska, with a lighthearted anecdote about an Indiana editor’s warning to a married courting man.
A rough admonition on child care during hot weather, advising castor oil for bowel troubles in youth. It warns against silentute and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a reliable treatment, urging immediate procurement and use for cholera infantum precautions.
William Fraser of Torrance county reported to Captain J F Fullerton that rustlers drove off a large flock, believed several hundred. Ranger Putnam and Ranger Dick Huber, with Chaves ranch cowboys, pursue an organized band said to have a rendezvous in nearby mountains. prior thefts included cattle from James W Chaves.
General Construction Foreman McNeill arrives from Denver to supervise new work along the Colorado line from Las Vegas. crews will string poles and expand toll lines, promising rapid progress and a nationwide connection. McNeill notes Albuquerque will gain a top local exchange.
The Territorial Cattle Sanitary Board established quarantine along the Texas border and stationed two range riders to ensure no stock crosses without dipping inspecting and pronouncing free from scab. Cattle owned by Frank Manzanares in San Miguel County on the Las Vegas grant were found infected and placed under quarantine with a dip order.
A warning that keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand saves trouble. Sold by all druggists.
J W Sullivan superintendent of Hagan coal fields in Hagan New Mexico has begun mining a six ton lump of coal the largest ever taken from the ground. Promised by Col Hopewell general manager the lump will be exhibited at the New Mexico fair next month. The five ton record at St Louis Mines and Metallurgy building is to be surpassed. Albuquerque Citizen.
The Silver City Enterprise highlights Campbell soil culture method in dry farming. John Coleman’s six acre ranch near Silver City yields expected 60 to 75 bushels per acre without irrigation. Other growers Paynter Jenks and Lankford report fine corn stands relying solely on soil moisture.
An 1870s adish mix proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills curing indigestion and biliousness with a 25 cent price at Socorro Drug and Supply Co. Sostainers boast Bucklen s Arnica Salve for ulcers and wounds. A few lines mention tailored clothing and a cow pony for sale by F Fischer.
An article discusses stellar evolution from infancy to old age through color and spectral changes, comparing redhot to white hot iron as a temperature gauge. The piece segues into a testimonial for Electric Bitters, praising its healing effects on stomach and nerves, with a local drugstore endorsement and an ad for stationery.
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