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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
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An Albuquerque Journal opinion mocks rival Georgia coverage praising Governor Hope Sarto as the best Georgia ever had. It notes his own paper admits the praise while Mr. Bursum s Socorro paper echoes favorable mentions from other papers.
The San Marcial Standard lauds Socorro county for its School of Mines, a state institution ranked high among technical schools. It notes the institution's equipment matches enrollment and praises the faculty and management as men of high standing.
The New Mexican laments Hap O. A. Larrazolo as a delegate who would have faced a failed effort to obtain $30,000 for the national irrigation congress at Albuquerque. It notes every Democrat opposed the measure while Republicans united in support, urging New Mexico voters to remember at the next election that a Republican delegate secures favors from a Republican Congress.
The piece argues Hon. W H L Andrews has done more for New Mexico in the last two Congress sessions than any other citizen. It states his renomination is likely if a majority of territorial Republicans endorse him. It notes admiration across parties and hints other prominent citizens also seek renomination.
A nostalgic tale opens with a nine year courtship and a joke about Niagara Falls drying up before a bridal trip. The page then endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues, claims a long history and pneumonia prevention, with prices and a free trial. Electric Bitters is praised as a family remedy for dyspepsia liver issues and kidney weakness, touting digestive benefits and vigor.
Crowded out last week by a string of notes from Santa Fe county and nearby districts. C. T. Brown returned from mining business, Ciriaco Jojola planned fall trip to Palomas springs for rheumatism relief, and Prof. Adams J J Hill and others from the School of Mines returned from Magdalena district to study geology. W H Herrick resumed work near Clayton after six weeks away, locating the boundary line of New Mexico. W A Fleming Jones bought $10,000 in Las Cruces municipal bonds for street improvements. A stray local anecdote airs about a milkman and a fortune teller adds a quirk to the page.
Friends of several candidates, including Hon Thomas B Cat ron and ex Governor M A Otero, urge the Republican convention to heed the will of a majority. The piece predicts defeat for the Democratic delegate candidate and praises Socorro’s fair turnout. Citizens urged to celebrate the Glorious Fourth with a San Antonio parade or train procession.
Fans sing of a Nantucket season as Socorko shows strength and optimism. The crowd stays hopeful the club will field a pennant hopeful lineup and contend this season.
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says after 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars Dr King's New Life Pills gave the best relief. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents under guarantee.
A historical account of Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Plerea. It describes using triple refined glycerine and heat to extract curative constituents from native medicinal roots, claiming superior results to alcohol. The ad promises free mailing of the formula and endorsements, touting benefits for liver weakness and throat ailments, while cautioning against overexpectation.
Notice of sale under order of the Third Judicial District Court of New Mexico. On the off day of July, 10 a.m., the Greyhound Mining claim in Magdalen Mining District, Sovorro County, New Mexico, will be offered at public auction for cash at the front door of the court house in Socorro. The description covers complex survey details totaling 20.66 acres with 0.38 acres in conflict with the Graphic lode, netting 20.28 acres. Special Master Jous K Guarvini will conduct the sale after deductions of 5.44 acres separated from the balance by a parallel line survey.
Notice of restoration to entry for 48 acres in a National Forest described by the United States, with specific land details, applicants and qualifications, and the action of May 1, 19th century, as approved by the General Land Office official. Details include names such as Geneal Spargend and Franke Phiree, with references to New Mexico and Las Cruces.
Devacment or to INTERIOX Land Office Las Cruces NM April 6 1908 Charles W Eaton Clyde NM filed notice of intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead entry 4721 dated Apr 17 1906 NEY SEW Sec 9 T S R W and will prove residence and cultivation before J H Sweet Socorro NM July 13 1908 Witnesses listed: uchez Atanacio Chaves Juan Albino Trujillo Hijimo Baca all of San Marcial NM Bockxm Vax aarren Register to
Public lands in New Mexico withdrawn for San Augustine National Forest are restored to the public domain on August 18, 1908 with settlement allowed after September 17, 1905 under naval restrictions. The notice lists numerous townships and ranges in detail, warning that no pre August 14, 1908 settlements or occupations are permitted. Also includes a separate notice for public publication regarding Theophilus W. Medley of Burley filing five year proof for a homestead entry in Section 22, Township 2 North Range 6 West, to be proven June 18, 1908 before E H Sweet.
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