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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is registered as the Official Payor in Sierra County. Publication date Friday August 2, 1801, notes postal class details and mailing through the US mail system.
A heated editorial questions the gold standard and Republican policies in New Mexico. It critiques tax deficits claimed under the gold standard era, calls for scrutiny via warrants, and contrasts supposed wealth with taxpayer burdens while wondering what is wrong with McKinley’s dollar philosophy.
Fred Bush formerly of the Albuquerque Journal now edits the Silver City Enterprise. The piece humorously laments the flood week, praising him as he steers the paper through a rough sea of republican imperialistic journalism.
The latest dispatches report insurgents defeated once more in the Philippines while British forces in South Africa retreat in good order, maintaining discipline as they withdraw from the enemy presence.
Mr Kodey weighs which Republican favors statehood while avoiding the pie counter. The remark hints at political debate but offers no concrete positions or dates. The discussion remains speculative and noncommittal about policy specifics.
A historical line claims the federal government once crippled the Louminna State lottery and calls the present administration to create a colossal national bank. It cites the Oklahoma land lottery as an example of this unprecedented project and its gambling-like scale.
Vintage ad text claims the product cures ailments linked to digestion and nutrition, including stomach and liver troubles, by addressing root causes in the stomach and nutritive organs. It asserts no alcohol or narcotics, warns against substitutes from other sellers, and urges buyers to avoid imitations.
The remark contemplates Nag land’s stance on ceding authority and rights to the Boers, noting readiness to concede and grant justice if shown by a change in pride or policy. The tone suggests conditional diplomacy and an appeal to equitable treatment.
An official South Africa report for June details reconcentration camps at Natal Transvaal Orange Free State and Cape Colony holding 647,000 people including 24,000 children. The month saw over 750 deaths, 670 of them children, amid the wartime policies.
The Thy Capital notes criticism of the Lane Memorial Fund claiming neither the New Mexican nor others contributed to the fund. It alleges the report shows a $76 printing bill for circulars and hosts, depleting the fund and accusing motives behind the fund’s use.
The text presents a garbled excerpt mentioning Hardy a unemployed labor leader and captain of Mohave County Rangers, plus a dubious claim about operating a deanery and aiding a tunnel project in Colorado. Details are incoherent and names are inconsistently presented.
Editor 8 A Brown of Bene dettaville SC recalls his wife, long troubled by dyspepsia, who improved after four bottles of Electric Kitten. It restored appetite, stomach, and liver function, and is sold for 50 cents at Milljor's Drag Store.
A Mexican woman bitten by Quarantalar in San Miguel several days ago died from the effort of the potron. Rio Grande Republican reports the incident with sparse details and notes the local response remains unclear.
A husband praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his wife of chronic bronchial trouble and his granddaughter of a severe whooping cough. The ad claims it “guarantees,” with bottles at one dollar, free at C. Miller’s drug store.
Pittsburg and New Mexico propose capital of 2 250 000 to build 120 mile road from Santa Fe to Pine Wells linking with Denver Rio Grande and Rock Island lines and Albuquerque Eastern plans a 45 mile line from Albuquerque to San Pedro coal fields to connect with Santa Fe Central capital 1 500 000 both routes surveyed and planned to cross and connect with Santa Fe system.
Warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges prescription use only. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Care by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo as safe, with testimonials free and sold by druggists at price per bottle. Mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
A description of gold beating at a Ninth Street factory in Philadelphia. Workers pound ingots between steel rollers and leather cushions to produce ultra thin gold leaves. The process yields sheets so fine that 242,000 leaves equal an inch in thickness and 1,500 leaves fit the space of four paper sheets.
An aged newspaper ad urges readers to keep bowels regular by taking Champ berlai's Stomach and Liver Tablets when needed. It warns against penalties for neglect and bluntly appeals to privacy with a military tone to Prive. It claims druggists carry the remedy and emphasizes daily routine.
The record train, said to be the longest ever hauled on the Northern Pacific, traveled from Jamestown to Fargo on May 17. Comprising 125 box cars with five loaded, it measured about 5,800 feet long and was drawn by one of the large compound locomotives.
The Ocean Grove Hotel on Purple Block Hillsboro Sierra County is favored by business people, travelers, miners, and cattlemen for meals and lodging at all hours. Mrs J W Orchard is proprietor.
The court holds that a locator of a mining claim owns all vein apexing within the claim boundaries without respect to cross or parallel veins, so between conflicting lode locations the senior would take all vein apexing within the controverted ground. Silver City Independent.
An old World wide advertised cure claiming fast relief from cholera and diarrhea. Promotes itself as pleasant to take and always effective, with sales through druggists.
The discussion on how individuals or associations may hold and lay out mining claims under current law was referred to United States Land Commissioner Bisger Herman. The official states that under existing mining law a claim may be located by an agent, one person may locate a claim not exceeding twenty acres, or eight persons may associate to locate a claim not to exceed 160 acres, with no limit to the number of claims an association may locate or exchange.
In Chaves county on the Leonard ranch near Honde, a mule head died from a baffling illness believed to be Mexican in origin. Vets cannot diagnose the disease, and more animals nearby may die.
Health for 10 cents. A lively liver, pure blood, clean skin, bright eyes, perfect health. Cascarets Candy Cathartic will obtain and secure them for you. Genuine tablets stamped C C C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, too.
The treasurer of Siorea County New Mexico calls redemption on Band No. 1 and Bonding Band of Liai for 1,000.00 each. The notice states payment due within thirty days after completion of the notice. Dated at Hiljeboro August 2, 1901.
W H Booher, cashier of Sterns County Bank, attests under oath that the share statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief, in a formal sworn affidavit filed in Sterns County, New Mexico. The document references internal revenue matters and banking actions within Sterns County.
Chamberla s Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to relieve many complaints with ease and pleasant effect. The advertisement notes they are easy to take and suitable for most people, urging purchase from druggists.
In Sadieville Kentucky residents learned the cause of Mrs J P Whitker’s long endured suffering as doctors announced a notable improvement in her health after a period of illness and pain.
United States Supreme Court at Washington sustains the Colorado Supreme Court in Calhoun Gold Mining Co. v Ajax Gold Mining Co. The ruling is viewed by mining circles as of special importance, reportedly settling ownership of all ledges and veins found within the region.
Public notice from the United States Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico dated June 21 1901 announces Coney Brown of Socorro County New Mexico filing a mining claim for the Great South West Lode Keystone Group of Mining Claims within the Keystone Mining District. The description details locations measurements boundaries and the claimed vein length 1470 feet with direction and related nearby claims including the Keystone Dode and Great South West Lode. The notice records official references Book 4 page 71 and Book 7 page 444 and notes first publication June 21 1901.
The record lists officials Crespin Aragon James Reay and others including Commissioner M Duran District Attorney Procopio Torres Probate Judge item Hail Probate Clerk JU Primuons Treasurer Collector Lio Chandive Sheriff Assessor of Schools. Court dates fixed for the fourth Monday in May and November in the Third Judicial district before County bie aiker.
An advertisement for a book titled 40 Money Making Ideas from Century Publishing Co. urging readers to start a legitimate business. It promises the book plus a free monthly journal for a year and provides a Milwaukee area mailing box for Hero Lake Minnesota.
An old and experienced expert touts Snurries as the only safe permanent cure for catarrh. The ad promises rapid relief, removal of the cause, and a complete treatment for all forms, with guaranteed results and prepaid mail order.
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