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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary note outlines a subscription term likely for a publication. Reads “One year” and includes odd wording “Six Fen Sh peweetere” suggesting garbled OCR. No clear names, dates, or organizations present to anchor details.
Socorro saw light winter weather at week start while the region eyes a harsher national climate. Tax advocates push joint statehood with Arizona and New Mexico, arguing a majority favor the union and questioning objections to the Foraker amendment.
Advocates once attacked alleged blockers of New Mexico and Arizona joining statehood now denounce critics who demand that each territory be allowed a vote. The quarrel centers on who should control the timing and conditions of a potential referendum.
The Chieftain urges a public referendum for New Mexico and Arizona to choose between joint statehood and separate statehood. It argues against forced unification and calls for a fair count and prompt voting, with all parties accepting the result.
A column notes Hon. W. E. Martis Fe visiting last week and a day later the New Mexican published an interview with him praising Socorro's recent improvement. It lauds his constant boosting of Socorro and urges local citizens to follow his example.
An editorial lauds Socorro's rapid growth noting a population rise to about 2,500 over five years. It cites 156 telephones in use and a new electric power and light company planned to begin service within months, signaling favorable economic winds for Gen City.
Delicate ANpkEWs introduces a congressional bill to create a seventh in district for New Mexico with headquarters at Socorro. The measure, supported by Socorro County residents, would reshape district boundaries as the current third judicial district covers about a quarter of the state.
Mr Andrews urges passage of several wood bills and other scout bills, arguing they serve the people of New Mexico and provide abundant reason for legislative action.
The piece notes Socorro’s improving conditions over four to five years with higher real estate prices, more new ventures, and greater private property improvements. It predicts further gains as the buoyant spirit continues across business and civic life.
Visitors P B Johnson and E S Timmins from Colorado Springs discuss a Magdelena mining project with ore assays listed as gold silver copper and more. The piece also promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy and includes a New Testament style anecdote about a clock and Helmbol the scientist.
A two hundred year old map of Old Mexico New Mexico and Florida coast printed in Paris in 1706 is among recent acquisitions of the Historical Society. The map by N de Ver shows California Cuba Santa Fe and notable mines near Chihua hua with Morida and New Ja Fe noted for the southern United States.
The passage collects assorted quotes about intellect, loyalty, and social conduct. It includes a remark by Kimerson on exclusiveness and learning from others, a blunt complaint about a dishonest cook, notes on traitors aiding enemies, and observations on sociopolitical cleverness. It also features a joke about Mary Queen of Scots and a humorous line about marrying a girl who wears bloomers.
Selling agents advertise Jack of all Trades engines of all sizes for So corro San Marcial and San Antonio New Mexico with prices and terms available on request.
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