Terms of Subscription and Political Outlook
The notice discusses strictly advance payment terms for a one year or six months subscription. It then comments on Jeper Porr's conduct in court, praising it as favorable. It notes suggestions that the Republican national platform this fall be Roosevelt, asserting no better platform exists, and mentions Socorro residents decrying city improvements while the city continues to progress. It claims Socorro Republicans in the past decade have remained united at election time and predicts history will repeat itself this fall.
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Euenes
Kip
Kite
Mtin Lelenchertth
Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Priston
Republicans Unite in Socorra County in Fall
The republicans of Socorra county will be thoroughly united this fall. Then it shall be seen that the democratic hosts will flee to the touts of Hepsedam.
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Socorra
Hepsedam
Tur Crarot Ready for Front as Russia Front Accelerates
A report notes Tur Crarot preparing to go to the front as Russian forces rapidly close in. The question arises why he would move when the front is swiftly advancing toward him.
Ropey's earnest drive for New Mexico’s growth noted
The speaker acknowledges Mx. Ropey may err on statehood views yet lauds his earnestness and consistent aim to advance policies and projects he believes will profit New Mexico and its people.
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Mx. Ropey
Tan Wasniinton Powe on Parker a foolish Democratic bet
The source mocks Democratic prudence, insinuating that pursuing Parker would be unwise and joking that no Democratic campaign has ever chosen a wise path. It suggests betting on Parker as a reckless move without naming dates or places.
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Tan Wasniinton Powe
Parker
Stokes
Democrats Sink Parker Olney Hearst Bid for Cleveland Nomination
The article predicts Parker Olney Hearst and others will be shelved and argues that a Cleveland presidential nomination would be bestowed for the fourth time. It imagines Bryan reacting with eloquent fury at the anticipated nomination.
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Messrs. Parker
Olney
Hearst
Girever Cleveland
Bryan
Massachusetts Editor Sees Hearst Through Money Lense
In a Massachusetts paper, Hearst is portrayed as pitiable without money, yet editors are slow to grasp the point. The clear claim is that without funds there is no Hearst, a notion potentially reaching the editor’s inner consciousness over time.
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Mas+achusetts
Hearst
Massachusetts
Factional Strife in Democratic Presidential Nomination
The article notes ongoing turmoil within Democratic factions over the presidential nomination. It cites figures such as Ryan, Henry Watterson, and Cleveland, predicting that no single candidate may secure the nomination at the party convention. A potential spike in intraparty clashes is suggested as a faction gains power.
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Howriiry
Ryan
Henry Wattersonlass
Mr. Cleveland
Democratic House Divided Over Steel Feud
An immediate assault by rival factions would confound the situation as the Democratic House appears hopelessly divided against Steelf, signaling a deep split and mounting confusion within the chamber.
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Steelf
A Widening Memorial Explores Memorial Day Evolution
The piece traces how Decoration Day evolved into Memorial Day, broadening to honor Civil War veterans, later public servants like firefighters, and even resembling All Souls’ Day in Paris. It notes a yearly ritual of laying flowers and wreaths, with imagery of flags, lilies, and roses symbolizing the nation’s dead.
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Paris
Pension Roll Reveals Railroads Pay and Civil War Pensions
A 19th century analysis shows the federal pension roll includes nearly all railroad employees. Total railroad payroll is 676 million annually, pension payments reach 137 million, about one fifth of wages. From 1865 to last year pensions total 2.92 billion, with administration at 95.6 million, bringing pension costs to over 3.03 billion. The piece notes the national debt in 1864 stood around 2.75 billion, much of which funded inflationary paper debt.
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Bayonne
N. J
Republic
Lincoln
Richmond
Debt of future Congresses shadowed by war accords
The article notes that the close of the war leaves debt not yet reduced to written form and driven by future Congresses. It compares the interest bearing debt on treasury records at $918,000,000 with obligations to be met through the pension office in coming years, a figure that cannot be accurately estimated.
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Treasury
Pension Office
A Sure Thing Health Remedies and Anecdotes
A collage of old advertise claims tout Dr King s New Discovery for consumption as a universal cure with testimonials from Mrs C B Van Metre of Shepherdtown and others. The piece also cites Blaise Pascal on sound and a medical endorsement from H C Bailey of Chapin S C News, plus Lincoln humor and earlier cures for diarrhoea and indigestion and a note for Herbine with a Socorro Drug and Supply Co sale.
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R. N. Andrews
Cocoa and Rockledge News
Fla
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Dialog Gaffe On The Phone Causes Laughter
In a humorous exchange from Detroit Free Press humor page Nell Chaughtily asks if someone called another, replying with I called him down. The quip plays on telephone miscommunication and playful wordplay.
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Bell
Nell
Detroit Free Prews
Farmers Goatskins Boom Offer New Industry Opportunity
A Department of Commerce and Labor report notes US imports of goatskins total about 35 million dollars annually, with a large share from India China Arabia and southeastern Russia. The rise in kid footwear demand boosts domestic potential for farmers and manufacturers to capture more of the value. A later note cites Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa praising Electric Bitters for a stomach ulcer case, claiming lasting relief. Also included are brief items on a children story from The Wellspring and a 1901 whooping cough remedy claim for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, sold by druggists.
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United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
India
China
Arabia
Russia
T. G. Merritt
No. Mehoopany, Pa
Brazilian Coffee Fades Distinctively Speeds Up Drinkers
Article notes that Brazilians are heavy coffee drinkers, consuming many cups daily. It claims the beverage is very strong and sweet, producing an exhilaration more intense and lasting than beer, and that habitual drinkers become restless and unable to sit or stand still even briefly.
Did you ever long for death in town clubs clash
A witty dialogue from the Chicago Post features a suffragist visiting an eastern man and a practical western woman. The melancholic caller asks if clubs for women exist, and she replies they do not, claiming they can manage without such clubs. The exchange unfolds with dry humor across the week’s calls.
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Chicago Post
Fixing the Blame in a Local Snarl
A humorous exchange unfolds with Hon. Thomas Rott claiming his wife shaped him while the Old Codger rebukes the remark, insisting the blame lies with his own ingrained nature and a playful reference to Puck. The dialogue reflects small town manners and lively cross talk.
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Thomas Rott
Chamberlain Pain Balm Helps Mother End Rheumatism
W H Howard of Husband Pa reports his mother suffered rheumatism for years and could barely move. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm a few times she regained mobility and now never travels without it. Occasional applications keep pain away. Sold by all druggists.
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W. H. Howard
Husband
Sweet Little Satan in a Train Station Remark
A farmer railway station scene in which a colored mother greets her child as he is handed down from a train. She proclaims in a vivid phrase that the child is the blackest, sweetest little Satan the speaker has seen. The note closes with an advertisement for fancy stationery at The Chieftain office.
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Atlanta Constitution
Local Officials and Appointees in Socorro County
Readable fragments list names of county officials in Socorro County including Commissioners Abran Contreras Carpio Padilla Sheriff Leandro Boca Treasurer Assessor Benjamin Sanches Probate Judge Mauricio Miera Supt Pavlic School and City officials for City of Socorro with mayor clerk and treasurer roles.
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Chemales
W. H. Pope
Martin Socorro
John Greenwald
Abran
Contreras
ER. L. Price Maralial
Jets
Amos Green Regents School OF Mines
Juan J. Baca
CT. Brown
A. T. Fitch
F.G. Bartlett
A. E. Rouilier
Hi. Dreyfun
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