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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
2
Socorro plans a first class electric light and power plant by July 4. The piece notes Democratic opposition to Larrazolo’s nomination and jokes about Republicans having no objections. H M Dovenarty is named as a possible congress delegate candidate, deemed too good to bear democratic sins.
The Columbus Colorado and Mexico railroad company has let part of the contracts for supplies for its line from El Paso northward into Colorado. The project will greatly benefit Socorro county and the Mogollon region, with expected riches surpassing even the highest estimates.
The Albuquerque Citizen advocates a transport route for travelers and perishable goods between Albuquerque, Magdalena, and Socorro. The paper believes such a line would profit investors and plans to prove the viability to those with money to invest in profitable enterprises.
A proposed Socorro to Albuquerque automobile line is urged seriously, with advocates arguing it would be profitable despite occasional travel inconveniences. The plan is framed as a contrast to Santa Fe's current passenger schedule, which is described as barbarous to a long suffering public.
The text lauds Hox. W. SH. Axpeens for exemplary service to New Mexico and praises Delegate Andrews for achievements despite harsh political attacks. It notes growing calls for Andrews’ nomination to a third term, implying strong support and opposition.
Mexico's current delegates confront enduring political challenges as aging leadership shows limited improvement in vision. The piece notes persistent disagreements, policy delays, and pressure from competing factions within the government and party structures.
The Carlsbad Current mocks Roswell’s push for multiple big offices contending for national convention and congressional delegates. It argues Roswell already has key NM offices and urges holding councilman and nineteenth district meetings in Portales, noting regional political realignments and county strength.
A Key West patrolman credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing years of rheumatism after two weeks of use. The testimonial notes severe night pain and impairment, then full relief for over three months. The ad also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments, with a money back guarantee and trial bottle.
A proverb notes that strong constitutions stem from personal care and good habits. The snippet promotes subscribing to The Chieftain, implying readers should follow its guidance and enjoy steady health through self-maintenance.
A Swedish paper asks readers to name the world’s most beautiful thing with prizes for an anonymous answer praising a mother’s eyes and a clever line on impossible dreams People report a Pennsylvania wash woman missing earlier duties to tend a diseased relative’s remains Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised with a Maryland mother recommending it for her two year old and her own cold recovery The remedy is sold by all druggists
Prof Price outlined tariff positions of both parties to the Woman's Current Events club. A club member praised the talk and likened free traders to other girls in a playful but pointed comparison.
The passage notes fevers at high elevations and malaria at lower levels due to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as the most effective remedy for climate ailments, lassitude, malaria, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and debility, claiming it purifies blood and cures nervousness and insomnia. Sold by druggists with a 50 cent price under guarantee.
The author's wife comforts him with a grave prediction that posterity will honor his work with a monument, though she reassures him to keep life insurance if that fails. He muses on rain and decides to venture outside for a while despite the forecast.
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi markets Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers they receive gold weight value in relief for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee by all druggists at 25 cents.
A historical fragment describes patent medicines sold for domestic use. It mentions Dr Be Ve of Buff MN and references books endorsing medical practices. The text touts remedies for menstrual health and nervous conditions, claiming value from native recipes and herbal ingredients.
Pat and Mike watch a big touring car speed by leaving behind dust and a costly impression. They recall “chug wagons” expensive to run and joke that the smell is tied to tainted money making noise in the world of travel and wealth.
Mothers with experience of this distressing ailment can cure by applying Chamberlain's Salve after nursing. Wipe off before the next nursing. Many trained nurses report best results. For sale by all druggists.
A famous English barrister once defended a cook accused of poisoning his master and secured an acquittal. The cook asked how to reward him, and the barrister replied do not ever cook for me, for God’s sake.
Co-owners G A Shule and S C Hall announce labor and improvements on the Lucky No. 1 mining claim in Socorro mining district Socorro county New Mexico. They have spent $100 by December 1907 to hold the claim under Section 2324 US Revised Statutes. If Huff does not contribute within ninety days after full publication, his interest will vest in the undersigned.
Notice of forfeiture states that George A. Shule holds a co-ownership on the Tenderfoot Gioia claim in the Sue mining district Socorro County New Mexico and may seize the interest if co owners fail to contribute 90 days after publication. The document also covers a timber sale notice in the Gila National Forest with bid requirements and a forest supervisor contact, plus a restoration to entry of lands in the National Forest listing specific parcels for settlement under homestead laws with names Thomas Dickie Andrew S Rowe Arthur M Heater Robert J Sipe and details of land descriptions and locations in New Mexico.
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