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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented London style tirade critiques American debate on money and power. The speaker mocks titled English figures and urges Congress to act on Teddy Roosevelt’s recent remarks, noting he will not back down and will pursue his words.
The piece recalls past charges of crookedness in the Panama canal deal and notes that refutations were made long ago. It cautions that some men with overpowering ambition may join the Ananias club, risking swift outcomes that bewilder them.
The speaker from Massachusetts derides linking the state’s storied heritage and achievements with the names Lincoln Grant Taft or even a dishonorable shoemaker. He condemns such associations as unworthy and unpatriotic.
Taft states that members of the ways and means committee will prepare a thorough revision of the bill based on the Republican platform. He notes the strong support of millions of Republican voters gives a warning tone to the process and aims.
The argument states New Mexico deserves statehood on the same basis as other territories plus extra merits it offers. It claims New Mexico, even as a territory, outshines several existing states in key qualities. The piece advocates admitting New Mexico into the Union.
The grand jury harshly limits Sunday trade in Socorro. Citizens face foreboding penalties for buying tobacco newspapers toothpicks loaves or any item on Sundays and even sipping a drink near a saloon risks prolonged punishment.
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes an interview with Delegate Andrews showing strong support for New Mexico statehood. The article frames the interview as a significant boost to the statehood effort, stressing natural and political advantages.
Mexico holds vast coal deposits with an estimated 15,000 square miles under coal rocks and potential supplies near 100 billion tons valued at about 100 billion dollars. In 1907 New Mexico copper output reached 10,140,140 pounds, up 70 percent from the prior year, signaling growth and future prominence for the state in copper production.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas says electric Bitters cured his malaria and stomach complaints and keeps him well. The tonic purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and gives vigor. Money back if it fails to help. 50c at all druggists.
A humorous weaving of scenes shows a clergyman and a dog fancier at tea debating the 12 sons of Jacob, a wag ally claiming the list matches kennel names. An old health ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery curing coughs and restoring health, with a testimonial from Mrs. Williams. A joke ad asks for a life partner with wages optional. Bucklen's Amic Salve is praised for curing a cold sore.
A miner Pat leaves the western mining district after years of struggle and suddenly makes it rich. He flaunts new clothes and declares his office hours from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., prompting an old friend to seek a chat. The local humor contrasts payday pride with ironic limits.
A pupil Willie Jones writes a boastful line on the blackboard while a teacher is away. The teacher learns the mischief on return and assigns after school punishment. Fellow students quiz each other about the incident with curious remarks. The boy refuses to disclose further details.
A tale of two lovers who marry at first sight, later fall into deep friendship, as described by a Puck quotation. The account contrasts the initial romance with a lifelong bond forming between the couple.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming it cures a wide range of female ailments from pelvic disorders to menstrual pain. It asserts the remedy is a glycerine extract of cholesterol-free medicinal roots with no alcohol and invites readers to request a free booklet by mail to Dr. B Ree in Buffalo.
A New York warehouse porter was dismissed after getting drunk and losing a valuable parcel. He vowed never to drink again, but his pleas for reinstatement failed. He later, in a drunken state, remembered where the parcel was and recovered it. He had twenty years of honesty prior to the incident. The tale includes a street car conductor remark about a boy and fare.
The sheriff announces a public auction on January 4 1909 at 10 am in Socorro county court house. It sells the right title and interest of David Baca in two lots and related land in Old Town San Antonio plus a house, to satisfy multiple District Court writ judgments totaling damages costs and interest. Property boundaries and prior deeds are detailed for the two parcels.
In the District Court Sit ting in Bankrupt cases Jasper N Broyles a bankrupt petitions for discharge. A hearing is set for January 13, 1909 at Las Cruces in the forenoon. The Corree Chieftain will publish this order. Creditors may appear and show cause. The clerk will mail copies to known creditors. Witness Judge Frank L A Parker. Socorro New Mexico October 9, 1908.
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