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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
2
Reports from Socorro county say stockmen face a bright season ahead while Magdalena and Kelly show signs of a boom. The thirty seventh legislative assembly is expected to pass a three cent rate bill and push for a stringent anti gambling law to credit lawmakers and curb gambling.
Accoxpine urges generous support for territorial educational institutions as reported early in the week. The thirty seventh legislative assembly is commended for continuing economical administration while keeping broad appropriations for the education system built by the territory.
The Socorro Chieftain backs two suggested NM laws. One bill would require probate clerks in each county to keep birth and death records, a standard practice elsewhere. The other would tax railroad workers via their employers to fund public schools. Both measures receive strong support and should be enacted.
John L. Cowan lavishly praises Col. Max Frost, acclaimed dean of the region, in a lengthy feature for Great Southwest Magazine. The piece highlights Frost’s leadership, influence, and notable community service, painting him as a cornerstone figure in local affairs.
Mr. Cowan extols Colonel Frost's impact in New Mexico through the Santa Fe New Mexican and the bureau of immigration. He notes Frost's career and character, citing the famed health and life declaration regarding Mrs. Frost. The tribute is expected to reach a broad readership.
A Louisville era editorial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy kept at home for immediate use to curb colds quickly and prevent croup in children. It cites W W Kearney of the Independent praising its indispensability and notes sales via druggists. The piece also presents a humorous aside on animal blushing in the London zoo.
Mrs N F P Rowan of McDonough Georgia credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic liver and stomach trouble and restoring her health to a state she calls twenty years younger. She reports improved stamina for work and store help. Guaranteed at Socorro Drug & Supply Co. Price 50c. An extra tip suggests oil and milk to condition leather travel bags.
Women make up two thirds of Lassa population and run nearly all city commerce in this forbidden Tibetan locale.
The article summarizes a Sierra County Advocate report clarifying Henry Goins death, noting he died in his blankets from a quiet sleep while a woolen fire set his garments, with decomposition delaying burial. It also mentions Samuel Ruppee praising Dr. King’s New Discovery, a cough remedy sold locally, fog signals off Boston described, and rheumatism relief with Pain Balm. It notes Elfego Baca backing anti discrimination labor laws, and a Santa Fe New Mexican item on a Calderon dispute. It ends with oats for sale at Geo E Cook’s livery stable.
An advertorial piece asserts that consumers should know what medicines contain and endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a strong remedy for female health issues including irregularities pelvic weakness and childbirth preparation. It cites authorities and offers a free booklet from the Doc Pierce Institute in Buffalo New York.
A column notes sharp Chinese phrases liken vanity to a paper tiger and a spendthrift to a rocket that fires instantly. It also mentions a proverb about a lantern on a pole and compares it with charity, then cites President Roosevelt’s stance on life masks and a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve anecdote. Includes history of St Martin's Cathedral in Canterbury as England’s oldest continuously used church building.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as a remedy for eczema totter ring worm herpes and barbers itch with intense itching relief on application. It claims long term cure after continued use and notes price at 25 cents per box available from all druggists.
Notice is published that Geronimo OF M. has filed proof for claim 2702 in Sections 4 and 16 Township 58 Range 6 West. Witnesses Tomas Silva Luis Silva Facundo Olgui Ramon Silva all of San Pedro New Mexico. Public opportunity to protest or cross examine witnesses at Socorro on the scheduled date. Evarso Vas Parrez, Register.
Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior at Las Cruces New Mexico dated February 15 1907. Petra L de Silva widow of Anastasio Silva dec d seeks final proof for Small Holding Claim No 759 in Sec 16 Tp 5 S R 1 E with witnesses Ramon Silva Luis Silva Juan Silva Flavio Romero and others and a probate clerk in Socorro is named. Opponents may cross or object at Socorro New Mexico on April 8 1907.
Notice to J A Lawrence in Socorro County New Mexico of forfeiture for nonpayment of $100 labor and improvements for 1906 on the White Clay mining claim in Cooney district. Sixty days after service or publication to contribute or lose the interest to Gro W Rows Glenwood Socorro County NM.
Fioren Hill of San Marcial NM files intent to make final proof for Homestead Entry No 3 dated Dec 1 1901 covering Station 22 and NW 27 Township 4N Range 4W. Proof to be presented before Probate Clerk Socorro NM on April 8 1907 showing continuous residence and cultivation. witnesses Ramon Gonzales Serefino Am Jillo Farr of Magdalena NM.
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