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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate indicates it is entered at the Hillsboro Post Office in Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the U S Mails as second class matter.
The paper notes Barks Bros milling operation at Arrey and visits from Capanea Mexico. It covers Lannon Sr turning 68, a moving picture show in Hirech Hall, and lead zinc concentrates at Monarch mill. It previews the New Mexico Territorial Fair baseball tournament with a $1,750 purse and open amateur play across multiple towns, plus coal production stats for 1905–1907 and Colfax County outlook.
The article cites the U S Geological Survey announcing the first coal production record in New Mexico in its Mineral Resources of the United States volume for the calendar year. The note marks an early milestone in the territory's mining history.
Fragmentary line from a poem or verse. readable text presents a boastful epitaph tone about someone who stole a printer and contemplates winter. No clear event or date. limits prevent fuller context.
A terse exchange notes an earthquake over 14 000 miles away acknowledged by one speaker yet not reported by authorities. The other questions the event as strange but concedes its occurrence, highlighting a quiet, puzzling seismic moment cited by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
In a comical exchange, Mr. Poppleigh predicts Alfrey will become a financial genius while Alfrey’s mother dreams of a Bréal gdanist future. The boy ends up earning three cents from the neighbor for the right to ride his own bike, as fifteenth-century style slang and misprints cloud the tale.
A comic scene unfolds with Mrs. Jigley and Mrs. Skandell trading a gossiping tale while Mr. Jigley and Bee react to drama. The dog vents curiosity about a hoop and his master’s demand, guessing the test will reveal the man’s patience and cleverness.
An old advertisement touts Cure products and remedies. It claims Hunt's Cure is the king of all skin remedies, relieving itching quickly and guaranteeing cure after one application. Sold at the Post Office Drug Store.
Department of the Interior notice from Tes Cruces New Mexico announces Miguel G. Trujillo of Fairview New Mexico has filed intent to make final proof on a land claim. The filing indicates a proof will be presented before J. M. with a date to be set.
Webster at Hillsboro New Mexico lists witnesses to prove continuous residence on and cultivation of the land. Names Pablo oes of Fairview Fairview N M and Nesta Aigiaver among others. First publication August 16 1907.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Las Cruces notices Celso Lopez of Fairview New Mexico has filed proof for Homestead Entry No 3368 dated 1900 for the SW quarter of NE quarter and the NW quarter of Section 18 Township 128 Range W. The proof will be made before J M Webster in Hillsboro New Mexico on October 10 1907. Continuous residence shown by M Trujillo Wili G Trujillo Pedro Chavez Cesene Curule all of Fairview and Baisley New Mexico. First pub August 16 1907.
Notice from Las Cruces Land Office dated Aug 11 1907 lists Pablo Samora of Fairview as filing to prove up Homestead Entry 4905 for Bly NW quarter and other parcels in Township 128 Range 7 W. before J M Webster at Hillsboro Oct 10 1907. Also lists G Trujillo and others of Fairview as filing to prove up SE NW and SW NE in Section 12 Township 125 W with proofs due Oct 10 1907.
Land Office at Las Cruces New Mexico August 11 1907 notice that Marciano T Trujillo of Fairview NM filed proof in support of his homestead entry number 3368 made September 19 1900 for the northeast quarter and southeast quarter section 26 township 128 range 8 west. Proof to be made before J M Webster in Hillsboro.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals tied to Fairview New Mexico including Celso Lopes Francisco Trujillo Mue Trujillo Villaldo Trujillo and Evonne Wax Patten in a land cultivation context. The passage provides no dates or events beyond identification of residents.
Charter No 8662 reports the condition of The First National Bank at Engle New Mexico as of May 26 1903 with liabilities and assets listed including reserves notes and due from banks. Notices include probate actions by Joe Tafoya and witness list for establishing residence proving continuous occupancy in Sierra County Hillsboro details and dates.
Notice of forfeiture issued against the Tower pasha heirs and all assigns in the Ani- Mining ferry district of New Mexico. The undersigned states a claim for labor and expenses amounting to $100 for the year 1906. Public notice requires discharge within ninety days. failure to act may proceed under applicable statutes.
Fragmentary record notes a sale of property under the flag of Bes with a date in February 1907 and mentions a first publication and location at a possibly historic site. Limited readable details constrain a full event description.
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