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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
The San Marcial Standard urges Socorro to clean up streets for visiting guests and discusses politics. It notes enthusiasm for George Curry as New Mexico governor candidate and forecasts Bryan as Democratic presidential nominee while downplaying H. C. Bursum's politics as a modern hustler.
Straxnx Cannon calls congress members cowards. Uncle Joe criticizes the lawmakers over whom he presides, expressing a low opinion of the group during their deliberations.
Socorro citizens recall a tax act that stripped the city of its district headquarters status. Now hope grows that the Gem City will reclaim the judicial center role and restore regional prominence.
Spanish language Albuquerque paper La Criston Peanica now publishes under the direction of Attorney Elfego Baca formerly of Socorro. It is expected that Mr. Baca will give a good account in this new capacity.
Cononk Frost shows old-time vigor in editorials in the Santa Fe New Mexican advocating the renomination of Delegate Andrews. It appears the Colonel may repeat former successes from his long political fight.
Washington dispatches note that Delegate Andrews and Governor Curry are repeatedly praised for aiding New Mexico though Andrews faces severe abuse at home. The writer argues the community most helped by their labors is also the harshest in criticism.
At the present rate of progress it is evident Socorro's electric plant will open on schedule and prove the promoter's aim of a fully modern light and power facility, the most complete in New Mexico.
With the Republican National Convention close, Taft appears to secure the nomination on the first ballot. The era of hopeful expectation accompanies a sense of firm consensus across party ranks as the convention nears.
The passage argues for extending President Roosevelt's policies for four additional years to continue expanding influence and advancing national interests. It frames the administration as markedly successful under his leadership.
Tax editor of the Farmington Times-Hustler praises future greatness amid rising homestead entries in New Mexico. The Carrizozo Outlook notes almost one hundred entries daily, stressing many by old residents and asserting rapid territorial development despite population nuances.
A Key West patrolman credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with curing his rheumatism after two weeks use, reporting no trouble for over three months. The excerpt also includes brief notes on Greece’s size, sea-based trade, principal ports, and population figures, and a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs. A humorous exchange ends with a joke about a wife and husband.
Nell remarks that his talk is frightfully heavy while Belle notes his words lack weight. The exchange suggests a tense dynamic revealing character tension through dialogue.
A devout woman sends a telegram reading Isaiah six to announce her first born. A literal friend misreads it as a name Isaiah guessing a nine pound six ounce birth, turning a simple message into a humorous misunderstanding.
A scientist visiting an acquaintance notes the mind's wonder when asleep. The hostess recalls being awakened by her husband fumbling his key at the front door, triggering a vivid sense that something was wrong and action was needed.
A fragment advert notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland for her two year old daughter and herself. It cites sales by druggists and claims relief for various colds and fevers with Electric Bitters as a remedy. Also includes a humorous aside about a railroad office kiss gag.
A Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart markets Dr King’s New Life Pills promising buyers “the worth of that much weight” for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a guarantee. The note ends with a medical quip about the vermiform appendix and doctors’ incomes.
A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women weakened by overwork and childbirth. It claims to restore vigor using glyceric extract, no alcohol, and plain English ingredients. The text urges readers to request a free booklet and warns against substitutes of unknown composition.
A Rough Rider recall highlights a Dutch Jewish trooper famed for cool bravado and fatalism. He jokes about dodging bullets with the quip that bullets hit no matter where one stands. The text also notes Chamberlain’s Salve as a cure for nursing infants’ rashes and mentions a millinery opening with a spoof about steak trimmings, black lace, and cherries.
A vintage ad extols Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted universal cure. It notes long use of over thirty years, ease of taking when mixed with water and sweetened, and availability from all druggists.
A hired man warns of a visiting candidate with the farmer exclaiming Hang the candidate. The hired man contemplates following orders but hesitates about lynching. Also advertised are Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles with 25 cent price and free samples. An old quip notes only men who disliked gray hair when it was red.
Co owners G. A. Shule and S. C. Hall announce forfeiture action on the Lucky mining claim in Socorro county New Mexico. They state total labor and expenses of 100 dollars incurred through December 31 1907 to hold the claim under Section 2324 Revised Statutes. If H P Huff fails to contribute his share within 90 days after full publication, his interest will vest in the co owners.
John B. Griffith sues in Socorro District Court seeking foreclosure of a 1903 mortgage on blocks 28 to 38 and adjacent tracts in McCutchen addition. The First National Bank of Albuquerque holds a second lien. court may grant judgment by June 22, 1908 unless defendants answer. Attorney H M Dougherty, Socorro. Clerk William E. Martin.
The administrator of the estate of Eave Williams, deceased, was appointed by the Probate Court of Socorro County, New Mexico on the Sunday of May 1908. Creditors must present claims for allowance within the legally prescribed time. L. R. Wonk, Administrator. E. HM. Sweet, Clerk. By J. A. Toxnes, Deputy. Studebaker wagons advertised by Geo. E. Cook.
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