04 Aug 1888
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1888
Page
1
A brief notice records the transmission of a parcel or message through the United States mails from Hillsborough in Iian County New Mexico. The text notes a standard mail passage and local postoffice handling as part of official posting.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Republican platform positions defending ballot integrity, federal vs state power, and opposition to Democratic policies. It mentions sustaining union, protecting civil rights, and criticizing Democratic resistance to Republican governance. Mentions slavery, protectionism, and opposition to perceived betrayals by the Democratic party.
The Republican program calls for reversing tobacco and alcohol taxes, tightening tariffs on foreign luxuries, and reducing internal revenue. It demands statehood for western territories, opposes Mormon polygamy, and argues for free public education, navy funding, and strong defenses. It condemns Democratic policies on trusts, immigration, and labor, while urging reforms to civil service and pensions.
A writer quotes a bell foundry foreman admitting silver in the melting pot helps the founder by letting silver sink and be recovered, while copper is poured off. The tale contrasts pious hope for bells with a sly, money minded punchline about profits.
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