Democratic editorials cited as honesty but criticized as hypocrisy
The Chieftain laments Democratic editorials across the territory, claiming they praise honesty and economy while failing to deny accusations against the governor and ex-superintendent H. L. Bursum. It argues Democratic papers have not retracted or explained court findings and notes past administrations’ corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Bay
HL. O. Bursum
Territorial Penitentiary
Bursum
New Mexico
Commonwealth
Hatchet mishap warns Acting Governor Jaffa
A report notes Acting Governor Jaffa escaped severe injury when a hatchet slipped from his grasp. He lacked a firm two handed grip, saving his thumb from total severing as he avoided a worse accident.
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Jaffa
Sunday closing law sparks public debate
Auuguergee residents complain about enforcement as a monkey and parrot time ruckus raises questions on what work is deemed necessary on Sunday and how rules will be interpreted in practice.
Remarkable early snow across the territory reaches Albuquerque
A sizeable snowfall covered the northern territory early in the week extending south to Albuquerque. Socorro reports no snow, underscoring climate differences and perceived health benefits of the region.
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Albuquerque
Socorro
Major Llewellyn Charges Dismissed by Roosevelt
Distarcuns from Washington report that President Roosevelt dismissed certain charges against Major Llewellyn and indicated there would be no further action. The note suggests a settling of matters with the officer.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Major Llewellyn
Prospects Bright for Enabling Act in New Mexico
Dispatches from the same source a day or two later asserted that prospects were bright for passage of an enabling act for New Mexico during the first three months of the sixtieth congress, a note that adds to Albuquerque Mourning Journal’s grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Albuquerque Mourning Journal
Williams Praise of Presidents at Roosevelt Reception
Joux Lane Williams, Democratic leader, remarked at a Vicksburg event honoring President Roosevelt that no lineage of rulers equals the twenty five presidents from Washington to Roosevelt in intelligence culture courage or character, suggesting strong faith in the republic’s leadership.
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Joux Lane Williams
Roosevelt
Vicksburg
Washington
Plans for remedies to financial stringency face first congress session
The article outlines proposed measures to ease recent financial strain including issuing emergency currency by national banks under limits, selling 50 million dollars in 3 percent canal bonds, and funding vast waterway projects with a 500 million dollar bond issue. It notes many bills likely in the sixtieth congress first session and stresses careful problem solving.
Birds Enjoy Toys For Stimulation And Training
Birds show strong interest in playthings to pass time and prevent feather pecking. Parrots in particular enjoy toys and can learn simple tricks with items they favor. A soft billed bird may play for an hour with a peanut it cannot crack a tiny bell or a mirror just large enough to reflect its head.
Lingering Cold Cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Zephyr Ontario resident J Uequhart says a severe lingering cold and dry cough were cured quickly by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after royal dealer recommendation. He reports one small bottle cured him and endorses the remedy as the best he has used. remedy sold by all druggists.
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J. Uequhart
Zephyr
Ontario
Royal Dealer
Chamberlain
James A. Lewis
Milaca
Minn
M. E&. Church
Freddie’s Ice Cream Confession at Aunt’s House
Freddie spent the day with his aunt and behaved exemplary. On return his mother praised him but noted his ice cream plan. He proudly admitted he would take two plates, recalling her warning against a second helping.
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Freddie
Gettysburg veteran praises Electric Bitters in testimonial
David Parker of Fayette New Mexico who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with remarkable relief after years of stomach trouble and costly medicines. The tonic is touted as a grand remedy for the aged and for female weaknesses, with claims of body building and kidney support, guaranteed by Socorro Drug and Supply Co. Other notes mention cow fear, keeping a goat in a stable, and a Methodist minister endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Clark
Westfield
Iowa
David Parker
Fayette, N. M
Gettysburg
Socorro Drug and Supply Co
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Listed By Drug Store
J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC says Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieves pain from a felon and heals fast. Best on earth for sores bruises and wounds, 25 cents at Socorro Drug and Supply Co. store.
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J. G. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Socorro
The Reason. Black Says He Lives By His Wits
The Detroit Free Press quotes Black claiming he lives by his wits and queries why he was always broke. The remark highlights financial struggles and a mindset tied to a frugal, improvised approach to life.
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Black
Detroit Free Press
Little Mary Learns Honest Walking at Sunday School
A short vignette shows Little Mary learning to walk with her father guiding her to walk slowly and turn out her toes. At Sunday school the lesson emphasizes the golden text Teach me to walk honestly, and Mary proudly answers what it means, saying I do.
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Little Mary
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Offers Reliable Liniment
A good liniment for sprains swellings and aches. Pain Balm with dampened flannel eases lame backs chest pains and rheumatic discomfort aiding sleep. Sold by druggists. Also a child’s joke about sharing seven pieces of candy shows a German mother and Sammy the youngest.
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Sammy
Health remedy ad touts King’s New Life Pills impact
An advertisement states the product can counteract ailments caused by bowel abuse and drastic purgatives. It presents Dr King’s New Life Pills as safe and gentle cleansers and tonics, guaranteed to relieve headache biliousness malaria and jaundice with a 25 cent price at the company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Socorro
Gotrox Plans Serious Intent Said By Mother And Daughter
An anxious mother asks if Gotrox's plans are serious and the daughter reassures with a light remark about his laughter at a joke from the father, hinting at family suspicions and social tensions.
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Gotrox
Papa
A Reliable Remedy for Croup in Turner Michigan
Mrs S Rosinthal of Turner Michigan recommends Chamberlains Cough Medicine as the sole remedy for croup after using it for years for herself and children. For sale by all druggists.
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S. Rosinthal
Turner, Michigan
Comfort and a Dire Warning in a Hidden Plot
A mother orders Uncle Ben to drown many kittens but keep Mary unaware. Mary overhears and pleads for warmer water, hoping for comfort as she grapples with the cruel directive and the coachman's obedience.
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Mary
Uncle Ben
Ben
Flora lode survey details and conflicts in New Mexico
Survey notes describe Flora lode with distances and bearings, amended locations, and markers on granite and sandstone. It lists cor Nos, claimed extent fifteen hundred feet, three hundred feet on each side, and conflicts with Copper Glance and Sunset lodes. Notice warns adversaries to file claims with Las Cruces land office. Eugene Van Parren, Register.
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Edtoy
Bet H. Cole
New York City
State of New Ro
Sonn Griffith
Flora Quarts
Little Barromini
New Mexico
U. 8
Little Burro
Amall Conical Hill
Capitol
Bearas
Gunsight Pass
Beara
Capitol Peak
Recorder
Socorro County
United States Land Office
Las Cruces
Dona Anna
Eueene van Parren
Register
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R. A.M
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Coox
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