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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
2
A brisk wind storm struck on Tuesday causing visible damage and unsettled conditions. The report notes intense winds and disrupted activity across areas, with residents describing the gusts as powerful and persistent.
The thirty seventh territorial legislative session has done little so far with lawmaking. No bad laws have been passed, but the session is nearing its end and actions must come quickly. Ten days ahead promise lively times in Santa Fe.
The article emphasizes Socorro County as a leading mineral area for New Mexico with strong prospects to stay dominant. It notes rapid development in the Maginleny and Kelly mining camps boosting district productivity and predicts Mogolion attracting war investment, signaling the county’s rising national profile in minerals.
The text describes community effort in Socorro to raise funds for flood protection dam and street improvements. Mayor Buesum leads paving with adobe beds while Barswin contributes generously. Drainage work near Airike Stevens is funded by the Improvement Association, subscriptions, and a Green Lake Minstrels benefit.
It seems Lake Stevens may vanish from maps of Socorro and nearby areas as discussions reveal a large amount of money involved in the situation. The fragment indicates financial stakes connected to the potential disappearance.
Citizens funded a canal ten feet wide from Manzanares Avenue bridge downstream to drain the lake dramatically. Water now runs steadily, draining the stagnant body long seen on a main city thoroughfare. The dam near the arroyo helps divert food waters and marks a major civic improvement.
A collage of health ads and curiosities notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy lauded by W W Kearney of the Independent and cites its effectiveness for croup. It also recounts lemming migrations, barber history, and testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery and Chamberlain remedies.
An acquitted man in India showed gratitude by adding 10 dollars to a 50 dollar lawyer fee, but the lawyer later discovered the entire payment consisted of counterfeit rupees.
Old newspaper ad touts Dr Pierce's Golder Medical Discovery as a tonic and liver invigoration remedy for biliousness dyspepsia and related symptoms. It claims a non patented formula printed on the bottle and includes references to herbal ingredients and free accompanying literature.
Japanese medical notes via Red Cross claim swallowing charcoal at first symptoms prevents poisoning death by absorbing gases and neutralizing alkaloids. A Harmon of Ligemore West Virginia praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for torpid liver and constipation, sold by Socorro Deny & Supply Co.
A Mrs engages Alfred for a surprise piano duet and a sharp note from editor Walker hails Bucklen's Arnica Salve healing a foot wound. In Socorro County a divorce suit Amy Gordon Palkinto vs Bert B Palkinburg seeks absolute divorce on cruel neglect and drunkenness with custody of a three year old Carrie Falkinburg. response due by March 16, 1907.
Notice by publication announces Lucy Neneh as plantiff in a civil action in Socorro County New Mexico to determine ownership of a one-sixth interest in the Consolidated Mine and funds spent by Martha J. Shelton. Defendants Charles Davin and A F Nichol are urged to appear by April 4 1907. The case seeks to affirm Shelton ownership and bar further claims, with Harllee Barnes as attorneys.
Fragmentary timetable lists passenger, fast freight and local freight times around 3 to 11 am and pm. Mentions Albuquerque Magdalena Branca Socorro area with daily service except Sunday and a 7:45 am departure.
Selling agents for Jack of all Trades engines all sixes for So Corro, San Marcial, and San Antonio New Mexico. Prices and terms on application.
Notice that the undersigned has expended 100 dollars for labor and improvements for the year ending December 31, 1966 on the White Clay mining claim in Cooney mining district Socorro county New Mexico. If the recipient fails to contribute their portion within 90 days after service or publication, their interest will become property of Guo W. Rown Glenwood Socorro County New Mexico.
A note invites readers to remember friends in the cast with a Brilliant New Mexican Mountain scene from Whorley’s Gallery and to call and place an order.
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