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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
2
A Washington correspondent cites a Democratic member who says personal clashes in the Senate or House always involve Democrats. He likens the fights to cats fighting at night and claims the party’s principles foster such brawling tendencies. The remark ends with a rueful “Tis sad but true.”
The Chieftain notes Taft holds a safe lead in the presidential race while beer prices are set to increase. William Jennings Bryan is described as dominating the Democratic Party, likely to be nominated and defeated again. A call to move with the times and study statehood before further lobbying is urged.
Detxcate Anpenws is credited with securing pensions for sixty six ex soldiers in New Mexico during December. The notice questions if he will face envy malice and ungodliness for this accomplishment.
Report notes there has been no snow at So corro this winter aside from a brief flurry last Saturday that lasted under fifteen minutes and left no lasting trace within an hour.
In a floor clash in the national House Williams and De Armond illustrated that democratic harmony remains like the Kilkenny cats tale. The exchange centered on a book on the floor, revealing continued partisan friction.
Conditions for Socorro County stockmen were unsettled in 1907 yet overall favorable. The first half of 1907 was challenging, but prospects suggest a return to improved conditions well before mid-1908.
The text questions whether the delay in confirming Governor Curry’s appointment was not caused by a manipulative Santa Fe group. It suggests the group may have faced undeserved backlash, noting that harm to the herd is not earned and that attempts can backfire.
The article discusses Albuquerque's plan to host the sixteenth national irrigation congress for the territory with shared responsibility between the city and territory. It notes South Dakota’s description, a healing anecdote from Mound City, and a humorous cartoon-like Eden Center scene about a missing mower and a man in a tree.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts five doctors misdiagnosed him heart disease kidney trouble blood poison stomach and liver trouble yet none helped until his wife urged Electric Bitters. One bottle restored his health and cured him. Also notes Chamberlains Salve for skin conditions and oats for sale at Geo E Cooks livery stable.
Community tip plays up going home as cure for fatigue and mischief with a plug for Chamberlins Cough Remedy. An Uncle George joke recounts a nighttime confession over a stolen pig, his wife urging sleep while he pleads to explain to heaven the confusing theft and his own guilt.
A Holly Springs North Carolina parent recalls using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a baby's severe bronchitis after measles. Despite consulting eight stores and two doctors, relief came only after trying the remedy, which led to the child’s recovery. the note ends with standard pharmacist availability.
A German passenger on a train refused the 35 cent regulation fare and was ejected after arguing for 25 cents. He then ran ahead of the engine and threatened to walk the tracks. The engineer blew the whistle as the traveler shouted I won t come back and vowed to stay off the train.
An article explains that a severe cold can leave a child susceptible to diphtheria and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures the cold and reduces the risk of diphtheria. For sale by all druggists.
A Georgia editor prints a folksy obituary for Jim Jones praising his simple life. The piece mentions his subscription to the home paper kept paid and delivered to the beyond, and wishes peace as the message ends with a subscription plug for The Chieftain.
A flattering remark on the Irish voice precedes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The copy promises stronger digestion, better appetite, increased strength, endurance, and a clear head, with a 25 cent price and free samples, sold by all druggists.
A golden statue resembling the Venus of Milo arrived in San Francisco from the Washington Alaska Bank of Fairbanks. Weighing 400 ounces with a gold base, it stands 11 1/2 inches high and is valued at 7225 dollars.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for terminal liver and bowel stoppage with money back guarantee at Socorro Drug and Supply Co. It notes the small price and claims high satisfaction. The piece also mentions a laborer’s wife buying tobacco in two half ounce portions to stretch weekly wages.
An old Le Raysville merchant O S Woolever touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cure for piles, claiming it cured him 20 years ago. The ad guarantees relief for sores wounds burns and abrasions and lists Socorro Drug and Supply Co as a seller. A brief humor line follows about a landlady and a chicken in boarder banter.
In Socorro County district court Reed Fuller sues Mona Louise Fuller for dissolution of marriage and divorce. Defendant must answer by February 4, 1908. Also notice of final five year homestead proof by Candelario Lopez for Lots 3 4 5 and 5% SEY Section 32 Township 35 Range 1 E to be proven January 13, 1908 in Socorro New Mexico with witnesses Estevan Baca Severo Baca Jose R E Torres and Abran Abeyta. Evoena Van Patten, Register.
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