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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
4
The article traces the handshake from ancient truce gestures to a common mid medieval greeting. It notes weapon hand symbolism in early disputes, the Hindu ceremony and Roman dextrarum junctio, and the Christian adoption as a greeting across Christendom while referencing Horace and Galantiansti.
Physical culturists warn that crossing legs or feet constricts femoral veins, damming blood to the feet and above the knees and promoting varicose veins. They urge sitting squarely with both feet on the floor to ensure balanced weight and healthier circulation.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure promising relief in one minute by killing the microbe and clearing mucous. It also extols love as a healer with a Max Bell quote about romantic risk, novelty, habit, and bridging the chasm in relationships.
Chicago firm C. De Witt & Co. perfected a Witch Hazel salve aimed at piles and skin ailments. It claims to treat blind and bleeding piles eczema burns and bruises with superiority over counterfeits. Sold by A. E. Howell as the genuine article.
The Hotel Highland in Albuquerque burned to the ground Wednesday night. The origin of the fire is unknown. Owner Joshua Reynolds faces about $35,000 in losses with $25,000 insured. No lives were lost, but guests lost valuables as flames spread rapidly.
A Kansan City Journal editorial laments unions making Chicago a wretched place to live. The piece argues unions worsen daily life and cites pervasive discontent in the city. It frames labor activism as a negative force impacting residents.
Abran Abeyta and others from Datil and Magdalena visit Socorro. measles disrupts public schools. New Year events, balls, and social clubs active. several locals attend court, a Wallace murder trial, and church farewells. Burglaries at Windsor. infant death of Flora Romero. O'Gara hosting social. town notes on mines, telephones, and weather. Judge Green enforces weapon laws. local ads on deafness cures.
Liles and Torres host a grand opening at their popular resort with a 7 pm band outside the Palace saloon drawing a large crowd. The venue reports growing public patronage and generous hospitality drawing attendees in.
Five room and six room Park street houses near the court house. 50 acre ranch near Santa Fe depot. three Manzanares avenue lots opposite Windsor hotel. A minister in Excelsior Springs receives anonymous letter. reply quoted from pulpit. Early Risers laxative ad. Eloped couple quip from Cleveland Plain Dealer. Help wanted at weekly salary. national wool growers event in Portland. Teams needed to haul coal and lumber to Carthage mines. Office supplies advertised with low prices.
The text advises a practical approach to meals during hurry and stress. It suggests eating when troubled or distracted, when appetite is low, or when mental strain prevents leisure. It frames meals as a useful plan to sustain well being amid ongoing cares.
A collage of humorous exchanges and editorials, including a Brooklyn Life joke about auctions, a Missouri editor’s quip on happiness and money, and a weath of old sayings. Also included is a New Mexico divorce suit notice from Socorro County District Court, alerting Dora E. Bryson to appear or risk default judgment.
Victor Sais offers a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two unknown Americans who took four saddle horses from a pasture 12 miles north of Chas in So Corre county on December 15. One sorrel horse branded on the left hip, three brown horses branded on the left hip and high. Reward posted by Victor Sais.
Notice from U S Land Office Las Craves New Mexico that Peter M Collins of Helena Montana filed a forest reserve lien claim. Prospects may protest within 30 days claiming land is more valuable for minerals than agriculture. Also notice to Juan Garcia of labor expenditures on Punch Mining Claim and possible transfer of interest if he does not contribute within 9 days.
Morley states two stray horses were taken up at his Datil New Mexico ranch on August 29. A sorrel pony six years old with left shoulder brand and a five year old with left shoulder and thigh brand were on the property over twenty days. He has sought their owner but cannot identify them. Witness Wa Morney sworn before Justice J C Buttx Precinct 11.
Macantana New Mexico November 11 1903 notice states to whom it may concern that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts that my wife may incur HB Saxe
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