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The Socorro Chieftain in Socorro, New Mexico

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The Socorro Chieftain

Location

Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1888

Page

2

Texas firemen convention and political notes

A summary notes the Texas state convention of firemen and the political currents affecting Georgia and the upcoming election. It mentions Sam Small and San Jose county attending the Republican Territorial Convention, plus remarks on M. W. Fuller as a former copperhead and the mining outlook in Socorro amid a recent Cactus strike.

Georgia Sam Small San Joses Socorro Mountain Mail

Memorial Day Proclamation Encourages Civic Observance

General orders No 7 dated May 30 1888 mark Memorial Day as a national observance honoring fallen soldiers of the Union. The guidance urges religious services public gatherings and respectful behavior while urging clergy to promote services and mark graves with spring blossoms.

Heanavawrens G. A Minneapolis Minn Grand Army of the Republic Angola Joan P. Rea Dasses Fiat

Clothing Made to Order and Exchange Offers

An advertisement notes clothing made to order with examination privilege on delivery. It lists L L Howison as agent for John Wanamaker Philadelphia and mentions real estate offers, ranch and cattle sales near Magdalena, with mention of horses mules and harness exchange options.

L. L. Howison John Wanamaker Philadelphia Graphic H, R Harris Thors Balla Magdalena Magdalena P. 0 Todia Ink

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