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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
2
Entered at Socorro Postoffice as second class mail matter. Terms of subscription shown: one year at $2.00 or six months at $1.00.
The editorial urged the renomination of Delegate W H Andrews to Congress from New Mexico. It praised his proven service, noted the abuse he faced, and stated that if the Republican convention chooses him there is nothing in his record or the vilification against him that should deter loyal Republicans from supporting him wholeheartedly.
The Albuquerque Republicans present a city slate of strong businessmen with solid reputations. The ticket earns broad backing from all Republican factions and even appears to gain likely Democratic support amid long turbulent politics in the Duke City.
Socoxno residents vote in the city election on Tuesday April 7. Voters face local issues and a slate of candidates advancing from recent primaries. Polls open in the morning and close in the evening at designated precincts across the city.
The text asserts the city has been well governed with unprecedented improvements under the current administration and urges voters to remember the date and elect the right kind of city council. It underscores confidence in leadership and hints at prudent civic choice.
The piece describes strong support for Taft among Republican delegates, with Ohio and New Mexico pledging to vote for Taft until nomination. It signals a broad, if swift, movement toward Taft as the party’s nominee, amid evident enthusiasm and unity.
The query asks whether Governor Curry, since taking office, has ever ceased his strenuous efforts in promoting the territory’s interests. It frames the governor’s work ethic as the measure of his administration and invites consideration of his ongoing public service.
Mr. Bryan charges that “the interests” are spending lavishly to secure his defeat at the Denver convention, a tactic he says benefits him if he can prove the claim. The remark frames a political battle over influence and funding in the upcoming gathering.
Mayor Buesum carefully guards the citys interests in the proposed franchise for supplying electric light and power to the city.
An editorial urges prudent spring behavior to prevent grip and pneumonia risks from changing weather. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough B edy as safe, pleasant, and effective, claiming it cures colds and prevents pneumonia, with druggists selling it nationwide.
A Blue Grass hostler employed in a New York stable shares tales of his southern master’s Bible themed horse names. He recalls, with quaint dialect, how the horses were named Faith, Hope and Charity, Bustle, Stays and Crinoline, all spring colts.
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa asserts no use to die from lung trouble when Dr Kings New Discovery can help. She credits it with loosening a cough and curing lung disease even after hopeless pronouncements. The remedy is sold with guarantee at druggists 50c and 1. Oats for sale at Gov E Cook s livery stable.
A Pittsburg rumor tells of a former stock broker who lost thousands in early spring speculation. One night he awoke to a threatening voice demanding money, prompting a wry exchange about lighting a search. The piece also mocks a Lady's Pictorial suggestion and endorses Electric Bitters as a spring tonic and blood purifier, priced 50 cents.
A late Dr Haig-Brown replies to Dr Porter about the phrase generally good in a boy’s character certificate. He explains that generally means not particularly and the retort highlights nuance in academic assessments.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup with no harmful ingredients. W S Pelham of Kirksville Iowa attests it has been his leading throat remedy for over twenty years and notes its popularity with children. For sale by all druggists.
Mrs Parkway notes loneliness during her husband’s long canvassing trip and reveals a neighbor’s parrot has learned to mimic his household speak. Mrs Nexblok adds that Harry is thoughtful and taught the bird to use the same language he uses at home.
B F Crocker Esq aged about four years? no wait. A Martinsburg justice of the peace for twenty years reports using three bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sciatic rheumatism in his left arm and tight hip and states it did him lots of good.
A humorous exchange at home features Wilfred remarking that his father has no Marcel waves and quipping that his hair looks like beach. The line ends with a playful advertising note in the Chieftain.
An article compares the stomach to a churn, arguing foul stomachs spoil digestion and blood quality. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for bilious symptoms, skin issues, and digestive disorders, urging readers to request a booklet from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo.
Rev. F Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen Arnica Salve for years of healing on an old army wound and other stubborn sores. He notes success using it in his veterinary work while also mentioning a borrowed dollar need from two unnamed men in a humorous exchange. Price is 25 cents at all druggists.
An editorial voice warns that granting titles to American men would not curb foreign money flow and might worsen issues. A classified ad promotes Chamberlain's Salve for itching skin ailments with a cure claim. A humorous exchange notes a baby resembling the mother and a retort from the father about the baby’s appearance.
A call for a general city election on the first Tuesday of April 1908 lists offices including mayor city treasurer city clerk and four council seats plus four education terms. Also included are election board judges for each ward and an ongoing divorce suit Joseph P Rogers vs Mary V Rogers in the Third Judicial District of New Mexico Socorro County with notice to Mary V Rogers to appear by March 24 1908 and lawyers Dougherty & Griffith.
Detention of the Interior appears to publish that Jose Castillo of Burley New Mexico filed notice to make final five year proof in support of his Homestead Entry No. 7347 dated December 13 1902 for the NW NE and SW NW and Section 26 Township 2 North Range 7 West. Proof to be made before B H Sweet Probate Clerk Socorro New Mexico on April 10 1908. Witnesses: Matias Chavez Silvestre Cantillo Jose C Montoya Miguel Lopez Manuro R Orko.
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