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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
2
A Monday evening Democratic convention in this city drew attention mainly for the absence of the regulation Democratic hair pulling. The remark signals a calmer gathering amid debates on the new currency bill that the speaker calls prima facie evidence of merit.
Mr Larrazelo is described as a pleasant yet not successful candidate for representing New Mexico in the national congress. The remark cites two defeats as evidence of his lack of success as a public speaker and political contender.
Jeper Parke and his experienced corps of court officials conduct the district court business for Sorocory county in a satisfactory manner, maintaining the tradition of efficiency and proper conduct.
The Sun of Albuquerque warns that Trask era leaders in the Democratic party are poor patriots. It asserts that despite being instructed for Larrazo lo, they would trade him for a shoe string, signaling scathing blame of the party leaders.
An editorial in the Santa Fe New Mexican contrasts Taft and Bryan on taxes noting one clear distinction: Taft will be elected president while Bryan will not. The piece portrays Taft as favored in the upcoming national vote.
Hon W H Andrews has rapidly grown popularity and strength in New Mexico. It would be unsurprising if he is renominated and highly likely he would be re elected if renominated. Corro County gave him a six hundred majority at the last election and is prepared to do so again.
San Antonio prepares a grand Fourth of July featuring pomp surpassing prior efforts in Socorro county. Governor Curry and other distinguished visitors will attend to add impressiveness. San Antonio cheers the county fair spirit and urges a large turnout to outdo past celebrations.
The Albuquerque based Tax Lux, a daily democrat publication, pledges to advance territory democracy. It aims to be a leading voice for Democrats while presenting a public counterpoint to rival papers and exposing tactics of opponents.
The Albuquerque Citizen endorses the Socorro Chieftain’s suggestion that the local auto club take up the project of constructing a good road between Albuquerque and Socorro. The piece notes mutual benefit, with Socorro residents promising to assist, calling the route a delightful auto trip and a boon for both communities.
The Tuy Roswell Record predicts that if Larrazolo is the Democratic nominee for delegate Andrews will win the election. The paper views Larrazolo as effectively dead and notes his two prior party defeats, including the 1900 nomination when Hinkle led by about a thousand votes.
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. He says it regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor for both sexes, sold under guarantee at druggists for 50c.
A foreign journal notes a boy’s witty meaning of a young man who is older than his father. Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine says Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years using it for coughs and lung problems. For almost forty years New Discovery has led throat and lung remedies and is sold with a guarantee and trial bottle.
A playful exchange between Mr Jawback and Mrs Jawback features sharp humor about brains and inheritance. The dialogue pivots to a sea lore quip that an oyster aged a fortnight is tiny, yet after four years it becomes table worthy.
Memorial Day passed quietly in Reserve amid cattle shipping prep and a windier week than usual. Notables include visitor Patrick McKeefry, Mrs. Montague Stevens back in town, and Mr Hamby health trips to Hot Springs. Road work to Magdalena starts, Fourth of July celebration planned with barbecue races and a dance. fireworks stock reported for Reserve Grocery Co. Stories include a Mason quip and reader letter praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Dr King’s New Life Pills.
A Lincoln county girl writes to admonish loafing young men urging girls to work and save. She states she clothes herself, saves money each year, and advises others to avoid idle boys, stand by the industrious partner, and resist alcohol.
Public notice offers a free booklet detailing the ingredients of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women. It claims strong endorsements from leading medical teachers across schools and invites readers to mail their name and address to receive the pamphlet.
The Santa Fe New Mexican recounts W. E. Martins design of a twelve by two and a half inch badge for New Mexico delegates to the Chicago Republican convention on June 16 1908. The badge features blue silk with gold border a delegate plate and a Taft portrait with tassels. Also includes a Chinese joke and notes about the Winkler hotel arrivals of H M Porter and J M Cunningham reporting dry ranges.
Restoration order applies to Augustine National Forest New Mexico lands withdrawn for forestry. Areas listed by township and range will be restored to public domain August 18 1908 and become subject to settlement from that date but entry filing or selection allowed after September 17 1908. Notice warns that no rights from prior settlements are valid. Includes long list of sections across townships four to five with ranges four to fourteen. Public notice from General Land Office Washington DC.
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