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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
2
A lively mix of Theodore Roosevelt quotes on corruption, party integrity, and public duty circulates amid reactions to Judge and Frank W. Chaney remarks. Analysts note language targets honesty, toleration of wrong, and political bridges burned.
An editorial argues for a strong stock restraint law in New Mexico to prevent livestock from damaging neighboring fields and gardens, stressing the need for legal protection for landowners.
Forty rank true bills six indictments for murder and thirty one no bills mark the Territorial land jury's work in Judge Pope's court Saturday night. Considering the time used and labor performed the record is remarkably good. The current district court session for Socetro county promises to be a record breaker in all respects.
The piece asserts no US Panama collusion exists regarding Panama secession from Colombia and that Roosevelt acted to advance US interests promptly. It also praises Judge Pope for direct, impartial conduct and respect for court dignity, predicting continued strong performance.
Judge Pope is noted for a strong and enviable record on the bench in New. His rulings reflect a steady, principled approach that has earned local respect and confidence.
The piece notes Britain's potential shift to West Africa and other colonies for cotton, reducing reliance on the United States. It discusses global production, price effects, and the growing American consumption, with trends likely altering future markets and European demand.
Actuover St Louis reports New Orleans will celebrate the Louisiana Purchase centennial on the 18th to 20th by exercises at the Cabildo site. The event reproduces the transfer scene of 1803 marking the Mississippi trade shift and New Orleans rise as a major port city.
The rector of St. Luke's Ashburnham Ontario lauds Chamberlain Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold enabling Easter preaching. A separate Washington scene shows a small boy calmly retorting to a bully with restrained wit and a clipped rephrased line.
A Chicago Tribune note cites photographers who say brides resist post wedding portraits for four dollar a dozen commercialism. They report brides often look pale or red with nervous expressions, preferring fewer poses and less public display.
A small Illinois church sought funds for repairs in a meeting led by its minister. A stingy benefactor offered a dollar, a ceiling piece fell and knocked him. He offered fifty, prompting a deacon to exclaim for divine intervention. The anecdote comes from Mount Morris and Chicago Herald commentary.
In this old advertisement the drug Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a tonic for nursing mothers and a remedy to ensure healthy, easy childbirth. It claims to calm nerves, improve appetite and sleep, and increase vigor, with a money offer of 500 dollars for cures of certain female ailments.
An old item notes disputes between illustrators and writers over interpretation of imagery. It cites Holman Hunt and Tennyson’s The Lady of Shalott with a witty exchange about hair blowing. Also mentions Cham berlain’s remedy ads and early 1904 travel offers and sales notices from Portland and Santa Fe.
A partial list shows officials and named individuals connected to Santa Fe and Roswell including MD Llewellyn Morrison, Jorney W. Childers, Foraker, Hobart Crnces, and Galles. The names span multiple towns such as Silver City Pecos River area and Pecos River Reserve, reflecting a regional roster.
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