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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented text notes New Mexico seeking statehood in the 17th congress while querying social perceptions of selfish neighborly behavior. It mentions erratic Socozno weather with no floods or extreme cold, contrasting regional hardships.
The Albuquerque Citizen presents readers with a revamped newspaper, promising improved quality and increased content. A Socorro figure quips about Miss Stone’s Bulgaria trip, praising the brigand’s capture as deserved justice. The remark comes from a bachelor of uncertain age.
Socorro reports a prosperous spike with five marriages in one day. The note credits leaders including Deuxcats Roney of the Republican party for pushing statehood and urging the people to vote on a proposed constitution. A strong constitution is favored while a poor one would be rejected.
Tar Carmrainn asserts Abeyta's strong collections while county funds are tight for late 1901. Taxes now due are for 1902. The Isthmian Canal Commission backs the Panama route after previously favoring Nicaragua, prompted by a French offer to sell assets for 40 million dollars. Scientific American notes engineers’ evaluations remain decisive.
The article argues the Panama Canal design is superior for practicability, security and cost, while attacking the sugar trust’s efforts to push Cuban reciprocity. It claims a duty to aid Cuban producers conflicts with trust profits and beet sugar competition, warning against philanthropy rhetoric.
The National Civil Service Reform League notes continued progress with President Roosevelt three months in office. He appoints reform leaders to key posts, pledges nonpartisan appointments, and urges consular reforms while Civil Service rules are amended to curb spoilsmen.
Massachusetts congressman William C. Lovering has introduced in the House a bill to grant a $25,000 annual pension to ex Presidents of the United States. The idea has circulated in various forms for years as lawmakers consider providing retirement benefits for former chief executives.
The Globe-Democrat argues against Lovering's pension measure for ex Presidents, citing Grant's temporary poverty after the Ward collapse and noting most ex leaders, including Cleveland and Harrison, could support themselves. The piece claims a $50,000 presidential salary suffices and predicts the bill's days will be short and troubled.
Southern Colorado farmers protest tariff cuts on Cuba and foreign sugars as harmful to sugar beet industry, urging protection. They argue the sugar trust harms an already promising beet-sugar sector and cite Agriculture Department research and Republican platform pledges to favor American sugar production and defend labor against tropic competition.
The Times editorial expresses confidence that Congress will adhere to pledges and not sacrifice Cuban interests to please the sugar trust, contrasting with fears of backsliding for business gains. The Denver Times commentary frames this as a test of political integrity against lobbyist pressure.
The St Louis Grone-Democrat urges readers to subscribe for the 1903 World's Fair coverage. It promises extensive national and international reach and exclusive news from the Earth’s events, aiming to keep every reading son informed.
In a brisk exchange the judge notes Mrs Van Dauber appears exhausted and spiritless while her husband concedes her autonomy in all matters. The courtroom banter centers on a tense dynamic and the lack of conflict in the marriage.
An old practitioner touts a catarrh cure named Snuffles sold for one dollar. The ad claims it cures by addressing the root cause, relieves discharge, and eases inflammation, promising quick hay fever relief and prevention of consumption. It urges readers to order and promise special guidance from the discoverer.
The ad touts Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervousness irritability and female weakness claiming it reestablishes health. It cites personal testimonials of improved energy and recovery from headaches backache and weakness after using multiple bottles and related products. It promotes Dr Pierce's medicines and Common Sense Medical Adviser with mailed paper-book offer.
A boy nearly choked by croup is saved by timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A mother from Goodwin South Dakota praises the medicine after a tense episode where the child struggled to breathe and phlegm had to be cleared from the mouth. The account emphasizes quick dosing and relief.
Magdalena Branch daily edition lists services with a 74S morning issue and 12:10 pm Socorro route posting.
Federal delegates and territorial officers are detailed with names including Miguel A. Otero as Governor and James W. Raynolds as Secretary. The directory covers U.S. District Attorney W. H. Childers II, U.S. Marshal C. M. Foraker, and officials across Santa Fe Roswell Socorro and Las Vegas. Included are Surveyor-General Quinky Vance, United States Collector A. L. Morrison, and numerous county figures from Lincoln Chaves Greenwald Contreras and others.
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