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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1901

Page

2

Official Paper Notes Local Events in Santa Fe and Politics

The newsletter mentions May Smith, a government Indian school employee at Santa Fe, marrying Harry Thravael. It notes a government Indian school band instructor Rogland and references Lord Roberts in the South African conflict, plus a vote in the House of Lords awarding $100,000.

Misa May Smith Government Indian School Santa Fe Harry ‘Thravael Rogland Lord Roberts House of Lords Jaw

War in Africa and Asia Nears End

The article notes the South African conflict drawing toward a close and mentions the Philippine insurrection as part of the broader imperialistic war. It frames the battles as nearing completion with public interest in imperial outcomes.

South Africa Philippines

Jerome Strike Demands Eight Hour Day and Higher Pay

Seven hundred emeler men strike in Jerome Arizona demanding eight hours daily and higher wages. Senator Clark refuses the demands and Jerome fears economic disruption as the town risks grease production if authorities do not listen.

Jerome Arizona Clark

Deming Seeks Incorporation Amid Notoriety Surge

Deming pushes toward incorporation while rapidly building a record of notoriety. Recent events include two brutal deeds at Lent Wood Deming, where a Mexican man allegedly outraged the daughter of W I Merrill and John Milton fatally stabbed John Vinlay.

Deming Pire Rapidy Lent Wook Deming W. Ik. Merrill John Milton John Vinlay

Fragmented banking and gold standard debate Dominates Aus era notes

A garbled critique accuses Wis Wortham of bank crimes and suicide attempts, praises McKinley pardons, and attacks the gold standard. It rails at New Mexico wool, freight hikes, and silver demonetization, claiming political manipulation harms producers and markets.

First National Bank Auspin Texas Baok Examinera Wis. Wortham, Provident

Untitled fragment on a distant individual beyond the common view

A fragmented line appears to reference an individual widely known as beyond reach or understanding. The text lacks context, names, or concrete events to establish a clear reportable item. Further readable content would be needed to craft a precise historical summary.

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Ad in 19th Century Text

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. It promises to stop draining, heal inflammation, and restore health, urging readers to request the remedy by mail from Buffalo New York. The copy imitates medical authority and pleads for trust in the product.

Pierce Seritte Uing Town Philadelyila Beana Verce Sena Addrew RV. Pierce Buffalo N.V

Suspected political feuds and mine tax dodging chatter

The note accuses Sur veyor General Van of tax dodging and alleges Vinge owns an 880,000 mine with no taxes paid. It claims Col or ally might raise 80 000 prosperity dollars to buy the mine from Mr. Vance, noting the mine is unpatented and untaxed. It labels Rowe of New Mexico’s Hachorn Cola as dangerous.

Vanon Vinge Vanes New Mexico Mr. Vance Rowe Hachorn “Cola

Thieves hit Selby Smelting Company vault for gold bullion

Robbers tunneled into the Selby Smelting Company vault and escaped with 280000 dollars in gold bullion. Police said no injuries were reported and the theft remains under investigation with security reviewing access logs and surveillance footage.

Selby Smotting Company

Silver City Normal Opens Fall Term 1901 at Silver City

The Territorial Normal and Training School at Silver City begins September Era 1901 and runs to January 1902 with a second term January 1902 to June 1902. The faculty includes Principal Charles M Light and instructors in science music theology and more. Expenses are modest with board as low as 15 dollars monthly unfurnished rooms available and opportunities to earn by light housework.

Territorial Normal and Training School Silver City Teth Ie Ae Charles M. Light Halbert B. Payne Thomas Hugh A Owen Mre B. Goodel Mies Alice Rowe Bailey Dane Langley Trafelig Mamie Bunker Bo Acct Benjamin Moves Nannie Fleming

New Espass Law Section 1 Drives Beef Cattle Welfare

The text outlines a statute prohibiting driving any herd of bovine cattle horses sheep goats or other livestock to permit or allow a drive to go unrestrained. It specifies accountability for persons companies or corporations and their agents or employees in charge of the herd.

Trespass and grazing protection act of 1901 in New Mexico Territory

The act extends protection to lands in the territory and any land with valid US filings or leased lands. Landowners must clearly mark boundaries and post notices to warn trespassers. Violations are misdemeanors with fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars or imprisonment up to thirty days, with each day a separate offense. The act takes effect on passage, approved March 16, 1901.

United States New Mexico

Astounded the editor by Kenne tville cure claim

Editor 8S A Brown of Kennettville Massachusetts recounts his wife’s relief from dyspepsia after using Electric Kidney Tick, claiming restoration of strength and digestion. The letter touts the product as a tonic and gentle laxative, with a 60 cent price at C Mill or’s Drug Store.

A. Brown Kennettaville 8. C C. Mill Or

Murder Outrage in Lerdo Mexico Distracts Town

Mrs Kid Quoliff was outraged and murdered in her home in Lerdo Mexico while Mr Cunliff worked in the local cotton mill. The incident highlights turmoil in the community and raises questions about safety and local industry.

Kid. Quoliff Lerdo Mexico Mr. Cunliff Forman

Dr King s New Discovery Claims Swift Health Cure

Sadieville residents hear a local report praising Dr King s New Discovery for curing Mrs TP Whitker after long bronchial trouble and also curing a granddaughter from a severe cough. The testimonial notes relief from coughs whooping cough sore throat and lung issues with guaranteed bottles priced one dollar and trial bottles available at C Miller s drug store.

