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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

4

Mean Crook Fueled Graft in City, Police Say

A police officer described the suspect as the meanest crook seen, noting he ran a protected network for a gang. The officer alleged the man induced others to rig an ironclad protection scheme and siphon savings from a bank racketeering operation.

Compassionable Nature in a Delicate Suitor Dilemma

Mr. Comrox expresses mild personal objection to a match while noting his daughter’s accustomed luxury. The suitor insists he can live modestly alongside indulgence, promising to enjoy luxuries without demanding sacrifices.

Change In Father from Dobbin to Auto

A brief verse notes a father who scowls at drivers and steers a horse with a fuss deflecting all road users until he switches to an automobile, where his temper shifts and he glares at horses that cross his path. He laments the change as a comic contrast.

Father

Local Pride in Town Bargain Banter

Farmer Corn tossel proclaims strong local pride as he explains why he keeps funds invested in the township. He asserts residents are savvy and unlikely to miss genuine bargains, underscoring community confidence and frugal wit.

Corntossel

Marriage remains resilient despite divorce doubts

The piece notes statisticians show rising divorce tendencies yet 12 of every 100 marriages end in divorce within 20 years, while 88 couples stay together. It argues the data do not prove marriage a failure, offering a corrective perspective on the outlook for lasting unions.

Odd Bits on Heredity and Society From A Past Era

A jumble of notes and jests on genealogy, nobility, and social quirks. A York man eats a live mouse, a Chicago beard tale, a golf misnomer, and quips about Mrs Wiley and 54 language phrases reflect era satire and newspaper miscellany.

Synopsis of the Game Law 1915 Open Seasons

The act defines game including all bass, speckled trout, crappie and ring perch. Deer with horns have season limits north and south of the 35th parallel. Tassel-Eared Gray Squirrels run June 1 to November 30. Wild Turkey season spans early autumn near the parallels with dates ranging from October to November.

Open Seasons and Hunting Licenses Then and Now

The text lists open seasons for various game and fish, including quail, trout, bass, crappie and perch, with dates and bag limits. It also defines license requirements and fees for residents and nonresidents, specifying hunting and fishing licenses and authority of county clerks and state wardens.

Care With Fire in the Mountains Rules From Forest Service

Forest Service urges strict fire safety with six rules to cut annual losses. Kill matches completely, extinguish cigarette stubs, keep camp fires small and attended, avoid placing fires near trees, and clear surrounding flammables. Follow guidelines to minimize forest fires.

Fire safety notice warns of swift winds and fires

The guidance advises that winds can whip up fires at any time. If you discover a fire you should attempt to extinguish it if possible, and if not you must report it immediately to the nearest U.S. Forest Ranger or State fire Warden.

Bronenrns U.S. Forest Ranger

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