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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
2
In Socorro the focus shifts from political promises to safety as residents face earthquakes and think on sleeping outdoors. Mayor Bursem pursues more water supplies while the granitoid sidewalk proposal lingers. The urgency of water and quake readiness overshadows statehood debates in this Cuidad-era reflection.
The Socorro county scene shows Republicans united for a strong statehood ticket and a large November majority. Democrats would welcome any dissenters, but the county readiness signals a solid electoral front as November nears.
The article notes New Mexico will likely back the union while Arizona leans against it. It argues New Mexico has much to gain and little to lose by maximizing its pro union majority.
The Socorro county Democrats abandon a straight ticket for a people’s ticket, claiming past runs have sometimes won. The author argues this time the people will vote the Republican ticket, cutting short the outsider approach.
The Santa Fe New Mexican suggests that if Arizona rejects the joint statehood question, New Mexico delegates could hold a constitutional convention, present their work to the President and Congress, and ask for statehood separately. The idea is viewed as beneficial regardless of the outcome.
The article notes a proposed uprising by native railroad workers aiming to expel foreigners, with September 16 set as Independence Day for the planned revolt. It argues the government can act to nip the plan in the bud and suggests future stability for the neighboring republic.
The Record backs a non partisan convention to unite New Mexico and Arizona if voters approve the state consolidation question. It supports Judge A. A. Freeman despite Republican ties, though Democratic voters in the region may not follow the paper’s recommendation. The piece appeared in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
The piece notes Socorro’s quake impact mainly on nerves, with chimneys and cracked walls as minor faults, and lauds Socorro as the Gem City of the Sunshine Territory. It then references Maxim’s gun trial surprise, claims for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a marble statue joke, Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation, and a language statistics claim, ending with Chamberlain’s Salve for old sores.
A fragment notes seasonal produce at Wink ers with a mention of the Boston Transcript. A woman in a bookstore expresses a quirky desire about a book title and a clerk's uncertain reply about a job, reflecting light local chatter.
A crowd in Freedom, Pennsylvania watches Abraham Lincoln compare height with a coal heaver during a brief address on the verge of his presidency. Major Sumner and Colonel Ellsworth stand nearby as Lincoln invites a back to back height test. A neighboring note recalls a North Sea dyke leak and a medicine testimonial.
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia credits Electric Bitters with keeping her young and strong at 62 claiming cures for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues. The tonic is guaranteed by Sorroro Drug and Supply Company at 50 cents.
A quoted meditation by Cotton Mather in The Chieftain reflects on life injuries as sculpting strokes shaping character toward a nobler form. The piece invites contemplation on virtue, resilience, and spiritual growth.
A traveler recalls Lazarus a thin sallow man who survived burial at sea after being mistaken for dead. Lazarus later recovered on a voyage from Cape Town to England and again after a second trance. He met at London docks, with relatives appearing ill. Also J E Houghland from Eldon Iowa touts Chamberlain’s remedy for cholera morbus and diarrhoea, used in immigration work.
A young man asks to marry a millionaire's daughter and falters, prompting the elder to press for a concrete condition. The youth replies simply that he has only provided. The exchange showcases a sharp, terse moment between two generations.
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic for summer bowel disorders in children and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative to regulate the bowels and invigrate the liver. It includes a quip about missing debts and a Carlyle quote on laws.
Confucius states that a single word can reveal a man as wise or foolish, underscoring how judgment hinges on a brief expression. The adage implies the power of language in shaping perception and character.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for women’s weaknesses and irregularities. It claims benefits for nervous exhaustion and related symptoms, offering free extracts upon request via Doctor R. V. Pirie Surgical Institute in Buffalo.
Marriage licenses issued to Jose Luis Baca and Florida Chavez both of San Mar cial. Frederico Wolfel and Filomena Garcia of San Mar Justo. Montoya and Aurora Chavez of San Acasio. Jesus Maria Gallegos and Carmel Sisneros of Kelly. Rafael Molina and Elena Jaramillo de Baca of Socorro. Also Bucklen's Amicac Salve ad promotes healing for ulcers and wounds. summer rail rates to Chicago and St Louis listed. Wise is the man quote from Jaques Santa Fe agent.
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