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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
2
The fragment indicates alocal report from Hicwra County Advocate about a post road transit through New Merce in Bierte County involving the United Binten Mails. The text is garbled but suggests a three coinage of silver and airmail or mail route context.
The Denver Mining Report highlights corrupt rhetoric from Irish American politics, Governor Otero’s delay on regimental funding, and a quixotic tale of gold extraction attempts. The piece blends local war talk with mining chronicles and editorials on public trust.
A clash occurred when a group of Spanish sympathizers emerged from a saloon and faced Captain Con veowne. Ospina Connor knocked two men down and advanced on the rest as US Marshal Foraker arrived and ordered restraint. The Santa Fe papers did not publish details.
The text contrasts mining engineering with hydraulic mining, emphasizing that placer mine value rests on grade and dump, while engineers plan processes to extract earth and ore. It describes hydraulicking as lifting earth with tall pipes and delivering material to flames, and notes dredging as another method, with the aim of improving efficiency and outcomes.
A fair merchant in Edgar dropped a diamond ring into flour while stopping over and grew animated as he advertised in the local paper that the ring might turn up in a sack. The next week he hired extra help to fill sacks, drawing a winter supply crowd and lighthearted banter about the mishap. A postal notice then explains new rules on nonreturned mail and prepaid postage, urging senders to update addresses and prepay return postage.
In a chaotic ranch incident, Scarborough and Milton opened fire on Johnson and a deputy, wounding Johnson in the shoulder and prompting a pursuit by cowboys and officers. Ambush and last shots followed as authorities searched rugged terrain for the assailants, with Broncho Bill expected to recover and face possible trial for train robbery.
One man touts a new remedy of questionable efficacy for consumption coughs colds and throat ailments claiming it cures asthma Kronobitia and tonsil issues. The dealer offers trial bottles at 50 cents and full bottles at ten dollars with a guarantee of cure, prompting scrutiny of the claim.
In a narrative of outlaw lore, Broneho Uk and Bill Johnson, alleged train robbers, are tracked near Solomanville after a dance at Ceronime. Detective Thacker assigns Milton and Thacker to Hampton's ranch to ambush them. a night vigil ends with a confrontation as Bropeho Dill shoots at George Scarborough who tries to speak, while two others approach with deadly intent.
The San Juan Hill battle described as one of the most desperate in history. Accounts from Louis Chronicle correspondent recount a wall of rifle fire, artillery and shell bursts, and a crucial Rough Rider charge led by Roosevelt against Spanish defenses. Cavalry flanks, battery fire, and heavy casualties mark the assault on the hill.
The narrative recalls fierce combat as Spaniards fall and retreat under a tornado of fire. Hack heroes of the Tenth assault Spanish blockhouses while Rough Riders push with dusky troopers, leaving many casualties and a decisive, brutal clash.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser as a universal cure for women's weak health. It claims 1.2 million copies, free now, with detailed guidance on maternity, health, and vitality, praising Dr Pierce's medicines and urging purchase of related products.
Fourth Montagy in April apt Ovto we Chetelet Court for the Third dateload in Sierra County, bis W. Parker, pre.
Incomplete notes show visiting brothers and officers from Sima Lodge No. 5 and Kingstown area attending a meeting for BDH Worshipful Master Thomas Murphy and WM H. Bormmach. Secretaries and ritual attendees named, with references to Candy Mass and processional visits, all reflecting a lodge gathering with limited readable details.
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