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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
A brief notice indicates the document was entered at the Socorro post office as second class mail, marking its official mailing status and processing path.
Javitts J Hr quotes that the country needs a rest, while a spider philosophy mocks the fly. Count Box, a late addition to Anna Gould's entourage, has paid a twenty cent fine for spitting in his cousin's face, remarking he did not think it worth the trouble.
A puzzling snippet compares Iris announcing another Vanderbilt wedding to a squaw pointing to her kin and a traveler's bright blanket with the remark I snap. The piece contrasts difference and meaning in a terse, riddle like tone.
As long as President Roosevelt confines his attention to those who accumulate vast wealth by methods that are in utter defiance of law and justice, the ravings of his victims need cause him no serious concern. Of course his victims will rage and imagine a vain thing. They always do.
The piece argues a new railroad northward from El Paso through western New Mexico is practically assured, citing coal fields timber and mineral deposits as strong inducements likely to spur construction soon.
Illinois Representative Mann writes to a New Mexico friend praising Delegate Andrews from the territory. He says there are few men in the House better liked or more active and offers to aid him on the local matter mentioned.
The message accuses Texas of seeking to gain hundreds of square miles by a congressional bill under provisions to seize land along New Mexico's eastern boundary. It questions Texas expansion as unnecessary and hints at internal party concerns about Democratic majorities and adherence to democratic principles.
City business leaders weigh a plan to install a first class electric light and power plant. They consider it generally satisfactory and promise substantial financial backing if final arrangements satisfy all parties. Rumor cites Mayor Bursum’s earlier plan possibly being shelved, though not confirmed.
The piece notes delays and shifting momentum in land fraud investigations, blaming both Democrats and foreheads for pursuing a political spectacle. It criticizes the government for dropping the case and reflects on ongoing partisan fallout and public sentiment.
The report recalls Maj. Young's mishap last Tuesday while grabbing peanuts from Jenkins' roaster. His finger was caught in the machinery and the tip remains injured. The wound is painful though not necessarily fatal, and the incident is described with regret.
A clipped exchange notes a joke about homesteading where a Irishman asks how to claim land and Tim explains the law’s gist, hinting the government offers 160 acres for $14 if one can endure five years without starving. Also mentions Electric Bitters praise and a brief comedic line about bad luck in love and tickets.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life during a severe illness. He describes rapid improvement after one bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. The remedy is promoted for coughs colds and lung weakness with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and one dollar at druggists.
The piece cites Dr John Brown arguing that the bulldog embodies the big strong and ugly traits admired by the feminine mind. It frames the dog as fulfilling these conditions in popular belief and alleged scientific comment.
Mrs. Fannie Grizren of Troy Alabama reports a twenty year skin disease cured by two boxes of Chamberlain's Salve after other physicians failed. The salve is sold by all druggists.
An American manager who started for New York told his London agent in parting to avoid cables after the play’s production and to send money instead. The remark underscores tensions over profits and communications between theater circles in the era.
The quick relief from pain by Chamberlain's Pain Balm makes it a favorite with sufferers of rheumatism sciatica lame back lumbago and deep seated muscular pains. For sale by all druggists.
A pedestrian faced a bold female robber who commanded him to raise his hands. He quipped he preferred to hold her hand, prompting a sting of words. She lowered her weapon and the encounter ended without harm.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Glycrsing as cures for indigestion heartburn bad breath and stomach woes. It claims mucous membrane relief catarrh throat and lung irritation and recommends Sage’s Catarrh Remedy alongside constitutional treatment.
The article notes the international sanitary congress renaming malaria as the mosquito fever and remarks yellow fever is also caused by mosquitoes. It then features a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and colds, recommending it and noting availability at druggists.
The piece argues beauty or ugliness comes from within and shown on the face. Bulwer’s line about a man uglier than he should be is cited to claim every person bears life’s sum of good or evil in facial appearance.
A historical notice warns that factories invest hundreds of thousands in pie material shipped to bakers nationwide. It notes batch storage in barrels and pails with benzoate of soda, a preservative condemned by Washington pure food officials.
A District Court entry in the Third Judicial District of the Territory of New Mexico notes Joseph P. Rogers involved in a matter in Socorro County. The terse filing indicates a formal notice or action bearing his name in the court records.
The Probate Court of Socorro County New Mexico has filed an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Fen Chambon deceased. Proving the instrument is set for March 13 1908 at 10 o'clock a m in the court. E B Sweet Probate Clerk signs the notice with the court seal. Attorneys Dougherty Re Grittin of Socorro NM are involved.
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