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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
The article urges action for a Socorro county fair this fall and pokes fun at a critic who joked that democracy’s spirit went to Denver in twenty thousand bottles in the commissary car. The piece calls for community involvement.
Press dispatches report Governor Curry could trigger a panic among Democrats by agreeing to run as the Republican candidate for delegate to Congress. The eastern territory storm aftermath is noted as the context.
Hon W. Martin, a capable district clerk, earned praise for expeditiously discharging his duties as Socorro county district court term closed last week.
Report notes the board in session the first of the week transacted business with neatness and dispatch. It asks if county affairs continue in excellent condition under the current administration and quips that even Democrats have little to criticize.
The Albuquerque Sun is described as belonging to the saner wing of Democrats. It notes Bob Ingersoll’s belief stance and critiques Larrazolo’s potential congressionally relevant actions, aiming to tie party loyalty to concrete fiscal and territorial assurances.
Socorro claims the distinct honor of organizing the first Taft and Sherman club in the country. The club was perfected minutes after Sherman’s nomination. Membership exceeds one hundred with Jose Epitacio Torres as president, chairman of the Republican county committee. The Outlook notes the rapid development.
The article argues Mx Andrews remains the leading Republican candidate for delegate to Congress. It praises his spotless record as a delegate and predicts a strong, untainted campaign if nominated, asserting he would win despite political attacks.
The piece praises last fall’s county fair as the most beneficial public enterprise in twenty years. It urges the fair association and local business leaders to unite and launch a bigger second fair, using last year’s success as a guide and anticipating broader county support. It stresses timely action.
The Tux Washington star notes Colonel Henry Watterson would refuse any federal post. Marie Henry quotes Watterson as saying he despises office and officialdom and would not seek a job, even for influence, if Bryan becomes president.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr Kinks New Discovery as a cure for long standing threat and lung trouble claiming it heals where others fail. She notes rapid improvement and confidence in full recovery with continued use. Sold at all drug stores 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Madge O Rouke, a famed Irish American dressmaker, shows wedding gowns and reveals a superstition that each gown contains a lock of the sewer's hair. She notes belief that sewing a lock into a gown ensures the sewer will marry within the year. The hair colors mentioned include red brown golden and gray.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world noting it cured a felon on his thumb and heals all sores burns and wounds. At druggists 25 cents. Also mentions R L Baca of Santa Fe visiting Socorro on private business and copper interests near San Acasio.
A streetwise suitor pleads for marriage to a daughter of an ice trust magnate. He hints at a court case next week and cites his father as a professional juryman, prompting the magnate to award the match despite uncertainty.
A brief dialogue ridicules a theory about animal intelligence. Perkuson and Weigle discuss, noting their old view and comparing it to Histler and his car. The exchange uses humor to question perceived cleverness across animals and machines.
A grandmother scolds her noisy grandchildren who joke that she would not be a grandmother without them. The playful exchange highlights family humor in a quiet domestic scene.
Attorney H. M. Dougherty handles business in El Paso and Santa Fe while J A Lowe arrives from El Paso for a business errand. Mrs. F. H. Mitchell visits from Albuquerque. A month trip to southern California is planned. Local officials Con treras and Fullerton report travel and weather updates. Bank staff Price and Mactavish travel for medical and business matters. Mason block works advance toward a new drug store and Leeson’s building walls near completion. Kiehne notes dry conditions with potential rain. An assortment of fancy stationery is offered at the Chieftain office.
The advertisement promotes Favorite Prescription as non alcoholic and printed on its bottle wrapper, endorsed by medical professionals, claiming it helps irregularity and female weakness. It urges women to consult Dr. Pierce of Buffalo and to request free or mailed medical advice, also touting Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser and Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowel regulation.
A conversation shows the Senator asserting access to top legal talent to determine what he is entitled to, while a conscientious man cautions against unwanted items. The dialogue highlights a clash over entitlement and legal scrutiny.
C M Harden of Silver City NC testifies Electric Bitters meets all claims for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He finds it excellent for weakness lame back and run down conditions and especially effective for chills and malaria. Sold with guarantee by all druggists 50c.
Chairman David Farr of the came down from Magdalena for the regular quarterly board session. The quotes imply curiosity about a woman’s talents beyond singing and painting as pies remain untasted.
Long list of land tracts in New Mexico to be restored to the public domain on August 18 1908 and opened to settlement after that date with restrictions. Warning that no rights may be gained from prior settler occupations and the Land Office memorandum signed by Commissioner Fanp Duxer and Assistant Secretary FrankPinney.
AU S text discusses settlement rights under territorial law in New Mexico dated August 35 108 and outlines eligibility for agricultural claimants who filed before January 1,100. It notes prior rights for qualified settlers and references homestead entry procedures and approvals by officials including the Interior Secretary.
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