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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
2
William H. Andrews of Bernalillo County and Estevan Baca appear on the Republican ticket for local office. The slate emphasizes delegation goals and municipal representation.
The piece argues that honors for public office should follow public service or notable achievement, not mere talk. It cites Mr. Larrazolo as an example of a pleasant, fluent speaker with little demonstrated public or professional distinction, questioning his fitness for congressional delegate.
The editorial supports reelecting Mr. Andrews as New Mexico’s congressional delegate, arguing his proven business leadership, two-term record, and ability to secure congressional favors for the territory outweighs Mr. Larrazolo’s wavering qualifications. It urges voters to choose continuity and leadership over untested candidates in a pivotal election.
Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure for a severe cough and lingering consumption. The ad extols the remedy’s fame, price 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free. Also mentions a streetcar muff incident and Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for health benefits by L A Bartlet of Guilford Maine.
A man consoles a crying boy saying Pa fell downstairs and will get better soon. A sister notes the fall was witnessed and adds a puzzled remark. The fragment appears as an advertisement in The Chieftain.
In Socorro New Mexico a large Republican primary at the county court house drew over two hundred voters. Chairman Jose E Torres led the eight oclock start with bilingual reading by the secretary. Delegates named for the October county convention include H O Bursum, J E Torres, A C Abeytia, A E Green, J A Torres, Henry Dreyfus, Remigio Pesia, and Leandro Baca.
David Parker of Payettee New York, a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, praises Electric Bitters as more valuable than five hundred dollars for curing stomach trouble and as a tonic keeping him strong. A boy named Barber overheard neighbors Wood Stone and their children and quipped about meeting his papa and the “little shavers.”
A Rural Route 2 Empire Georgia farmer W A Floyd touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as invaluable for two severe sores on his hand and leg. He would mortgage the farm to obtain it and notes it costs 25 cents at druggists.
A long promotional piece for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claims it provides relief from irregularities and pelvic pain and helps expectant mothers. It cites nervous symptoms and feminine health concerns, urging readers to request a free booklet from Dr. Pierce’s Invalid Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Sunday school drew good attendance as Chas McCarty began a move toward Magdalena. School will open briefly in a few days. W J Jones traveled to Alma and back last week. Mrs Edgar Hood has been ill. Fred Law visited Friday and Saturday. Benny Snyder begins as mail carrier on this end of the route. A minstrel show is expected soon. An impromptu dance Saturday night provided a good time. W T Cobert left Sunday for Magdalena to bring a teacher, joined by Mr Martin and Mr Anderson. Theron Hudson and Miss Leda Darnell of Alma married there earlier this month. they visited Reserve before returning to Alma. Subscribe for The Chieftain.
The Board of County Commissioners of Socorro County New Mexico designates November 3 1908 as election day with multiple county and territorial offices listed. Also, ANICETO ANAVITA sheriff announces a sale of Baking Powder Mine in the Rosdale Mining District under a September 1908 writ, at the court house steps on October 27 1908 to satisfy a $155.48 judgment. Additionally notice of homestead proof by Thomas L Presley in Magdalena NM with witnesses named and a hearing date set for October 20 1908.
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