Sadieville TP Whitker C. Miller

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Quack Cures

An era of labor strife is noted amid the McKinley prosperity talk as a warning against mercury based catarrh remedies. Fluoride claims aside, the ad touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills as safe alternatives, with dubious testimonials and scattered references to Cuba and U S negotiations amid unclear context.

Fanny Ten't Croell Hall F 1 Chenew & On Toledo Toteda Ohin F. J. Hover & Co Ding

Ocean Grove Hotel in Hillsboro Highlighted by Locals

The Ocean Grove in Purple Block Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico is favored by business men travelers mining and cattlemen. It offers beet meals and lodging in town with meals at all hours. Mrs J W Orchard proprietress.

Ocean Grove Hotel Purple Block Hillsboro Sierra County N. M Ocean Grove J. W. Orchard

Island’s status disputed as Cuba claim denied

The text states the island’s sovereign status disputed with Cuba, asserting exclusive possession and independence. It notes an area of about 849 square miles, a population around 3,200, and a flat plain with hills reaching 1,500 feet. Archean rocks yield marble deposits, with a large quarry near the sea pursued by a company backed by American capital planning operations.

Cuba Aqaira American Capital

Notable Calumet and Heela Mines Employment Figures

The Calumet and Heela mines employ 5,000 workers with 2,000 miners. Wages range from 22:10 to 5.65 per day. The passage also notes health guidance on bowel movement regularity and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive issues. Prices listed at 25 cents.

Calumet Heela Minera

What most people want in some thing mild and gentle

A Victorian style medicinal blurb praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle relief. It claims they satisfy common needs for a gentle physic, noting ease of taking and pleasant effect and that they are sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain Price

Cuba's Tron mines begin shipments from Chirivicos port

The Tron mines in Cuba opened recently at Chirivicos with the first ore cargo of 2200 tons sent from the port on May 12 to Sparrows Point for Maryland Steel Co. Mining Reporter.

Tron Cuba Chirivicos Hia Sparrows Point Maryland Steel Co

Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Remedy with worldwide reputation for cure. Pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain Gieta

Mineral wealth and mining prospects in Greece era

The Mining Reporter notes widespread mineral wealth across regions. Tron, manganese, tungel, magnesite, copper, emery, silver lead and zing ores are identified in multiple islands and mainland sites. The Laurium company has success in silver lead zing mining, while reactionary Inwa oppose further development.

Qreeae Anoros Syra Seriphos Zea Kubea Milos Thesaalin Nexon Theasalia Kimilos Kabes Laurium Company Greecs Ia Inwa

They Work While You Sleep Candy Cathartic Ad

An advertisement claims Candy Cathartic tablets restore digestion liver and bowels during sleep. It emphasizes genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns they are not sold in bulk. Available at all druggists ro?e (typo present).

C. C.C

Notice of Redemption Call for County Bonds

The treasurer of Sierra County Territory of New Motes gives notice to holders of outstanding bonds that redemption will occur after the completion of funding actions. The bonds listed include Funding Bond 1869 No. 4 for 1,000 00 and Landing Bond 1889 No. 6 for 1 000 07 with current expense and other details. This notice specifies a final redemption date to be set and paid.

Sierra New Motes New Hi Aid

Forest Lien Selection Notice in New Mexico

Public notice from the Land Office at Las Animas details a forest lien selection process for a property in New Mexico. It announces the date and general procedure, naming the responsible official and the awarding authority, with the first publication dated July 26, 1901.

Departmente Toterior Land Office Las Ornieas Sole

Keystone and Great South West Lode Claims Filed in Sierra County

United States Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico on June 17 1901 notes Brown invalidated claim for Great South West Lode and Kaystone Lode Keystone Group Mining Claims Mineral Survey No 1006 in Sierra County New Mexico Territory. Descriptions detail corners courses distances bearings and monuments for the Keystone and Great South West Lode claims totaling about 1500 and 1470 feet respectively with amended location notices recorded and mentions neighboring patented mineral survey holdings. First publication June 21 1991.

United States Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico Coney Fee Brown Erro Rocorra United States Great South Weet Lode Kaystone Lode Blank Range County of Sierra New Mexio Phewail Great South West Lode Great South West Lode Discovery Point Cor S. WiGor Hugh Gor N. E Atone Alorgeide Thonee Withet Minti Chilay Sovorre Montes Saul Conn Sovorro Consty de Beara Xuini Aaid Cooy T. Down Nieg

Local Officials Named in Unknown Listing

A fragmented OCR snippet names several municipal figures including commissioners M Dura WH Llewellyn district attorney Provopio probate judge Thos A Hall probate clerk J C Piommone and sheriff Andrew Kelley. It appears to be an official roster or notice with missing context.

Forty Money Making Ideas for a Tail Order Business

Advertisement offers a book titled Forty Money Making Ideas describing steps to start a legitimate tail order business. The offer includes a verifiable monthly journal for one year and requests 50 cents payment to Century Publishing Co, Box 73, Heron Lake, Minnesota.

Century Publishing CO Heron Lake Minn

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