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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1904
Page
2
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The letter notes seven days to Hill retirement if he keeps his pledge and hints at merciful handling of an objectionable office holder. It mentions a committee to locate a fraternity Sanitarium and praises Socorro for its beauty location water quality and winter climate in New Mexico.
The argument supports mandatory bonds by security companies to speed punishment and deter crime. It notes differing views on statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, with eastern states favoring joint statehood and local territories pushing for single statehood, leaving final decision to the people.
Words of praise come for Judge Parker for his conduct at the Socorro county court. Although the term was shortened by lack of funds, he disposed of a large number of cases in need of attention. It is hoped the next term will see many more disposed of.
The piece defends Governor Otero amid Democratic criticism of New Mexico's administration and attacks from the Philadelphia Record. It also cites Dr. King's New Discovery testimonials and recounts a lengthy English trial anecdote about Sir Henry Hawkins and Lord Brampton, illustrating courtroom and public life pressures.
A Philadelphia playwright discusses the difficulty of capturing the genuine tough girl on stage. He notes that real-life grit lacks intelligence, while a merely tough actress seems inauthentic. A street encounter with a real tough girl prompts the playwright to admit a crude but effective line might work in fiction.
Mrs Newrich returned to London after a brief sojourn and commented she was relieved to be in an English speaking environment. She joked she only speaks one French word, merci, and noted none of the Americans accompanying her ever did what she wanted.
A testimonial from V S Bailey of Texas says his wife suffered paralysis for five years and Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her arm. The ad lists other uses on sores frostbites and eruptions and notes prices 25c 50c and 1.00 with the Drag and Supply Co selling it.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports O D Hutchinson of a Minneapolis mill group explains flour differences by wheat class and flour processing. He notes spring hard wheat yields more loaves per barrel, higher gluten, and greater water absorption, with four daily bakers testing and samples sent to charities. Electric Bitters is praised as a cure-all in a separate blurb.
In a wide Alpine inn the bandlord unveils a famous gas as a backdrop for a raucous scene. He notes the waterfall above the valley roars loudly, enough to drown chatter once the talk subsides.
An old Catholic Standards and Times note mocks a customer and dealer exchange about a fishing tool while promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia headache liver and bowel troubles described as gentle yet thorough and sold at drug stores for 25e.
An advertisement describes indigestion and stomach gas causing heart palpitations beneath the heart. It promotes Herbie as a remedy to use for a few days to feel better. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
A classroom jokester asks where the most valuable furs come from and a child replies from the fir tree. The Chieftain office offers an assortment of fancy stationery and promotes subscriptions.
A fragmented ad touts Dr. Pierce as founder of the Invalid Hotel Institute in Buffalo and promotes his patent medicines. It claims free medical advice, cures for prolapse and falling sickness, and offers a 20 dollar “pay use” of his laxative preparation. The tone reflects late era medical marketing with promises of universal relief.
The story describes Albert in poor health with a yellowish appearance. A doctor is summoned and confirms jaundice. Albert's sister Bessie mentions how the doctor can tell by looking at his eyes and yellows.
A frightened horse ran through streets scattering riders in a series of accidents. The ad praises Arnica Salve for burns and sores. Shippers report about 10 000 worth of game cocks transported from the United States to Mexico annually via New Orleans. Also mentions furnished rooms at Winkler's in The Chieftain series.
A dense OCR excerpt lists numerous political and legal officials across Socorro, Las Cruces, Silver City, Las Vegas, and other towns. Names include governors, secretaries, justices, commissioners, sheriffs, treasurers, and school superintendents, with Regents of Mines and city officers referenced. The fragment appears to catalog regional offices and personnel.
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