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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1903

Page

3

Passes for Lungers Face El Paso Visit and Mock Letter

In Fort Stanton the Lungers association seeks free passes to El Paso to see Bring a Mason. A mock letter from J. Ross Thomas and eleven Lungers mocks railroad officials, promising damages and urging hardy endurance. Including drug ads and humorous exchanges, the item ends with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotion.

Lungers’ Association Fort Stanton el Paso President Eddy Northeastern Railroad J. R. Thomas J. Ross Thomas Imperial Hard Cougher Ft. Stanton, N. M

Witty Gratitude and Medical Ad Notices

Walter Scott anecdote about a sixpence and a shilling ends with a witty repayment wish. An ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for appetite and digestion with a Detroit machinist endorsement. Also notices tickets on sale for students and teachers with holiday travel fares and return limits to Taos Jaguas and Santa Fe agencies.

Chamberlain J. H. Seitz Detroit Mech

Opportunist Tales From Old Yale Paleontologist

A fragment from a long ago column recalls Prof. O. C. March of Yale telling a mischief tale about a horse hoof and a trick to obtain it. Neighborhood anecdotes follow with Uncle Rastus and Aunt Stasia, then a Punch cartoon caption about shoes at a concert.

O. C. March Yale New Haven Nastus Marine Pavillion Nora

That Nephew Aims at Bullion’s Daughter in Santa Fe

A humorous notice from Santa Fe advertises a travel deal from December 27 to 31 with tickets on sale December 27 28 and 29. The round trip fare is one fare and return by January 4. Jaguns Santa Fe Agent.

Old Bullion Santa Fe Tuos. Jaguns Santa Fe Agt

Potter quips about honest men in Boston Transcript remark

A Boston Transcript column mocks the idea of finding an honest man by noting Diogenes would find them at home with their families, dismissing the notion as a street rumor.

Potter Diogenes Boston Transcript

A Candy Mistake Prompts Caution On Pills

Copy describes Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia dizziness diarrhea and liver or bowel troubles. It promises gentle yet thorough relief and notes a 25 cent price at all druggists.

Bucklen Dr. King

Xmas Holiday Rates Tickets On Sale For 1904 Travel

Holiday ticket sale announced December 24 25 31 and January 1 1904 with a single round trip fare. Minimum fare set at 50 cents and return by January 4 1904. Tros Jagurs.

Taos Jaguas Banta Fe Agt Tros. Jagurs Santa Fe Agt

Masks at Leesons For New Year Masquerade Ball

Leesons offers a full stock of masks for attendees of the New Year’s Eve masquerade ball. Call to view selections and prices.

Leeson

For Sale bargains in houses and land on Park street

Five room house in good repair with orchard barn and corral on Park street south of the court house. Six room house on Park street. Ranch property fifty acres one fourth mile north of the Santa Fe depot with good hay land. Three building lots on Manzanares avenue opposite Windsor hotel. M. J. Terry. Wantep. A trustworthy person in each county to manage business for a solid company with weekly salary of 18 dollars paid by check. Enclose stamped envelope. Manager 360 Caxton Build Chicago.

Park Street Court House Santa Fe Manzanares Avenue Windsor Hotel M. J. Terry Caxton Chicago

Public Notice of Final Land Proof in Socorro New Mexico

Notice is given that Donaciano Silva guardian of the heirs of Severo Montoya deceased will make final proof before the County Clerk of Socorro County New Mexico on November 30 1903 for the NW and NW and NW of section 11 town 12 south range 13 west near Gilita Witnesses Anastacio Siva Pedro Begir Julio Garcia and Eunebio Garcia all of Gilita Any person may protest or offer rebuttal evidence at the hearing Nicolas Garns Register

Las Cruces N. M Rocorro Coury Socorro New Mexico Donaciano Silva Severo Montoya U.S New South W.N Interior Department Nicolas Garns Register

Tickets on Sale for Monthly East to New Mexico Run

Tickets available on the first and third Tuesdays each month from eastern points to New Mexico at half first class rates. Notify friends Tos and Jagues about the sale.

New Mexico Tos Jagues Santa Fe Agt

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