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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
3
A New York Evening Post report recalls a customs officer story about a Paris visitor with hidden gems. The man claimed innocence as officers pierced a porous plaster concealing glass gems worth a fortune, revealing a fraud that backfired when the gems were fake.
Medical authorities promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia linked to colds and grip. The ad claims early use stops pneumonia, citing thousands of cases and urging purchase from local outlets A B Howell in Sorora W M Borrowdale in Maglena. The note ends with a quip about a cynical bachelor observing love wasted on babies.
In a circus arena the clown introduces Dot the celebrated trick mule and proclaims decades of effort to control the animal, claiming he can make Dot do anything the mule desires.
The snippet shows a traveler asking for the road to town in English as She Is Spoke style. A native replies with a pause and then confirms direction but says the traveler is going the wrong way. The exchange highlights humorous language errors and the period telephone game of translations.
A collage of quotes and ad blurbs notes a 1904 St Louis World’s Fair push via the Globe-Democrat proclaiming its preeminence and wide circulation. Items include health tonic claims from Electric Bitters and quips on manners, finances, and love.
A Baltimore News item notes the ocean’s deepest point is now proved to be 46 236 feet, about half again as deep as the tallest mountains. A playful quip about weights and pockets follows along with social commentary.
Notice is given that Manta Y. Bou Samadxo is appointed administratrix of Pedro Sarracino deceased in Socorro County New Mexico. Creditors must present claims for court approval and debtors must settle with the administratrix within the legal time limit or be subject to enforcement.
Robert Holliman and Lillian Holliman face a district court action by Robert Hannigan seeking judgment on a promissory note for four thousand dollars with interest and attorney fees. The suit asks foreclosure of a mortgage on cattle brands and livestock, sale of the property on the range, payment of costs, and a possible deficiency judgment, with a default deadline of March 3, 1903. The case is filed in the Fifth Judicial District Court of New Mexico in Socorro.
Notice of forfeiture to J B Bailey in Mogollon Socorro County New Mexico dated January 1 1905. Labor and improvements expenditures totaling 200 on Kraus and Ray Randolph mining claims as filed September 27 1902 to hold claims for 1902. If coowner fails to contribute within ninety days, interest will transfer. Also affidavit notice of unclaimed horses and stallion with branding and owner to be found by title proof and costs.
Notice from Land Office Santa Fe states Manuel Sanchez y Chavez seeks final proof for his claim on section 14 township 13 range 4, to be made March 9, 1903 at Socorro New Mexico. Witnesses Jose Miguel Sanches Federico Chaves Jose C Montoya Nelson A Field, all of Burley New Mexico. Public protest or rebuttal allowed at the hearing. Masonn R Oritro Register.
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