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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
2
A humorous Albuquerque Journal-Democrat verse mocks local figures and events. It mentions Socorro, Las Vegas asylum discussions, rainfall across New Mexico, Socorro County grass growth, and Mayor Corney pursuing a School of Mines driveway project with landowner talks.
Daily observation shows Socorro improving with upvalued property, frequent real estate transfers, and better prices. The article mocks those lacking courage to seize opportunities, suggesting relocation abroad as the remedy for timidity.
Troops devastate river valleys as droughts and fires threaten the Atlantic states. Cyclones wreak havoc in the south while New Mexico enjoys a spell of sunshine and showers bringing relief and cheer to residents.
Socorro County reports satisfactory industry and expanding mining activity. Grass thrives on ranges and the wheat harvest looks promising. Las Vegas pushes ahead on the scenic road to Pecos River, while Santa Fe lags and fears funding exhaustion.
Amid talk of leadership amid a $15,000 defalcation, Abren Abeyta says he could redeem himself if given a fair chance. Many precincts are urged to meet in convention to restructure party machinery and improve politics for the county. Further suggestions are awaited.
London dispatch notes Maryland boss Sixavon Gorman warning on 1904 issues and spending time abroad to avoid scrutiny. He forecasts a December Democratic caucus to define platforms while opposing Cleveland Hill Parker and Bryan, labeling him a peace-maker but unlikely national leader. The piece also references a parable about urgency of the last potato versus city fire, attributed to Youth's Companion.
A reflective piece critiques the historic woman's argument as often illogical yet reveals her strength in imagination and contrivance. It notes how women avoid strict syllogisms, preferring creative leaps to reach conclusions, and hints at humorous tensions in confrontations with militant debates.
A compilation notes Henry Loomis Nelson of the Boston Herald asserting Bryan dictated the 16 to 1 free silver stance in 1896, while Bland led the drive for gold. It recounts Missouri’s Perthe Springs influence, Bryan’s limited early fame, and concludes with anecdotes from Mrs. Curtis of Lee Massachusetts praising Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion. Also recalls General Broke’s wartime guard tale and Oklahoma settlers’ 1889 diarrhoea remedy anecdote.
Guests at a grand house wedding watched as the clergyman, in full vestments, descended the stairs with the bridal party. Reaching the drawing room he blurted out in exasperation that he had forgotten his prayer book. He was pardoned on aggravating circumstances.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as rapid relief for headaches. It promises to purify blood and strengthen health, costing 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, and notes sale by all druggists.
An Iowa editor boasted he would reveal the name of a beautiful married woman next month. Circulation doubled in two weeks. He fled town after naming his wife. Chamberlain's tablets advertised to improve appetite and stomach health. For sale by druggists.
A bookstore customer asks for a book titled The Fifteen Decisive Battles. The proprietor replies he does not have it but offers a similar work titled The Autobiography of a Married Man.
The Record notes five shocks to finish a prisoner at Sing Sing, while Lincoln, Nebraska holds the record for withstanding shocks. The Washington Post quips about a meandering tinker asking if a typewriter needs repairs and a boss replying. A woman crosses the street to consult a dentist.
Fragmentary OCR fragment lists many personal names and initials without coherent events. No clear action, date, or location is evident to establish a newsworthy item or outcome.
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