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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented notice from the Sierra County Advocate announces republication details and a Republican convention report. It mentions James M. Rog and reorganizers, with garbled references to Tracy, King Midward’s crowning, and Knox’s absence.
The Democratic Territorial Convention meets in Albuquerque on October 13 to nominate a delegate to the Fifty-eighth Congress. Republicans claim upcoming statehood and free silver promises, amid debates on public lands statistics reported by Hon. Nicholas Galles, U.S. Land Office registrar.
A Republican letter accuses opponents of wickedness while condemning trusts and cites a 4th of July Roosevelt speech. It argues for special legislation and honest administration, asks why measures against frost magnets and state statutes were not clarified, and questions executive plans to curb trusts.
The Kilpatrick army transport carried four thousand coffins to Manila to bury American soldiers who died of fevers cholera and other diseases of tropical warfare. The New York World estimates the cost at 32 000 per coffin and notes this relates to total exports to the Philippines during May.
The excerpt presents dubious claims about oxygenation and a so called Medical Discovery by Dr Pierce and references to a 19th century style tonic. It weaves incoherent medical jargon, alleged cures, and mentions names such as Dr Pierce and Dr Gallan while praising a product. The text appears as a garbled promotional fragment with no verifiable facts.
An unclear historical snippet describes varied commodities and prices such as agricultural implements, lumber, furniture, and hardware. The text mentions a broader world trade comment and a nation’s stance on pacific possessions, with references to soldiers and ordinary merchandise in a distressed, incomplete quotation.
In Washington during the 55th Congress, New Mexico debates statehood as delegates clash with Republicans. The piece criticizes GOP pressure on Democrats, accuses Rodey supporters of partisan tactics, and questions why statehood was not secured in the previous session. The tone laments partisan maneuvers and urges voters to oppose reliance on party platforms.
Odd advert claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic outrun ancient remedies and poisons, likening modern pills to electric light. The fragment markets Genuine CCC stamps and warns against substitutions, using archaic spellings and branding language.
Mixed OCR notes describe visits and travels across towns. Mentions Avery a New York bookkeeper, A. W. Gertie, Rafas Brown dance, Mike Xavin Whitham teaching local public school, and Daniela Cary district rep. Unclear dates, several names, and fragmentary events tease local life details with no cohesive story.
A sixteen year old girl suffers a severe dysentery attack in Paonia Colombia. Dr Chas H Uiter prescribes a remedy claimed to cure illness amid fear she would die. After days of illness she recovers fully and is reported well at the end. The letter is from Dr Chas H Uiter and mentions Chamber Jain and a Mrs. Booth.
Fragment describes a struck Las Vegas scene with a distressed shoemaker, weapons, and a chaotic event. No injuries confirmed in readable text. The garbled wording prevents clear attribution of names or precise actions.
An old remedy advertises Renino Gilchie Publets Vurea Coltin claiming to stop coughing and relieve cold symptoms within a day. The offer lists a price of 25 cents and notes a payment term of 19 days from purchase, with unclear efficacy and no guaranteed cure.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a public notice from July 11 1908 about a summer event tied to Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin. It mentions a calendar entry, a travel subsidy of 200 dollars for a redid trip, and references to certain officials and institutions in a terse legal style.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe agents including Hatfork and Exomaien, with references to Valley and San Hemanillo. Mentions May through September and a ferriry limit, plus a late Valley listing and San Hemanillo abandonment. Overall details are unclear, but indicates personnel and location terms with time windows and jurisdictional notes.
Notice of patent application for Stone Cabin T14N R19W and related lode mining claims in Dona Ana County New Mexico. Names include Jamon McKenna Bernard McKenna and others. Locates cover mining ground, surface gravel, and associated claims with publication date April 11 1902.
A damaged OCR notice describes a legal action or public posting dated May 4 2002 with names and locations barely legible. It references a timeline and payment details tied to a residence or property matter and mentions an official posting.
An administrators notice appears from a local court or official body directed at unnamed individuals. The fragmented text mentions a formal process, times, and places, with unclear names and dates, indicating a procedural notice requiring action or acknowledgement.
Auction-like listing offering a 35 hp engine and boiler in good running order. Includes contact at J. Hopkins Arrey New Mexico for fall particulars and details about the sale. Also advertises a house with five rooms two lots for 151 dollars cash, apply to Julian Chavez.
A scrambled list of county offices and officials including District Attorney Probate Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Supt of Schools and others with unclear spellings and names. The fragment mentions Ureepit Aragon Jammer Reay Duran Ellum and Will M. Robins among others in a partial roster.
Fourth Monday in May and November court dates convene in Sierra County under the Third district with Judge W. Tasker presiding.
A. T. & 3, F. R y CO publishes a June 1 timetable from Lake Valley noting arrival at 1508. Morning departures from Osceola at 10:35 and 11:25 a m and from Nutt at 10:00 a m with Lake Valley and Nutt returns by 11:55. Sunday service cut. train runs daily except Sunday. G A Hallock, Agent.
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