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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
2
The Defensor accuses Judge Parker of insinuating bribery and political intrigue to decide criminals, then defends the chieftain’s jury remarks. The piece argues the editor misstates the chieftain’s stance on the murder verdicts of Tais and Canuto Carrillo.
The article defends the Chieftain against El Defensor and clarifies that the grand jury alleged improper handling of scalps and warrants in the probate clerk’s office. It notes the possibility of indictment and asserts the newspaper will publish the court’s findings, whether guilty or not guilty.
Tun county commissioners met early in the week as a board of equalization to craft fair tax assessments. The Chieftain reports they aimed to give every man a square deal in the taxation matter.
County authorities contest a law that taxes sheep in the owner’s residence county, arguing it would boost Bernalillo County’s tax roll by about 100000. The piece notes 200000 sheep owned by nonresidents have grazed in Socorro County for years, increasing tax burdens on local taxpayers.
Abandon their ranges and seek more favorable conditions beyond the boundaries of New ee. The law in its present form introduced by Hon. Wo KR. Martin, nos passed by a Wnarinions vote, is perfectly just to all concerned, and should be sustained.
El Defensor warns the Chieftain against excess and nonsense in a quarrel over a precept and its accompanying ridicule. The piece notes the neighbor’s kindness and urges heed to both words and their consequences.
Philadelphia Mayor John Weaver, renowned for gas fee controversy, rose from district attorney to mayor in February 1905 on a platform pledging faith and duty. A devout Baptist who teaches Sunday School, he quotes a civic motto from his desk and is noted as a top dressed figure in the city. He was born to landowners in 1869, educated through hard work, and became a leading lawyer.
Ruth, daughter of RN Dewey of Agneweile Virginia, was near death from cholera infantum. A bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given and within hours she improved. by the end of the first small bottle she was well. The ad notes the remedy is sold by druggists.
Good for stomach trouble and constipation. "Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets have done me a great deal of good," says Towns of Rat Portage Ontario. "Being a mild physic the after effects are not unpleasant, and I can recommend them to all who suffer from stomach disorder." For sale by all druggists. Furnished rooms at Winklers.
A Birmingham Age Herald passage extols the Mississippi River yellow tide with vivid imagery. It describes the river's majesty and mutability from tranquil swells to raging eddies that swallow cotton fields and engulf trees, illustrating its awe inspiring yet dangerous beauty.
A playful dialogue between a home baby and a hotel baby on a park corner contrasts fashion and propriety with a lighter note on daily routines. A reader from Pittsburg, Ca, recounts recovery from typhoid using Electric Bitters, praised for health restoration. The piece ends with a light ad joke about country summer plans and fare.
A Chicopee circle recalls horse lore and a humorous letter to George Stearns about finding a good young bay horse. The same talk includes a thrift tip emphasizing saving and investing small sums, ending with a sales pitch for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and its cost-saving value.
A crowd gathers as two women say goodbye on a streetcar. They joke about secrets and a planned morning postal update. The scene ends with a brisk conductor call. The cartoonish chatter continues with mock engagements and a medicine ad note.
The New York Globe argues for farmers to serve on juries in capital cases to curb crime. It suggests that farmers, adept at tilling soil, resist criminals’ legal tactics and that juries should be composed only of the farming class to reduce homicide rates.
In Paris a cure for consumption and coughs is lauded with Dr King s New Discovery praised for instant relief and permanent cure. Product pricing and a free trial are listed by Socorro Deng Supply Co. Albuquerque Territorial Fair Association names several managers including parade, music, baseball and exhibit supervisors. A light quip ends with a joke about a landlady and grace at a table.
A Concord Kentucky man, B F Leek, claims a 20 year sore healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after other remedies failed. The ad cites relief from pain and swelling and promotes the product at secured stores for 25 cents.
Mrs Cobb irately reacts after a long wild goose chase, as she encounters a friend exiting a crowded concert hall. The scene captures her obstinate pursuit despite the lack of any real gift or progress toward her goal.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by a medicine that relieves pain and discomfort via Dr. King's New Life Pills. They are a wonderful remedy with sure relief for headache, stomach disorders, and constipation. 25e at Socorro Drug and Supply Co. Subscribe for The Chieftain.
A cryptic line from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reflects a hesitant woman who contemplates revealing a scandal but decides against it, fearing an uproar as neighbors would learn of the matter.
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