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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
The piece lauds the American voter for supporting Republican policies and President Taft, praising past stance on money, anti-imperialism, and Roosevelt. It cites Socorro county results showing a Republican sweep and argues for renewed business confidence and continued GOP prosperity. It mocks Bryan and notes a Democratic landslide did not occur.
Work is progressing at the School of Mines with plans for mid year exams and a crowded chemical laboratory. Professors Eckhard and R. V. Smith push improvements while the football team prepares for a key game against the University at Albuquerque and the Agricultural College next week. Dormitory delays puzzle students as the institution enjoys its most flourishing year yet with record enrollment and stronger lab facilities.
Warm weather persists in Reserve. Halloween dance draws good attendance with few tricks reported. Local visits include John Allred from Alma and Chesley Carpenter family returning from Magdalen a. Sunday school well attended and Bible Study to meet after services led by Mr. Fairchilds. Speakers include Howard Sweet and Republican sheriff candidate Geronimo Sanchez visiting for campaign. Local notices mention Xmas display at Reserve Grocery Co and humorous ads from Eletric Bitters.
A period article extols Favorite Prescription by Dr. Pierce as a remedy for women’s health issues linked to marriage and motherhood. It claims benefits for nursing and expectant mothers, stresses invigorating and nervine properties, and offers free consultation from the Dr. Pierce institute in Buffalo.
Engle dispatch dated November 3 reports Jesse Ake a drunken cowboy accused of murdering Ramon Aragon after dragging him from a Santa Fe work train between Lava and Crockett. Ake rode off toward the Organ Mountains. authorities in Hillsboro Las Cruces and nearby pursue him. Ake reportedly fled on horseback with officers tracking him on a murder charge.
A Whitsett Courier piece mocks cars by telling of a new vehicle that wrecks town hall and clock, then the mayor, before wandering off. It adds a joke about stacking a million one dollar bills and a half mile high silver dollar pile, noting the bed broke during the stunt.
A cryptic note contrasts two unfamiliar dogs when they meet, with a motherly line about fatherhood and childhood. The fragment hints at a playful or metaphorical discussion of dogs and fighting spirits across generations.
Pascal Chavez of Quemado New Mexico files for final five year proof to support Homestead Entry No 7692 to prove residence and cultivation of lands in Township 1 North Range 13 West. Witnesses Amadio Luna Antonio Jose Luna Victor Lopez Casimiro Montoya Manuel R Otero. Proceedings before E H Sweet in Socorro on December 16 1908.
An execution issued from Bernalillo District Court authorizes Aniceto Amrytia as Sheriff of Socorro County to sell at public auction on November 16, 1908 the Mogollon Gold and Copper Co mining claims and related property in Socorro County New Mexico to satisfy a judgment in favor of George H. Masten against Cet an Gold and Copper Company plus costs. The bill lists claims such as Silver Four, Silver Bar, Old Strike, Leap Year, Independence group, 98, Little Johnny, Nancy Hanks Jr and many others, plus mills, machinery, buildings, and equipment. The sale is at the post office front door in Cooney and requires cash. The total judgment amounts to 23033 dollars and 77 cents with 40.43 dollars costs plus six percent interest from June 1 1908. Attorneys M. Klock & Owen represent the plaintiff.
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