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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1907
Page
2
A critical editorial mocks the Blunderbund for predicting the downfall of New Mexico figures amid investigations in Santa Fe. It argues their assaults on TH. O. Bursum only boosted his standing and warns they will not learn from past failures.
Mowry says the recent public improvement expenditure is money well invested, emphasizing its long term community benefits and prudent use of funds.
Citizens reflect on a surprising culinary episode as a German kitchen artist sways taste and fashion. The remark hints at satire and social commentary surrounding domestic taste and cultural influence.
It is almost assured that So corro will be equipped with a modern electric light plant within three months. If every public spirited citizen supports the enterprise, the project will be fully assured.
The article notes recent cement sidewalk blocks laid along Socor road streets over the past three months and states this is one of several important signs that the Gem City is reclaiming prominence.
A Roosevelt stance on unanimous consent for New Mexico statehood prompts a defiant reply affirming broad consensus. The exchange signals mounting pressure in the territorial status dispute amid a political climate favoring swift consideration.
The School of Mines board may use the $2 760 from the timber land sale to credit its permanent improvement fund. The text questions fraud in the sale to Pennsylvania Development, but asserts trustees will act prudently with the money.
Notes say New Mexico leaders push for statehood with broad public support and a president's pledge to assist. The piece questions what more could be hoped for at this moment.
A reader from Westfield credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving their life amid a grave lung illness. An English traveler and Dr John Dee are cited alongside a Chicago area ad for the remedy, noting trials, cures, and a free trial bottle offer.
An ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as safe gentle cleansers to prevent danger from drastic purgatives. It promises relief from headache biliousness malaria and jaundice and notes availability at Socorro Drug and Supply Co for 25 cents.
In a Kansas town a woman invested 200 in a popcorn outfit. Eight weeks of sales reached 445.85 with a net profit about 297. This covered equipment costs and left an overplus of 97.
David Parker of Fayette New Mexico who lost a foot at Gettysburg praises Electric Bitters claiming they cured years of stomach trouble and saved him money on medicines. The ad extols the tonic as grand for the aged and for female weaknesses, a strong body builder and back and kidney pain relief. Guaranteed by Socorro Drug and Supply Co. 50c.
A blue rock pigeon lay dead in the Deal Barracks works department yard London with an adder around its neck and wing. The two foot six inch snake was twisted about the bird and the pigeon gripped the adder’s head with its beak in a dramatic, lethal embrace.
A liniment praised for sprains swellings and rheumatic pains. A dampened flannel over the back chest or side is said to work better than a plaster. Claims relief aiding sleep and rest. Sold by all druggists.
A St. Gall man advertised as a widower seeking wife number two and received fifty replies with photos. He showed them to his wife and warned that if she did not change, others would take her place, effectively curing her nagging habit.
For years I suffered biliousness and constipation that drained my vigor and appetite. Pepsin and cathartics worsened me until I used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They relieve the sick feeling quickly and support digestion naturally. Mrs Rosa Ports, Birmingham Alabama, reports positive results. sold by all druggists.
A Sunday school teacher tells boys that everyone must die and asks what comes after death, prompting a boy to quip about cleaning and pressing, echoing a moonlit window sign joke.
Local residents praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for lingering colds and croup. Advertisements promote sales through druggists and highlight youth journals and 1908 subscription offers from Youths Companion.church endorsements and a small salve ad accompany product notes.
A brief ad note urging readers to advertise in the Chieftain. The quote by Hannah More frames reading as inspiration and action as response. The text presents a promotional, period-voice appeal for local newspaper advertising.
Mrs. S Rosinthal of Turner Michigan says Chamberlain's Cough Medicine works for croup and for children. She recommends it as the only remedy and notes they have used it for years. Available for sale by all.
J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieves pain from a felon and cures it rapidly. The ad calls it best on earth for sores burns and wounds and advertises 25 cents at company stores.
The author admires American dress as systematic and neat. They praise the unification of Parisian chic with American cuteness. The piece notes a well proportioned waistline and a taut, tidy necktie, avoiding sloppiness.
An exchange questions the $60,000,000 annual gum outlay described as wasteful, branding it a treadmill without productive use. The piece notes chewing gum hinders a woman’s speech, calling that difficulty a blessing rather than a flaw.
Observations describe Scotchwomen sharing the same traits that have advanced Scottish men. Intellect grit and strenuous endeavor are highlighted as defining qualities across genders according to contemporary discussion.
Readable note lists oats for sale at Cook's Livery Stable operated by Geo EB Cook, with sale indication and location.
Mineral Survey No. 1315 details the Flora lode claim in the Little Burro district Socorro County New Mexico filed by Edward F Cole and H Cole by John E Griffith as attorney in fact. It covers 1500 feet along the lode with surface ground 300 feet each side, noting conflicts with Sunset lode and Copper Glance lode and listing survey markers distances and bearings.
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