Ridicule and Hoodoo in New Mexico Politics
A Democrat voices support for a national phone system while ridiculing opponents. A Medicine Lodge figure vows to beat Rodey with ridicule, claiming mastery of derision, as Socorro County sentiment reflects broader territorial views. Voters in New Mexico and Atgona oppose the joint statehood push.
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Medicine Lodge
Rodey
Jerry
United States
Socorro County
New Mexico
Atgona
Ambiguity Girds Joint Statehood Push in Jetlands
AKWON S15 notes strong opposition to the jet statehood drive, with analysts questioning if the same resistance applies to New Mexico. Tow and Hien ask whether promoters can secure meaningful support or face a costly contest.
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New Mexico
Cong Awan Lilly Seeks Clarity From New Mexico Friend
A Cone section writer Cong Awan Lilly informs a New Mexico friend that an epidemic targets only Republicans and urges adherence to Connecticut’s godemocratic policies, amid growing political tensions between now and an unspecified deadline.
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Cong Awan Lilly
Cone Section
New Mexico
Connecticut
Republican Territorial Convention Sets Eight Week Campaign
The article argues the eight week campaign length fixes the period and provides ample time to persuade territorial voters. It asserts voters will see Republicans as fit to govern and predicts a Republican victory regardless of campaign duration in New Mexico.
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New Mexico
Commotion Over School of Mines Lands Selection
Territorial press debates the charge that thousands of acres chosen for the School of Mines are not valid lands. Surveyor White of the U S land commission allegedly selected these lands to contain merchantable timber, with a plan to hold him accountable for faults. An investigation is planned and hopes rise above talk.
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Turek
School of Mines
Surveyor White
United States Land Commission
White
Democrats at National Convention in St Louis
The party faced key questions on money expansion trust tariffs and broader policy clashes reflecting ongoing partisan tensions. Delegates debated positions and set priorities as the convention addressed the nation’s economic and political questions.
Louis Praises Republicans Rhetoric Ahead of November Vote
The text notes Louis acknowledges past errors and praises Republican support, while predicting greater gratification for Republicans from the November eighth confidence vote. It frames the political moment as a test of party alignment and public approval before election day.
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Louis
Promises and Performance in Roosevelt Parker Debate
The Kansas City Times contrasts Roosevelt and Parker arguing over promises versus record. Parker pledges enforcement and tariff views, while Roosevelt points to ongoing government action and anti-trust aims. The piece frames the choice as pledges versus performance in national policy.
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Kansas City Times
Roosevelt
Parker
Republican Senate
Hation
Kites Draw Curious Reactions From Birds In Flight
Amusing reports describe large birds, including a silver tipped eagle and a New Jersey stork, reacting to scientific kite apparatus. The eagle circled then abandoned the kite train, while the stork circled and inspected the device before retreating puzzled, leaving researchers amused by the airborne oddity.
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Chicago News
New Jersey
Hudson
Bud of Bitter Fight and Hopeful Cure Far from Home
A DuPont Georgia reader recalls a long lung fight and failure before trying Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and regaining health. The ad touts the remedy as a universal conqueror of coughs colds and lung troubles with trial bottles free and priced at 50 cents and a dollar. The piece weaves in a travel tale of a Moroccan brigand seeking money and plans to promote in America amid a note about New Jersey laws.
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J. K. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
Suavels
America
New Jersey
Oyster Pocket Recipe From Chicago Tribune
Take a thick steak and slice from one side to form a bag. Open oysters, stuff, season, add butter and liquor, sew shut, grill slowly until warmed through. Serve hot with butter pepper and salt.
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Chicago ,Tribune
Prairie dog and rattlesnake chase ends with packed hole
A western Indian territory tale describes 15 to 20 dogs cornering a rattlesnake near dog towns. The dogs push dirt into a hole to bury the snake, then discover it has moved to another den. They repeatedly seal the exits with their noses, packing the dirt solidly to enclose the reptile. The account comes from Forest and Stream.
Hand cleansing remedy using vaseline and mix
Instructions advise rubbing vaseline on grime covered hands then washing with warm water soup. Keep two bottles of equal parts elycerin rose water and lemon juice by the kitchen sink. After dish washing wipe hands and rub the mixture to remove stains from potato or apple peeling.
Puts an End to it At A grievous wait of times
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills relieve dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation after a long burdensome wait. It promises gentle but thorough action and urges readers to try them for 25e with guaranteed satisfaction at all drug stores.
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Dr. King
Neighborly tensions and bookstore banter across papers
A Fair Warning in a Cleveland page hints at a meddling neighbor and wary hired help. In Cincinnati an exchange at a bookshop reveals a dissatisfied bookseller who says the customer only buys what he wants.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Preventive measures against death by own action urged
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive tonic against self destruction. It claims a run down system leads to such acts and asserts the drink strengthens nerves and improves stomach liver and kidney function. It promises relief and guarantees satisfaction from druggists at 50 cents.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve on earth for burns sores ulcers and piles and claims it can prevent fatal outcomes. available for 25 cents at all drug stores.
Apples Gone With Gingerbread In Pantry Joke
A playful exchange asks where the cupboard apples went and Willie replies they are with the gingerbread in the pantry, a light dated humor line from Up-to-Date.
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Willie
Territorial and Local Officials Named in Case Typos and Listings
Fragmentary OCR lists many names and titles across counties and cities including Territorial Board of Education, Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, and City Officials. It references Socorro City and Regents School of Mines with several spelled variants and unclear roles.
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Treritorial
Bartlett Dist
Ky “ Banta Fe
W. IH
Llewellyn
Lee Cricen
Barties
Sliver City Celebytes
Lary Vuez Kauvonr
AL Ac Brdiies
Boeoren
Lafayette Failmett
Supreme Court
Sena Supt Pedtentiacy
WG. Baraam Adistant General
Wo TE Whiten
J. Th. Yanginn
Sarjent GH
John S. Clark
Territorial Goard of Education
Sup't
Public Instruction
J. K Chavez
Sucoreo
Euwald Mers
Abran Conteens
Carpio Padilla Sherif
Leanitte Baca
Baca
Th Asaeunor
Benjandy
Siep't
Hubbie Setrool
City OF Socorro
Anicete
Abeytia
Jy Pelee
Marzhat
H. Direy
Polige Migiatratey
Aion
Regents Schon, OF
MINES
Shia J. Baca
B.iteawn
Je Barttetty AL HL Koy EL Hite
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Socorro Chieftain
Socorro County Publishing Co
A. Drake, Bilitor
Gt Society
Official
Sa’purday
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Chas. W. Fairbanks
Galdwell
Agt
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Tlr. R
Checotah
Ind
Ter
Apelds
Secerra Drug and Supply Co
New York Press
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Batlard
Sullivan
Sullivan House
el Reno
O. T
Fallard
Secorro Drug and Supplyfa
Raisouli
Morocco
Was
Tryarr
Pitter
Buffalo
Hewitt
Alor Cary
Covery
Rafe
Armbrot Co
Chattenvoge Medlicine Go
Chattanooga
Tenn
PET Cent
Bette
Op. Brockington
Panmengeer
Kerwlyt
Alleganengie
San Marcial Magodalhna
Sunitoy
Law
Boooth
Official Directory
Aasociater
Roewel
Commisnic
Societie S
Asonic
LODGE
Theudaya
Ach C.G. Ui
Magdallen
Rotana Dower
West
Gio BE. Ooo
RID Grande Lodge
Prp
Canto Hall
Knigbes Xivan
Welcone
F. Viscann
S.C. Mane
Keeley Saature Institute
Dwight
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