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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary notice appears to describe a postal matter at Sears Postoffice with a strict advance prescription and a stated fine of 200 dollars for a violation. The readable text offers little context but indicates a postal regulation or penalty.
A rustic editorial tone condemns mischief in the community, mocks Judge Pong’s court conduct, and laments drought persistence in Sovorro since September. A quip contrasts dissenters who seek to alter the town by tearing it down rather than improving it.
The NM School of Mines reports record attendance and a higher number of students in advanced technical work than ever before. The institution stands second in the territory for value received from legislative funding.
Governor Otero appoints A. J. Hilton of San Antonio to the Load of trustees of the School of Mines after Capt AL BL Witch resignation. Hilton is praised for integrity ability and public spirit. The move aims to maintain high qualifications and honor the school’s standards.
Thetockanie political leaders in Le Forte face critique for overconfidence from past success. Independent Republicans did not elect a majority of the last Democratic ticket, and Republicans have fared poorly in county elections over the past decade. Democratic leaders may awaken to these truths before election day, or suffer further consequences.
The article argues Democrats in Socorro County misjudge GOP unity ahead of the next election. It predicts Republicans will stay united and retain control, leaving defeated Democrats to blame their own vanity after the fall vote.
The speaker defends truthfulness and accuses party reorganizers of secrecy and fearfulness. He rails against their control of machinery, demanding honest platforms and pre election candor. He calls for accountability in states where reorganizers hold power.
The world grows alert for opportunity and studies American progress. Russians hire Horace G Burt to boost Siberian railways, Spaniards eye South American trade, Germans seek new markets, British plan colonial federation, and French push rail and Sahara reclamation. Reports from British commissions praise American railway spirit and the idea that American advancement shapes schools and industry. Dr. King's New Discovery promises relief for bronchial and throat ailments with trial bottles offered.
An uptown New York blacksmith employs three Newfoundland dogs to power bellows via a wheel mechanism. Each dog works one hour then rests two, saving the smith about twelve dollars weekly versus hiring human labor or a small engine. The feature notes the dogs’ intelligence and public fascination with their forges.
A Philadelphia Record opinion links a cool summer to stock slump and stalled trade across farming and merchants. A Broadway leap year joke follows an old man offered a seat by a girl. Dr Mer ritt reports Electric Bitters cured gastric ulcers with 14 months relief. Dean Stanley’s American visit prompts “My own ignorance” remark. Mrs. Capps endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and pneumonia risk.
A terse exchange features a narrator scolding a youth for swearing in a light, humorous tone. The line hints at a broader scene of social chiding and childlike mischief.
A disjointed advertisement fragment promotes Dr Pierce’s remedies for various ailments. It touts safer stomach relief and claims a “well known” extract. The text references patent medicines, price ideas in dollars, and contact details for Dr Pierce in Buffalo, with cautious warnings about neutral side effects.
An ad seeking "A man who speaks German and understands horses" draws a puzzled applicant. The would-be boss asks about language, remarking he can handle horses but not the languages. The scene captures a humorous, language barrier moment in a job inquiry.
A Pennsylvania man credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing his mother of rheumatism. He says after several applications she could walk again and remains pain-free with occasional use. The ad notes the balm is for sale by all druggists.
The article notes that tuberculosis deaths are far higher among black people after emancipation, surpassing all other contagious diseases combined. It states the negro death rate from consumption is over three times that of whites.
Long OCR fragment lists names and titles including B S Rodey governor Miguel Otero secretary James Raynolds surveyor general W J Mills Parker Pope and others with roles such as sheriff treasurer county clerk and probate judge across Socorro Santa Fe and nearby areas.
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