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Newspaper

The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

Page

2

Political rottenness in New Mexico Republicans

A letter critiques the Albuquerque Journal over alleged hypocrisy in denouncing political corruption while backing Republican managers in New Mexico. It recalls 1906 1907 events around immigration bureau leadership and accuses the paper of double standards and sensationalism.

New Mexico Albuquerque Journal Republican Party Bureau of Immigration Frost Hening Territory Hagerman Journal of Late

Mayor Bursum's electric franchise praised for city protections

The article argues Mayor Bursum safeguarded Santa Fe’s interests in the electric light and power franchise with Doctor Woods, asserting his terms compare favorably with any municipal franchise granted in New Mexico and show unusual protection for the city at every potential point of difference.

Bursum Doctor Woods New Mexico

Harmony at Republican county convention signals strong election prospects

The meeting in the city displayed perfect harmony, boosting confidence in the Republican county ticket and the candidate for congress delegate. Analysts see this as an augury for Socorro county's November returns, expecting majorities meeting reasonable requirements.

Socorro County Congress

City Grants Franchise For Socorro Electric Plant

City council grants Socorro Electric a franchise to build an electric light and power plant. The plant will be installed and in full operation within ninety days, signaling a major step in the Gem City's progress and material prosperity.

Socorro Electric Company Gem City Socorro

Socorro Business Leaders Spark City Improvements

Local businessmen in Socorro have partnered on multiple public ventures over the past two to three years with notable benefits to the city and plans for even greater projects in the near future.

Socorro

Navy buildup urged to keep Japan in line

A historical editorial argues that Japan remains well behaved only if there is a credible threat of being soundly spanked. it urges Uncle Sam to construct a larger navy to guarantee discipline and leverage.

Japan Uncle Sam

City election forecast shows likely single candidate race

So far it does not appear that there will be more than one ticket in the field at the city election next month. The conduct of the affairs of the city during the last two years certainly does not call very loudly for a change.

SocorKo Boosters Push Quiet Wins in Racing Season

SocorKo supporters stay tight lipped as results speak louder than words. Early meets show their program delivering steady finishes and notable times, with management stressing focus over flashy rhetoric.

SocorKo

Tavr Nominated Unanimously and Elected Nearly 80

Tavr is set for unanimous nomination and a near eighty vote outcome. The report notes broad support and smooth process with likely confirmation by the full body.

Tavr

Do Not Crowd the Season

An old welfare style note urges outdoor activity and warns against spring colds. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant cure that prevents pneumonia and endorses its sale by all druggists.

Take Up Something Different Says Rev Starbird

Rev Starbird of East Raymond Maine advocates trying a new activity to escape routines. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing an old army wound and other sores and recommends its use in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at druggists.

Pioneer ranchman J. W. Cox visits Socorro County

J W Cox of Magdalena New Mexico brings five carloads of cattle and reflects on early lawless days, noting few hangings and killings now. He praises Socorro County as law abiding, vast, and hospitable, with potential dangers from wildlife but no danger from people.

J. W. Cox Magdalena N. M Socorro County Kansas City Telegram

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Kirksville Merchant

W S Pelham of Kirksville Iowa hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a long trusted cough cold and croup remedy. He notes it is pleasant to take and safe and claims it has been his leading throat remedy for over twenty years especially effective for croup. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain W. S. Pelham Kirksville Iowa

It Was a Stage Brand. A Child's Matinee Recall

Gertrude, four, had seen a matinee and tried to recount the play to an adult. She described a scene where the characters drank wine and then left, but after a pause she offered the joking twist that they spat it out.

Gertrude

Endorsement for Electric Bitters by Architect Norman Coulter

Prominent San Francisco architect Norman R Coulter endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders and builds up the system. Marketed as spring medicine and a superior blood purifier at 50 cents at druggists.

Norman R. Coulter Delbert San Francisco

Despite Love and Tastes the Old Man Speaks

An old man questions a young man about his claim to a daughter’s love and notes that tastes differ. An unrelated ad then touts Chamberlain's Salve for eczema and itching with a 25 cent price.

Woman health claims cure for female weakness and stomach pains

Advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for pelvic organ displacement and female weakness with symptoms from headaches to faint spells. It touts alcohol free formula, doctor endorsements, and praises Pleasant Pellets as the original Little Liver Pills, easy to take.

Pierce Foresta

Garrick and the Tyburn Crowd Vowel Joke

David Garrick, while passing Tyburn where a crowd gathered for an execution, jokes with a companion about the condemned vowel. He considers which letter he might be and concludes it is not U or I, sparking a witty aside on the vowels involved.

David Garrick Tyburn Vowel Garrick

No Use To Die And New Discovery Cited By Woman

Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa says there is no use to die of lung trouble while Dr Kings New Discovery exists It loosens a cough and cures lung trouble even after hopeless. This remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold with guarantee at druggists 60c and 1.00 Trial bottle free New men boys and children's suits at Loewenstein Bros

Forced Out She Mr Bloom Not Paying Attention

Fragmentary dialogue notes a marriage in strain. A speaker accuses Mr Bloom of neglecting his wife and recalls a single outing linked to a gas explosion remark.

Socorro City Election Notice for 1908 Officials

Voters in Socorro are asked to elect city officials on the first Tuesday of 1908. Positions include City Treasurer, City Clerk, four council members from wards one to four, and two members to the Board of Education with terms ranging two to four years. Election officials and ward judges are named and appointed.

Board of Education First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Ey Ateetical J. R. Vigil Ricardo Zimmerly A. D. Coe Fiisco Padilla Y Abeyta John Greenwald, Jr Joe Eppele Perhied Leandro Baca Amos Green Ignacio Torres Facunda Olguin Hulalio Gonzales Creapin Torres H. O. Boxsum W. D. Newcoma

Divorce suit in Socorro District Court 1908

Mary V. Rogers of San Jose California is sued by Joseph P. Rogers for dissolution of marriage and division of property in the Third Judicial District Court of the Territory of New Mexico Socorro County. Defendant must appear by March 4 1908 or default judgment may be entered. Attorneys Dougherty Griffith Socorro NM. Clerk William B Mantin.

District Court Third Judicial District Territory of New Mexico County of Socorro Joseph P. Rogers Eee Bialatis Mary V. Rogers San Pedro Street San Jose California Dougherty & Griffith William EB. Mantin

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