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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
2
From the Belen Tribune editorial by Colonel Berger. He urges a special engraved invitation to Socorro county fair September 21-25 in Socorro. He lauds Socorro hospitality and management by prominent leaders inviting a large local turnout and festivities.
The Santa Fe New Mexican praises Socorro for its growth under Mayor H. O. Bursum, notes water system expansion, new cement sidewalks, a $40,000 smelter project, and an electric plant. It endorses the second annual Socorro fair starting the 21st, citing county political support and Republican gains in 1906.
The author asserts dimensions and resources of an empire like growth for a city in ten years. Tar campaign slogans question governance and corporate influence, while references to Gov Hughes and Larrazolo frame political repair and campaign progress. Longworth’s quip on Taft and Bryan marks a sharp season epigram.
The Wednesday update notes a two column boost for the Socorro county fair. Citizens expect reciprocity in time, while Mr. Bryan accuses Mr. Hearst of lying and Hearst retorts with a courteous exchange.
A historical quip notes Taft’s lack of rush for a strong rival, suggesting admirers tell him victory will come easily, and he could win in a walk. The line reflects political commentary on confidence and perceived opponents.
A chaotic turning point described as a psychological moment for a possible stampede within the Democratic camp as forces realign and momentum shifts amid ongoing political maneuvering.
A campaign message urges voters to back Andrews, framing the choice as a boost for New Mexico and urging support for Andrews in the election.
P J Daly of 1246 W Congress St Chicago describes how Electric Bitters improved his feeble mother's health with gains in flesh and sleep. The tonic is claimed to remedy stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold with a guarantee by druggists for 50 cents.
Sunday school dismissal leads to a surprised classroom as a guest speaker is interrupted by a child’s garbled remark. An unrelated ad cites Dr Kings New Life Pills with a testimonial from N H Brown of Pittsfield VI, priced at 25 cents.
Mr. John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports winter coughs vanishing after using Dr King's New Discovery. He states a 50 cent bottle then a full bottle banished the cough each season and calls it the best cough and lung remedy. trial bottle offered free.
A Dublin traveler hires a cab for two hours but the driver speeds recklessly to finish early. The passenger protests and the driver retorts that he will not waste the day and orders him to go.
A humorous clippings item runs a Bucklen's Arnica Salve testimonial praising its healing power for ulcers and other ailments with a 25 cent price. It also shares a city farmer joke about a crossroad and a Kansas matron remarking on a cyclone story as a rural funny.
Notice records several public land actions including Small Holding Claim No 2789 with final proof in Socorro New Mexico. Nancy A Welty’s Five Year Homestead proof for Section 15 Township 7 South Range 7 West. Mine Development Company seeking United States patent to the Copper Cap Lode Mining Claim in Magdalena County. notices issued July 1908 by Las Cruces Land Office. Witnesses named in each case include Juan Silva Ramon Silva Tomas Silva and J M Welty among others. The notices invite protests or rebuttal evidence by the dates and locations stated.
The Ozark Smelting and Mining Company files for a United States patent covering the Miriam Lode in Magdalena Mining District Socorro County New Mexico. The application includes detailed surveys, boundaries, adjoining claims Edward McGee Lode and others, and notes net area 18 Lode 20 333 acres with portions excluded due to conflicts.
The Edward McGee Lode encompasses 18.583 acres with 4.294 acres in conflict with the Two Deuces Lode and Tip Top Lode. Net area is 13.901 acres. Original location recorded in Book 14, page 489. amended in Book 64, pages 40–41. Las Cruces Land Office dated July.
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