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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes holiday cheer and blessings for Socorro as the election contest nears a resolution. It praises Jounon McMilan’s rulings as impartial and judicial, amid a blizzard and bright winter weather. It highlights local sentiment and the festive mood in a clan of memories and New Year wishes.
The passage argues against inflated population and resource claims by advocates of statehood. It asserts that exaggeration is pointless and dishonest, and that legitimate arguments exist to support statehood without misrepresentation.
J. A. Crmwins of the Cattle and Horse Protective Association visits Socorro this week. Mr. Clemens advocates a national lease law soon to pass Congress. He believes principal sheep owners see need to protect ranges from nomadic flocks and supports taxation of sheep. Such laws would benefit Socorro county’s prosperity.
The Globe-Democrat editorial argues that most nations have abandoned Bryanism and shifted to the gold standard. It cites Mexico and China as hesitating to drop silver, while the Philippines and Asia show economic strain from the Bryan doctrine. The piece urges Mr. Bryan to observe these changes during his Mexico trip, warning of widespread adoption of gold economics.
The Attorney General and Commercial Cable Company outline terms for laying a new Pacific cable. The project aims to traverse the world’s widest sea gap with a copper core protected by hemp tar and rubber, steel shielding, and a bituminous sealant. Route follows deep seabed far below surface, often beyond five miles depth, making repairs impractical at extreme depths.
Source quotes Youth's Companion on undersea cable's path across oceans. It notes crossings near Honolulu and Guam where German cables meet, predicting vast future messages and world-shaping events born from this slender thread. The piece frames the cable as a bridge between a young republic and ancient empires.
Prof Adolph Lorenz the eminent Austrian surgeon spoke at a bankers banquet in New York. He praised American charity and recalled a Chicago health board examination that led to being made a doctor of laws, joking that he knows nothing of banking and fears becoming one if he stays longer.
Mothers can prevent croup by early treatment. The first sign is hoarseness followed by a rough cough. Give Chamberlains Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness or the cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Sold by A. E. Towell in Socorro and W. M. Borr owdale in Magdalena.
The Nashville American argues that Jefferson should have named a state long ago, noting Washington as the only great American with a state named for him. The column contrasts English origins of old states with Indian female names for newer ones. Also an advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with Detroit user praise and local sales outlets in Socorro and Magdalena.
A. R. Gibson reports great mineral possibilities in the Black Range after touring mining districts. The New Era group, managed by C. T. Brown, features a complete hoisting and pumping plant with ore stored for early treatment. Kingsbury district shows high gold and silver values. Great Republic group valued at 40000 due to surface gold indications. Also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promotion and a science note on Earth’s shape via pendulum experiments.
The St Louis and San Francisco Railroad offers colonist half-fare plus 82.00 rates from St Louis Kansas City and Memphis to southwest points. The colonist rates are expected to boost settlement and growth in the southwest including New Mexico.
There is no fixed doctrine among amateur photographers as they continually exchange views and ideas about technique, gear, and composition, reflecting a shared enthusiasm rather than dogmatic allegiance.
A passenger and steamer line agent argue over a fare of thirteen dollars and a half for a short trip to Superstition, reflecting buyer hesitation and seller justification as a Triune-printed exchange. Water before breakfast is advised for regular bowels, with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered by local merchants.
Tickets go on sale January 12 and 13 for the National Live Stock Association meeting in Kansas City January 13 to 16, 1903. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2.00 with return allowed to January 16, extended to January 31 on arrangement. agent Tos Jaguns, Santa Fe.
Kingston Star notes a humorous remark about money speaking louder than words as Uncle Eben jokes about sending money around at Christmas, illustrating frugal wisdom and holiday cheer in local tone.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous personal names linked with Griffith County and Mines area. Readable items include Greenwald Matias Contreras, Rouiller C F Blackington, Abran Abeyta, Baca, Jone E Torres, Felipe Baca, Sedillo Camilo Baca, C T Brown, A B Fitch, and others amid scattered initials and stray punctuation. The text appears as a roster or contributor ledger rather than a complete narrative or event.
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