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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
2
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The issue cites the Standard Company as stable despite local tensions over a coal mining strike. Observers note some politicians hoped to leverage conflict, but community sentiment remains wary of upheaval and disruption.
A man wandering near Raton believed himself an angel in heaven and appeared intoxicated by New Mexico's climate, prompting concern from locals.
Bogker Washington counsels his followers to skip costly funerals, directing funds toward the living. He asserts the advice suits all people regardless of age race or status.
The article notes a good prospect that the statehood bill will pass with the Foraker amendment. It cautions the outlook may change several times in days, but asserts New Mexico is ready to vote.
Public sentiment favors street upgrades in Socorro as proposed cement sidewalls and other improvements are discussed. Mayor Bursum and the city council urged to act promptly and decisively.
A letter-like piece argues Congress fears free alcohol laws will hurt Standard Oil profits and claims Socorro needs a modern hotel run by an experienced operator. It proposes local fundraising to launch the project and asks who will lead the effort.
Several sales of committed homesteads taken up three years ago were made in northern Eddy County recently. Owners realized from 20 000 to 25 000 for their rights in the land. The Santa Fe New Mexican notes the area was once deemed unfit for habitation and part of the Staked Plains.
The New Mexico School of Mines ends the year claiming its most successful season with more advanced technical students than ever. Between twenty and thirty men completed strictly collegiate work, alongside numerous preparatory department students, underscoring the school’s focused program.
The piece lauds the School of Mines graduates and commends Governor Hacramax and Coal Oil Inspector Romero for enacting testing rules to curb poor coal oil. It notes Standard Oil overcharged New Mexico for decades while eastern buyers paid far less for better quality oil.
A Missouri druggist recounts three local cures with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. One man avoided moving to Arizona after treatment. others recovered strength. The Socorro Drug and Supply Co guarantees the medicine with 50c and $1 trials and promotes it as a throat and lung remedy.
A Harlem apartment mistress shows an applicant for a maid post and promises privileges including afternoons off and a sewing machine. The girl asks about stretchin and confusion follows. The piece ends with Punch humor and a note on pneumonia risks and a drug ad. Subscribe for The Chieftain.
The article recalls Victor Hugo praised by admirers, recounting how English and American visitors expressed awe at the master. It then tells of J. B. Massey of Minneapolis suffering sciatic pain for twenty years, finding relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, with a 25 cent bottle advertised for relief and sleep.
Authorities advise thunderstorm safety and the best places to take shelter. They warn to avoid chimneys cellars open areas near tall trees and water and suggest staying away from large high trees during lightning.
An advertisement claims deaths from appendicitis fall as use of Dr King’s New Life Pills rises. It says the pills save from danger and relieve constipation with strength and vigor, guaranteed by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
How to prevent tarnish on silverware by warming it after cleaning and applying a thin collodion in alcohol coating with a wide soft brush. Wipe treated articles only with dry cloths to finish.
The querulous neighbor frets that some wives never learn what happens to their husbands money. Mrs. Torkins retorts that such wives likely have husbands who do not play the races.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin was cured of a running leg sore after 23 years by a 25 cent box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The product is described as an antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores and sold at Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
An old herbal patent medicine claim touts indigenous plants over alcohol, praising antiseptic and laxative properties. It warns against alcohol and urges trust in medical endorsements across schools, while detailing a gentle laxative and cathartic formula.
The piece notes whiskers grow faster in hot weather and cites barbers reporting about a 20 percent rise in business during extreme heat. It attributes the spike to men shaving every other day and comments that hot weather makes shaving quicker but more irritating, leaving both barber and customer dissatisfied.
An Albuquerque Citizen note recommends Chamberlains Salve to ease sore nipples after nursing with wiping before the next feeding. The 25 cent box is sold by Mrs Agnes Cleaveland and Mrs Montague Stevens of Socorro county. They correspond with Paul Teutsch the local steamship ticket agent for Europe tickets. Cleaveland plans to visit Scandinavian ports while Stevens will visit parents near London.
Ellen Foley declares a one third share of $33.33 is due from co-claimants for labor and improvements on the Crt Cap Lode Mining Claim in Magdalens District Socorro County New Mexico. If unpaid within ninety days after publication, title passes to Ellen Foley under US Revised Statutes.
Unknown heirs and other claimants are notified that $1 000 total labor was allegedly expended on the Copper Cap Lode Mining Claim in the Magdalena District Socorro County New Mexico for 1895 1896 1897 1898 1895 1900 1901 1902 1903 and 1904 The holder Ellen Foley may acquire full title if absent or noncontributing heirs do not pay one third of the expenditures within ninety days per Kelly NM.
Ellen Foley notifies heirs and all claimants that she seeks one third of $3333 expended in 1905 on the Copper Cap Lode Mining Claim in Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico to perfect title under 2324 Revised Statutes. The claim is recorded in Book 14 page 140.
Heirs of Edward Rockwell and others must contribute one third of $33.40 per year for Copper Cap Lode claim in Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico. Henry G. May appointed administrator with will annexed of Thomas Cooke Silliman deceased. claims must be proved per law. Attorneys Jerry & Griffith, Socorro, NM.
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