Notice of Final Proof for Land Claim in New Mexico
Notice published by the Interior Land Office Las Cruces N M states settler Samuel Billiard Hd Ne NW Sec NWY SWY NWM seeks final proof April 5 1904 before C H Kirkendall in Texllon N M. Witnesses: John B Wilson Patrick Gann T C Williams and Wilson all of Joseph N M. Nicholas Galle Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
N. M
C. H. Kirken U
C. Com
Toxellon
Samuel
Hilliard Hd
W. N
Vis
John B. Wilson
Joseph, N. M
Patrick Gann
Patterson
Round trip fare to Los Angeles or San Francisco
Tickets on sale April 24 to May 2, 1904 for 35.00 with return by June 30, 1904. Inquiries at the depot. A captioned note questions a photograph of Mrs. Newrich, with a joking exchange about its likeness.
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Los Angeles
San Froncinco
San Francisco
The Witch Hazel Salve Ad Offered by Chicago Firm
An 1900s style advertisement touts E. C. De Witt & Co of Chicago as the original makers of Witch Hazel Salve. It warns of counterfeits, urges buyers to ensure the box bears the company name, and notes a guaranteed cure. The same page seeks agents across states with weekly pay and expenses, offering a salary of 21 dollars plus carriage, to be sent from colon ial Dearborn Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
Socorro’ Drug and Supply Co
Vald
Colonial
Dearborn St
Calttre at the Animal Show Argued Sign Confusion
An incident at an animal show features a high school girl correcting an attendant over a hippopotamus sign. The crowd jokes about the animal’s gender and name while the exhibitor asserts the sign’s description. The exchange highlights mislabeling and public confusion at the event.
Destructive fire destroys Socorro residence and Russian.
A western Socorro home on the Zollar property burned after the barn fire spread in high wind. Dr. R. M. Bagg and wife lost nearly all furniture and valuables, with Bagg reporting a $2,000 net loss. Firemen lacked water pressure to fight the blaze effectively. The house and barn were owned by Jas. G. Fitch. In a separate note Rev. J. J. Gilchrist died after illness, aged 50 years nine months, with funeral planned for Sunday. A third item touts One Minute Cough Cure from Socorro druggist.
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Socorro
Zollar
R. M. Bagg
Doctor Bagg
Bagg
Jas. G. Fitch
J. J. Gilchrist
Mesa
Old Mesa Garden
McBean & Simmon
Roland
George
Sophie
San Elizario
Indiana
Hanover College
Lane Seminary of
Cincinnati
Presbyterian Church
Colorado
New Mexico
el Paso
New Westminster Presbyterian Church
el Paso Herald
School of Mines Notes Reports on campus upgrades and events
Prof C T Lincoln analyzes New Mexican waters and a new $150 scholarship is created for graduating mining machinery students. Donations include dog tooth spar crystals with zinc ore and shade trees from foreign climates. Field practice in Socorro mountain mines and White Oaks district research continue amid a major fire destroying Doctor Bagg’s Foraminifera collection and government materials.
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C. T. Lincoln
Sayler
E. P. Smith
Captain Fitch
Magdalena
B. S. Rodey
New Mexico
O. R. Smith
Socorro Mountain
Leon Dominion
White Oaks
Abe
Cattle Sale Ad From Mogollon NM Notice
Two lots of cattle offered for sale totaling 1100 head. Bargains claimed with address to C H Kingparaiis Mogollon New Mexico. Envelopes letter heads and other printed items offered at reasonable prices through the Chieftain office.
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C. H. Kingparaiis
Mogollon
N. Mex
Hhe
Public meeting to reorganize Company H at Armory
There will be a public meeting at the Armory next Wednesday night to reorganize Company H. Everybody is urged to attend, as the future of the Company depends upon this meeting. W. R. Thomas of Magdalena was in town Wednesday on his way to a 40 miles beyond Ricon to hoot turkeys.
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Doctor Bagg
Professor Bagg
Armory
Company H
W. R. Thomas
Magdalena
Ricon
Ernest Gamble Concert Delights Large Opera House Audience
Last night's concert drew a large cultured crowd at the Opera House with Ernest Gamble and Edwin Shonert opening the series. Gamble's performance of The Horn by Flegier was artistically sung and repeatedly encored, praised for his broad expressive style and superb voice as a great baritone by the Daily Mirror of Marion Ohio.
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Opera House
Ernest Gamble
Edwin Shonert
Gamble
Daily Mirror
Marion
Ohio
River control fears voiced by Polvadera reader
In a March 2 1904 letter from Polvadera New Mexico editor Chieftain readers voice concern about Albuquerque plans to turn the river into a canal. The writer warns farming towns like Polvadera Lemitar Socorro may lose water access and leave the region, urging resistance to river canalization. The letter is signed R C Partersi.
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Polvadera
N. M
Albuquerque
Lemitar
Socorro
R. C. Partersi
Presbyterian Church Notes Tomorrow Services
Regular church services are scheduled with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m Junior C E at 3 p m Senior C E at 7 p m sharp. Special music in morning and evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Everyone welcome to all services and invited to bring friends.
Little Bearly Risers Promise Safe Vital Health
Advertises De Witt's Little Bearly Risers as perfectly safe for any child, claiming they prevent biliousness, never cause griping or sickness, and consistently improve constitution. Distributed by Orrro Drug and Supply Co.
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Harry
de Witt
Orro Drug and Supply Co
Allis-Chalmers Scholars at New Mexico School of Mines
The Allis-Chalmers Co through President Keyes establishes a graduating class scholarship at the New Mexico School of Mines. The Allis-Chalmers Scholarship funds four months of unlimited study and practice in Chicago Milwaukee or Scranton with a $150 emolument for the top student choosing mining and metallurgical machinery study.
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Allis-Chalmers Co
Chicago
Milwaukee
Scranton
Keyes
New Mexico School
Chicago, Ill
Wis
True Gallantry Inspires a Cold Edinburgh Moment
A small boy offers his cap to a shivering girl waiting for a meal in a poorer Edinburgh district. The gesture, recounted by "V.C.", recalls Sir Walter Raleigh’s cloak gesture and highlights quiet, generous bravery among children in harsh conditions.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Dyspepsia Cure claims to build lasting strength
An 19th century tonic advertisement touts Dyspepsia Cure as strengthening the body by aiding digestion and nourishment. It markets a pleasant taste and calls at Socorro Drug and Supply Co. for sale. A Boston trolley scene adds humorous local color with a reluctant old cat and a hurried conductor. The message ends with a note to subscribe for Tax Cutmrranne.
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Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Boston
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Joshua S. Reynolds
M. W. Flournoy
Frank McKee
C. K. Newhall
United States Depository
A. & P. Railroads
Larry
Optnion
Chicago ‘Tribune
Mrs. Newrich
Witch Hazel
Calttre
J. J. Gillchrist
Gertrude E. Fenner
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Socorro Range
F. C. Lincoln
Uattle
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Dan
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School of Mines
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