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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
2
A fragment hints at Alton B Parker once nominated for president and questions his current status. The note mentions Cyrerrais predicting Rodey will not seek a congressional delegate seat. The piece observes New Mexico’s arid belt image and Democrat anxiety over Senator Andrews's campaign funds.
A report asks whether funds allocated for the dam protecting Socorro were prudently invested, requesting input from authorities in Trinidad and Las Vegas. The note seeks clarity on the financial stewardship and protective aims of the project, urging official comment.
New Mexico wool growers react to a Democratic proposal for free raw wool imports. They face duty-free access for foreign wool, impacting local markets and pricing. Political debate centers on protectionist safeguards and potential effects on ranchers and mills.
Tre Cumrrar announces the new power press is in fine woodwork and in good order. The improved appearance of the paper evidences the fact. Patrons of the Chieftain may expect the latest and best for their money.
The piece states that without the dam and canal built to protect Socereo the city would have faced a historic flood last week, unprecedented in living memory. It argues the protections saved residents and prevented widespread damage.
Crmerais expresses hearty appreciation for the Albuquerque Citizen's compliment naming the Socorro Chieftain as one of the neatest and best printed weekly newspapers in the territory.
The Boston Herald suggests Theodore Roosevelt’s current mood shifts the imagined book from The Strenuous Life to The Quiet Life noting the president’s calm and peaceful air lately.
Supporters praise Senator Axprews as having done more for the territory than any other citizen in the period, and express confidence in his election as delegate to Congress as a sign of proper appreciation.
Democratic papers attack Senator Andrews as a delegate candidate for money. The piece notes that Democrats are prone to an unreasonable stance under any circumstance, reflecting partisan bias.
Last week's flood traps a Kelly miner in a shaft. Companions rescue him and expel water from his clothes. When he regains consciousness he quips that rain in New Mexico is rare but fierce.
Observers note Democratic candidates show anxiety about current race prospects, reflecting backsliding confidence after earlier optimism and concerns over Republican competition in local contests.
Hon HL C Brnsixcin, a former Colorado state senator, reportedly became insane shortly after attending a democratic convention. The remark implies that many attendees share a similar condition, with humor suggesting the majority were insane prior to the gathering.
Report on Democratic leaders denouncing Wites Frank Hubbell as evil, now praising him after his convention loss as Republicans face intra party strife. Also notes a charm of Democratic editors and a call for self restraint while Republicans manage their own family troubles. Includes an ad for Dr King’s New Discovery and a humorous Oklahoma girl’s composition on “men.”
Rev B C Horton writes July 19 1894 that Ballards Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup have proved satisfactory for his family The liniment is the best for headache and pains and the cough syrup has been their doctor for eight years Sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co with prices 50c 1 00
Secretary John Hay denounces Democratic foes while outlining Republican principles and policies. The item notes Ballard’s Snow Liniment claims from J W Davenport of Wingo Kentucky, citing dramatic lung illness recovery and pricing at 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00, sold by Socorro Drug and Supply Co.
A playful exchange ends with a joke about losing a five dollar gold piece as a clock chimes eleven. The clipping includes a Texas reader note praising Her bine for a daughter's chronic chills and fever, with Socorro Drug and Supply Co as the seller.
The London Telegraph notes recent Abydos finds push civilization back to 5000 B C. Prof Flinders Petrie described a continuous sequence of ten temples, early glaze work, inlays, and a famed Cheops ivory statuette dating around 4000 B C. The discoveries highlight vast art and architectural development in ancient Egypt.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes that a year long ugly sore was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it costs 25 cents at all drug stores.
A fragmented roster lists Socorro city and county officials including Mayor Aniceto Abeytia Treasurer Ly Price Clerk Robt T. Collins City Attorney A Dreyfuy and law officers, with Regents School of Mines president Juan J. Baca and secretary C T Brown among others.
A Chicago Post note records a local joke about a woman burglar being caught and sparks musings on gender roles. The snippet appears amid clippings about a child’s mischief and a Ottawa Kan drug advertisement for Horehound Syrup.
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