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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
2
In Socorro County New Mexico the official canvass shows Mr. Andrews defeating Mr. Larra zolo by 266 votes. The administration will shift to Republican officials-elect in about a month, with expectations of a clean and wise county government.
Mr. Lena cites Socorro county sheep growers reporting minimal damage from the recent storm. He says the storm may prove invaluable by ensuring early spring feed, a claim supported by Mr. Luna, a noted authority on the subject.
The source asserts belief in a free vote and fair tally. It calls for punishment of any unlawful acts connected to the recent election, regardless of individual, location, or party, stressing accountability under the full law.
Socorro suffered little from last week's storm, compared with most New Mexico cities. The Gem City’s climate is praised for salubrious reputation in the Southwest.
At a meeting in Albuquerque last Saturday the democratic territorial central committee determined to contest the election of Mr. Andrews. They assert any election law violation may justify contesting the result and warn Republicans they will not hesitate if the outcome harms their side.
A proposal to form a New Mexico constitution and submit it to Congress before statehood faces little favor. Critics say Congress would not be swayed and that funding a constitutional convention would meet strong opposition. The advised path is a renewed push for an enabling act to proceed with statehood efforts.
The piece argues that fraud charges are exaggerated across many counties while defending the Socorro election as no worse than elsewhere. It notes a few Democratic leaders allegedly pursuing indirect aims and contemplates contest proceedings to expose folly.
An old advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drug. It claims over thirty years of success for colds croup and whooping cough and notes it is pleasant to take and loved by children. Sold by all druggists.
Pedro Martinez, a Morenci native and temporary brakeman, fell from a smelter platform during ore dump. He landed head first on an ore car below after a 52 foot fall, but escaped with only a scalp scratch. Also noted are consumer ad lines for Chamberlain's Salve and a new Smithson institution telescope called the coelostat.
Half a pint of hot water before breakfast helps bowels stay regular and harsh laxatives should be avoided. If a purgative is needed use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, mild in action and sold by all druggists. Happiness cannot be found by making pleasure a profession, it is a reflex from noble acts.
A testimonial style note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for children and croup prevention. A South Africa resident confirms its usefulness, while the ad notes availability at druggists and ends with a stray book reference from a Cleveland dealer.
A Carlsbad dispatch dated November 26 reports Judge A A Freeman and companions returning home after a Guadalupe Mountains blizzard. Despite fears during the storm the party suffered no ill effects and were greeted back as if from the grave. Also notes Canton Central mail carrier E G Case praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and cold relief, available from druggists.
Governor Hagerman received notice of the San Mateo Forest Reserve in Socorro and Sierra counties. The 350 square mile area covers the San Mateo Mountains and adjacent ranges with timber and rich grazing used by sheep raisers. Also included are assorted quotes and advertisements mentioning remedies offered at Socorro Drug & Supply Co.
A garbled article fragment references agents and a “Stone Cherry” tonic claimed to aid digestion, appetite, and general health. It mentions cures for cough, weakness, and throat issues, with calls for a free booklet from a New York address.
President Solomon Lana of the New Mexico sheep sanitary board, arriving from Valencia and Socorro counties, says there have been no sheep losses so far. He doubts reports of heavy losses from the blizzard and believes the storm will benefit the industry by preserving moisture and encouraging spring grass. He notes cold but little discomfort in the western country. Also ad copy for Dr. King’s New Life Pills at Socorro Drug & Supply.
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