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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
2
J Thormpeon of Sterra County applies for second class mail status through Hillsboro Post Office in Sierra County New Mexico. Transfer through U S Malls requested for standard postal service.
The issue reports activity at the Bigelow group in the Sierra county mining belt led by John Bright with promising ore. It notes a large teachers institute in Bocorro, a review of the American Producer mining journal, and plans for the 26th Territorial Fair in Albuquerque with major acts and a multi‑million dollar scale. It also describes a pest that damages fruit trees a gray parrot‑like bird called tweets and suggested remedies including cats and firearms.
Kingston residents lament failed bids to protect fruit crops as birds continue to devastate harvests, with women reportedly adapting hats to ward off flocks amid widespread concern.
The document records the filing of Articles of Incorporation in Sierra County New Mexico for Hillsboro Mines and Reduction Company on July 30 1908 with notary acknowledgment and seal by John Kusaev Frank Given and H F A Wolfort. The notice cites the notarization by Natary Public and the filing official JW Raynolds Secretary of New Mexico.
An old advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil cures pain from bites and burns faster than rivals. Sold at the Post Office Drag Store with endorsement of quick relief the text emphasizes its effectiveness and availability.
In Rutherford Tenn a remedy named Munts Cure is promoted as a universal cure for eczema ringworm and similar itching complaints. The advertisement claims it never fails and is available at the Post Office Drug Store.
An advert notes malaria is easy to contract in some localities and hard to treat without the proper remedy. Cheatham's Chill Tonic claims to free any one from malaria promptly and thoroughly. One bottle or leaf will do it, available at Post Office Drug Store.
The Department of the Interior issues a notice for publication concerning the executive order and registered action related to Vax Parrey. The notice outlines the publication requirements and official registration process to be followed.
Leslie Graham of Engle New Mexico filed final homestead mutation proof for a 160-acre tract in Township 14 South Range 9 West. Proof will be made before the Las Cruces Register and Receiver September 1 1906. Witnesses Lea McLendon E D Henderson J Craham A B Sowell and Everse Van Patten listed. First pub July 27 1906.
Notice states W S Hopewell and heirs risk losing co owner share in Golden Courier mining claim Lag Animan Mining District Sierra County New Mexico if co owners do not contribute $100.00 labor and improvements expenditures for 1905 within ninety days of publication.
Evarne Van Patten appears in the May 1806 register as a notable entry. The record notes her name with limited context, indicating a public notice or archival reference from that period.
Cultivation of said land described by James W. Mackey James Tabor Guy W. Beale and Thomas Richardson all residents of Lake Valley New Mexico are listed as parties in the claim.
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