Caballo Gold Find Prompts New Mexico Prospecting Claim
Professor Fayette A. Jones of the United States Geological Survey in Albuquerque reports bonanza potential in the Caballo Mountains Sierra County New Mexico. He shows coarse gold samples says two claims Silva and Trujillo hold considerable value and promising prospecting lies ahead. He plans a scientific article and maps detailing the district and origin theory.
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Territory of
New Mexico
Caballo Mountains
Sierra County
Fayette A. Jones
Albuquerque
United States Geological Survey
Claire Hotel
Silva
Trujillo
Santa Fe New Mexican
Odd Ball Valve Tale Ends With Pepper Prank
A railroad detective recounts a near escape when prisoner Jim Lake, jailed for freight car robbery, charmed the journey east and joked about an air pump valve. A red pepper trick blinded the detective, who collapsed but survived. the prisoner vanished. The missive ends with a quip about a lawn sprinkler.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Jim Lake
Trinidad
Colo
Kansas City
Lake
New Orleans Times-Democrat
He'll Do City Editor Teases New Reporter Prompt
A witty exchange frames city desk humor as the editor asks a new reporter what to do if a ten story building collapsed. The apprentice quips to write it up, capturing newsroom tone in a concise gag.
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New Reporter
Elephants Gifted to Lady Curzon Highlight Anglo Ocean Icons
A London report notes Mary Leiters elephants and Lady Curzon as leading collectors of elephants among Europeans. A large animal carries Lady Curzon in a white and gold howdah in bazaars, sometimes presented with a baby elephant. The keeper's infant was lifted aloft by the beast, then returned to its mother.
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Lady Curzon
London
Curzon
New Life Pills Promoted For Dyspepsia And Dizziness
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle yet thorough remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles priced at 250 and available at all druggists. The copy frames blunders and costly mistakes in contrast with the pill's supposed benefits.
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Dr. King
Missionary solicitude and odious crime condoned
A quotation heavy item notes that endorsing crimes under the guise of charity shows a failure of common sense and decency. It cites exchanges from the Washington Post and Town Topics and comments on a pension commissioner’s silence about Panama.
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Washington Post
Mr. Kipling
Ware
Panama
Teachers Scarce in Mora County Delays School Openings
Thirteen Mora County districts lack schools due to teacher shortages. Salaries average $35 per month for three to five months, with funds available. Rafael Romero reports he has solicited teachers widely and believes twenty qualified educators could be hired if relief is found. Colonel J Franco Chaves considers options.
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J. Franco Chaves
Rafael Romero
Mora County
Indigestion Linked to Heart Disease Claim
An article argues most heart disease is caused by indigestion and stomach pressure. It cites Dr. D. Kable and promotes Kodol Digestive Aid, claiming it relieves stomach strain and heart pressure with a $1 bottle. Prepared by Dewitt & Co. Chicago.
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D. Kable
Nea
Jose
Dewitt Sa Om
Chicago
A. E Howell
Missouri Boss Koodler Escapes Penitentiary
The Denver Republican reports that Missouri's boss Koodler escaped custody after a Supreme Court ruling found he bribed a wooing man. The piece notes legal nuances and hints at conflicts between state law and international diplomacy.
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Missouri
Koodler
Supreme Court
Denver
Boodler Faces Limits and Mummy Misclassification
A Kansas City Journal aside jokes that the statute of limitations may shield a boodler yet gnaws at public opinion while noting an Egyptian mummy once labeled dried meat by a Swiss customs house. The quip mocks officials as easily amused.
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Kansas City Journal
Extra! Four Hundred Found Dead in Graveyard
A garbled exchange from a newsboys voice page hints at a dramatic event, citing a graveyard discovery and an extra edition. The fragment mentions Boston Globe as a source.
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New York Extra
Newsie
Rube Comeon
Boston Globe
New Mexico Educational As n Tickets On Sale
Tickets go on sale December 27 28 and 29 with a return limit of January 4. One fare for the round trip. Santa Fe agent Jaques notes the sale. Uncle Eben quip about loving money reflects regional humor.
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New Mexico Educational
N. Santa Fe
Jaques, Santa Fe Agt
Notice of Forfeiture in Florence Mining Claims
Notice to H Cherrey and 8 C Gun of failure to contribute their share of $100 in labor and improvements on Florence group claims Florence Eagle Lone Jack Silver Nite Summit and Los Angeles to hold under section 2334 Revised Statutes. If not paid within ninety days, their interests will vest in M Wertman. The notice is dated October 4, 1903, in Estey City Socorro Co New Mexico.
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Estey City
Socorro Co
N. Ma
H. Cherrey
8. C. Gun
Florence Group of Mines
Florence
Eagle
Lone Jack
Silvernite
Summit
Los Angeles
United States
M. Wertman
Teams Wanted to Haul Coal to Carthage Mines
Teams wanted to haul coal lumber and props to the Carthage mines Adress A H Hrrox San Antonio N M Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month from eastern points to New Mexico at half first class rates Notify your friends Tiros Jaguns Call at The Chieftain office for your fancy stationery ss
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Carthage Mines
Adress. A. H. Hrrox
San Antonio
N. M
New Mexico
Tiros
Jaguns
Santa Fe
Holiday Rates On Sale For Round Trip Ticket Offer
Ximus holiday fare announced with tickets on sale December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 1904. One fare covers round trip. Minimum fare set at 50 cents. Return limit stated as January 4 1904. Tuos JAQuns.
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Ximus
Jaquns
Santa Fe Agt
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Childers
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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England
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Brooklyn
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Socorno
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Thare
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