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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
1
A humor note features a shade asking St. Peter for entry and misjudging heaven’s prestige as the gates open after a quip about the earthbound occupation of a newspaper man. The piece blends wit with a reflection on reputations and afterlife entry rules. It’s followed by classified-like blurbs about job ads and products.
A vintage ad-style claim highlights Little Early Risers as safe for all children with no side effects. It touts perfect safety and guaranteed results, urging parents to choose these pills over others for pilous issues and general health.
Epimenio Garcia a deputy sheep inspector from Revuelto near Alamocita was shot at Hilton's saloon by Canuto Carrillo a Magdalena gambler. Garcia died from a single bullet to the abdomen. Carrillo waived examination and is jailed awaiting court action. A Socorro opera house engagement featuring a farcical comedy is announced for March 31 with high expectations.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure improves strength by aiding digestion and assimilation of food. It emphasizes that the product builds up the system, is palatable, and suitable for use. Socorro Drug and Supply Co. distributes the remedy.
Socorro Hose Company No. 1 held an important meeting last night with a strong prospect of purchasing the Monroe property on Fisher avenue. Plans call for renovating the building with the lower story a hose room and the upper story a meeting room. John Greenwald was made an honorary member at the gathering.
Clever farce by Company of Ntara presented at Garcia Opera House in Helena on Thursday March 31. Louise Carter Loretta Babcock and Jack Ferguson lead a strong cast including Thos Hofer Fred Walton and Helen Burton in breezy witty scenes and rapid misunderstandings with lively denouements.
The territorial convention selected Governor Miguel A. Otero as delegate at large with alternates W. H. Reer and Geo. W. Armijo among others for New Mexico to the Republican national convention. Included were W. G. Sargeant, W. E. Dame, Clark M. Carry, D. J. Leahy, J. Van Houten, W. H. Llewellyn, W. H. Newcomb, H. O. Bursum, and H. J. Hagerman with alternates for several slots.
In Roswell after a two day session the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association passed a resolution endorsing a national leasing law and urged single statehood. The group declared unalterable opposition to union with Arizona or any other state or territory.
The Bee lauds A Wise Woman Company at Boyd's Theater Omaha as an uproarious three act comedy offering Louise Carter a striking appearance and fetching gowns. Two young married couples face laughable predicaments as audiences dine on pure amusement during the show’s Omaha run. Cast praised as first class throughout. Opera house Socorro set for Thursday, March 31.
Mrs Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep seated cold that caused pneumonia. After trying remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure, four bottles cured the cough strengthened her lungs and restored her weight from 92 to 148 pounds. Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a father asks Si about his son's business college learnings. Si replies that his son returned home only briefly before beating him in a horse trade, unsure if it reflects clever education or inherited instinct.
The press notes a record run of the Clark special on the Santa Fe from Arizona to Chicago covering 1645 miles in 36 hours. It averaged 45.5 mph with stretches over a mile a minute and beat the swift California Limited by nearly ten hours. The feat credited to perfect roadbed powerful engines and efficient staff.
C T Brown acting under Col Maximilian Frost conferred Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite degrees on two Socorro men and four Albuquerque men. Presbyterian church services listed for Sunday March 27 include Sunday school, sermons by Rev Dr Curry, and Christian Endeavor meetings. Doctor Magnusson and the Chieftain man reported a water temperature of 93 degrees Fahrenheit with no seasonal variation, noting seismic activity has not affected it.
The article details an overhaul of the basement engine in the chemical building and mentions Prof O R Smith and class surveying in Kelly and Magdalena mines. It notes plant activities including Arbor Day tree planting, material acquisitions over 5000 pounds for the ore and mineral collection, and visits by Leon Dominian, F C Lincoln, A B Richmond, and Professor Bagg as they prepare specimens for exhibition.
City Council of Socorro New Mexico approves applications for year ending April 1 1905 and notes interest on bonds from 1897 with city clerk and mayor involved. Text is fragmentary but indicates ordinances or approvals by city officials.
The Magdalena Democratic primary convened Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m. with precinct Chairman Wayne Russell presiding. John Raff was elected secretary, and Wm. H. Sanders and John Greenwald Jr. were chosen as delegates to the county convention. There were no instructions or resolutions.
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