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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
2
A blunt speech by Senator Quay asserts his push for statehood serves public interests, countering claims of personal gain and highlighting that advocacy for reform benefits all.
Governor Otero's veto reduces the number of legislative employees and saves the territory several thousand dollars. The move is praised as wholesome and in line with common honesty, likely to gain broad citizen approval across parties.
Stocks should watch their interests as House Bill No 22 would ban grazing on territorial lands. The measure would fine or imprison violators and drive stockmen to herd closely, a hardship with little territory-wide benefit. The bill appears remarkable and may carry ulterior motives or an ax to grind.
Hox HW H. Howard of Socorro County in the 38th General Assembly introduces two property assessment and bonding bills. He urges adding a county treasurer deposit bill to create a trio of prudent measures he believes surpasses any three peers for enactment.
The Maritime Association of New York has written to members of Congress urging a vote to double the nation’s naval strength. The group emphasizes that the current navy and coast fortifications are inadequate and urges intelligent heed to its warnings for national defense.
The Globe-Democrat argues the United States must build a larger navy to defend new territories acquired in 1814 and to protect possessions like Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. It claims land fortifications with modern guns can counter larger fleets and urges offensive naval strength as defense.
The House move toward creating a territorial government for Alaska signals relief for the northwest colony. Alaska’s population has risen since 1890 and gold discoveries promise further growth. A regional legislature and congressional delegate are seen as enabling development and prosperity.
The article urges prevention over cure, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to avert pneumonia and complications from colds and grip. It cites thousands of cases and urges early use, listing local sellers A E Howell and W M Borrowdale and others. also notes political mention of a Hingis man as a presidential possibility per Denver Republican.
Mrs. J. A. Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup after years of use. The product is sold by A. E. Howell Socorro W. M. Sporrawdale Magdalena and Tun Chunrrans subscribes.
A farmer in Indiana built a barn with green willow posts at the corners and along the sides. After a year the floor was found three feet above soil as the posts grew upward and carried the barn on stilts. Last spring a new floor was added and the posts were surrounded, creating a seven inch gap to the ground and foreshadowing a possible three story barn.
Notice notes My Ade the slang artist is at work on a comic opera titled You Dow with a Johnson of Ohio possibly in the plot. An advertising fragment promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach relief and renewed appetite, sold by A E Howell in Socorro.
A Milwaukee Sentinel note quotes a German editor describing the Monroe Doctrine as purely conjectural. The remark reflects contemporary skepticism toward U.S. foreign policy.
The Washington Post notes the report that Mr. Bryan will become the visitor of ada hewnpaper has been denied. The country must continue with the usual weekly budget of advice from the yen United.
An old style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as preventives and curatives for stomach and liver troubles. Claims include relief and cure with a price of 25 cents from druggists.
The item comments on Hon George Fred Williams possibly forming a new party. It promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pain and piles, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a reliable remedy, and notes Senator James K Jones supporting a bill on election forecasts. Local distributors A J Howell Socorro and W M Borrowdale Magdalena are listed.
A Missouri court rules the mule treacherous, a decision expected to appeal to British soldiers.
A fragment from a New Mexico issue lists names and titles of territorial officials. The roster includes the Solicitor General, District Attorney, Clerk and Register, Librarian, Supreme Court Superintendent, Penitentiary, Adjutant General, Treasurer, Auditor, Inspector, Territorial Board of Education, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also named are officials for the Fifth Judicial District covering Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves, and Kidd counties, with headquarters in Socorro.
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