New Mexico Statehood Argument in Territorial Debate
The piece urges New Mexico to accept statehood under Congress imposed conditions, arguing that secession from territorial status would harm identity and future prospects. It warns against rejecting the terms, claiming Arizona support would rise and New Mexico could gain better terms later. The article calls for a landslide vote on November sixth to approve the conditions.
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Tergren
New Mexico
New Mesa
Arizona
Stott
Arimona
Wnien
Sunshine
Congress Wrens
Freeman Speaks on Statehood Question
Jonek Freeman voices views on statehood, noting that his statements merit careful consideration from readers and officials.
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Jonek Freeman
Socorro County Likely Votes For Joint Statehood Plan
The report projects Socorro County to give a substantial majority in favor of joint statehood. Analysts mark the prediction as an expected outcome based on local sentiment and polling indicators.
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Socorro County
Tart Row in Socorro Republican Group
A vivid account claims a dramatic intra party clash in Socorro county Republican circles is a failed bid at spectacle rather than substantive dispute.
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Republican Organization
Socorro County
Love's Labor
Mayor Bursa Shown Superior in Heroic Water Miracle
In a recent remark the comparison highlights how Moses was a novice beside Mayor Bursa in the famous feat of striking rocks and bringing forth waters, underscoring Bursa's assumed greater prowess.
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Moses
Bursa
Weather Report From Socorro Amid Snow Storm
The report notes a snow storm affecting Socorro and nearby areas on the second of the month. Despite the disruption, the writer praises the weather as enjoyable and satisfactory overall.
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New Mexico
Socorro
Labor Shortage Hits City Amid Republican Prosperity
In Socorno workers face high demand as labor needs surge during a period of Republican prosperity. The city struggles to recruit sufficient laborers, with shortages described as severe and hard to meet.
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Socorno
Martin Advocates Joint Statehood For New Mexico
In a recent Santa Fe New Mexican interview Hon. W. E. Martin presents a clear forcible case for why New Mexico should favor joining as a state. His ideas are described as of the sight sort with strong persuasive force.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
W. E. Martin
New Mexico
Mr. Martin
Belen Cut Off Likely to Improve Santa Fe Passenger Service
A credible report says the Belen cut off will be used for passenger trains to gain substantial line efficiency. If true, Socorro will celebrate a much improved Santa Fe passenger schedule. The current timetable is already poor and would not be surpassed.
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Belen
Socorro
Santa Fes
Secerro
New Mexico Statehood Debate Spurs Joint Statehood Push
The Las Veras Optic notes Mantis urges acceptance of joint statehood with Arizona as Congress and national sentiment favor admitting New Mexico, regardless of Arizona’s stance. Mr. Martin argues that a big majority for joint statehood would secure admission.
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Mantis
Arizona
Martin
New Mexico
Congress
Las Veras
Mayor Bursum Expands City Water Supply and Tunneling Progress
The article praises Mayor Bursum for greatly increasing Socorro’s water supply and tunneling for more. It notes the reservoir rising about five feet to full capacity, with surplus water irrigating nearby orchards. It contrasts Bursum’s success with the neglected Dutch dyke and cites Dr. King’s New Discovery saving a life from a severe chest infection. It cites Chamberlains Colic remedy for bowel issues and urges言 druggist availability.
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Bursum
Socorro
Cruel Punishments in Early Legal Procedures
A brief historical overview recalls torture in legal processes from 1611 in Virginia under Sir Thomas Dole to the Salem witch trials of 1692, noting executions and the use of coercive methods such as the rack, bodkin, and peine forte et dure. It references pirate Quelch and diary entries contrasting public executions with distant, muffled cries.
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United States
Sir Thomas Dole
Virginia
Thomas
Dole
Salem
Giles Cory
East
Quelch
Pirate
Boston
Sewell
Austria
Modest Claims and Wit Highlight Classic Remedies
A Victorian style column notes modest claims often exceed expectations with Maxim’s gun and Chamberlain's remedy praised for diarrhoea relief. Anecdotes include Mark Twain's stable key prank and a farmer's testimony of saving a life with the remedy during cholera morbus. Fresh fruits at Winklers and stationery at The Chieftain office are listed.
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Grand Army
Washington City
Elgin
J. E. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
Chamberlain
Beggars in Italy Earn Two Coppers With Quick Wits
The narrator recounts a beggar game in Italy where a nimble urchin and a girl perform a carriage side show. The boy distracts with striking eyes and quips that he deserves two coppers for having two black eyes while the girl has one. The narrator, not trusting beggars, ends up paying two coppers after being outwitted.
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Italy
Signor
82 Year Old Brims With Electric Bitters Honor
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia declares at eighty two she feels young with Electric Bitters the tonic claimed to cure dyspepsia liver trouble kidney ailments and constipation. So corob Drug and Supply Co guarantees the remedy priced at 50 cents.
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E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Socorro Drug and Supply Company
Cardinal Bonaparte and the charitable nobleman tale
The piece recalls Cardinal Bonaparte, grandson of Lucien, famed for charity. A servant recalls the purse empty save pewter spoons, yet the cardinal orders a meal for a beggar. It also praises Chamberlain's Salve for chronic sores and ends with a quip from a spoiled beauty.
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Cardinal Bonaparte
Lucien Bonaparte
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels
Warning on bowel health and disease risk leads to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative. The product invig orates the liver and regulates the bowels and is for sale by all druggists.
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Maxim
Chamberlain
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Liver and Digestive Relief
Advertises Dr. Pierne’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for symptoms like headaches coated tongue heartburn belching and nausea. Claims to be a nonsecret liver invigurator stomach tonic and nerve strengthener made from native American roots with 14 ingredients listed on the bottle wrapper.
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Pierna
Ita
Cale
Hale M
Hannemann
John Wii D
Bears of Eine
Ae Ny
A Great Appetite Joke From Mr Toole Dinner
The veteran English comedian Mr Toole dines with a famed theatrical gentleman noted for enormous appetite. After the meal Toole whispered to a waiter to remove the palm centerpiece saying take that away he will eat it.
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Mr. Toole
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health in Socorro
A May 25th style ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant cure for constipation curing torpid liver and blockaded bowels. It claims improved health and notes the product is available at Socorro Drug and Supply Co. It frames the need for self respect against public opinion as a separate aside.
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Dr. King
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Two Reasons For Quick Watch Change
A proverb-like remark notes the bookkeeper took his watch every five minutes. It humorously suggests either a need for a new watch or a new wife as the motive behind his frequent time checking.
Indian station tale of a cook named Abdul
A cook travels a southern India station with a quip about character and ill health. The storyteller jokes he is surprised not engaged, noting Abdul has been his cook for three months. A wife who cannot throw straight hits him by dodge, prompting further humor.
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Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
India
Abdul
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West
Jack of All Trades
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A. Drake
W. M
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Order of the Eastern StarsAt Masonic Hall
Castle Hall
Jon. Wouw
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Baca & Stapleton
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