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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1905

Page

2

Juni Brings Cheers for Brides and Graduates

A festive note celebrates brides and sweet girl graduates of Juni, hoping their bright visions endure until reality brings even stronger joy.

Juni

Quake Shocks Felt In Socorro Morning

Four distinct earthquake shocks were felt in Socorro Tuesday morning, likely caused by slight slips of the tilted strata in the Magdalena mountains. The events suggest readjustment of equilibrium in the region and prompt curiosity about the ongoing geologic processes.

Socorro Magdalena Mountains

Socorro water supply seen as private takeovers opposed

Trert notes public utilities argue for municipal ownership but Socorro stands as a bright exception. If current conditions persist it would be a blessed day for the city when any private corporation gains control of its water supply.

Socorro

Albuquerque Water Ownership Question Raised by City Council

Albuquerque city council weighs public ownership of the water system as other cities report high profits. The move could bring control at low cost and yield substantial returns, with a potential golden opportunity for the city if not pursued now.

Albuquirgui Albuquerque

Citizens Should Reinvest Utility Profits Locally

An editorial argues that residents of a town ought to retain the profits from public utilities rather than donate them to a private firm. The piece questions why taxpayers would let a private corporation profit while easing local tax burdens remains achievable through municipal management.

Russia Resists Peace Talks Despite Impending Disaster

The Russian government remains opposed to peace proposals amid ongoing calamity. Analysts say the dynasty and bureaucracy act solely to preserve themselves, resisting any compromise that could end the crisis.

Russia

Territorial fair at Albuquerque promises better attendance

The text promotes the first annual livestock exhibit as a new feature expected to please and profit stockmen and all livestock enthusiasts. It notes other new features and improvements designed to increase attendance to record levels at this year's fair.

Albusquerque

Reform Spirit Grips Major Cities

Chicago elects a mayor favoring municipal ownership of street railways while Philadelphia selects a reforming leader backed by a rising public push to curb a corrupt grafters gang. Across cities large and small, the push for honest, businesslike municipal government grows, meeting grafter derision with renewed vigor.

Chicaco Philadelphia

Water Pressure Shortage Blamed for Fire Losses

In Socorro during the war years valuable property was destroyed by fire due to illegitimate water use and low mains pressure. The writer cites a possible death of a valued citizen and urges city authorities to guard the water supply to prevent future disasters.

Socorro

Fair Water Use Urged to End City Drought Woes

Srwenar families in western and southern city areas protest water deprivation caused by irrigation overuse. Socorro’s supply could serve three to four times the current population if used judiciously. Authors argue it is unjust for one household to flood a garden while another lacks drinking water and call for fair distribution.

Srwenar Socorro

Parker Opens Socorro County District Court Term

Hon Frank W Parker opened a regular term of district court in Socorro city Monday morning. The court fund now available should enable many criminal cases to be disposed of, reducing the time murder suspects remain at large in the community and improving local credit.

Frank W. Parker Socorro County

Japanese Victory in Straits of Korea Navy Battle

Naval experts credit the Japanese admiral with superior strategy and well executed plan. Rojestvensky's fleet faltered as Japanese gunnery ranged true and torpedo boats harassed the Russians, sealing a decisive Japanese victory and now dominance in the eastern seas. Lindsay of Ontario reports relief from dyspepsia after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.

Straits of Korea Togo Rojestvensk Rojestvensky Japan Lindsay Art William Ontario Canada Chamberlain

Early Marriages and Curbing Doubts Over Buxton

The piece debates hasty marriages, praising practical judgment and a steady domestic path for Buxton and Lucy while urging balanced expectations. It contrasts attitudes toward early unions with a broader note on resilience, family load, and practical happiness. The column cites a Cuban miseries anecdote, a Chamberlain remedy endorsement, and a proverb about fruit value, blending social views with health snippets.

Doctor To Gilbert Examiners Tongue In Sickroom Tale

A mother calls the family doctor for Gilbert who is listless with fever from scarlatina. The doctor jokes about seeing Gilbert’s tongue while Gilbert fears it is stuck to him. An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes with a testimonial from Hope Texas.

Gilbert Scarlatina Littl Man Buecklen D. L. Gregory Hope, Tex Socorro Drug and Supply Co

Royal children whipped by proxy and other historical curios

The article surveys vicarious punishment of royals, noting Edward VI and others with whipping substituted by proxies, plus tales of historic punishments and curious customs. It also mentions a massive moose head from Glenwood Springs, a famine death comparison, a testimonial for King’s New Discovery, a quip on self-control, Welsh dog tongs, and a note on Chamberlain’s tablets. It weaves these varied items into a single country newspaper page snapshot.

Edward VI Barnaby Fitzpatrick Edward Brown William Murry Duchess of Lauderdale Charles

Golden Medical Discovery promoted despite medical cautions

A fragmentary ad touts a “Golden Medical Discovery” claiming healing powers and wealth through a health remedy. It rails against medical experts and touts a famous physician as chief consulting authority while urging readers to seek the product via a advertised remedy system.

Howitt Jonyeva Henry Herve Golden Medical Mont Bbe Sanitarium 5 Cit Askistenen Ht. V. Hieree Lavaida Buffalo Stan Woth Leenta

Cigar mixing and a millinery mischief in mourning hats

A tobacco article explains the craft of blending tobaccos for cigars as a delicate task requiring knowledge of raw materials. An ad notes Chamberlains Pain Balm for three common ailments. In Charlotte a widow and two daughters enter a millinery shop. the elder asks for a mourning hat and points to a companion, describing her distress and requesting a hat with blue feathers.

Tobacco Journal Charlotte, North Carolina Wieder

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