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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
2
A fragmentary local item notes a tense public accusation against a governor and a botched charge, praises Socorro for natural advantages and a budding spring scene, and mentions a predicted retreat at Mukden and a date in the year of grace nineteen hundred and five.
The article notes progress toward statehood during the fifty-eighth congress and suggests renewed vigorous effort could secure success in the fifty-ninth congress before benefits are lost. It emphasizes the need to persist despite uncertain timing and political shifts.
With only a week remaining, the thirty sixth legislative assembly faces sharp partisan criticism. Proponents say its work compares favorably with earlier sessions despite hostile attacks.
Camp parties receptions and other private entertain ment have kept Soourra sa in such a constant dry which for the last few weeks that the arrival of the Jenten season is doubtless all that prevented that society from suffering attack of nervous prostre tion.
The article urges citizens of Socorro to back the new electric light plant, citing successful private enterprise as lessons from the telephone ring project and calling for public spirited encouragement and support.
The institution reports its best year as many students engage in strictly technical work. The school remains closely connected with Territory mining industries and anticipates continued legislative support.
The Cattle and Horse Protective Association will hold its regular annual meeting in this city on the twenty second day of this month. The association has already begun its work and preparations for the event.
The text urges a hearty welcome and substantial support for the association to curb stock theft and crime in Socorro County, noting the public benefit that has flowed from its work as thieves and criminals move to other areas.
The passage echoes President Roosevelt’s inaugural rural address urging a nation empowered by greatness to fulfill duties to others and self. It stresses cordial ties with nations, pursuing their good will through just, generous actions while defending against injustice. It argues peace must stem from strength and righteous conduct, not aggression.
An old clipping touts Herbine as a cure all improving blood color strength and vitality for liver and chest ailments. Testimonials claim rapid recovery, revived vigor, and renewed health from Mrs Belle He Shire of Middlesborough Us and Mrs B W Evans of Chearwater Kan. Other items include a comedy line about a waiter and a Washington Star quip, reflecting cluttered early 20th century newspaper content.
A collage of anecdotes on Lord Kitchener ordering officers to finish schooling, odd brigade orders from 1912, gossip on Jenny Lind’s sayings, health ads for Dr King’s New Discovery, and a Syracuse man praising Bucklen’s Amicac Salve for a boy’s injured eye.
Considerable interest rises over a green diamond of about three quarters of a karat found in the crushing mill crevice at Klerksdorp. The 1893 find of 70 green stones from the same property is noted as the ground awaits renewed operations. Nearby Roosevelt anecdote and a testimonial on Electric Bitters close the item.
In Daventry England, a contemporary mocked the belief that a French or German army could land in England. The editor urged warning against denying invasion risk likening it to the camel burying its head in the sand. A counter_reply cited the ostrich peeking through a needle.
In 1902 a buyer praises Bafford's Snow Liniment for rheumatism relief noting its effectiveness. The testimonial cites March 24 1902 and mentions prices 25e 50s and 1.00 sold by Socorro Drag and Supply Co. The excerpt also includes a stray exchange about an express shipment and a Boston Transcript quip.
Fragmented OCR text describes health advice on diet and hygiene, praising immune strength and cleanliness. Mentions physicians, prevention of disease, and moralizing about keeping the body pure with beetle and wood feed references. The passage mixes medical claims with nonsensical phrases and unclear attribution.
A memory challenged man clings to his recollections while Uncle Jerry mishears a visitor named Eddy as Whirlpool. The tale hints at a humorous misnaming episode, followed by an obituary-like note praising Ballard’s cough syrup from a Kansas probate judge.
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