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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
2
The article mocks the Orexo administration amid abuse from some quarters and notes a Tuar fable about Mr Bursum seeking the coal oil inspector post. It jokes that the skit provided amusement but marked a failure overall while praising Cot Max Frost for promoting legislation his rivals attack.
A survey of Socorro county notes drought law fairness and political figures. It cites sheep grazing issues, Bryan's public stance, and hopeful outlook from recent rains. It mentions Rio Grande range feed, wood crops, and fruit growth delayed by cool weather.
The proposal to create an insurance commissioner office is praised as likely to offer substantial public benefit, comparable to the earlier traveling auditor bill. It notes broad approval for enactment and confidence in productive outcomes from the new office.
The tax executive committee of the Cattle and Horse Protective Association of Central New Mexico held an important session in this city Wednesday. The association has already done much good for the stock industry and for all other industries of this part of the territory and should therefore receive every possible encouragement.
Democratic editors fret over perceived control of the assembly by territorial administration. Even if true, the editors would still prefer not to have the assembly under their control, hoping Mr. Howard's proposals for county security bonds and depositories receive favorable action.
The push for statehood for the territories encounters a tough path ahead as agitation continues in Congress, with the outcome uncertain regardless of current efforts.
The article argues that single statehood for New Mexico is not remote and seems as attainable as any other option, countering earlier timidity about its prospects.
A brief note recalls Socorro's climate noting four inches of snow melted in forty eight hours and ten degrees above zero as a rare winter record, then praises Socorro’s pleasant climate, ample water, and beautiful setting as the best among New Mexico cities.
A bill by Mr. Gaiteer seeks to place strict police measures on the New Mexico border to drive out cattle thieves and outlaws, a move described as meritorious and likely to pass. The item notes the St. Louis Globe-Democrat as a leading national paper, urges subscription, and includes several short anecdotes and ads from the era.
The dry West holds about 600 million acres of vacant public land with enough water for irrigation of roughly one sixteenth that amount. If 20 million more acres are irrigated over 30 years, 12 to 15 million people could gain homes. alkali in soils and irrigation water poses serious but solvable challenges with flood soaking. A student faced an exam with poor prep, and a playful Caligula quip helped him pass.
Fraud exposed warns the public against counterfeiters selling imitations of Dr King's Discovery for coughs and other medicines. It urges looking for Buckler's or Dr King's name on wrappers as protection, noting over 35 years of proven cures. Buckler Co. Chicago and Windsor Canada are cited.
Venus inspects the golden apple Paris awarded her and decries its plated finish. She vows to ruin him and make a married man of him, marking the start of Paris’s troubles.
Myer asks about belief in a future state and Gyer confirms belief in several. Gyer lists Arizona, New Mexico, and Indiana Territory among the possibilities.
The article describes making artificial cotton from pine and fir wood using a long industrial process with steaming, chemical baths, and electro-chemical bleaching to produce pure cellulose. It also includes a string of short anecdotes and ad snippets about Ballard's Horehound Syrup, a Christmas anecdote, a drunken exchange, and medical advertisements for Arnica Salve.
Fragmented ad text touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women and claims a $300 reward for failures to cure Lenectrhea Female Weakness Prolapsus or Womb issues. Promoters request one cent stamps to mail a medical pamphlet and offer the cloth-bound volume for sale.
The document lists city officials such as sheriff treasurer county clerk assessor probate judge and school superintendent along with leaders of the School of Mines. Names include Armijo Leandro Baca Torres Boleslo A Pinc John F Fullerton Heney Dreyfus and Ivan J. Bava president with others like C Brown secretary and treasurer A H Hilton and FG Bartlett.
In Krugersdorp the census unearthed a remarkably aged native woman whose age is believed to exceed 125 years. Surrounded by descendants to the sixth generation, she cues mystic beliefs of longevity while remaining stone deaf and mentally alert. Several details tie her to Chaka era Zulu history and King Kilwa subjects.
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