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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
2
Socorko discusses improving conditions and the fading chance to settle the majority for or against joint statehood. The piece laments a wasted opportunity and warns that dropping the statehood discussion may push editorials toward venom rather than constructive debate.
The item hails BUNK as a creditable New Mexico weekly paper noted for its attractive appearance, strong editing, and sound political principles.
The editorial notes New Mexico remains a territory and argues it already shows greater prosperity and progress than some new states, while suggesting continued potential under territorial governance.
Citizens of Socorro show little interest in a forthcoming city election, a sign the current administration enjoys broad support and stability in local governance according to observers.
User Sax owns 00,000.00 acres of arid land and USGS estimates that with a consistent irrigation scheme the land could be worth at least four dollars per acre on average. About 250,000 arid acres are in New Mexico, and million dollars added to land values in New Mexico would be worthwhile.
A group of 15 to 20 prominent local business figures met to organize the Socorro State Bank with a $30,000 capitalization. The stock is nearly subscribed and officials say the bank will strengthen commerce in Socorro County and fill a long felt need.
The article argues that any opinion on how Congress will handle the statehood issue is speculative and equal in uncertainty. It asserts that Oklahoma and Indian Territory deserve statehood and that fairness and justice require they be admitted.
The piece speculates about statehood for territories like Oklahoma and New Mexico affecting Senate balance. It includes a Chicago alderman claiming Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aided his election after illness during a campaign. The ad note adds the remedy is sold by druggists.
A Boston Therald anecdote recalls Bob Evans, famed as Fighting Bob, dressing in civilian clothes in port and entering a church. He reserves a center pew, provoking a nearby payer who, irked by the crowd, writes a note accusing Evans of paying $500 a year for the exclusive use of the pew. Evans replies with a quick jab about paying too much.
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine defied three doctors after severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a last resort trial. The remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and hoarseness and is sold by So corto Drug and Supply Co in 30 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a free trial bottle offered.
Mr. Smith reports a holdup on the way home from lodge. He says the robbers took all valuables but left only the password, per the captain of police.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a solution to constipation and related abdominal issues, claiming they regulate the stomach liver and bowels without pain. Available for 25 cents at Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
Fragment from Livy recounts a 300 B C rite in Rome where flute players banished to Tibur were captured and returned by a stratagem during a festival. Senate fears over religious offense lead to reinstating the players. Included are short ad snippets and a quip about rheumatism liniment claims.
A Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claim highlights its cures for piles in E. R. Mulford, a Waynesboro lecturer, and its general use for burns sores boils ulcers cuts and chilblains. Available for 25 cents at Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
A red eyed clerk apologizes for being late citing midnight oil while a boss advises using water colors when painting the town. The Philadelphia Press captures the exchanged quip about punctuality and artistic temperaments.
Camille Flammarion describes a ball of fire entering a Paris room through a chimney in Rue St. Jacques. It rises to the tailor's face, then explodes after entering a top chimney opening. A separate note highlights W. M. Sherman of Cushing Me crediting Electric Bitters for curing kidney inflammation and other ailments.
A bride declares she will go to her mother despite her husband’s plea for stability and shared happiness. The exchange ends with the wife enforcing her resolve about leaving, leaving the husband to face an abrupt, fate shaped separation. The piece blends a dramatic anecdote with a humorous ad line about digestion and a light joke about twins.
An advertisement extols the “Favorite Prescription” and other medicines as cures for women’s health issues. It claims alcohol free endorsements, offers free consultations, and notes the public can obtain the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail, highlighting cost and format details.
A Greenwood Lake resident recounts a Scotsman's method to catch freshwater fish using geese as live bait. The fisherman ties a baited line to goose feet and releases them, letting the bird drag the fish ashore as it swims to the bank. The piece ends with a quip about bankruptcy rumors and a German phrase Fliegende Blatter.
Selling agents for Jack of all Trades engines in all sizes for So corro Antonio. Three prices and terms on application.
Daily schedule fragment for South Magdalena Branch shows operation times with a Sunday exception and a 12:10 PM time cited. the text indicates partial hours and a nonstandard midday slot.
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