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An entry indicates the item was received at Socorro Postoffice and classified as second class mail matter for processing and onward distribution.
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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
2
An entry indicates the item was received at Socorro Postoffice and classified as second class mail matter for processing and onward distribution.
The notice recalls that on December 31 1907 a law by the thirty seventh assembly banned gambling in New Mexico forever. It notes the county commission will meet Monday to close the last quarter of 1907 and promises orderly finances under the current administration.
The entertainment and meeting of a distinguished foreign audience in Albuquerque is hailed as a territorial affair. Local boosters pledge prompt support and expect the assembly to yield substantial benefits for New Mexico.
The article notes that the explosion at the Bernel mine in Carthage has no final cause yet and questions mine ownership responsibility. It argues a widespread neglect of underground labor safety amid many recent disasters in the country.
A Shawnee Oklahoma city council member proposes a Sunday street passage fine of one hundred dollars. The critic labels him an inspired idiot or demagogue aiming to derail reform, arguing such figures undermine movements for change.
A growing respect for Goyxenox Curry spans all classes in New Mexico, seen as a natural result of his established course and conduct across the territory.
The piece lauds Governor Curry for a safe businesslike administration in New Mexico and commends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children noting it has no opium and is safe for all ages. It includes a Simeon Ford remark about William Penn praising peace and fair treatment of Indians.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming seven years use and rapid relief for his children. The ad touts the remedy as the king of throat and lung remedies sold at druggists with a trial bottle free.
A New York principal asks a pupil and the child replies with a witty line about mamma supporting vine. The excerpt shifts to an anecdote about a stomach ailment and praise for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from Mrs Jons Lown of Cooper Maine. Ends with a druggist sales line and a note of fresh vegetables at Winkler's.
A Kingston Jamaica city council member lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick cough relief. Advertisements tout Rivetric Witters for malaria and other ailments, Maximilian tune La Paloma linked to his death, and Dr King’s New Life Pills offered with refund if unsatisfied.
A London Chronicle essay notes stories of servant girls in California as a young woman’s paradise. It cites a London girl who moved to Los Angeles to cook and clean for 835 a month, rode a trolley after a half mile walk, married a rancher who proposed before arrival, and now milks cows and tends a garden.
Dialogue shows a father asking about college and chemistry knowledge to guide land use. The farmer's son replies affirmatively about college, mentions chemistry, and comments on a flat meadow as a fine place for a ball game. A light rural humor exchange from a past era.
A claim that Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains is followed by an unrelated note about a 37 foot anaconda found dead in Mexico by Dr. Gardner. The length required is 24 to 44 words per sentence, with two sentences.
It Core The Business reports Mr E K Chamberlain of Clinton Maine extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles chapped hands and an old sore saying it cures all with a scarless heal. The piece also notes Mr Hobart enjoying waffles and a street encounter about plain food. The 1000th anniversary of St Peters Chester England is mentioned with rebuilding in 1440 and 1673. A light street meet with a joke about carrying an umbrella and a bumped eye closes.
An old bachelor recalls the happiest moment of his life when a jeweler takes back an engagement ring and exchanges it for sleeve links. The exchange marks a humorous twist in a reflective reminiscence.
Notice announces sheriff sale of all interest in the Thomas Brown and Stanley mining claims in Magdalena District Socorro County New Mexico to satisfy a $18,142.91 judgment with interest and costs. Sale set for January 6 1908 at 10 a m in front of Socorro County Courthouse.
Notice published December 4, 1907, states Candalario Garcia of Socorro New Mexico filed Homestead entry No. 5281 on March 28, 1907 for multiple parcels in Section 32 Township 38 Range 1E. Proof will be before E H Sweet in Socorro January 13, 1908. Witnesses named: Mievan Baca Severo Baca Jone Ei Torres Abran Abeyta all of Socorro NM. Eughne Van Patten, sister.
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