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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1904

Page

2

Subscription Terms in Advance Notice

A brief notice lists subscription terms strictly in advance covering one year and six months. The fragment specifies payment period options but lacks full details.

Socorro Grows as Debate Lingers Over Removal Plan

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.

David Bennett Hill Pensipont Roosevert Socorro New Mexicoo

Law on bonds to curb crime and statehood stance

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.

New Mexico Arizona

Judge Parker Praised for Court Sessions in Socorro

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.

Parker Socorro County

New Mexico Leaders Face Critics and Legal Woes

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.

Typical Tough Girls Fail To Portray Real Onstage

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.

Philadelphia

Useless Knowledge From A London Return

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.

Ballard's Snow Liniment Claimed To Cure Paralysis

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.

Harry Duckwell Duckwell St. Louis Globe- Vung Rel Ballard V.S. Baily P.S. True Texas Drag and Supply Co

Flour quality and testing at Minneapolis mills

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.

O. D. Hutchinson Minneapolis Mina Milwaukee Sentinel Associated Charities

Alpine inn tale with loud waterfall warning

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.

Alpine Regi

Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed for Digestive Ailments

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.

Dr. King

Heart Fluttering Remedy Sold by Local Drugstore

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.

Socorro Drug and Supply Co

Infant Terrible and the Fir-Tree Furs

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.

Notable Health Claims From a 19th Century Advertisement

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.

Roman Aera Abe Centur Ike L Invalide’ Hotel Institute Buffalo Pondence Merce

Nothing White There Albert Ill With Jaundice

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.

Albert Bessie

Frightened Horse and Rapid Exports Highlight Local Notices

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.

New Orleans Matamoras Mexico United States

Political Figures and Officials Listed Across New Mexico Areas

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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The Socorro Chieftain Socorro County Publishing A. Make Otero Albuquerque Morning Journal Philadelphia Record Lepoora New Mexco Ale Amese Lai Ay Lord Brampton England Sir Henry Hawkins Sir Henry Ned Mber Ives California Sart Percio Wly Vis Isca Gazette Klen Winkler's Pakon Sisoranat Santa Fe Albuquerque San Marcial Magdalena Dally Binday TAG Amber Official Directory Congress Hls. Rodey Uel A. Otero James Ene J. Mille Benx Baker Parker R. McFie M. G. Llewellyn A. L Morrison U. 8 W. B. Childers U.S. Marshal Co Mt. Foraker Rev. Land OfficeSanta Fe R. Otero Mueller Las Chices Gallesse Henry Bowman Rowwell A. Leland D. L. Geyt B. Hanna Santa Rervisor Gila River R. C. McClure Silver City Forest Pecos River Ge Langenburg Las Vegas R.P.B Supreme Court Sup't Territorial Board of Sup Ana Judicia AL. E. I. Bartlett Las Cruces Varnes Silver City Leahy Raton Greenwald Contreraspio Padilla Leandro Baca H. G. Baca- Boleslo Pine Benjamin Sanchez Mauricio Miera A.C. Torres Ocorro City OF S Amos Green Veto C. Abeytia Ba “Ent Collins J. Dreyfuw Socorro Lodge No. 4 Brethers Gio Coox W. M G. Duncan R. A.M C. T. Bro E.R. P Desean Magdalen Chapter Enna Davonnery W. M. Gao Rio Grande Lodge No. 3 Mare Castlehall Cordia F. Wiscumr S.C. Mituk K of R Keeley Vormas Keeley Dwight
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