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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
3
This paper remains on file at E O Dake's Advertising Agency in San Francisco California for advertising contracts. The notice indicates the agency handles placement and related services for the paper.
A Deming Headlight summary explains the Odd Fellows origin in Roman camp history under Nero, noting the name given in AD 79 by Titus Caesar Rome. It describes symbols such as the ark of the covenants and the golden lamp and cites roles like grand master and secretary as part of the pledge of friendship.
The Scientific American weighs Spanish and American navies noting Spain lacks heavy armored ships but relies on fast cruisers and torpedo craft, while the United States fields more armored vessels and stronger battleships. It argues both sides have strengths and weaknesses, with outcome depending on tactics, crews, and leadership. The piece ends with an unrelated ad for running wheels and Sierra County agent.
The New York World urges the press to push a war loan policy that enlists public investment, not a bondholding elite, stressing public ownership over tax-advantaged speculation. Also reports the Lake Valley mines in New Mexico shipping four thousand tons of high grade ore and accumulating thousands more tons of second class ore.
Federal Judge Hanford ruled that a grubstake contract with mining claims in the Klondyke district cannot grant rights to distant property more than two years after the agreement. the sowing by plaintiffs was insufficient and an injunction was denied. Zinc ore demand rises as miners seek other metals. Electric Bitters advertised as a guaranteed remedy for various ailments.
The Black Range in Sierra County hosts rich silver and gold camps including Lake Valley Kingston and Hillsboro. Reports cite $7 million in silver from Kingston, $9 million total from Hillsboro, and significant finds at Hermosa Grafton Emporia and St Cloud areas with multiple mines proving profitable ore with gold and silver.
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