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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
2
The Socorro County official paper notes subscription details from Socorro Postoffice and reflects on political stances. It cites Las Vegas Optic on Congress session expectations and praises Democratic apprehensions about constitutional conventions and election fraud investigations.
The Chieftain questions whether war remains a righteous test for the good government league after a flood of rhetoric and thunderous clashes. The piece probes political legitimacy and public sentiment in uncertain times.
The era sees unprecedented demand across all industrial lines as workers are scarce and employers seek labor everywhere. The statement notes this remains unmatched in any country’s history.
Max Frost editor of the Santa Fe New African faces illness after a recent accident. Friends and admirers across New Mexico express sympathy and hope for his swift recovery.
The December term of the district court for Socorro county convenes in the city Monday morning. Hon. Frank W Parker and his able corps of court officials are conducting business with neatness and dispatch as usual.
Report notes the ground has soaked and stockmen expect abundant spring grass. The region known as the Land of Sunshine faces unsettled climate patterns but consensus favors favorable pasture conditions ahead.
Editorial questions why New Mexico residents should not elect their own district attorneys. It argues local self government is infeasible in a territory but seeks a near-ideal approach to governance.
A state constitutional framing for New Mexico is seen as guiding Congress toward progress, though supporters caution the effort remains uncertain until more assurance is given that the constitution will be realized.
A Chicago capitalist proposed forming a corporation to seize U S mail carriage, citing notorious trusts as warnings, suggesting only after the big named schemes have faded from memory should such a plan be discussed.
Fragmentary note indicates a shift within the Trans Missippi group toward rapid change. The brief wording suggests a revolutionary agenda gaining support, though missing context and specifics limit full understanding.
The Arizona Star reports on a possible rapid New Mexico admission to statehood and a plan to slice and attach parts of Arizona to Utah Nevada and California. Supporters in Congress favor a bold reorganization, signaling a strong push for statehood with dramatic territorial changes.
The piece contrasts lawmakers probing alleged election fraud with the motive of seating Larrazolo against Andrews. It questions the sincerity of actions while noting the risk of partisan bias. A Texan boy, W L Hill, grew from 90 to over 180 pounds after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, claiming a cure. Trial bottle offered by Socorro Drug & Supply Co. 50c and 1.00.
An Andalusian woman born in 1781 in Granda now lives in Madrid age claims oldest female in the world. She has 103 years in Madrid, mother of twenty one children all dead but most lived long. She appears healthy with bright eyes. surgeon expects she may live longer.
A notice proclaims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drug. It claims a thirty year reputation as a successful cold croup and whooping cough medicine. The product is described as safe for small children and pleasant to take, sold by all druggists.
A compact survey traces how twice daily tidal waves travel from the southern Indian Ocean around Africa to reach the Thames and London wharfs, while other global shifts cause complex ocean movements. The item mixes science with jokes and notes on remedies and baseball in Berlin.
The article outlines how timber decay occurs near ground level and explains three preservation methods: natural or artificial seasoning, surface antiseptics, and most importantly injecting dead oil of coal tar into the fiber. It also includes a short advertising note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a wartime anecdote about censorship in the South African war.
A celebrated actress, famed for her youth, claimed to be eightteen years younger than her real age in a law case. Her son followed, answering that he was six months older than his mother, a quick retort noted by Tel Riso.
Nursing advice recommends applying Chamberlain's Salve after nursing and wiping before the next feeding. The remedy is marketed by druggists at 95 cents per box and is widely used by nurses for relief.
A historical note states that paper shoes, said to wear like leather and resist moisture, were known in China during Marco Polo's time. The claim links ancient footwear to early use of paper materials in apparel.
A historical ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments including headaches backache faintness and irregular periods. It claims strong endorsements and asserts the formula contains the best medical ingredients with no alcohol or habit forming drugs. Letters offered for consultation and copy requests are advertised with privacy assurances.
J. B. Waterman of Watertown writes that his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills and has had no attacks for over two years. Includes promotion for 25c pills at Socorro Drug & Supply Co.
The article advises brushing coffee stains with pure glycerin on silk and other delicate fabrics. Rinse the glycerin with lukewarm water and press the stained area from the wrong side with a warm iron to remove the spot.
The ant hill of Africa is described as the largest earth structure. Some mounds reach fifteen feet high and nine feet in diameter. If a human dwelling were built to the same scale it would be more than seven miles tall.
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