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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
2
Officials say Socorro county will hold its second annual fair next September with elected officers and active committees. The first fair did more good than any public enterprise in twenty years, and the second is urged to surpass it with wide community support.
The fleet is described as moving on its second leg with conditions stated that as long as it is not on its last legs all remains well.
Twenty years ago Socorro was the best town in New Mexico. In much less than twenty years from now she will be restored to the same proud position.
F PorAkre laments the country paid a heavy price for what he calls the Roosevelt reign of terror. Few people would have thought Poraker under such a spell.
Anivovenore urges generous support for the Socorro county fair enterprise. The Duke City can afford to, and Socorro has long been liberal in patronage. Reciprocity is urged as proper policy.
Officials state the Columbus and Mexican railroad is financed and ready for immediate construction with contracts already awarded. The line will cross western Socorro county from north to south, unlocking a previously undeveloped region rich in natural resources and bringing substantial profit to Socorro county.
On the campus of the New Mexico School of Mines a new fifteen thousand dollar dormitory is being erected. Socorro Electric plans a modern electric light and power plant. In less than ten days Pan-American Federal Smelting and Refining will begin a one hundred ton smelter construction.
The article argues Socorro is flourishing within city limits and urges residents to stay hopeful. It predicts more positive developments will arrive, prompting attention and a sense of progress among locals.
Strong indications point to Mr. Andrews securing the Republican nomination for New Mexico’s congressional delegate seat. Other candidates have support from Republican-leaning papers, but sentiment favors another term for the current delegate. The editorial notes a free discussion of merits and hopes the territorial convention acts in kind.
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa endorses Dr Kinks New Discovery as a cure for long standing threat and lung trouble. She claims it heals where other treatments only gave temporary relief and expects gradual restoration to health. Sold at drug stores priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
The Los Angeles Times recalls Em inent New York lawyer Martin W. Littleton famed for sharp wit. An Albany judge quoted how, in an early assault case, an elderly opponent spoke six hours before Littleton rose and offered to submit the case without argument.
Excerpt notes ex perie C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praising Electric Bitters as a top remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Claims it strengthens back and overall weakness and suits chills and malaria, sold with guarantee at druggists for 5 cents.
A playful fable-style exchange contrasts a lazy horse fly with a busy bee. The bee explains that work brings pleasure and purpose, noting that labor often leads to clover and reward.
J W Jenking of Chapel Hill North Carolina declares Backlen's Arnica Salve the best salve the world affords. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sore burn or wound. Available for 25c at all druggists.
A brief notice recalls an event at Court House Park on Tuesday evening requesting attendance.
An early 20th century promotion claims a tonic built from native roots including Golden Sea and Queen's root to treat indigestion and general debility. It markets a nonalcoholic salve for running sores and ulcers and offers a free booklet from the world’s dispensary medical association.
The article notes Collis P. Huntington paid Henry Ward Beecher $1500 for a secret second marriage ceremony after his first wife’s death and another $1500 for a public ceremony. Beecher quipped to Huntington that he wished he were a Mormon.
An advertisement features Mr A A Felton of Harrlisville New York praising Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. The passage shifts to a Sunday school scene where a minister tests a pupil on the Apostle Peter.
A girl recited Peter Peter pumpkin-eater and said he had a wife but could not keep her, prompting uproar at a Congregational gathering as listeners missed the rest of the verse.
G A Shule and S Hall, co owners, claim to have expended 100 dollars in labor and improvements on the Lucky mining claim in the San Andreas mountains Socorro mining district New Mexico for 187. The notice states if a co owner does not contribute their share within days after publication, their interest will be forfeited to the undersigned under the U S Revised Statutes.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Santa Fe gives notice that Guadal lupe Trujillo of Quemado New Mexico filed final five year proof to establish his homestead claim No 7354 for the SE N, section 1, township etc. before Probate Clerk in Quemado on the 24th of May with witnesses listed.
Patent application filed by Mine Development Company in New Mexico seeks United States patent for the Copper Cop Lode mining claim near Las Cruces. Official field notes, survey details, boundaries, and claims are provided, with milestone dates and involved parties.
Co owner in the Tenderfoot mining claim records a 1907 labor expenditure of 100 dollars to hold the claim under the Revised Statutes. If H P Huff does not contribute within ninety days after publication, his co ownership will vest in George A Shitle of Socorro New Mexico under Section 2324.
Notice from U S Land Office Santa Fe announces Lawrence V Medley of Magdalena NM filing intent to prove final five year claim on homestead application No 7521 for Lot 2 Section 2 Township 1 North Range 9 West nearby Socorro NM. Witnesses listed include Geo Owsley Burley MI Medley Burley NM Swingle Sam Jones and Onteno Register.
A 1908 General Land Office notice warns no settlement or occupancy begun before August 18 1908 may gain rights under settlement in the San Augustine National Forest area in New Mexico. The document lists township and range coordinates across multiple sections and ranges and is signed by Commissioner Fred Desnert with approval by Secretary Frank Pinker.
William Gardiner of Idalena New Mexico filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of his homestead claim No 3995 dated Aug 1 1908. Proof will be before KE H Sweet Probate Clerk at Las Cruces July 7 1908. Witnesses include David Farr J M Allen Charles Gardiner and W P Sanders of Magdalena NM.
John files for a deed under Chapter T1 of New Mexico laws for 18.03 acres in Sec 16, Socorro Grant. Description runs near School of Mines and public roads with multiple bearings. W. D. Newcoms, Clerk. attorneys Mc Dougherty & Griffith represent applicant.
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