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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
3
Local weekly Sierra County Advocate issues August 16 1901 under W O Thowrpsos editor and proprietor. Page likely contains civic notices and community items typical of the era.
Local items from Hillsboro and surrounding towns report arrivals and departures, mining activity, weather impacts, and commerce. Notable names include J. C. Plammona, P. J. Bennett, D. Titus, and Mrs. Brown visiting Palomas Hot Springs. Reports mention floods, rail traffic, an upcoming baseball game, and ads for medicines and groceries.
Survey No 1008 United States Land Office Las Cruces New Mexico describes the White Eagle Lode Mining Claim in Sierra County and Apache Mining District. It details location along vein lengths about 1500 feet with corner posts Cor No 1 to Cor No 4 and amended locations, porphyry stones marking corners, juniper trees, and compass bearings, noting neighboring claims May Flower Lode and White Eagle Lode and publication June 21 1901.
An old ad-style note claims a remedy named Hunt's Lightning Ointment treats rheumatism and back trouble and notes availability at the Post Office Drug Store.
Kingston reports a dull town scene as visitors from Grant and Carpenter mining districts arrive for a Saturday dance. Notables including Mr Kershner and Mr Reay pass through, a large ore shipment from the Brash Hoap mine is noted, and washouts between Kingston and Danvill hinder travel.
Mrs Nannie Gallegar of La Grange Ga uses Bucklin s Arnica Salve on severe head and facial sores claiming quick cure. advertises guaranteed results through druggist C C Miller. Nearby note reports about 200 sheep of J D Newman killed by lightning under a tree near Taleta and immediately skinned for pelts.
A retail item at C. Miller's Devg Store lists a complexion product priced at 250 units. The entry reads as a short sale listing with no additional context or identifiers other than the shop name and price.
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