This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate notes Post Office changes in Hillaboro Sierra County New Mexico as mail service approaches. The item mentions Mr O Thompson proprietor and indicates shifts in local mail delivery and scheduling.
Denver dispatch reports Judge Lew ruled in federal court that foreign born homesteaders must speak English to obtain final citizenship papers. The decision voids several naturalization cases and could validate hundreds of claims, amid protests from the naturalization office over widespread language deficiencies among new citizens.
The federal plan calls cooperation between the Forest Service and the Office of Public Roads to draft national forest road and trail systems. Congress funds permanent improvements but remains insufficient for full coverage, so a coordinated yearly plan aims for durable, enduring access and safety rather than transient convenience. An Office of Good Roads engineer will survey forests this summer to shape guide plans for Forester approval and future building, with trails serving as roads where feasible.
Register E W Fox clarifies to Union County Herald readers that proof of final claims need not be advertised in the county where the land lies nor before officers of that county. Publication should be in the paper nearest the land and proof before the nearest accessible officer, with an affidavit if that officer is outside the county. Advertisement may begin a month or six weeks before fourteen months expire.
The San Diego Seminary in San Diego California is a select girls school with a 1400 acre city park adjacent campus. It offers A B degree preparing for A colleges and universities, modern facilities, educated staff, and cultural programs in a climate described as ideal for parents seeking quality female education.
An advertisement touts Huyot's Cure as the king of cures for itching troubles. It promises prompt relief regardless of name or place with one application and a guarantee of cure. Sold at the Postoffice Drug Store.
Recent discoveries show copper ore west of Whitehorse Alaska richer than anticipated with nearby anthracite and bituminous coal. The district’s outlook is bright as mining prospects expand in scope and potential.
An early 20th century drug advert promotes Cheatham's Chill Tonic claiming it cures chills for any case with a money back guarantee. It asserts proven merits and invites customers to purchase at the Postoffice Drug Store.
The article theorizes that during the silver mine era high-graders stole silver and hid it in a cave. They vanished and never returned. Possible killings or deaths from retribution are suggested, with unknown identities and fates.
240 acres in the Gila National Forest New Mexico will be subject to settlement and entry under the homestead law. Eligible prior claimants with good faith agricultural use before 1966 may have a preference right to enter. Lands listed under Bee 31 T16S R8W include areas in Sec 8 and Sec 17 with applicants J B Badger and Henry J Brown.
Notice to August Engleman and others that $100 was expended in 1907 on labor and improvements for mining claims in the Las Animas District Sierra County New Mexico. If co owners do not contribute within 90 days after publication, their interest will be forfeited to the undersigned. Dated Hillsboro May 25 1908. First published May 29 1908. Last published August 28 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Harry James of Chloride New Mexico has filed intent to make final proof in support of his homestead entry for the NW quarter and SW quarter of Section 34 Township 18S Range 8W before J M Webster Probate Clerk Hillsboro New Mexico on July 8 1908. Witnesses named are John W James Walter Hearn Tosefty Tat claw Austin Crawford Evaenk Van Parte Register. First page May 29 1908.
An old time advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil cures aches and wounds by rubbing on the skin. It promises to extract pains and poisons, saying the trouble will soon be gone and the rub cleanses stings. Sold at the Postoffice Drug Store.
Toscanes Lucero of Cuchillo New Mexico files no in support of a homestead entry made July 5 1901 for the SW quadrant and NE quarter of section in township 118 range. Proof to be made before J M Webster Hillsboro New Mexico. Witnesses listed include Francisco J Garcia Juan Perea Juan Lacero Amado Gonzales and Van Parren all of Cuchillo New Mexico.
John B. Miller, engaged in stock raising about nine miles southwest of Alamogordo, was thrown from his horse early Wednesday morning and killed when his neck was broken.
The First National Bank at Cutter New Mexico Territory declares closure of its affairs. All note holders and creditors must present notes and claims for payment. L Cuarr Cashier dated July 22 1908 postmark July 24 1908-2ms.
SAN DIEGO SEMINARY in San Diego California promotes a select school for girls and young women. It offers prep for high grade colleges and universities with advantages in voice music art elocution languages and athletics including swimming and gymnastics. A superb home with attractive grounds. Write for catalogue M Woodin business manager. Years 10-2 ms
Torres of Cuchillo New Mexico files no in support of Homestead Entry No 2 dated November 17 190% for Lots 3 and 4 Section 4 Lot 1 SE14 Section 5 Township 13 S Range 6 W. Proof before J M Webster Hillsboro New Mexico on May 8 1908. Witnesses: Max Garcia Felix Sanches Guiliemo Torres Espiridion Tafoya Eugene Van Parten. First pub Apr 17 08.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Las Cruces New Mexico on April 9 1908 issued notice Felis Sanchez of Cuchillo NM filed intent to make final proof for Home Steal Entry No 8778 dated November 17 1902 Lot 2 SW1g NEM SF NW1 Section 5 Township 13 S Range 6 W with proof to be made at Hillsboro NM May 28 1908 Probate Clerk abis cultivation of land listing Federico Torres May Garcia Gemello Torres Ispiridion Tatova Evounk Van Parten Register
Notice of lands totaling 81.02 acres in Gila National Forest New Mexico slated for settlement and entry under homestead laws at Las Cruces land office on July 28 1908. Preference rights given to qualifying prior occupants with prior rights asserted before July 28 1908. Lands include Lot 2 and S144 of NW Sec 31 T148 R W No M P M.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.