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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
2
The article notes the upcoming November referendum on uniting Swan Territory with New Mexico to form a single state. It discusses political mood, Bryan's anticipated defeat, and comments on Mayor Bursum regarding sidewalk matters. The piece reflects early 20th century political discourse and subscription details.
In Phelphia a celebration marked the party's fiftieth birth anniversary. The account notes the party's glories, suggesting its history could seem older than its fifty years.
The Santa Fe New Mexican endorses joint statehood and rebukes contemporaries who have pushed for single statehood, asserting a clearer path despite critics arguing against it. The editorial stance signals a shift in regional governance voices.
The grand jury for Socorro County reports no Sunday law violations worthy of attention in this term. The note asks New Mexico critics to consider virtues of good citizenship rather than constant criticism.
The editor praises Mayor Burstat for advancing the city water system, noting visible improvements and promising further substantial work. It urges opponents to pause actions while he completes plans, emphasizing he funds the improvements privately and suggesting continued scrutiny once finished.
A Socorro County editorial comments on grand juries indicting suspects with insufficient evidence. It notes recent court term acquittals and urges juries to require stronger evidence to avoid wasting court time and undermining justice.
A blunder by Mr. Smith over the joint statehood bill damaged his prospects for the Arizona United States senatorship. His harsh criticism of Congressional members drew Speaker Cannon’s verbal rebuke, led to severe disfavor in Congress, and prompted Smith to seek health rest in Hot Springs, with likely absence from this session.
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Congress approved a joint statehood bill signed by the President. On November six, New Mexico voters will elect 66 delegates and Arizona 44 for a constitutional convention, while a ballot question asks if the two territories should unite as one state. If the majority says yes, a convention is called. if no, delegate elections are void. The piece urges New Mexico to accept the offer and hints Arizona may reject joint statehood, with potential for single statehood later. See sewing machines at James A. Conlin's, Terry block.
The piece discusses old-fashioned girl training emphasizing morality and virtue, then advocates Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments. It includes a testimonial from Flora I. Creer of Ohio claiming relief from lifelong back pain and ovarian discomfort after use, plus notes on the book Bible of the Body and common sense adviser.
A collage of quotes and testimonials references Bucklen's Amnic a Salve and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It touts healing claims for cuts burns and sores while noting character judgments and moral judgments in a local merchant context.
Willis T. Morgan a retired U S A commissary sergeant from Rural Route 1 Concord New Hampshire testifies about his two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health despite constant colds and lung troubles. He praises it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial issues and all lung diseases. The product is guaranteed at Socorro Drug Supply Co with prices 50 cents and 1 00 with a trial bottle free. Fresh vegetables are advertised at Winkler s.
To the unknown heirs of Robert G. Clark and all claimants through him in the Sinteg mining claim in Magdalena District Socorro County New Mexico. If within ninety days you do not contribute one third of expenditures totaling 835.33, your title to the claim will vest in Ebien Foley under Section 2524 of the United States Statutes.
Notice to unknown heirs of Robert G Clark that Ellen Foley Keily and Foley claim the Magdalen Minity District in Socorro County New Mexico. After expenditures totaling 1000 dollars for 1895 1896 1897 1900 1901 1902 1903 the title may transfer if one third is not paid within ninety days.
Ellen Foley announces that one third of $33.35 expended in labor and improvements for 1905 on the Cap Lode Mining Claim in the Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico will transfer to her as titled under Section 2324 Revised Statutes if not challenged by listed heirs and claimants. The notice lists Samuel Norton Rockwell et al as potential heirs and other claimants.
Notice to Samuel Norton Rockwell and others as heirs of Edward C Rockwell deceased. Eight named parties and all claimants must contribute one third of $1000 total for 16, 183, 1900–1904 years on the Copper Cap Lode Mining Claim in Socorro county New Mexico Magdalena Mining District Bocorro Territory. If not paid within ninety days after publication, Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes applies.
Probate Court of Socorro County New Mexico appoints Henry A May administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Thomas Cooke Silliman deceased. He has qualified and all creditors must prove their claims within the time required by law.
Daily except Sunday service description mentions No 7 and 1Wy lines near Albuquerque and San Magdalen branch with a 7:45 am departure from Ly to Socorro. An unclear name Ar Yano ro appears as fragment.
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