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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 Socorro column mocks Kaiser Wilhelm and public questions after a recent spanking. It notes a western Socorro county Democrat denying Taft’s election improving range conditions and compares totals from Republican and Democratic national committees to show money versus votes.
The author argues that national economic woes did not fully cripple industry, and questions the viability of a man or party whose success relies on a national disaster rather than achievement.
The piece notes sharp skepticism among Democratic editors toward Mr. Andrews and his pledge to secure statehood if returned to Congress. It suggests editors doubt he can fulfill the promise and may even welcome the failure.
Aspuew CakNeGin donates twenty thousand dollars to the Republican fund and writes an article advocating tariff for revenue only. The piece puzzles Democrats who struggle to grasp the current march of political progress while some act to align with party line.
The piece argues that democratic speakers urged workers to fear unemployment and hunger to win votes, but the laboring man chose the republican ticket instead. It claims workers showed wisdom in supporting Republicans as events unfold.
A fragment notes that Democrats should not view Delegate Andrews’ 388 plurality as a sign of strength. It questions interpreting a small margin as confidence for the party.
The piece argues New Mexico is not nearly Democratic and estimates a Republican majority of at least 5 000 from legislative and county returns. It cites example from Socorro County where Andrews’ tally lagged by 208 while Republican county candidates averaged over 600.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles noting its tonic properties and blood purifying effects. The column also retells a printer’s mishap with obituaries, a physician’s praise for New King’s Discovery cough medicine, a joke about Justice Matthews, and an aside about J M Barrie at Smith College with an ad pitch for The Chieftain.
A compilation praising New Mexico as a future state outlines its size 122,469 square miles geography 400 by 450 miles land 78,000,000 acres open to entry 40,000,000 acres harvest 1,000,000 acres and a rising population near 500,000 growing 5,000 yearly with comment from the Denver Republican. A classroom joke concludes with a light anecdote about a teacher and a child discussing a horned animal.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured every sore boil ulcer or burn it was applied to and saved many doctor bills. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
A priest teases an Irish parishioner Pat as he heads to a ditch job under an Italian boss. The exchange shows a joking rapport between cleric and worker with a hint of workplace tension.
A friend recalls Russell Sage saying money is useless for meals or drinks. The exchange turns to marbles from boyhood. The quip contrasts a burglar with a promoter of high finance, noting a burglar would not hesitate to rob the vulnerable.
Notice of sale under writ of rendition exponas from the District Court of the Third Judicial District Territory of New Mexico Socorro County. On December 22 1908 at 10 AM at the front door of the courthouse in Socorro sale of Benjamin Sepedoca's rights to specified personal property to satisfy a judgement in favor of Ranch Supply Co. against Benjamin Robertson plus costs and interest.
An advertisement extols a medical duo described as potent and invigorating remedies. It claims benefits for nasal passages, stomach, bowels, nerves, and overall female health, promising strengthening and balanced function. It emphasizes non alcoholic, non secret formulas and cites physicians’ endorsements.
Pat McKeefree visited Reserve on Sunday and H L Brooks returned to headquarters on Wednesday. Mr Kiehne came from Nigeritte district. Mrs Morely and Mrs Hamby hosted visitors, Sunday school and Bible study were well attended, Pat Higgins and family returned from Las Palomas Hot Springs, and A Alexander married Miss Anna Lou Porter in Frisco on Wednesday November 11. The couple stayed at the bride’s home after the ceremony.
Special Master E H Sweet offers to sell at public vendue the premises in Secorty County New Mexico on December 15 1478 at 2 PM to the highest cash bidder. The description covers multiple lots on McCutchen Avenue including lots 3 maximizing boundaries with Tiffany and Vincent properties and adjacent tracts between old adobe walls.
Pascal Chavez of Quemado New Mexico files for final five year proof on Homestead Entry 7692 for sections 21 and 22 township 1 north range 13 west. Proof will be made before E H Sweet in Socorro New Mexico on December 16 1908. Witnesses include Amadio Luna Antonio Luna Victor Lopez Casimiro Montoya and Manuel R Otero as witness list.
By order of the District Court of Bernalillo County New Mexico a public auction will sell the Mog olion Gold & Copper Co mining claims and related property at the front door of the Cooney post office Socorro County on November 16 1908 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. The sale covers multiple named claims in four groups includes equipment buildings mill sites and offices plus a 1908 judgment of 1300 three dollars and 77 100 with costs and interest at 6 percent from 1906 against The Mog olion Gold & Copper Co and George H Masten.
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