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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
2
Local notice from Socorro Postoffice itemizes subscription terms of six months and seven year plan. Mentions ongoing vaudeville program and Congress statehood bill with poor hearing reported. Describes widespread poor conditions and a song about sunlit territory.
A fragmented note suggests Democrats support foreign aid for California relief amid the earthquake impact. No clear speaker or date is provided, but the context points to congressional action discussions and funding proposals related to disaster assistance.
A fragment suggests dispute with rivals in The New Mexican's circle, noting sharp words and implied feuds among contemporary writers. The piece hints at tensions over influence and respect within the press in a terse, opinionated tone.
Report notes the city revived the chain gang concept with prisoners to be set to public work on streets. The column describes a rough aim to mobilize able-bodied inmates for community service under supervision.
Favorable comments in the Territorial press applaud Denecare Anowews for his efforts in Congress. The piece notes the territory’s current device does much for New Mexico and talks little for himself, reflecting on public perception and partisan interpretation.
The text alleges Democrats press for division within the Terri Republican organization as a last mischievous ploy, urging supporters to reject this futile effort and stay united amid factional tension.
Bevirkipes accuses Bevoiridge of pursuing joint statehood plans for the Phantilten brand and territories under a bushel. He suggests if Beveridge discarded his role and disappeared, the Territories would respect him more than at present.
Mayor Brasun and the city council have broad public support for paving cement walks along Manzanares avenue and for straightening several streets that are badly in need of alignment. The public interest is clear and the sooner the improvements are completed, the better.
Max Kirchpian failed to attract a full excursion of Bohemian Americans from Chicago and nearby to Socorro as hoped. His enthusiasm remains undiminished and he plans to leverage the experience to secure better results next time.
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes range cattle in New Mexico are strong and healthy. Prices are rising for the year, water supplies are good, and cattle growers anticipate a fine year ahead.
The Santa Fe line plans summer ads to Socorro advertising Chicago to Socorro excursions, boosting local tourism. Socorro’s school board reports a strong nine month term with about a thousand dollars in the treasury, ensuring a likely smooth next year. Pointers praise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption relief, Chamberlain’s remedies for bowel ailments, and nursing salves for sore nipples, with local druggists distributing.
A Deming Headlight item jokes that an earthquake could spark marriages among local couples. A sprightly Deming woman proposes the idea to wake up San Francisco style wedding fervor, urging young men to act before drastic measures are needed.
For more than twenty years Mr. J. B. Massey of Minneapolis endured sciatica. A single application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved pain and sleep. Less than one bottle effected a permanent cure. Also notes 25 cent Pain Balm for relief and mentions a traveler’s Macedonia observations about Turkish troops and wealth.
An advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as a curative for nervous excitability and female ailments. It describes benefits like improved sleep and reduced anxiety, promising relief from cramps, irregularities, prolapse, back pain, and congestion. The text cites Dr. Pierce and notes the product is made from roots, appealing to traditional remedies and safety as a blood purifier and tonic.
The quotation contrasts living in the present with dwelling on past chances or future joys. It suggests seizing time now yields happiness, while delaying pleasure—like aging wine—leads to souring. The speaker cites Bacon to emphasize immediate gratification and the value of present opportunity.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found relief after 23 years from a 25 cent box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which fully cured a running sore on her leg. The product, billed as a great antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores, is sold at Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
A playful Detroit Free Press quip about a wife making home made bread highlights household humor. A Chicago Tribune line features a consumptive gambler teasing a doctor with a bet on a patient’s remaining two months, delivering a brisk witticism.
A dialogue notes the mystery of women and a joke about age, comparing a man and Miss Singleton born the same day while 37 and 25. An ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills promising quicker relief from constipation with vigor afterward. A quip about collar buttons and a Byron line closes.
Notice declares Ellen Foley as owner seeking one third share of $100.00 expended in 1905 on Copper Cap Lode Mining Claim in Magdalena District Socorro County New Mexico. If Robert G Clark or heirs fail to contribute within ninety days, title passes to Ellen Foley under Revised Statutes.
Ellen Foley presents a notice to unknown heirs of Robert G. Clark and all claimants that $1,000 has been expended on a Magdalen a mining district claim from 1895 to 1905 and that one third of the total, $333.33, must be provided within ninety days to maintain title under Section 2324 of the United States laws.
Ellen Foley seeks ownership of a mining claim in the Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico. The notice to heirs lists Samuel Norton Rockwell Glycon A Rockwell Calphurnia Thomas Hiram H Wilson Rufus A Wilson Mary E Chilsom Hila Stanton Wrexie Basten Emma Garland Maud Alvord Lydia Hazelton Houston Hazelton Emma Purdy and others as potential claimants. If within ninety days a partial expenditure of 33 33 dollars is not reclaimed, title passes to Ellen Foley under Section 2324 Revised Statutes US.
The heirs and devisees of Edward C. Rockwell and others are notified of a forfeiture action concerning the Copper Cap Lode Mining Claim in the Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico. Expenditures totaling 1000 dollars over ten years are due. failure to pay one third per year within ninety days after publication may extinguish interest under Section 2324 RS.
Notice from the Probate Court of Socorro County New Mexico states Henry G May has been appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Thomas Cooke Silliman deceased. He has qualified. creditors must present claims per law within the time required by law.
South S CORRO and North amereeminstitue No 99 100 carry passengers between Albuquerque and Marcial Magdalena Branch Daily except Sunday TAS am Lv Socorro Ar 12 10 pm Selling agents for Jack of all Trades engines all sixes for Socorro San Marcial and San Antonio N M Prices and terms on application
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