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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
2
A garbled miscellaneous item cites transit posts in Hillboro New Mexico and Liberal Payor of Aiorra County. It references population percentages of Norwegians and Swedes, a flood forecast in Teras, and inflammatory notes on Rhodes Gladstone and local clergy with dubious letters from hell.
The text defends U S troops in the Philippines amid accusations of killing rather than capturing enemy fighters. It cites reports and official denials, noting instances explained as retaliation for Filipino barbarities and officials denying authority for such acts. Secretary Root is referenced regarding soldiers fighting enemies while disobeying orders.
A testimonial snippet extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for curing stomach and digestion issues. The writer describes lengthy digestion times, claims effective cures, and offers contact for Dr. Pierce’s medical adviser and volumes. The piece imitates early 20th century patent medicine promotion.
Captain Porter testifies Major Waller had power of life or death and that orders were to take no prisoners and kill traitors. The charge involves Major Waller and General Smith in Samar, with questions over accountability and witness testimony before congressional committees.
Chick Yeager reports turquoise finds on the Greater New York claim near White Oaks. He shows surface specimens and describes a promising, new mining development amid other recent discoveries in the camp.
An advertising notice promotes Casearets Candy Cathartic as an ideal laxative to buy and try tonight. The ad claims the product is stamped C. C. C and not sold in bulk, urging readers to obtain it from all druggists for 100.
Ava county patents a device styled the Palmer Dascomb selective call bell for long distance telephone and telegraph lines. The article also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials from Colombo Ceylon and Salem New York praising its effectiveness for coughs colds and ailments in children. George T. Miller distributes both remedies and related products.
Fire swept through Santa Rows wan last week nearly wiping out the town. The blaze caused extensive damage to buildings and forced evacuations, with responders working to control flames and assess losses in the aftermath.
A notice from the Department of the Foteron in Las Groces NM states that the listed claimant has filed a request for proof of marriage support. The hearing is scheduled to take place at Hillsboro NM on March 8, with the registrar’s prior date in January 1902.
United States Land Office records an 1902 mineral patent application by Christ Kuenegger and G Willett Van Nest for the Deaver Group claims in Sierra County New Mexico. Details cover the Denver Lode and Little Bonanza Lode surveys with line bearings distances corners and referenced mining locations and book page citations.
Notice to Theodore Wild and co owner filius Wild of the FDeras Lode mining claim in Sierra County New Mexico. It states the undersigned Jalhan Wild has paid labor and improvements under the Revised Statutes and owes 700 for labor and 160 for proportionate costs with a 90 day posting period after publication in the newspaper.
A fragment lists county offices and officials including Creapin Aragon as SIERRA COUNTY OFFICERS, Jamon Reay, Co. Commissioners, M Dura, W. kM. Llewallyn, District Attorney Procopio Lorresos, Probate Judy thos C. Hall, Probate Olen J.C. Phaninons, Treasurer & Collector Will. M. Robing, Sheriff Andrew Kelley, ABseanUE Frank 1. Given.
Fourth Mondays in May and November the District Court for the Third Judicial District sits in Sierra County with Judge F W Parker presiding.
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