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Newspaper
The Socorro Chieftain
Location
Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1904
Page
2
The piece cites Theodore Roosevelt and John Hay praising Republican progress while noting Judge Parker’s campaign lacks momentum. It highlights Hox. H. Go. Bur ses as facing a rare political opportunity to showcase skill and to capitalize on the shifting public mood toward the Republicans.
It is generally conceded the territorial convention did the best thing possible by naming the strongest man in the territory as delegate to congress. The only question is the size of his majority in the coming election.
The outlook for Sovorro county politics is bleak for Democrats who foresee Roosevelt defeating Parker and Andrews topping Money. Republicans remain united, but without a path to influence the county’s political spoils.
Wary observers note that Democratic leaders in Socorro County anticipate a strong Republican effort this fall. The piece frames Democrats as unlucky, blaming their own missteps for anticipated setbacks in the upcoming elections.
Tur Carmtrain installs the new Babcock Reliance cylinder press at the Chief tain plant. It is not yet in perfect running order and will take time to adjust parts for best performance. When improvements finish, the plant aims to be the most complete and up-to-date.
The Chieftain praises improvements and calls for a strong, clean Republican slate this fall. It warns against candidates with unclear records and urges suppression of those seeking office if they threaten the ticket. It argues party success and good government outweigh personal ambition.
A letter praises Senator Andrews as the stronger candidate for New Mexico’s congressional seat, while noting George P Money’s youth and potential. The writer, S. A. Read of Cisco, Texas, endorses Andrews as the wiser choice. Also includes testimonial for Ballard’s Snow Liniment from a sprain remedy user in Socorro, with price.
A Philadelphia Press quip describes an automobilist who toots loudly after striking a man in the road so bystanders will come and remove him. The humor rests on the grim irony of using the horn as a warning through death.
A moose senses danger through instinct and air cues, pausing to sniff and listen as unseen forces of fate send a warning across the wild. The bull retreats from the sapling and vanishes into dark fir and pine as fear spreads along the trail.
A playful Chicago Journal snippet riffs on mythic figures Narcissus and Mercury shaving, Hercules cleansing the Augean stables, and the White Wings striking, all as a surreal, lighthearted side lights feature referencing contemporary labor and pursuit of golden apples.
Advert says Backlow's Arnica Salve has worldwide fame for marvellous cures. Claims surpass other salves for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions and piles. Cure guaranteed and price set at 25e at all druggists.
A brief, witty exchange features a self-deprecating remark from a woman about her youthful looks and a sharp reply from a cynical bachelor. The dialog captures humor and social tone of old newspaper humor columns.
Supporters of Senior Andrews mobilize for Congress as Valencia County Republicans pledge a large majority for him, aiming to surpass Rodey’s 1040 margin and recruit in Torrance and other counties. The message appears in Santa Fe New Mexican with county figures and party unity notes.
A Cuucher argues life insurance is chance and averages, while a life insurance agent counters with the certainty that insured men will die one day. The agent pulls a blank policy form and asks what amount to insure. Chicago Tribune.
Medical guidance discusses cold causes and dietary advice. It warns against alcohol and promotes De Pierre botanical extract and Golden Medicate products to restore blood, digestion, and nerve energy, urging no substitutes for proven remedies.
A Boston Globe quotation captures a domestic exchange about checks and balance. Mrs Kidder pressures Joseph Kidder as he admits the ledger is exhausted. The dialogue satirically exposes financial strain in a household.
A Philadelphia Press ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle thorough cure for irregular living and bodily complaints. It claims quick re-adjustment of organs and relief from constipation headache and liver trouble for 28 cents in all drug stores.
A fragmented roster names delegates to Congress and state offices including E. L. Bartlett, J. H. Llewellyn, Leahy, Sedillo, Emmett Sena, Parker, Martin, Greenwald, Padilla, Leandro Baca, and others across Socorro, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Silver City, and surrounding counties. The list spans multiple districts and counties with numerous surnames and initials.
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