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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1905
Page
2
The note details rates for a class mail matter at the Sitorro Post Office with advance payment terms. One year costs £200 and six months offered, though some words are unclear.
The editorial in the Official Paper of Socorro County discusses looming statehood for New Mexico in 1905, noting a shift from territorial to state government and political tensions between parties. It criticizes Democratic editors and mocks opponents while reflecting on the electoral influence of stockmen and Republican wins.
Hox W EB Marrs commends the fast passage of the food sufferers relief bill. He notes Socorro county will receive funds and hopes local officials will handle the money wisely, bringing gratitude to Mr Martin the general assembly and the Otero administration.
The county basks in abundant fall and winter rains and record snow, promising early spring feeds and rich summer range. Heavy mountain snows secure ample water in the Rio Grande, while Socorro mines are yielding highly, uplifting stockmen farmers and miners alike.
In Socorro county, Representative Howard proposes a bill that would require county commissioners to obtain district attorney approval for all bills submitted to them. The measure is presented “by request,” suggesting the sponsor questions the commissioners' judgment.
The piece notes Governor Orr authorized to offer a $2500 reward for Chavez’s assassin, but has not yet set the price and may not if Valles, the man in custody, is not the right suspect. It criticizes anti administration papers demanding graft scrutiny awaiting developments.
A New Mexico tour by a committee to pick a site for a consumptives sanitarium sees Socorro with strong natural advantages climate water purity and location. While financial inducements could sway, the plan prioritizes healthful natural conditions and Socorro’s prospects appear excellent.
A collage of opinions on illustrated stories and accuracy plus assorted anecdotes. References to a mocking writer in Pearson's, ship drawing tips, counterfeit medicines, a tale from the Chicago Journal about bombardment era error, patient testimonials for Electric Bitters, a tale from The Vermillion Times about a wife trade, and a Arkansas doctor’s odd prescription.
A report notes the Indian game hen or Azeol, prized for blood and pedigree, fetched $100 per cage in a rare offer before its arrival in England. The bird is famed as a fierce fighter in India, though in America fowls are kept for show and hobby.
The Washington Star notes the Amazon Indians suffer extreme mosquito plagues driving them from villages at night. Smudges fail and pest swarms overwhelm areas, forcing families to flee to uplands until daylight, leaving homes unsafe.
The document lists numerous New Mexico officials including a governor, secretary, chief justice, surveyors general, marshals, forest supervisors, and regents for the School of Mines. It names individuals such as B. Parker, J. Torres, J. Baca, and C. Brown among others with roles in districts, counties, and public offices.
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