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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
3
A brief portrait celebrates Americans as optimistic and jovial people who live in a land rich in resources with many sunny days. The text highlights practical learning and a constant cheerful outlook, praising the humor of Americans.
A humorous account notes Von Bulow delaying the Allegro after two ladies reach their seats, aligning quavers with their footsteps as they hurry past. It mentions Chamberlains Salve for itching piles, Newfoundland lakes covering a third of the island, and oats for sale at Geo E. Cook's livery stable.
A Freiburg legend tells of a murder punished by a ghost at a sacred cross, a skull at the foot of the cross serving as warning. The piece recounts Pope Adrian IV originating from Langley, Hertfordshire, and notes a grim remark about escaping babies as hell. It mentions Russia's abacus use in commerce, a testimonial about Dr King's New Life Pills, and comments on Marlborough as a famed European commander. It also notes early U.S. cheese exports around 1826 by Harry Burrell of Herkimer County, N.Y.
For sale or rent on reasonable terms a ranch with fine grass and ample water. Contact T. W. Medley in Burley New Mexico. The Ox is found globally, including wild herds on the western plains in the United States.
The administrator Jony EB Garritan announces a public auction at the late residence of Cynthia A Bruton on Eaton Avenue Iro New Mexico on February 18 1907 at 2 pm selling all household effects for cash. Also notices attorney Elfego Baca to represent Mr Andrews in a congressional contest and various local legal and lecture notices appear.
The board of county commissioners of Socorro County New Mexico will award the contract for installing a steel ceiling in the court room of the county courthouse. Bids open February 25 1907 at 2 p.m. The envelope must show bidder name and be addressed to the Chairman RK A Sweet Probate Clerk. Each bid requires a certified check equal to fifty percent of the bid. The successful bidder must furnish a double amount bond for faithful performance.
Ed ward W Brown of San Marcial NM files for final homestead proof for Sec 4 T11N R4W. witnesses named. Also a public auction under a 1907 writ Vendition Explonas for damages of M C Westbrook, with goods listed to satisfy a $5280.52 judgment, set for February 18, 1907 at Elmendorf Post Office. Sheriff Astceto C. Annyria.
An advertiser touts a new local photographer with excellent results. The notice appears amid other historical notices and a long, garbled legal description of mining patent filings in New Mexico, referencing multiple individuals and survey details.
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