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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
2
A dated notice from October 21 1905 appeals to the Albuquerque fair association to devise methods to pay a five thousand dollar shortfall and make next year's fair the best yet while noting broader national events and a plea regarding mislaid life insurance agents.
Rumblings linger from a conflict scene in Bernalillo County but the clash is over. The once powerful leader and his followers are thoroughly defeated and receive no homage. The phrase sic transit gloria mundi underscores the fading glory.
In a dramatic statement the Albuquerque Journal notes that on the first Sunday after the Hub bell gang was eliminated from county affairs, all saloons and gambling houses in Albuquerque remained closed for the day.
Reports circulating before Secretary Shaw ordered a duty collection of about $60,000 on dutiable Orient articles brought back by Miss Alice Roosevelt. The claim frames Roosevelt as the world’s greatest man amid ongoing discussions of the customs tax.
The improvement association continues its work building serviceable sidewalks along main streets and receives generous support, signaling appreciation by residents. The Gem City shows revival from a prolonged low mood with evident progress. Keep an eye on Socorro.
Con Cros s Man Maginant of South Dakota, visiting New Mexico and Arizona, condemns joint statehood and vows to preach the gospel of rich and great Arizona. The Associated Press notes his strong language mirrors that of his party, warning joint statehood faces a difficult path if decided by the committee.
A congressional committee concluded its sessions with a guardedly optimistic tone. Observers noted no dramatic incidents and emphasized measured progress toward policy goals.
A committee findings highlight Arizona as an independent empire in sentiment and strongly opposed to being joined with New Mexico. The report notes that public opinion in Arizona runs against joint statehood, contradicting New Mexico claims. The piece also weaves in assorted anecdotes and advertisements from the era, reflecting a mix of political analysis and local life.
A Klondike miner narrowly escapes freezing after slipping on ice while lighting matches. The tale segues into advice on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, touting its fame and availability. Brief notes on Justice Brewer's address at Haverford and a joke about fleas and microbes conclude the miscellany.
A terse courtroom exchange shows a lawyer probing the witness about residence. The witness offers a reluctant reply, stating he lives with his uncle, and the attorney attempts to pin down the uncle's address, revealing uncertainty and informal testimony.
Readers note comments about returning Pocahontas from England to Virginia. The Smith family may donate a nickel each to support the project. Also mentions The Chieftain office stationery and Winkler's fresh vegetables.
A fragment discusses female infertility and other “female troubles” and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure. It claims to treat barrenness by addressing uterine disorders, stabilizing the system, easing morning sickness, and strengthening the mother to improve infant health. Testimony from Mrs Tones W Mlacker is cited, and readers are urged to seek the product via medicine dealers with guaranteed substitutes warned against. A free medical book offer is promised for stamps.
A strange object lands with a dull thud on mossy turf as Satan awakens in a spring morning. He mentions a graft scheme and vows to make it respectable on earth while tending the garden until magazines trail him.
A well known traveling man inquires about cough medicines and notes druggists often recommend Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and adults. He claims it is safe and effective for coughs colds and croop. Benny Benedict offers it through local druggists.
A fragmentary notice describes passenger freight movements on the Magdalena Branch to Albuquerque and San Marcial with daily service excluding Sundays. It lists times at 148 am Ly Socorro and 12:10 pam, noting connections to Santa Fe area routes.
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